What Boundary Devices does

Ezurio LLC, operating under the former names Boundary Devices and Laird Connectivity following a March 2024 rebranding, is a US-headquartered (Lake Forest) supplier of embedded connectivity and compute solutions for industrial, medical, and commercial IoT OEMs. The company's product portfolio spans wireless modules (Wi-Fi 6/6E, Bluetooth/BLE, LoRaWAN, UWB, cellular, RAMP), system-on-modules and single-board computers built on NXP i.MX, TI AM62/AM67, MediaTek Genio, and Microchip SAMA5 silicon in SMARC and OSM form factors, pre-built IoT devices (LoRaWAN and Bluetooth gateways/sensors), internal antennas, and a software stack (EZ BSP, EZ Connectivity Stack, Canvas Software Suite, Ezurio MCP).

Revenue is generated predominantly through one-time hardware sales delivered via a global distributor network and a direct enterprise sales motion facilitated by "Talk to an Expert" and "Ask a Support Expert" web forms, supplemented by engineering services for custom design, test, and integration. Pricing is quote-based with multi-year contract structures typical for embedded OEM engagements. Primary customers operate in industrial manufacturing, automation, robotics, warehouse/asset tracking, and defense, with secondary exposure to connected medical devices (infusion pumps, patient monitoring, hospital beds), building automation, connected gaming, and cold chain monitoring. The company emphasizes regulatory pre-certification (FCC, ISED, CE, RED/CRA), long-term product availability, and silicon-vendor partnerships (Infineon, NXP, TI, Silicon Labs, Nordic, MediaTek, Microchip) as core differentiators that accelerate OEM time-to-market.

Name

Boundary Devices

Legal name

Ezurio LLC

Website

https://boundarydevices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ezurio (formerly Boundary Devices and Laird Connectivity) supplies ARM-based system-on-modules, single-board computers, and wireless connectivity modules (Wi-Fi 6/6E, Bluetooth, LoRaWAN, UWB) to industrial, medical, and commercial IoT OEMs through a global distributor network and direct enterprise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lake Forest

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Wireless Modules: Sale of wireless modules including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, UWB, LoRaWAN, and cellular modules. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware purchases with no recurring component.
2. System-on-Modules (SOMs) and SBCs: Sale of NXP i.MX-based SOMs, SMARC modules, and single-board computers. These are compute modules used in embedded systems designs.
3. IoT Devices: Sale of pre-built IoT devices including LoRaWAN gateways, sensors, and Bluetooth gateways/sensors for end deployments.
4. Internal Antennas: Sale of internal antennas including WiFi, Bluetooth, multiband/cellular IoT, sub-GHz, NFC, and UWB antennas.
5. Engineering Services: Design services, test services, and engineering support for custom product development and integration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Boundary Devices (now Ezurio) designs, manufactures, and sells ARM-based embedded computing and wireless connectivity hardware, including system-on-modules, single board computers, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth/LoRaWAN/UWB/cellular modules, pre-built IoT gateways and sensors, internal antennas, and accessories, along with proprietary embedded software (EZ BSP, EZ Connectivity Stack, Canvas, Ezurio MCP) and engineering design and test services. Products target industrial, medical, and commercial IoT product developers and are supported by global regulatory certifications and long-term product lifecycle commitments.

Product overview

Ezurio (formerly Boundary Devices and Laird Connectivity) offers a comprehensive portfolio of embedded connectivity and compute solutions organized into four main categories: System-on-Modules (SOMs), Single Board Computers (SBCs), Wireless Modules, and IoT Devices. The SOM portfolio includes NXP i.MX 9/8/6 series, TI AM62/AM67 based OSM modules, MediaTek Genio, and Microchip SAMA5 variants, available in SMARC and Open Standard Module form factors. Wireless offerings span Wi-Fi 6/6E, Bluetooth 5/BLE, LoRaWAN, Ultra Wide Band, Cellular, and RAMP modules using silicon from Infineon, NXP, Nordic, Silicon Labs, and MediaTek. IoT devices include gateways and sensors for LoRaWAN and Bluetooth applications. Software offerings include EZ BSP, EZ Connectivity Stack, Ezurio MCP, and Canvas Software Suite. The company provides internal antennas and accessories including displays. All products are supported by engineering services, developer documentation, and global regulatory certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• System-on-Modules (Nitrogen, Carbon, Tungsten families) Compute modules based on NXP i.MX 9/8/6, TI AM62/AM67, MediaTek Genio, and Microchip SAMA5 processors, available in SMARC and Open Standard Module (OSM) form factors for embedded compute applications.
• Single Board Computers (SBCs) Custom and standard single board computers based on NXP i.MX processors for HMI and embedded applications, including NXP i.MX 8 and NXP i.MX 6 families.
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Wireless Modules (Sona, Sterling, BL, Lyra series) Wi-Fi 6/6E and Bluetooth 5/BLE modules built on Infineon, NXP, Silicon Labs, and Nordic chipsets for connected devices across industrial, medical, and commercial IoT.
• Ultra Wide Band (UWB) Modules Ultra Wide Band wireless modules for high-precision location and sensing applications.
• LoRaWAN Gateways and IoT Devices (Sentrius RG1xx series) Pre-built LoRaWAN gateways with optional Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and LTE connectivity, plus LoRaWAN and Bluetooth sensors for end IoT deployments.
• Internal Antennas Range of internal antennas including WiFi & Bluetooth, multiband/cellular IoT, sub-GHz, NFC, and UWB antennas, plus custom antenna design services.
• Displays and Accessories Display solutions and accessories for HMI and embedded system-on-module applications.
• EZ BSP (Board Support Package) Board Support Package software providing firmware and drivers to streamline embedded development on Ezurio modules.
• EZ Connectivity Stack Connectivity software stack enabling Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functionality on Ezurio wireless modules.
• Canvas Software Suite Device management and configuration software suite for IoT deployments.
• Ezurio MCP (Model Context Protocol) Machine connectivity protocol integration tool for AI connectivity and IoT device management.
• Engineering Services Design services, test services, and engineering support for custom product development, integration, antenna design, and regulatory certification.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• InfineoncoreTechnology or IntegrationSilicon partner providing Wi-Fi module chipsets. Infineon-based modules are offered in the wireless module product portfolio including Wi-Fi 6E solutions.
• NXP SemiconductorscoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary silicon partner for system-on-modules and single-board computers. NXP i.MX 6, i.MX 8, and i.MX 9 series processors power the SOM product lines including Nitrogen and Carbon branded modules.
• Texas InstrumentscoreTechnology or IntegrationSilicon partner for wireless modules and SOMs. TI AM62 and AM67 processors power OSM-format modules in the product portfolio.
• Silicon LabscoreTechnology or IntegrationSilicon partner providing Bluetooth and wireless connectivity chipsets for wireless module products including EFR32BG24 and other Bluetooth 5 modules.
• Nordic SemiconductorcoreTechnology or IntegrationSilicon partner for Bluetooth modules including nRF54H20, nRF54L15, and nRF52840 based products in the Bluetooth module lineup.
• MediaTekcoreTechnology or IntegrationSilicon partner for wireless modules and SOMs. MediaTek Genio-based SOMs are offered in the compute product portfolio.
• Microchip TechnologycoreTechnology or IntegrationSilicon partner for SOMs based on SAMA5 processor series with Wi-Fi 802.11ac and Bluetooth 5.1 capabilities.
• Global Distributor NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAll existing distributors for Laird Connectivity and Boundary Devices continue as Ezurio distributors. Distributors provide local sales, fulfillment, and technical support globally.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Digi International: Provider of cellular routers, embedded modules (XBee), single-board computers, and IoT device management software (Digi Remote Manager). Strong comparable in combining wireless modules with compute and a software management layer (parallel to Ezurio's Canvas).
• Telit Cinterion (Thales): Provider of cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GNSS modules plus IoT connectivity platform for industrial and medical IoT. Directly comparable in module product set, vertical mix, and enterprise sales motion.
• Murata Electronics: Major Japanese manufacturer of wireless modules (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, LoRa) and electronic components. Overlaps directly with Ezurio's wireless module and embedded component portfolio for industrial and consumer IoT.
• Quectel: Global leader in cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GNSS, and LPWA modules serving industrial, automotive, and IoT markets. Competes head-to-head with Ezurio's wireless module portfolio, especially in cellular and multi-radio SKUs.
• Sierra Wireless (Semtech): Cellular IoT modules, gateways, and managed connectivity services for industrial and enterprise IoT. Highly comparable in enterprise-grade wireless modules, gateway devices, and global distribution model.
• u-blox: Swiss provider of wireless modules (cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth), positioning chips, and services for industrial, automotive, and consumer IoT — the closest direct peer to Ezurio's wireless module and connectivity stack business.

Broad incumbents

• Kontron: European embedded computing vendor offering COM/SOM modules, SBCs, and IoT gateways. Directly comparable in NXP i.MX-based SMARC/OSM modules and industrial compute positioning, with broader product breadth.
• Advantech: Large Taiwanese embedded computing and IoT platform company offering SOMs, SBCs, gateways, and industrial PCs. Overlaps with Ezurio's compute side (SOMs/SBCs) but at much larger scale and broader portfolio.

Emerging players

• Particle: IoT-focused module and gateway vendor (Photon, Boron, M-Series) with managed cloud connectivity. Competes with Ezurio on wireless IoT modules and gateways, but with a stronger software/services layer and a narrower silicon base.
• Seeed Studio: Open-source hardware vendor offering SBCs, modules (e.g., Wio, XIAO), and IoT gateways for prototyping and low-volume industrial/commercial IoT. Partial overlap with Ezurio's SBC and module lines, primarily serving the developer/prototype end of the market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BoundaryDevices
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Ezurio
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ezurio-llc

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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