Lantronix Combines Thin Server and Jini Technology Concepts in Network-Enabling Platforms
IRVINE, Calif., April 12, 1999 - Lantronix today announced support for the
Jini technology initiative based on a common purpose of
network-enabling any "smart" object, particularly microcontroller-based
devices that populate automation, communication, security and data
collection environments.
While Lantronix is currently participating in the first large-scale effort to
implement Jini - the Jini Printer Group - the company also foresees the
technology as applicable to its line of universal thin servers, which are
marketed as external product, board and software license solutions for
Ethernet/Internet connectivity.
"The value proposition of both Lantronix and Jini is to network-enable
anything," said Fred Thiel, president and CEO of Lantronix. "Our products
provide the universal protocol and management functions, while Jini
provides a Java programming environment and the universal
"plug-and-work" drivers that accelerate custom application development."
Jini technology, developed by Sun Microsystems Inc. and available as a
public license, is being adopted as individual and consortia solutions for
dynamically distributed network services. Its basic appeal is unlimited
applications, widespread availability and ease of implementation,
according to Thiel.
"The driving force in our OEM and end-user markets is time-to-market,"
he said. "The combination of network-enabling thin servers and Jini code
will create a platform for development of Internet applications in the
shortest possible time frame."
Lantronix first Jini initiative is on behalf of its line of print servers that allow
multiple users to share printers anywhere on an Ethernet network via a
wide range of protocols.
About Lantronix
Lantronix is a leading provider of thin server technology for industrial,
medical, scientific and commercial applications. Lantronix develops,
manufactures and markets a complete line of thin server solutions for
Ethernet or Token Ring networks. Products include 32-port rackmount
configurations and single port servers for embedded applications as well
as universal thin servers, industrial thin servers, network time servers,
terminal servers, print servers and physical layer solutions including
switches, hubs and transceivers. More than 1.5 million of the company's
products have been installed worldwide through end user, reseller and
OEM sales. Established in 1989, Lantronix is a privately-held company
headquartered in Irvine, Calif. For more information go to
www.lantronix.com.
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