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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Lantronix Awarded 2025 TMC Labs Innovation Award for Its SmartLV IoT Cellular Gateway
Designed for low-voltage substations and distribution automation applications, the SmartLV is built with advanced cyber security protocols and AI capabilities IRVINE, Calif., May 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lantronix Inc. (NASDAQ: LTRX), a global leader of compute and connectivity for IoT solutions enabling Edge AI Intelligence, today announced that Lantronix has won a 2025 TMC Labs Innovation Award for its SmartLV IoT cellular gateway. Powered by the Qualcomm® IQ-615 processor, it is the first AI-enabled IoT Edge Compute Cellular Gateway. Presented by TMC, a global, integrated media company, this award honors products that display innovation, unique features and significant contributions toward improving communications technology. Award winners are highlighted on TMCnet's online news portal. 'Through its SmartLV IoT cellular gateway, Lantronix has proven its commitment to quality and the further development of IoT communications industry,' said Rich Tehrani, CEO, TMC. 'We honor Lantronix as among the top companies that have demonstrated ground-breaking contributions to the industry.' 'We are very honored to win the TMC Labs Innovation Award. This award is highly valued by our team as we pride ourselves on innovation,' said Saleel Awsare, CEO and president of Lantronix Inc. 'Together with our long-term relationship with Qualcomm, we create and deliver groundbreaking IoT solutions that enable our customers to harness the power of AI to transform their businesses.' AI at the Edge: Transforming Energy Management Designed specifically for low-voltage substations and distribution automation applications in next-generation smart grids, utilities and industrial sectors, the SmartLV is engineered to revolutionize real-time visibility, control and automation in the energy sector. This remote management ability provides Distribution System Operators (DSOs) with the ability to control and steer energy precisely when and where it's needed. Built with advanced cybersecurity protocols and AI capabilities, the SmartLV ensures robust, reliable and secure operations for mission-critical applications, offering unmatched control over low-voltage substations and Distributed Energy Resources (DERs). 'The SmartLV Gateway is a leap forward in empowering utility operators with critical, real-time insights and control over their low-voltage substations,' said Mathi Gurusamy, chief strategy officer at Lantronix. 'By utilizing Qualcomm Technologies' AI technology, this solution helps to address today's most pressing challenges at the edge of the smart grid.' About Lantronix Lantronix Inc. is a global leader of compute and connectivity IoT solutions that target high-growth markets, including Smart Cities, Enterprise and Transportation. Lantronix's products and services empower companies to succeed in the growing IoT markets by delivering customizable solutions that enable AI Edge Intelligence. Lantronix's advanced solutions include Intelligent Substations infrastructure, Infotainment systems and Video Surveillance, supplemented with advanced Out-of-Band Management (OOB) for Cloud and Edge Computing. For more information, visit the Lantronix website. ©2025 Lantronix, Inc. All rights reserved. Lantronix is a registered trademark. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. 'Safe Harbor' Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws, including, without limitation, statements related to Lantronix products or leadership team. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations and are subject to substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results, future business, financial condition, or performance to differ materially from our historical results or those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement contained in this news release. The potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, such factors as the effects of negative or worsening regional and worldwide economic conditions or market instability on our business, including effects on purchasing decisions by our customers; our ability to mitigate any disruption in our and our suppliers' and vendors' supply chains due to the COVID-19 pandemic or other outbreaks, wars and recent tensions in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, or other factors; future responses to and effects of public health crises; cybersecurity risks; changes in applicable U.S. and foreign government laws, regulations, and tariffs; our ability to successfully implement our acquisitions strategy or integrate acquired companies; difficulties and costs of protecting patents and other proprietary rights; the level of our indebtedness, our ability to service our indebtedness and the restrictions in our debt agreements; and any additional factors included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the 'SEC') on Sept. 9, 2024, including in the section entitled 'Risk Factors' in Item 1A of Part I of that report, as well as in our other public filings with the SEC. Additional risk factors may be identified from time to time in our future filings. In addition, actual results may differ as a result of additional risks and uncertainties about which we are currently unaware or which we do not currently view as material to our business. For these reasons, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements we make speak only as of the date on which they are made. We expressly disclaim any intent or obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date hereof to conform such statements to actual results or to changes in our opinions or expectations, except as required by applicable law or the rules of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC. If we do update or correct any forward-looking statements, investors should not conclude that we will make additional updates or corrections. 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Business Wire
30-04-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
2025 Product of the Year Award: Business Ready Internet from Kinetic
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Business Ready Internet, an all-in-one connectivity gateway solution developed by leading residential and business fiber internet provider Kinetic Business, earned the prestigious 2025 Product of the Year Award from Customer magazine. 'We are delighted to receive the 2025 Product of the Year Award,' said Art Nichols, chief technology officer at Kinetic Business. 'It tells us we're achieving our goal of helping small businesses to 'Internet better' with connectivity solutions that enable them to enhance customer experience, increase employee productivity, and compete in today's digitally driven markets, without breaking the budget.' The Customer Product of the Year Award honors companies that are driving innovation across the call center, customer relationship management (CRM), and teleservices segments. It recognizes solutions that empower businesses to not just meet but exceed customer expectations by delivering exceptional experiences and measurable results. Among the thousands of call center, CRM, and teleservices solutions available to businesses, Business Ready Internet is one of only a few selected to receive the Customer Product of the Year Award in 2025. 'On behalf of TMC and Customer magazine, I extend heartfelt congratulations to all of the 2025 Product of the Year Award winners,' said Rich Tehrani, CEO of TMC, the global media company that publishes Customer magazine. 'Year after year, I'm inspired by the commitment these companies show to enhancing the customer journey while delivering strong value and ROI for the businesses they serve.' Business Ready Internet combines fast, reliable fiber internet with advanced WiFi, security, and network resilience, all within a single easy-to-deploy and simple-to-manage solution. It's designed to help small businesses meet their connectivity needs with one product, and with Kinetic's dedicated local support teams, they also gain a true technology partner. 'Business Ready Internet has been an absolute game-changer for our organization,' said Don Skaggs, president of Inventor's Network KY. 'As a company handling sensitive data, ensuring top-notch network security was paramount. The gigabit internet speeds have greatly enhanced our team's productivity, allowing for seamless collaboration and rapid data transfer.' To learn more about Business Ready Internet, visit About Kinetic: Kinetic, a Windstream company, offers reliable fiber-based broadband to consumers and small to medium-sized businesses in 18 states. The company's quality-first approach connects customers to new opportunities and possibilities by delivering a full suite of advanced communications services backed by robust security and friendly customer success experts. Kinetic is focused on expanding its fiber network and bridging the digital divide to deliver modern solutions to customers in underserved areas. Additional information about Kinetic is available via our customer portal at or The company also offers managed cloud communications and security services to mid-to-large enterprises, government entities and educational institutions across the U.S. as well as customized wavelength and dark fiber solutions to carriers, content providers and hyperscalers in the U.S. and Canada. Windstream is privately held and headquartered in Little Rock, Ark.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ibex AI Solutions Win 2025 Product of the Year Awards from CUSTOMER Magazine
Wave iX Translate and Wave iX AI Virtual Agent Earn Top Honors for Customer Experience Excellence ibex AI Solutions Win 2025 CUSTOMER Magazine's Product of the Year Awards WASHINGTON, April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ibex (NASDAQ: IBEX), a leading global provider of business process outsourcing (BPO) and AI-powered customer engagement technology solutions, today announced that ibex Wave iX Translate and ibex Wave iX AI Virtual Agent have each earned the 2025 Product of the Year Award from TMC's CUSTOMER Magazine, for helping clients improve the customer experience. 'We are proud to be recognized by CUSTOMER Magazine with Product of the Year Awards for both ibex Wave iX Translate and ibex Wave iX AI Virtual Agent,' said ibex Carl O'Neil, EVP and GM Wave iX, Augment, and ibex CX at ibex. "Generative AI is reshaping CX, and ibex is at the forefront of this evolution with transformative AI solutions that deliver game-changing results for our clients. Our experience managing hundreds of millions of customer interactions for the top brands across major industries and unmatched business insights capabilities make ibex the ideal CX partner to ensure your digital transformation success." ibex takes a solutions-driven approach to align with specific business needs and deliver real solutions for transformative outcomes. Leveraging ibex Wave iX Translate, agents and customers speak or type in their native language, which is then translated in real-time for understanding by both parties. This AI-powered solution enables two-way conversation in over 150 languages, improving communications and allowing CX organizations to better serve customers effectively, efficiently and cultivate stronger connections. With ibex Wave iX AI Virtual Agent, ibex offers a sophisticated AI solution designed for seamless and scalable automated customer and brand interactions. It provides AI-driven voice and text conversations that are customized to align with a brand's persona and specific business needs. ibex Wave iX AI Virtual Agent offers human-like, infinitely scalable, and hyper-personalized customer experiences while integrating seamlessly with existing agent support systems to facilitate swift escalation and efficient resolution of more complex customer issues. ibex Wave iX Translate and ibex Wave iX AI Virtual Agent are groundbreaking AI-driven, digital-first customer experience solutions within the ibex Wave iX solution suite, which leverages cutting-edge Generative AI technology to deliver the next generation of AI and agent-assisted customer experience. 'On behalf of TMC and CUSTOMER Magazine, I'm thrilled to recognize ibex with two 2025 Product of the Year Awards,' said Rich Tehrani, CEO of TMC. 'ibex has clearly earned its place among the industry's top solutions, and I'm eager to see how ibex continues to innovate and lead in 2025 and beyond.' About ibex ibex delivers innovative business process outsourcing (BPO), smart digital marketing, online acquisition technology, and end-to-end customer engagement solutions to help companies acquire, engage and retain valuable customers. Today, ibex operates a global CX delivery center model consisting of approximately 31 operations facilities around the world, while deploying next generation technology to drive superior customer experiences for many of the world's leading companies across retail, e-commerce, healthcare, fintech, utilities and logistics. ibex leverages its diverse global team of over 31,000 employees together with industry-leading technology, including its AI-powered ibex Wave iX solutions suite, to manage nearly 175 million critical customer interactions, adding over $2.2B in lifetime customer revenue each year and driving a truly differentiated customer experience. To learn more, visit our website at and connect with us on LinkedIn. About CUSTOMER Magazine TMC's CUSTOMER magazine, originally launched in 1982 as Telemarketing magazine, remains the go-to resource for news, insights, and strategies that elevate customer engagement across all channels. Each issue explores the latest advancements in AI-powered CX, omnichannel communication, agent enablement, customer journey analytics, conversational AI, automation, mobile and cloud-based solutions, workforce optimization, and more. For additional information, please visit About TMC TMC provides global buyers with valuable insights to make informed tech decisions through our editorial platforms, live events, webinars, and online advertising. Leading vendors trust TMC, thought leadership, and our events for branding, thought leadership, and lead generation. Our live events, like the ITEXPO #TECHSUPERSHOW, deliver unmatched visibility, while our custom lead generation programs and webinars ensure a steady flow of sales opportunities. Display ads on trusted sites generate millions of impressions, boosting brand reputations. TMC offers a complete 360-degree marketing solution, from event management to content creation, driving SEO, branding, and marketing success. Learn more at and follow @tmcnet on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X. Media Contact: Dan A photo accompanying this announcement is available at
Yahoo
25-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Foxit Receives 2025 Remote Work Leadership Award from TMCnet
Foxit PDF Editor + AI Delivers Unmatched Efficiency, Intelligence, and Security In One Seamless Platform Industry Research Report, "Adding the Power of AI to Document Technology" Now Available FREMONT, Calif., March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Foxit, a leading provider of innovative PDF and eSignature products and services, helping knowledge workers to increase their productivity and do more with documents, today announced that TMC, a global, integrated media company, has named Foxit PDF Editor + AI as a TMCnet Remote Work Leadership Award winner for 2025. The award honors companies whose software, hardware, applications, and other services support employees working full- or part-time from remote locations. Foxit PDF Editor + AI is the ultimate game-changer for remote workers, delivering unmatched efficiency, intelligence, and security in one seamless platform. With AI-powered document summarization, content generation, and automated formatting, it slashes the time spent on tedious tasks, letting professionals focus on real impact. Its cloud-based collaboration tools enable instant sharing, real-time co-editing, and effortless feedback – keeping remote teams perfectly in sync no matter where they are. Plus, with enterprise-grade security features like advanced encryption, redaction, and digital signatures, Foxit ensures that sensitive data stays protected. Whether you're a freelancer, a corporate professional, or part of a global team, Foxit PDF Editor + AI is the powerhouse that redefines productivity in the remote work era. "Recognizing leaders who continue to support today's fully remote and hybrid workforce, TMCnet is proud to honor Foxit PDF Editor + AI as a recipient of a 4th Annual Remote Work Leadership Award," said Rich Tehrani, CEO, TMC, and Group Editor-in-Chief for TMCnet. "Foxit has earned this award by bringing innovation and excellence to the market, while focusing on the needs of the customer," added Tehrani. "Foxit is truly honored to receive this award from TMCnet, one of the most well-known and highly respected voices in our space, as it highlights the industry's recognition that efficient and secure document management is a critical success factor for businesses and government organizations alike – especially those with knowledge workers in the field," said Evan Reiss, VP, Head of Marketing, Foxit. "We believe this also reflects Foxit's rapidly growing customer base and market share, as more people recognize that they don't have to be locked into a single vendor. They have the freedom to choose a solution that offers the greatest ROI, from a company that is most responsive to their needs - i.e., Foxit." To learn more about how AI-driven document solutions have the power to unlock productivity gains and elevate the employee experience, please read the IDC Analyst Brief titled, "Adding the Power of AI to Document Technology," found here: Read the full announcement of 2025 Remote Work Leadership Award winners here: About TMCTMC provides global buyers with valuable insights to make informed tech decisions through our editorial platforms, live events, webinars, and online advertising. Leading vendors trust TMC, thought leadership, and our events for branding, thought leadership, and lead generation. Our live events, like the ITEXPO #TECHSUPERSHOW, deliver unmatched visibility, while our custom lead generation programs and webinars ensure a steady flow of sales opportunities. Display ads on trusted sites generate millions of impressions, boosting brand reputations. TMC offers a complete 360-degree marketing solution, from event management to content creation, driving SEO, branding, and marketing success. Learn more at and follow @tmcnet on Facebook, LinkedIn, and X. About FoxitFoxit is a leading provider of innovative PDF and eSignature products and services, helping knowledge workers to increase their productivity and do more with documents. Foxit delivers easy-to-use desktop software, mobile apps, and cloud services that allow users to create, edit, fill, and sign documents through their integrated PDF Editor and eSign offerings. Foxit enables software developers to incorporate innovative PDF technology into their applications via powerful, multi-platform Software Developer Kits (SDK). Foxit has sold to over 640,000 customers, ranging from SMBs to global enterprises, located in more than 200 countries. The company has offices worldwide, including locations in the U.S., Europe, Australia, and Asia. For more information, please visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Foxit Sign in to access your portfolio
Associated Press
18-03-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
VirtualPBX Business Phone Receives 2025 Internet Telephony Product of the Year Award
Business Phone Recognized for Industry Innovation 'In the opinion of our judges and editorial team, Business Phone has proven to be among the best communications and technology solutions available on the market.' — Rich Tehrani, CEO, TMC SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2025 / / -- VirtualPBX, a leading provider of business communication solutions, is proud to announce that its Business Phone product has once again been awarded the prestigious Product of the Year award by TMC, a global, integrated media company. This recognition highlights VirtualPBX's commitment to delivering cutting-edge communication solutions that empower businesses with reliable, flexible, and feature-rich VoIP services. 'I am honored to recognize VirtualPBX with a 2025 Product of the Year Award for its commitment to excellence and innovation,' said Rich Tehrani, CEO, TMC. 'In the opinion of our judges and editorial team, Business Phone has proven to be among the best communications and technology solutions available on the market. I look forward to continued leadership from VirtualPBX.' The Internet Telephony Product of the Year award is presented annually to companies that demonstrate exceptional advancements in technology, service, and overall customer experience. VirtualPBX's Business Phone product stood out for its scalability, security, and ability to meet the evolving needs of modern businesses. The VirtualPBX Business Phone solution provides small and medium-sized businesses with enterprise-grade call management and a user-friendly interface designed to enhance productivity and efficiency. Key features of VirtualPBX Business Phone include: - Enterprise-grade call routing for streamlined operations - High-definition voice quality for clear communication - Customizable voicemail and call forwarding options - Robust reporting options including insights and real-time dashboards - Reliable customer support for enhanced user experience This award underscores VirtualPBX's ongoing dedication to innovation in the telecommunications industry. 'We are honored to receive the Product of the Year award for our Business Phone solution,' said Rachel Anderson, CMO of VirtualPBX. 'At VirtualPBX, we strive to provide businesses with powerful and intuitive communication tools that support their growth and success. This recognition is a testament to our team's hard work and our commitment to excellent customer service.' For more information about VirtualPBX and its award-winning Business Phone solution, visit The winners of the 2025 INTERNET TELEPHONY Product of the Year will be featured in INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine online and on TMCnet. About TMC Through our news and solutions-focused editorial platforms, live events, webinars, and online advertising, TMC provides global buyers with valuable insights for making informed technology purchase decisions and successfully navigating markets. To discover more about how TMC can assist you in achieving your marketing goals through our events and online advertising, please visit About VirtualPBX Founded in July 1997, VirtualPBX delivers premium Business Phone, Messaging, POTS replacement, and Contact Center solutions for our customers, who work in the office, remotely, and everywhere in between. We offer more than just products and services; we make your business better with quality customer care and 24/7 support. X LinkedIn Instagram YouTube Legal Disclaimer:
