OPTIA and Patero have announced a joint solution that embeds Patero’s CryptoQoR encryption suite into OPTIA’s NVIDIA-based systems – delivering the world’s first PQC-enabled GPU server for mission-critical defence and commercial applications.
Designed to support the compute-intensive needs of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and built for deployment in tactical conditions, OPTIA’s portable systems are widely used for AI/ML acceleration, tactical Edge analytics, and C5ISR workloads. With the integration of Patero’s quantum-safe cryptography, OPTIA devices can now protect inbound and outbound data streams against both present-day cyber threats and future quantum attacks.
“This is a first-of-its-kind platform – a tactical NVIDIA GPU server with quantum-resilient protection,” said James Elder, BD Director, OPTIA, “A pre-integrated and packaged solution delivers high-performance compute without compromising data security, no matter the threat surface or operating environment.”
Defence-grade security, future-ready architecture
The combined offering aligns directly with:
- Executive Order 14028 – mandating zero-trust cybersecurity architecture for federal and defence systems
- National Security Memo 10 – requiring federal agencies to begin transition to quantum-resistant cryptography
- Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) initiatives – Demanding secure, interoperable compute at the Edge
“Whether it’s battlefield intelligence, secure video feeds, or Edge AI inference – when it leaves the OPTIA server, it leaves encrypted with Patero’s PQC,” said Peter Bentley, COO, Patero. “This isn’t future capability – this is real, field-ready quantum security.”
Key features and market differentiators
- 1st PQC-enabled NVIDIA GPU server for military, industrial, and public sector use
- Rugged and portable supporting forward-deployable and austere environments
- End-to-end encrypted streams for AI/ML, ISR, logistics, and robotics workloads
- Aligned with DoD, DHS, and NSA PQ migration guidance
Joint market execution
OPTIA and Patero is co-developing a portfolio of secure bundles and form factors that jointly address expanding opportunities across:
- Defence programmes –C5ISR, AI/ML/LLM model deployment, and situational awareness
- Secure infrastructure – cities, Smart ports, airports, and energy sectors
- Industrial AI – manufacturing, logistics, and autonomous platforms
