IT Solutions for Disconnected and Austere Environments
Design and deployment of self-contained IT systems for austere environments — integrating ruggedized hardware, autonomous management, power-efficient architectures, and air-gapped operations to support missions where traditional IT infrastructure cannot operate.
Challenge
- No reliable network connectivity for cloud-based services or remote management
- Extreme environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, dust, vibration) that exceed commercial hardware ratings
- Limited or unreliable power requiring energy-efficient and power-resilient designs
Approach
- Select MIL-STD-810G and NEBS-certified hardware rated for target environmental conditions
- Design power-optimized architecture with battery backup and graceful degradation
- Implement fully autonomous operations with local management, monitoring, and self-healing
- Build air-gapped update procedures for secure patching and content delivery
Typical Outcomes
- Reliable IT operations in environments where commercial equipment cannot survive
- Zero-dependency on external connectivity for mission-critical functions
- Autonomous system management reducing the need for on-site IT expertise
Procurement Paths
- NASA SEWP V for ruggedized and specialized IT hardware
- ITES-4H for Army tactical and austere environment equipment
- GSA MAS for integration and field engineering services
Partner Technology Examples
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise
- Dell Technologies
- Spectro Cloud
- NVIDIA
Odin's Edge — For When the Cloud Isn't an Option
Norseman's Odin's Edge is a fully autonomous edge AI platform delivering AI inferencing, ruggedized storage, private 5G, containerized desktops, and ServiceNow ITSM in a single field-deployable unit — engineered for DDIL (Disconnected, Degraded, Intermittent, and Limited bandwidth) environments.
Explore Odin's Edge →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Odin's Edge and how does it work in disconnected environments?
Odin's Edge is Norseman's autonomous edge AI platform. All components -- AI inference, storage, 5G, desktops, and ITSM -- operate without any internet or enterprise network connection. When connectivity is available, the platform synchronizes with enterprise systems.
Can Odin's Edge run in a classified environment?
Yes. Odin's Edge supports air-gapped deployments and includes homomorphic encryption for workloads where data cannot be exposed in plaintext to the compute layer. Cleared Norseman personnel are available to support classified deployments.