Norseman Defense Technologies
+ Rancher Government
Breaking the Cloud Tether with Autonomous Edge Computing
Edge Computing That Doesn't Need the Cloud's Permission to Operate
Many “edge solutions” are just cloud satellites with a marketing rebrand. When connectivity drops, they become expensive paper weights. Rancher Government Solutions (RGS) and Norseman Defense Technologies decided to solve the problem that others pretend does not exist - what happens when the cloud connection is gone but the mission must continue?
Odin’s Edge is a tactical, cloud-native platform-in-a-box that brings enterprise-grade capabilities to environments where traditional systems fail. We’ve combined RGS’s battle-hardened Kubernetes infrastructure with Norseman’s field-proven hardware expertise to create something the big cloud providers cannot: true independence at the edge. Odin’s Edge delivers local processing, AI autonomy, and security without needing to phone home.
Partner Awards
2021
Solution Partner of the Year
2021
SI Solution Partner of the Year
2021
OEM Partner of the Year
2021
SI Partner of the Year
2021
Innovation Partner of the Year
2021
Cloud Partner of the Year
2021
Civilian Partner of the Year
2021 Emerging Partner of the Year
Cloud solutions promised the edge revolution. Together, we actually delivered it.
While others design cloud solutions for data centers and hope it works in the field, Norseman builds for the battlefield first. Their precision-milled chassis from aircraft-grade aluminum features proprietary component stabilization techniques, MIL-STD-810G and NEBS certifications, and runs on generator power. Designed as a cloud-native appliance that can take any portable form the mission demands and withstand conditions that would shut down a standard server in minutes.
RGS brings hardened Kubernetes with FIPS-validated components and security built into every layer, while Norseman’s hardware integration ensures each component, from Intel “Sierra Forest” CPUs to NVIDIA GPUs, is field-ready and mission-capable.
Together, we’ve built a multi-node architecture with 400GB interconnects, air-gapped HCI, redundant Kubernetes control planes, and optional battery backup that makes enterprise capabilities portable like never before.
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The Rancher Government - Norseman Defense Technologies Partnership Delivers
True Disconnected Operations
Operate with complete autonomy and bare metal performance, running orchestration and lifecycle management directly on the platform with no uplink required and no virtualization overhead. Rancher MCM and GitOps automation work without cloud connectivity, so when communications go dark, your mission doesn’t.
Military-Grad Hardware
Deploy enterprise-grade computing in environments where traditional infrastructure fails. MIL-STD-810G and NEBS certified ruggedized enclosures, shock-tolerant, and power-efficient designs that operate on unstable “dirty” power or batter backup sources.
Simplified Management
Manage infrastructure through an interface simple enough for non-specialists with pre-integrated orchestration and intuitive workflows that do not require specialized IT support. Our tiered support model follows you anywhere, from on-site assistance to fast escalation paths.
Advanced Edge AI Capabilities
Process drone footage, run Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) for threat detection, implement quantum-proof encryption (FHE), and run low-code/no-code applications, all without reaching back to a data center.
“This partnership represents the next frontier in tactical edge computing. By combining RGS’s open, secure platform with Norseman’s mission-driven innovation, Odin’s Edge empowers agencies to act on data when and where it matters most.” Ben Zifroney, VP of Ecosystems at RGS
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