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On March 26, Vantiq and C4i Systems announced that they have partnered to launch VANGUARD AIX, a new real-time AI-powered edge solution, complete with a large language model (LLM), designed to enhance defense, emergency response and national security operations—fully operational Technology Readiness Level – 9 (TRL9) capability.
This first-of-its-kind joint offering combines Vantiq’s real-time intelligence platform with C4i’s AI Accelerator (AIX) to deliver adaptive, mission-ready AI complete with LLM, that operates reliably in contested low-communication and high-risk environments. By integrating AI-powered operational analysis in a highly deployable format, the VANGUARD AIX provides defense and other first responders with faster, more precise responses in volatile and rapidly changing situations. VANGUARD AIX is ideally suited to today’s Agile Combat Employment (ACE) operations. It operates across multiple command levels, with multiple agencies and delivers the Agentic AI and compute capabilities needed to succeed, at the edge and in real-time against today’s AI-equipped adversaries.
“AI for defense and security can’t just crunch data—it has to think, adapt and act quickly at machine speed, in a format that is easy to use in critical situations,” said Marty Sprinzen, CEO of Vantiq. “Power and agility have never mattered more. VANGUARD AIX isn’t just an upgrade—it redefines how AI drives real-time decision-making in high-stake environments.”
According to the companies, VANGUARD AIX is ideal for environments where connectivity is limited or nonexistent such as dispersed HQs, isolated command posts, or the back of a vehicle. In all cases, it provides powerful edge computing, automated threat detection and scalable situational awareness in real time. Deploying VANGUARD AIX delivers the ability to compete with and win against adversaries’ AI systems, throughout the deployed and dispersed C4ISR system. With Vantiq’s platform, commanders can process and act on multiple data sources in real-time, reducing latency and allowing for autonomous responses in high-risk scenarios.
Built to handle the unpredictability of modern defense and security challenges, The Vanguard AIX can be deployed in under 5 minutes and is also adaptable to evolving user needs. The Vanguard AIX ensures that decision-makers have the intelligence they need—exactly when they need it. Vantiq’s open architecture, low-code characteristics and Agile approach allow users to rapidly adapt and reconfigure their capabilities, including new and legacy systems, as required. Vantiq has no ‘sealed black boxes’ the customer builds in the platform and can configure / reconfigure it rapidly.
Vantiq and C4i Systems share a commitment to pushing AI innovation where it matters most. From front-line defense to disaster response, VANGUARD AIX is built to provide practical, intuitive, and reliable AI-powered intelligence in high-pressure situations.
“This is about giving operators the confidence to act decisively, no matter the circumstances,” said Martyn Dove of C4i Systems. “By combining the strengths of our lightweight and ruggedized edge solutions with Vantiq’s advanced agentic AI platform, we’re equipping teams with the tools they need to navigate complex situations with speed and precision.”
Source: Vantiq
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