High-Performance Computing Comes to the “Tactical” Edge

Modern warfare is increasingly decided by the speed and accuracy of data processing. Vast amounts of data from a growing range of sensors must be translated into mission-critical information, and how fast that happens hinges on access to large amounts of computing power. Cubic is taking high-performance computing (HPC) to the “tactical edge” with an all-in-one solution that makes it possible to process complex data-rich workloads, including applications powered by AI, even in environments with limited or unreliable connectivity to the cloud.

The Fusion Edge High-Performance Compute (eHPC) integrates a 64-core EPYC CPU from AMD, a dedicated graphics processing unit (GPU) from NVIDIA’s RTX family, and a high-speed networking switch from Cisco in a single unit. Targeted at the military and defense sectors, the rugged system is supplemented by up to 512 GB of DDR4 DRAM and eight slots of user-accessible storage. Cubic said it delivers more than enough high-performance computing and networking to handle heavy-duty workloads such as machine learning and real-time video analysis even when disconnected from the cloud. Expanding on Cubic’s DTECH family of tactical systems, the new offering adds an integrated UPS power supply (UPS), too.

“Today’s operations require timely and accurate data. Fusion eHPC supports mission-critical decisions at the speed of conflict,” said Anthony Verna, SVP and GM of Cubic’s military and defense solutions.