BAE Systems in America has announced a new strategic partnership with Aerospike to develop advanced real-time data solutions for the U.S. Army and other Department of Defense (DoD) programs, according to a press release issued on 22 October 2024.
This collaboration will enhance the U.S. Army’s ability to manage vast amounts of data through the Army’s Unified Network, Army Data Platform, and other mission-specific requirements. Aerospike’s real-time database technology, known for its scalability and low-latency capabilities, will play a central role in these data-driven efforts.
Daniel Perkins, director of Strategy & Technology Partnerships for BAE Systems’ Intelligence & Security sector, said, “Aerospike is foundational to our data-centric solutions for the U.S. Army and DoD, as our customers push towards managing massive amounts of disparate data while leveraging advanced AI tools.”
The partnership will focus on integrating Aerospike’s advanced data mesh solutions into legacy systems, improving the Army’s operational decision-making by providing precise, real-time data in critical situations. The new technology, according to the firms, is expected to give the U.S. Army and the DoD a significant edge in decision-making and mission effectiveness.
Cuong Nguyen, vice president of Public Sector for Aerospike, added, “Aerospike’s multi-model database offers the lowest-latency, highest-throughput system to enable accurate, real-time decisioning even in contested environments.”
Who else was thinking of engines when they read the title?
Not me!
BAES is very popular with the US DoD.
I had no idea that Aerospike would be a data company.
Thought it would be to do with some hypersonics programme.
I was thinking of the aerospike on top of a Trident missile, and then the engine.
Just about to say that, what a strange name for a data orientated business was my first thought. I guess you can see where they are coming from as there is some abstract association to their core business, if blatant plagiarism . I assume they thought they were on safe ground as aerospikes failed to make any headway. However if the hiatus in aerospike development is finally halted by some of the new experimentation and become widespread the confusion will get interesting. Will we see Bae investing in Scramjets next, only to find out it’s an inkjet printer company.