Tactical Edge Computing for Disconnected Operations

Design and deployment of ruggedized edge computing nodes that deliver cloud-native capabilities in disconnected, denied, intermittent, and limited (DDIL) environments.

PRACTICE

Digital Foundations

CLIENT PROFILE

DoD or IC unit requiring local compute, storage, and AI inferencing at forward or austere locations with intermittent or denied connectivity

Challenge

Mission workloads require real-time processing but connectivity to central data centers is unreliable
Commercially available IT equipment is not rated for harsh field conditions
Edge sites lack dedicated IT staff for system administration and troubleshooting

Approach

Select MIL-STD-810G rated hardware with appropriate SWaP (size, weight, and power) characteristics
Containerize mission applications for lightweight, portable deployment at the edge
Implement autonomous management and self-healing capabilities for zero-touch operations
Design store-and-forward data synchronization for intermittent connectivity windows

Typical Outcomes

Real-time data processing and AI inferencing at the tactical edge without cloud dependency
Reduced logistics footprint through consolidated, ruggedized compute platforms
Autonomous operations capability enabling deployment by non-IT personnel

Procurement Paths

NASA SEWP V for edge computing hardware and platforms
ITES-4H for Army edge infrastructure
GSA MAS for integration and field deployment services

Partner Technology Examples

Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Dell Technologies
NVIDIA
Spectro Cloud

Odin's Edge — For When the Cloud Isn't an Option

Norseman's Odin's Edge is a fully autonomous edge AI platform delivering AI inferencing, ruggedized storage, private 5G, containerized desktops, and ServiceNow ITSM in a single field-deployable unit — engineered for DDIL (Disconnected, Degraded, Intermittent, and Limited bandwidth) environments.

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