Digi has launched a rugged TAA-compliant industrial 5G router with active eSIM, edge compute and AI-driven operations.

The Digi IX25 unifies LTE, 5G RedCap and 5G eMBB with four Ethernet ports, edge computing, and AI-driven management through Digi Remote Manager. It is designed to deliver secure, scalable connectivity for critical networking infrastructure.

Industrial and enterprise IT and operational technology teams face persistent problems when deploying cellular connectivity at scale. Field cabinets and kiosks often lack space for multiple networking devices. Industrial environments require hardware that can withstand extreme temperatures and hazardous conditions. At the same time, organisations must meet evolving compliance requirements and prepare for private LTE and 5G networks.

The IX25 addresses these challenges with a rugged platform that consolidates networking, compute and secure connectivity into one device. Four integrated Gigabit Ethernet ports eliminate the need for external switches in field cabinets and kiosks, reducing installation complexity, cost and potential failure points.

“Digi IX25 is our answer to what industrial customers have been asking for: one rugged solution that delivers 5G connectivity, integrated edge computing, eSIM with live bootstrap connectivity out of the box for true zero-touch provisioning, and a lifecycle designed for long-term industrial deployments from an American company,” said Tony Puopolo from Digi (www.digi.com). “It’s TAA-compliant with Western cellular modules, purpose-built for secure networking, and fully integrated with Digi Remote Manager so organisations can proactively monitor, troubleshoot and optimise networks at scale.”

The router provides flexibility for deployment environments, budget and performance requirements.

“Another industry first is that we can pair any IX25 variant with Digi’s managed service plans, through our Digi Ventus integrator programme, for fully supported, end-to-end network operations and connectivity,” said Puopolo. “At Digi, we make connectivity simple, secure and reliable and IX25 is a perfect addition for our customers.”

The router is engineered for industrial applications such as utilities and oil and gas deployments, operating from -40 to +75˚C and supporting certifications including C1D2, Atex, E-Mark and MIL810H. The platform uses Western cellular modules and supports TAA-compliant deployments, helping government agencies and critical infrastructure operators meet evolving procurement and supply chain security requirements.

The platform supports LTE, 5G RedCap and 5G eMBB across multiple SKUs built on a unified hardware architecture. This lets organisations standardise on a single platform while maintaining flexibility as cellular networks evolve. An extended lifecycle commitment supports long-term infrastructure deployments common in utilities and industrial operations.

Purpose-built for private LTE and 5G networks, it has native support for spectrum from Anterix as well as CBRS and FirstNet bands. This enables utilities and infrastructure operators to deploy secure private wireless networks without relying solely on public carrier connectivity.

At the network edge, the IX25 has a quad-core processor and integrated resources to support Linux containers for applications such as scada integration, telemetry processing and edge analytics. Organisations can run platforms such as AWS IoT Greengrass, Microsoft Azure IoT and custom applications directly on the router, reducing latency and bandwidth consumption while enabling faster decision-making in mission-critical environments.

Operational flexibility is enhanced through GSMA SGP.32-compliant eSIM support with live bootstrap pre-loaded, enabling zero-touch provisioning, remote carrier provisioning and multi-carrier management without physical SIM swaps.

Centrally managed through Remote Manager, Digi’s SOC 2 Type 2 compliant platform is for secure provisioning, monitoring, firmware updates and lifecycle management of distributed device fleets.

Its MCP server allows users to leverage natural language to query device fleets, automate workflows, generate configuration insights and streamline troubleshooting. This capability lets users securely integrate large language model products such as Claude and other enterprise AI assistants directly with DRM, transforming how organisations monitor, manage and optimise their connected infrastructure and wireless WAN (WWAN) deployments at scale.

The IX25 (www.digi.com/products/networking/cellular-routers/industrial/digi-ix25) is available for purchase from this week through Digi’s global sales channels and channel partners.