Our world generates massive amounts of information. Most of this occurs in the cloud, where actionable data is processed and distributed with instructions on what to do next.

The challenge is latency, specifically the time it takes for these data to travel to and from its destination. In critical applications such as medical services, disaster recovery or national security, these extra seconds could mean the difference between life and death. There is also the tyranny of distance, i.e., many of our IoT and remote sensing devices operate way beyond the effective range of cloud services, in hostile conditions with intermittent or unavailable internet connectivity at best.

Tactical Edge computing overcomes these issues by moving data processing and storage closer to the device, as well as moving data in a more mesh networked configuration. By executing computing and data movement at the edge, both the latency and connectivity challenges can be overcome.

With the ability operate in remote, hostile conditions, Tactical edge is ideal for commercial and government missions beyond the reach of traditional cloud services, including intelligence gathering, hybrid space, remotely piloted aircraft systems, remote monitoring, self driving cars, and energy exploration.

Moving forward Tactical Edge will play a critical role in the successful deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous systems in Military operations. UAV’s, fighter planes, and even special operators can utilize edge devices for faster situational awareness and improved mission outcomes.