iGov Technologies
Location: United States
Delivered smaller, lighter tactical computing solutions
About
As a leading C4I systems integrator, iGov Technologies builds mobile, ruggedized communication, networking, and computing solutions for rapid global deployment and reliable operation in austere environments. Products include a family of tactical communications, ISR, and network platforms that provide critical information exchange for U.S. military forces operating around the world. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia with an 82,000 sq. ft. Integration Facility in Tampa, Florida.
Challenges
Reduce the weight and size of a tactical mobile computing system for easier transportation.
Reduce power consumption to survive in rugged, extreme environments.
Reduce complexity of building and managing systems in field environments.
Solution
iGov Technologies replaced network attached storage in its tactical network platforms with a hyper-converged infrastructure solution based on VMware Virtual SAN storage.
This reduced weight by more than 75 percent, increased performance by 10 times, and extended battery life from 18 minutes to 2 hours.
Outcome
Product weight decrease from 620 to 170 pounds.
Reduced shipping size from 48,000 to 6,900 cubic inches.
Increased IOPS performance by 10 times.
Reduced storage build process from 9 hours to 23 minutes.
Products
VMware Virtual SAN
VMware vSphere
VMware vCenter Server
VMware vSphere PowerCLI
