The evolving needs of modern military operations demand secure, rapid access to mission-critical technologies in disconnected and austere environments. Meeting this challenge head-on, Armada, Second Front, and Microsoft have successfully deployed Second Front’s Frontier platform on Microsoft Azure Local, hosted within an Armada Galleon modular data center. This collaboration signals a breakthrough in delivering seamless DevSecOps capabilities from hyperscale cloud to the tactical edge.
Collaboration Highlights
1. Strategic Deployment of Frontier on Azure Local
- Frontier, Second Front’s DevSecOps platform, now operates within Armada’s Galleon and Microsoft Azure Local, bridging secure software development with real-time operational needs.
- Enables “build once, deploy and operate anywhere” functionality.
- Showcases scalable DevSecOps from centralized cloud environments to distributed, tactical edges.
2. Empowering Military Operations at the Edge
- Allows execution of mission-critical applications in remote and disconnected environments.
- Supports use cases like sensor fusion, information operations, and operational planning.
- Successfully included a deployed app supporting global military planning efforts.
3. Technological Advantages of Armada Galleons
- Galleons integrate high-performance compute with resilient, secure connectivity.
- Modular and mobile design tailored for harsh, contested battlespaces.
- Ensures mission continuity and enables real-time decisions with minimal latency.
4. DevSecOps Optimization with 2F Frontier
- Frontier extends DevSecOps practices to edge environments.
- Developers can develop, test, and deploy compliant applications meeting strict government and security standards.
- Optimized for latency, scalability, and security, reinforcing national defense tech agility.
5. Microsoft’s Hybrid Cloud Commitment
- Azure Local serves as the hybrid cloud backbone for national security applications.
- Brings Azure’s computing capabilities directly to the operational edge.
- Ensures secure, low-latency access to mission-critical tools and resources for warfighters.
The successful deployment of Second Front’s Frontier platform within an Armada Galleon using Microsoft Azure Local marks a significant leap in tactical-edge innovation. By combining scalable DevSecOps with resilient edge computing infrastructure, this partnership delivers on the vision of empowering military operators with secure, real-time access to critical technologies in the most challenging environments. This advancement not only sets a new standard for defense tech but also reinforces the strategic potential of hybrid cloud solutions in global security missions.
