Defense Unicorns
UDS
Software deployment from enterprise to DDIL edge environments
Why it mattersImagine software delivered anywhere the mission takes you, anytime the mission needs it—that's UDS. It's a game changer for software delivery in the DoD. Portable, secure, compliant—and most importantly, at the speed your missions require. UDS accelerates ATO timelines for delivering software just about anywhere, to include airplanes and submarines.
About
Problem
Delivering software to the edge and updating it on demand while meeting ATO requirements is nearly impossible
Solution
UDS integrates apps into a secure/compliant platform. UDS Tactical Edge brings that platform to edge systems and makes it easy for non-technical warfighters to make software updates.
Field Validation
UDS is in use in many DoD systems, including AF Defensive Cyber and Navy Project Blue. UDS Tactical Edge has been proven on multiple fighter platforms and C-17s. TRL UDS is TRL 8 - Fully integrated in a pre-production government system UDS Tactical Edge is TRL 7 - Prototype demonstrated in operational environment
Strategic Advantage
While core parts of UDS are open source to avoid vendor lock, our ability to use and implement UDS is the best in the world. We also employ maintainers of open-source projects that are crucial to DoD operations, such as Kubernetes.
Go-to-Market
GSA, SBIR, Tradewinds, Platform One Marketplace, and direct awards
Dual-Use Potential
Any regulated market can benefit from UDS
Team
Multiple from Air Force software factories, including Rob Slaughter and Jeff McCoy Maintainers for key open source products, including Kubernetes
Primary User
For edge systems, maintainers and operators can use UDS Tactical Edge mobile app to deploy software. Weapon system SPOs will maintain the authorized repo of software for deployment.
Problem
Software deployment from enterprise to DDIL edge environments