Digi International Unveils Connect EZ Family of Device Servers

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Digi International (NASDAQ: DGII) has launched the Connect EZ®, a family of device servers enhancing connectivity for business and industrial applications. This innovative solution features the Digi Navigator™ discovery tool and integrates with the Digi Accelerated Linux (DAL) operating system, facilitating reliable and easy device management. Connect EZ offers numerous benefits including improved intelligence, scalability, security, and connectivity options over cellular and Wi-Fi. Additionally, the AnywhereUSB Plus has been updated to support Wi-Fi capabilities. Both products are now available for purchase.

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• Launch of Connect EZ® enhances connectivity for industrial applications.
• Integration with Digi Navigator™ and DAL improves device management.
• Offers features like security with TrustFence® and scalable management.
• Updated AnywhereUSB Plus enables wireless USB connections.

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Industrial-networking solution boots in seconds and configures in minutes, bringing market-leading scale and functionality to customers requiring high levels of security, data consistency and usability

HOPKINS, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Digi International, (NASDAQ: DGII, www.digi.com), a leading global provider of Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity products and services, today announced the launch of Connect EZ^®, a next-generation family of device servers providing connectivity for business, commercial, and industrial automation applications.

With the discovery and configuration tool Digi Navigator^™ and Digi Accelerated Linux (DAL) operating system integration, Connect EZ leapfrogs outdated serial-interface designs to provide an easy-to-deploy, reliable and innovative solution that ensures longevity and manageability for connectivity applications in manufacturing, retail, medical, and telecom.

“Companies are not replacing their equipment; they’re updating the way they talk to it,” says Brian Kirkendall, General Manager and Vice President of Infrastructure Management at Digi. “Connect EZ modernizes serial connectivity with LTE and Wi-Fi options, enhanced manageability, security, intelligence and performance, while offering seamless connectivity for existing applications.”

From physical port support to network speeds and processing power, Digi’s Connect EZ extends the capabilities of Digi’s PortServer^® and Digi One^® products. Designed for organizations with serial-to-network equipment for machine-to-machine applications, as well as companies that need to connect additional devices through Wi-Fi, cellular or Ethernet, Connect EZ enables serial machines to communicate efficiently over a wide range of network types and tune data framing and packetization, while allowing devices and applications to work over networks without requiring any modification. Connect EZ offers the following software-enabled benefits:

• Intelligence – from Digi’s DAL operating system
• Management and Scalability – from Digi Remote Manager^® and Digi Navigator
• Transparency – from Digi’s patented RealPort^®
• Security – from Digi’s built-in TrustFence^®
• Connectivity – from cellular connectivity and Wi-Fi options

In addition to the release of the Connect EZ serial server, Digi’s AnywhereUSB Plus now offers Wi-Fi capabilities on its 8 port and 24 port models. This new capability provides customers the ability to connect to their USB devices over a wireless LAN, either by connecting the AnywhereUSB to an existing WLAN network or by creating a small WLAN with the AnywhereUSB itself.

Availability

The Digi Connect EZ family of devices are available for immediate purchase.
The Digi AnywhereUSB Plus Wi-Fi devices are available immediately and exclusively at Digi-Key^® Electronics until January 31, 2022.

About Digi International

Digi International (NASDAQ: DGII) is a leading global provider of IoT connectivity products, services and solutions. We help our customers create next-generation connected products and deploy and manage critical communications infrastructures in demanding environments with high levels of security and reliability. Founded in 1985, we’ve helped our customers connect over 100 million things and growing. For more information, visit Digi's website at www.digi.com.

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Source: Digi International

FAQ

What is the Connect EZ® launched by Digi International?

The Connect EZ® is a family of device servers that enhance connectivity for various applications, providing reliable and easy management.

When were the new products from Digi International made available?

The Connect EZ family and updated AnywhereUSB Plus are available for immediate purchase.

What benefits does Connect EZ® provide for businesses?

Connect EZ® offers improved intelligence, security, scalability, and various connectivity options, enhancing device communication.

How does Digi Navigator™ contribute to Connect EZ®?

Digi Navigator™ assists in the discovery and configuration of devices, improving manageability and reliability.