Lantronix Names Tech Industry Veteran Todd Rychecky General Manager and Head of Out-of-Band Management Business
IRVINE, Calif., April 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lantronix Inc. (NASDAQ:LTRX), a global leader of compute and connectivity for IoT solutions enabling Edge AI Intelligence, today announced the appointment of Todd Rychecky as general manager and head of its Out-of-Band (OOB) Management Business Line. With a proven track record in network resilience, SaaS solutions and OOB management, Rychecky will play a pivotal role in expanding Lantronix's market presence and driving strategic growth in this critical sector.
Rychecky brings a proven track record of success in the OOB management space, having played a key role in scaling OpenGear's business as well as leading major strategic deals, including a landmark $100 million network resilience contract. With deep expertise in product positioning, SaaS business models and global sales leadership, Rychecky is well-positioned to drive growth and innovation at Lantronix.
"This is an exciting time for Lantronix as we continue to position ourselves as a leader in AI-driven networking solutions," said Mathi Gurusamy, chief strategy and product officer at Lantronix. "With Todd's deep expertise and strategic vision, we are confident in our ability to scale our Out-of-Band business, enhance our market presence and deliver groundbreaking solutions to our customers."
As general manager of Lantronix's OOB Management Business Line, Rychecky is responsible for:
- Strategic leadership of Lantronix's OOB Management business, aligning it with the company's broader AI and connectivity strategy;
- Driving revenue growth and profitability, leveraging his extensive experience in scaling technology businesses and building successful sales teams;
- Expanding Lantronix's OOB market share through product innovation, strategic partnerships and enhanced customer engagement; and
- Enhancing financial performance, overseeing P&L and optimizing cost efficiencies.
Rychecky joins Lantronix at a vital moment as the company leverages AI-driven solutions across its core business lines, including OOB Management, Network Equipment and Industrial IoT.
With a robust product pipeline, including its LM80, LM83, LM4, SLC8000, EMG7500/8500 and Spider as well as its upcoming innovations SLC9000, LM48 and 5G-enabled LM series, Lantronix offers a comprehensive suite of OOB management solutions. These solutions empower enterprises with secure, resilient network management tools, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity and streamlined IT operations. Additionally, Lantronix's LEVEL SERVICES provide enterprise customers with customized, high-touch technical support to meet evolving network demands.
"I am thrilled to join Lantronix at this crucial juncture to lead the company's Out-of-Band management business to new heights," said Rychecky. "Lantronix has a strong foundation, cutting-edge AI-driven solutions and an unmatched product portfolio. I look forward to driving innovation, scaling the business and helping our customers achieve greater network resilience and operational efficiency."
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.
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