IRVINE, CA--(Marketwire - Oct 13, 2011) - [ Lantronix ] (NASDAQ: [ LTRX ]), a leading global provider of smart connectivity solutions that enable business and technology professionals to access any device, anywhere, anytime, today announced that it has been named to Connected World magazine's "2012 CW 100," a prestigious list of the most innovative providers of M2M technology and connected devices.

The CW 100 represents the top companies that are demonstrating significant market traction and pursuing game-changing technologies in connectivity, as chosen by the editors of Connected World. Organizations selected for the CW 100 are chosen from hundreds of both private and publicly traded companies based on: sales and earnings growth, contribution to the connected-devices space, and innovation in multiple markets served during the past 12 months.

"Lantronix is delighted to be recognized by Connected World as one of the leading innovators in the M2M market. Since 1989, we have connected more than 2 million Lantronix devices for more than 10,000 customers," said Kurt Busch, president and chief executive officer, Lantronix. "We strive toward having a customer-driven product strategy, where we learn from the front line exactly what the M2M market desires."

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About Lantronix
Lantronix, Inc. (NASDAQ: [ LTRX ]) is a global leader of secure communication technologies that simplify remote access, management and control of any electronic device. Our smart connectivity solutions empower businesses to make better decisions based on real-time information, and gain a competitive advantage by generating new revenue streams, improving productivity and increasing efficiency and profitability. Easy to integrate and deploy, Lantronix products remotely connect and control electronic equipment via the Internet, provide secure remote access to firewall-protected equipment, and enable remote management of IT equipment over the Internet. Founded in 1989, Lantronix serves some of the largest medical, security, industrial and building automation, transportation, retail/POS, financial, government, consumer electronics/appliances, IT/data center and pro-AV/signage entities in the world. The company's headquarters are located in Irvine, Calif. For more information, visit [ www.lantronix.com ].

About Connected Worldmagazine
Connected World is the definitive resource on connectivity trends and mobile lifestyles. The magazine and Website are the authoritative voice that set the direction for influential individuals looking to take innovation and emerging technology to the next level. By shaping the way readers embrace connected devices, Connected World helps make the present look more like the future. [ http://www.connectedworldmag.com ]