# Lantronix

> Lantronix, Inc. (Nasdaq: LTRX) is an Irvine-based global Edge AI and Industrial IoT company providing intelligent compute, secure connectivity, device management and engineering/software services for smart cities, enterprise IT, critical infrastructure, and commercial and defense unmanned systems.

Company page on Leadbay: https://mad-max.leadbay.ai/company/lantronix.com · loaded 2026-10-30

## At a glance

- Website: https://lantronix.com
- Team based in: Irvine (Leadbay's record and 2 more)
- Incorporated: California (no. 2081188) (register)
- Registry: California Secretary of State 2081188
- Founded: 1989 (lantronix.com and 1 more)
- Founders: Bernhard Bruscha, Bernard Aboussouan, Bruce Borisoff, Steve Winger
- Industry: Technology, Information and Internet
- Employees: 429 (employees and founders, investors not counted; lantronix.com and 1 more)
- Total funding: $36.5M (lantronix.com and 1 more)
- Seen in its site's code: HubSpot (js.hs-scripts.com), Google Tag Manager (googletagmanager.com/gtm.js), WordPress (/wp-content/), Cookiebot (consent.cookiebot.com), Microsoft 365 (MX lantronix-com.mail.protection.outlook.com), Salesforce (TXT include:_spf.salesforce.com), Zendesk (TXT mail.zendesk.com), Atlassian (TXT atlassian-domain-verification) (read 2026-10-30)
- Phone: (949) 453-3990
- Email: marketing@lantronix.com
- Address: 48 DISCOVERY 
 SUITE 250
IRVINE, CA 92618

## What it sells, to whom

- Lantronix, Inc. (Nasdaq: LTRX) is an Irvine-based global Edge AI and Industrial IoT company providing intelligent compute, secure connectivity, device management and engineering/software services for smart cities, enterprise IT, critical infrastructure, and commercial and defense unmanned systems. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1114925/000168316825006532/lantronix_i10k-063025.htm), [sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1114925/000168316826006754/lantronix_i10k-063026.htm))

## Why it stands out

- 2025 Industrial IoT Company of the Year (CompassIntel) ([lantronix.com](https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/press-releases/), [lantronix.com](https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/awards/), [lantronix.com](https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/press-releases/lantronix-reports-fiscal-first-quarter-2026-financial-results/))
- 2025 IoT Evolution Asset Tracking Award ([lantronix.com](https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/press-releases/), [lantronix.com](https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/awards/), [lantronix.com](https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/press-releases/lantronix-reports-fiscal-first-quarter-2026-financial-results/))
- 2025 Industrial IoT Product of the Year ([lantronix.com](https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/press-releases/), [lantronix.com](https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/awards/), [lantronix.com](https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/press-releases/lantronix-reports-fiscal-first-quarter-2026-financial-results/))
- 2025 TMC Labs Innovation Award for SmartLV IoT Cellular Gateway ([lantronix.com](https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/press-releases/), [lantronix.com](https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/awards/), [lantronix.com](https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/press-releases/lantronix-reports-fiscal-first-quarter-2026-financial-results/))
- 2025 IoT Edge Computing Excellence Award ([lantronix.com](https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/press-releases/), [lantronix.com](https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/awards/), [lantronix.com](https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/press-releases/lantronix-reports-fiscal-first-quarter-2026-financial-results/))
- 2025 Product of the Year for drone-development solutions ([lantronix.com](https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/press-releases/), [lantronix.com](https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/awards/), [lantronix.com](https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/press-releases/lantronix-reports-fiscal-first-quarter-2026-financial-results/))
- Competes with: Lantronix identifies its competitive set broadly rather than naming specific competitors; it competes on product features, software capabilities, reputation, technical support, partner relationships, quality, reliability, development capability, price and availability. Relevant competitive categories include embedded compute/connectivity, industrial IoT gateways and routers, out-of-band management, and edge-AI platforms. ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1114925/000168316825006532/lantronix_i10k-063025.htm))

## Products and services

- **Embedded IoT Solutions**: compute system-on-modules/system-in-package products, wired and wireless connectivity, camera/computer-vision and edge-AI capabilities ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1114925/000168316825006532/lantronix_i10k-063025.htm), [sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1114925/000168316826006754/lantronix_i10k-063026.htm), [lantronix.com](https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/press-releases/lantronix-reports-fiscal-first-quarter-2026-financial-results/))
- **IoT Systems Solutions**: routers, switches, gateways, telematics, media converters, Power over Ethernet products, private-5G/industrial connectivity and secure access ([lantronix.com](https://lantronix.com), [sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1114925/000168316825006532/lantronix_i10k-063025.htm), [sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1114925/000168316826006754/lantronix_i10k-063026.htm))
- **Software and Services**: Percepxion SaaS for out-of-band and Industrial IoT monitoring, management and automation; EdgeFabric.ai visual-orchestration platform; Kompress.ai optimization platform; engineering/design services ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1114925/000168316825006532/lantronix_i10k-063025.htm), [sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1114925/000168316826006754/lantronix_i10k-063026.htm), [lantronix.com](https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/press-releases/lantronix-reports-fiscal-first-quarter-2026-financial-results/))
- Open-Q Qualcomm-based system-on-modules and development kits for drones, robotics, surveillance and other edge-AI applications ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1114925/000168316825006532/lantronix_i10k-063025.htm), [sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1114925/000168316826006754/lantronix_i10k-063026.htm), [lantronix.com](https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/press-releases/lantronix-reports-fiscal-first-quarter-2026-financial-results/))
- NTC-500 industrial 5G routers and expanded PoE portfolio ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1114925/000168316825006532/lantronix_i10k-063025.htm), [sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1114925/000168316826006754/lantronix_i10k-063026.htm), [lantronix.com](https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/press-releases/lantronix-reports-fiscal-first-quarter-2026-financial-results/))
- Nero Global Tracking SaaS platform acquired from Vecima Networks’ IIoT business in 2026 ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1114925/000168316825006532/lantronix_i10k-063025.htm), [sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1114925/000168316826006754/lantronix_i10k-063026.htm), [lantronix.com](https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/press-releases/lantronix-reports-fiscal-first-quarter-2026-financial-results/))

## Customers and markets

- **Customers**: Bank of America, Abbott, Motorola Solutions, SambaNova DataScale, Tier-1 U.S. wireless operator, Tier-1 banking customer, Red Cat Teal Drones, Sightline Intelligence, Nero Global Tracking installed base across fleet, municipal, restoration and industrial asset-tracking markets, Smart-grid customers, Commercial and defense unmanned-systems OEMs ([sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1114925/000168316825006532/lantronix_i10k-063025.htm), [cdn.lantronix.com](https://cdn.lantronix.com/wp-content/uploads/pdf/Lantronix-Investor-Deck-October-2026.pdf), [lantronix.com](https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/press-releases/lantronix-adds-high-margin-arr-and-expands-critical-infrastructure-monitoring-platform-with-acquisition-of-vecima-networks-industrial-iot-business/))
- **Markets**: U.S. and allied defense/government drone and counter-UAS programs. ([lantronix.com](https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/press-releases/lantronix-introduces-spotter-to-close-the-compute-gap-holding-back-drone-and-robot-autonomy/), [lantronix.com](https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/press-releases/lantronix-fox5-eliminates-costly-downtime-and-blind-spots-for-critical-asset-operators/), [lantronix.com](https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/press-releases/lantronix-secures-blue-uas-companion-computer-som-listing-expanding-defense-drone-opportunity/))
- **Markets**: Commercial, industrial, agricultural and first-responder unmanned systems. ([lantronix.com](https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/press-releases/lantronix-introduces-spotter-to-close-the-compute-gap-holding-back-drone-and-robot-autonomy/), [lantronix.com](https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/press-releases/lantronix-fox5-eliminates-costly-downtime-and-blind-spots-for-critical-asset-operators/), [lantronix.com](https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/press-releases/lantronix-secures-blue-uas-companion-computer-som-listing-expanding-defense-drone-opportunity/))

## Team

- Saleel Awsare, CEO and president of Lantronix Inc.
- Bernhard Bruscha, Founder of Lantronix
- Bernard Aboussouan, Founder
- Bruce Borisoff, Founder
- Steve Winger, Founder
- Mathi Gurusamy, Chief Strategy Officer, Lantronix Inc.
- Brent Stringham, Chief Financial Officer
- Kurt Hoff, Chief Revenue Officer
- Steve Burrington, Vice President, Global Research & Development
- Dennis Gallagher, Vice President/General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
- Sano Marsiano, Vice President of Operations
- Eric Bass, Vice President of R&D

## Latest news

- 2026-08-27 · [Form  10-K       LANTRONIX INC             For: Jun 30](https://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form+10-K+LANTRONIX+INC+For%3A+Jun+30/26991347.html) (streetinsider.com)
- 2025-05-08 · [LANTRONIX INC Form 8-K filed May 8, 2025](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1114925/000168316825003289/lantronix_8k.htm) (sec.gov)
- 2024-11-08 · [LANTRONIX INC Form 10-Q for the period ended September 30, 2024](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1114925/000168316824007780/lantronix_i10q-093024.htm) (sec.gov)

## Where to find more

- [Out-of-Band | What automation can do for network admins](https://www.lantronix.com/products-class/device-mgmt-oob/)
- [AI-Driven Out-of-Band Management | Device Management OOB](https://www.lantronix.com/products-class/ai-driven-out-of-band-management/)
- [Console Access | Out-of-Band Management | Lantronix](https://www.lantronix.com/products-class/console-access/)
- [This page in Markdown, for agents](https://mad-max.leadbay.ai/company/lantronix.com.md)

## Decision makers

- [Saleel Awsare](https://mad-max.leadbay.ai/person/saleel-awsare--lantronix.com.md), CEO and president of Lantronix Inc.
- [Bernhard Bruscha](https://mad-max.leadbay.ai/person/bernhard-bruscha--lantronix.com.md), Founder of Lantronix
- [Bernard Aboussouan](https://mad-max.leadbay.ai/person/bernard-aboussouan--lantronix.com.md), Founder
- [Bruce Borisoff](https://mad-max.leadbay.ai/person/bruce-borisoff--lantronix.com.md), Founder
- [Steve Winger](https://mad-max.leadbay.ai/person/steve-winger--lantronix.com.md), Founder
- [Mathi Gurusamy](https://mad-max.leadbay.ai/person/mathi-gurusamy--lantronix.com.md), Chief Strategy Officer, Lantronix Inc.
- [Brent Stringham](https://mad-max.leadbay.ai/person/brent-stringham--lantronix.com.md), Chief Financial Officer
- [Kurt Hoff](https://mad-max.leadbay.ai/person/kurt-hoff--lantronix.com.md), Chief Revenue Officer
- [Steve Burrington](https://mad-max.leadbay.ai/person/steve-burrington--lantronix.com.md), Vice President, Global Research & Development
- [Dennis Gallagher](https://mad-max.leadbay.ai/person/dennis-gallagher--lantronix.com.md), Vice President/General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

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Where it comes from: 16 sites read (lantronix.com, linkedin.com, cdn.lantronix.com, sec.gov, streetinsider.com, nl.investing.com, nxp.com, globaldata.com, …).

## Best angle

2026-09-14 · Expansion: Doors are open at Your security system is only as reliable as the network behind it. Visit Lantronix at Booth 4273 to explore secure, reliable network infrastructure built for physical security, including … (1 source)

## Best way in

- Call the front desk, (949) 453-3990: The front desk, in Leadbay's record, verified 2026-10-22
- Message on X: The company's own account
- Write to marketing@lantronix.com (generic): A shared mailbox, in Leadbay's record, verified 2026-10-22

## Signals: what happened

- 2026-10-13 · News: Every autonomous machine needs a brain. But for unmanned systems, the choices have been limited: compute too weak to power autonomy or platforms too big, power-hungry and costly to deploy. Until now. (1 source: [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lantronix_introducing-spotter-the-breakthrough-in-activity-7515731014649012224-O6ls))
- 2026-10-07 · Fundraising: Lantronix is heading to President and CEO Saleel Awsare will meet with investors, defense customers and partners to discuss the continued growth of our unmanned systems business, our recent Blue UAS Framework … (1 source: [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lantronix_ausa2026-activity-7513564475422146560-c4WM))
- 2026-10-01 · News: Lantronix is officially Blue UAS listed. (1 source: [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lantronix_lantronix-is-blue-uas-listed-activity-7511451377110446080-isEe))
- 2026-09-14 · Expansion: Doors are open at Your security system is only as reliable as the network behind it. Visit Lantronix at Booth 4273 to explore secure, reliable network infrastructure built for physical security, including … (1 source: [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lantronix_gsx2026-activity-7505310981754114049-7khc))
- 2026-09-11 · News: Lantronix connectivity at work where networks are hardest to reach. (1 source: [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lantronix_lantronix-connectivity-at-work-where-networks-activity-7504198440126480384-6wES))
- 2026-09-02 · News: Autonomy is a compute problem before it’s an airframe problem. (1 source: [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lantronix_autonomy-is-a-compute-problem-before-its-activity-7500938256226627584-iO6-))
- 2026-09-02 · News: Unmanned systems are getting smarter and Lantronix is the brains on board. (1 source: [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lantronix_unmanned-systems-are-getting-smarter-and-activity-7500986333222596611-RaDb))
- 2026-08-27 · News: Form  10-K       LANTRONIX INC             For: Jun 30 (1 source: [streetinsider.com](https://www.streetinsider.com/SEC+Filings/Form+10-K+LANTRONIX+INC+For%3A+Jun+30/26991347.html))
- 2026-08-27 · Hiring: Lantronix reported fiscal fourth-quarter and full-year 2026 results, closing the year with strong momentum and a strengthened financial position. (1 source: [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lantronix_lantronix-reported-fiscal-fourth-quarter-activity-7498695841818230784-7FSj))
- 2026-08-26 · Events: One week out. Lantronix is landing at Commercial UAV Expo 2026, Sept 1–3. (1 source: [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/lantronix_one-week-out-lantronix-is-landing-at-commercial-activity-7498419742110711808-fKT-))
- 2026-08-26 · News: Lantronix ex9901 (2 sources: [sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1114925/000168316826006732/lantronix_ex9901.htm), [sec.gov](https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1114925/000168316826006732/lantronix_8k.htm))
- 2026-08-20 · Fundraising: Reported fiscal Q4 and full-year 2026 results; Q4 revenue was $31.2 million, fiscal-2026 unmanned-systems revenue was $12.6 million, year-end cash exceeded $60 million, and the company projected double-digit fiscal-2027 revenue growth (4 sources: [lantronix.com](https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/press-releases/lantronix-reports-fiscal-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2026-financial-results/), [lantronix.com](https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/press-releases/lantronix-adds-high-margin-arr-and-expands-critical-infrastructure-monitoring-platform-with-acquisition-of-vecima-networks-industrial-iot-business/), [lantronix.com](https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/press-releases/lantronix-reports-fiscal-first-quarter-2026-financial-results/))

## Working on now

- Edge AI compute for drones, robots and other autonomous/unmanned systems; Spotter is planned for Q4 2026 availability.
- Defense and government expansion: Open-Q 8550CS was added to the Blue UAS Framework, reducing compliance friction for U.S. defense drone OEMs.
- Critical-infrastructure monitoring and recurring IoT software: FOX5 plus Percepxion targets distributed generators, HVAC, fuel tanks, industrial equipment, utilities and mobile assets.
- AI/data-center networking and secure out-of-band management, including the SLC 9000 integrated with Percepxion.
- Unmanned-systems engagements exceeded 30 at FY2026 year-end; FY2026 unmanned revenue was $12.6M, with management targeting double-digit FY2027 growth.
- Geographic/customer expansion spans U.S. defense and commercial markets, Europe/Ukraine, allied defense programs, and North American fleet, municipal, restoration and industrial asset-tracking customers.

From: [Lantronix Introduces Spotter to Close the Compute Gap Holding Back Drone and Robot Autonomy](https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/press-releases/lantronix-introduces-spotter-to-close-the-compute-gap-holding-back-drone-and-robot-autonomy/), [Lantronix FOX5 Eliminates Costly Downtime and Blind Spots for Critical Asset Operators](https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/press-releases/lantronix-fox5-eliminates-costly-downtime-and-blind-spots-for-critical-asset-operators/), [Lantronix Secures Blue UAS Companion Computer SOM Listing, Expanding Defense Drone Opportunity](https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/press-releases/lantronix-secures-blue-uas-companion-computer-som-listing-expanding-defense-drone-opportunity/), [Lantronix Reports Fiscal Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2026 Financial Results](https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/press-releases/lantronix-reports-fiscal-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2026-financial-results/), [Lantronix Reports Fiscal Third-Quarter 2026 Financial Results](https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/press-releases/lantronix-reports-fiscal-third-quarter-2026-financial-results/), [Q4 FY26 Earnings Release Transcript](https://cdn.lantronix.com/wp-content/uploads/pdf/Q4-FY26-Earnings-Release-Transcript.pdf)

## Summary

Lantronix, Inc. (Nasdaq: LTRX) is a global provider of Edge AI and Industrial IoT solutions, including hardware, software, and services for mission-critical applications in unmanned systems, critical infrastructure, and enterprise networks. The company sells system-on-modules, IoT gateways, and SaaS platforms to OEMs, ODMs, systems integrators, and enterprise end users. Key customers include defense contractors, telecommunications carriers, and financial institutions. While the provided sources do not explicitly name the company's founders or specific individual investors, they note the company is publicly traded and was added to the Russell 3000 Index in 2026. Recent developments include the August 2026 acquisition of Nero Global Tracking to boost recurring revenue, and reported fiscal 2026 revenue of $31.2 million for the fourth quarter. The company expects double-digit revenue growth in fiscal 2027.

[1]: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1114925/000168316826006754/lantronix_i10k-063026.htm "LANTRONIX, INC. 10-K"
[2]: https://www.lantronix.com/about-us/ "About Us | Lantronix"
[3]: https://www.lantronix.com/ "Intelligent IoT Solutions - Connect, Compute, Comprehend, Control"
[4]: https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/press-releases/lantronix-reports-fiscal-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2026-financial-results/ "Lantronix Reports Fiscal Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year 2026 Financial Results"
[5]: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1114925/000114036125036007/ny20053505x3_ars.pdf "Annual Report 2025"
[6]: https://cdn.lantronix.com/wp-content/uploads/pdf/Lantronix-Investor-Deck-October-2026.pdf "Lantronix Investor Deck - October 2026"
[7]: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1114925/000168316825008030/lantronix_i10q-093025.htm "LANTRONIX, INC. 10-Q"
[8]: https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/press-releases/lantronix-adds-high-margin-arr-and-expands-critical-infrastructure-monitoring-platform-with-acquisition-of-vecima-networks-industrial-iot-business/ "Lantronix Adds High-Margin ARR and Expands Critical Infrastructure Monitoring Platform with Acquisition of Vecima Networks’ Industrial IoT Business"

## Sources

- [Lantronix, Inc.'s website](https://lantronix.com)
- [Lantronix Introduces Spotter to Close the Compute Gap Holding Back Drone and Robot Autonomy](https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/press-releases/lantronix-introduces-spotter-to-close-the-compute-gap-holding-back-drone-and-robot-autonomy/)
- [Lantronix FOX5 Eliminates Costly Downtime and Blind Spots for Critical Asset Operators](https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/press-releases/lantronix-fox5-eliminates-costly-downtime-and-blind-spots-for-critical-asset-operators/)
- [Lantronix Secures Blue UAS Companion Computer SOM Listing, Expanding Defense Drone Opportunity](https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/press-releases/lantronix-secures-blue-uas-companion-computer-som-listing-expanding-defense-drone-opportunity/)
- [Lantronix Reports Fiscal Third-Quarter 2026 Financial Results](https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/press-releases/lantronix-reports-fiscal-third-quarter-2026-financial-results/)
- [Q4 FY26 Earnings Release Transcript](https://cdn.lantronix.com/wp-content/uploads/pdf/Q4-FY26-Earnings-Release-Transcript.pdf)
- [Lantronix - The Invisible Layer of the Connected Edge](https://yespress.io/lantronix)
- [Third Quarter Fiscal 2012 Financial Results](https://www.lantronix.com/newsroom/press-releases/lantronix-reports-third-quarter-fiscal-2012-financial-results/)