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News Release from: Alpha Micro Components | Subject: XPort Direct
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 13 March 2007
Networking module cuts costs
The XPort Direct allows a wide range of machines to be managed and controlled remotely over a network and represents the next wave of M2M adoption.
Alpha Micro Components has released the XPort Direct to satisfy the growing demand for a low-cost versatile networking module The XPort Direct allows a wide range of machines to be managed and controlled remotely over a network and represents the next wave of M2M adoption
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 4 Aug 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Alpha Micro's customers will benefit from its expertise in machine-to-machine connectivity and its ability to successfully implement the XPort Direct.
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The XPort Direct is an embedded Ethernet networking device gateway module from the Lantronix XPort family.
It is a complete miniaturised embedded communications sub-system delivering network connectivity to any electronic product with a serial interface, The XPort Direct is ideal for applications that need remote access to devices from an existing network or via the internet using IP technology.
The XPort Direct is a single component that is mounted onto the manufacturer's printed circuit board, enabling easy-to-integrate network connectivity.
This allows manufacturers to differentiate their products by delivering extra capabilities such as remote diagnostics, troubleshooting and control.
The XPort Direct can be quickly integrated with minimal hardware and software engineering investment, which is a critical factor for most designers.
The XPort Direct reduces the cost of connecting remote devices and is ideal for products requiring instant access to critical time-sensitive information.
Applications include home automation, entertainment systems, home security, appliances, POS (point-of-sale) terminals, vending machines, commercial lighting and audio/visual equipment.
Christos Papakyriacou, Managing Director, Alpha Micro Components comments: "We have a long relationship with Lantronix and have worked together to build the business in the UK and Ireland".
"As a result we have seen considerable growth in both sales and the demand of Lantronix device networking products".
"As more and more companies realise the huge advantages of being able to remotely monitor, and mange their equipment, we would expect to see this trend continue".
"Lantronix are a leader in device networking products and the introduction of the new low-cost XPort Direct gateway module will now make this technology available to new vertical markets at an affordable entry level".
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