RTI Connext 6 Now Available: Enhanced Performance, Security, and Unified Connectivity

It is with great pride that we announce the release of RTI Connext 6, the latest evolution of our industry‑leading real‑time communication suite.

Over a two‑year journey of discovery, design, and rigorous testing, our team has delivered significant advances in functionality, interoperability, and performance across the entire Connext portfolio. As Connext 6 goes live, we are launching a new phase of support to help customers build pervasive connectivity in their most mission‑critical applications.

What makes this release truly special is the depth of partnership with our customers. Their willingness to collaborate throughout development gave us insight into real‑world challenges and use cases, shaping every feature in Connext 6. We are humbled by this shared commitment and grateful for the trust placed in us.

Connext 6 continues to position the Connext suite as a platform for distributed system connectivity. Key focus areas include:

• Improved interoperability across all Connext products
• Expanded security and developer productivity features for Connext DDS Micro
• An overhauled RTI Connext Launcher that streamlines deployment and configuration
• Enhanced Connext Tools, additional utilities, and broader resource support

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This milestone reflects the extraordinary dedication of the RTI team. From individual passion to company‑wide collaboration, our efforts embody the mantra that has guided us: "Your systems. Working as one."

As an RTI customer, you can download the full Connext 6 release and access comprehensive documentation via the RTI Support Portal. The RTI Community website remains a valuable hub for best practices, how‑to guides, examples, and community Q&A.

New to RTI Connext? Or eager to upgrade? You can download a free trial of Connext 6 directly from our website.

We are also introducing an online Connext 6 Migration Guide—an evolving resource that outlines procedures, considerations, and best practices for upgrading from Connext 5.3.

Thank you for your continued support. We are excited to put Connext 6 in your hands and welcome any feedback or questions. Please reach out to leej@rti.com.