# Real-Time Innovations

> Real-Time Innovations (RTI) develops Connext, a DDS-based real-time data-streaming platform for distributed physical systems. Engineers use it to connect sensors, control software, AI and cloud applications in automotive, medical, industrial and defense systems. Commercial software licenses, engineering services, training and support form its business.

- **Founded:** 1991
- **Headquarters:** Sunnyvale, United States
- **Founders:** Stan Schneider (Founder and CEO)
- **Products:** Connext Professional, Connext Drive, Connext Micro, Connext Cert, Connext TSS
- **Notable:** 2018 SIIA CODiE award for Best IoT Solution., 2019 Frost & Sullivan medical product leadership award., Connext named Best Overall Connected Healthcare Solution in the 2024 MedTech Breakthrough Awards.

## Products & services

- **Connext Professional** — Real-time data streaming, integration, security, development and observability tools for distributed systems.
- **Connext Drive** — DDS-based connectivity for software-defined vehicles and automotive systems.
- **Connext Micro** — Communication middleware for resource-constrained embedded systems.
- **Connext Cert** — Middleware and safety evidence supporting ISO 26262 and DO-178C certification requirements.
- **Connext TSS** — Transport Services Segment for FACE-conformant aerospace architectures.
- **Connext AI** — LLM-assisted product guidance, design, configuration and development tools.
- **Professional Services and RTI Academy** — Architecture guidance, optimization, support, mentoring and training for Connext teams.

## Achievements

- 2018 SIIA CODiE award for Best IoT Solution.
- 2019 Frost & Sullivan medical product leadership award.
- Connext named Best Overall Connected Healthcare Solution in the 2024 MedTech Breakthrough Awards.
- RTI reports more than 2,000 designs worldwide.
- June 2026: CMMC Level 2 certification for RTI’s secure enclave.

## Latest updates

- **2026-06** — Announced CMMC Level 2 certification for its secure enclave on June 16.
- **2026-06** — Announced REGENT’s use of Connext across seaglider development and vehicle communication on June 9.
- **2026-05** — Reported No. 34 on Fortune’s 2026 Best Workplaces in the Bay Area list.
- **2026-04** — Connext Professional 7.7 LTS release announced April 28.
- **2026-04** — Appointed Macnica as distributor in Japan on April 2.
- **2026-02** — Published Voyis customer account about underwater imaging. Page is dated February 10, 2026, although its dateline says 2025.

## Links

- Website: https://www.rti.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rti/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/rti_software
- GitHub: https://github.com/rticommunity
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RealTimeInnovations
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rti_software/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RTISoftware/

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Last updated: 2026-10-01