I served for almost 30 years in an Air Force where numerous networks existed simultaneously, but didn’t actually work together. This is due to a particular problem with acquisition. Today a requirement drives a solution. For example, that solution may be a F-35. That solution needs a network, so the contractor creates one. That network has capabilities that may enhance the solution, but ultimately is not designed according to a set of common infrastructure standards. When the solution arrives, a requirement then exists to connect to other networks, like that of the F-22. So an interface is created. @sempre_usa decided to develop an infrastructure solution that relies on commercial standards to create a common interface. This serves two goals. 1) Enable DoD to easily integrate legacy networks and have them quickly work with commonly accessible devices and applications. 2) Enable the commercial sector to deploy military grade infrastructure without the bloated cost. Finally, we partnered with a national carrier to deploy this technology at 10x savings to traditional deployments. That is how innovation should work.
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