Lantronix Inc. and Cherry & White have launched the Rapid Wi-Fi Platform to address connectivity gaps in critical infrastructure, offering enterprise-grade connectivity that can be operational within minutes. The platform combines Lantronix's NTC-552 ruggedized industrial 5G gateway with Cherry & White's Rapid Wi-Fi technology, delivering speeds up to 70 times faster than legacy solutions in low- or no-connectivity environments. This collaboration targets utilities, industrial facilities, defense installations and emergency services, where connectivity gaps pose operational liabilities.
Platform Features and Deployment
The Rapid Wi-Fi Platform is built on the Lantronix NTC-552, a ruggedized industrial 5G gateway engineered for demanding field environments. It features 5G NR Release 16 SA/NSA with automatic LTE/4G failover, Wi-Fi 6 and 2.5Gbps WAN throughput. The platform is managed centrally via Lantronix's Percepxion platform, enabling remote visibility and reducing costly truck rolls.
The platform is available in two deployment configurations:
| Configuration |
Description |
| Vehicle Connectivity Solution |
Installed on fleet and response vehicles to extend enterprise-grade connectivity as the vehicle moves through the field. |
| Peli Connectivity Solution |
Housed in a ruggedized, portable hard case engineered for rapid setup in harsh environments, from emergency staging areas to remote substations. |
Both configurations support AC or 18V tool battery power and plug-and-play multi-interface integration, including LAN/WAN, GNSS, Bluetooth and I/O.
Global Private 5G Compatibility
The platform is ready for private 5G spectrum deployments across Germany, France, the United Kingdom and Latin America. This positions it as a purpose-built enabler for mobile network operators expanding enterprise and industrial private network offerings globally. The collaboration leverages Lantronix's NDAA compliance and Cherry & White's expertise in mission-critical infrastructure.
Strategic and Financial Implications
Mathi Gurusamy, chief strategy officer at Lantronix, emphasized the platform's ability to deliver resilient connectivity in locations traditional networks cannot reach. David Bayley, chief operating officer at Cherry & White, highlighted the cost and security benefits of the integrated solution.
Key benefits include mission-critical resilience at scale, rapid deployment with lower total cost of ownership and global private 5G compatibility. The platform targets high-growth segments in the Industrial IoT market, extending the commercial reach of the NTC-552 into mission-critical verticals. The collaboration is structured to capture recurring revenue through managed connectivity services and remote administration via Percepxion.