Insider Brief
- OPTIA and Patero have launched a post-quantum cryptography-enabled NVIDIA GPU server, combining ruggedized high-performance computing with quantum-safe encryption for defense and commercial use.
- The integrated platform protects AI/ML, ISR, and tactical edge workloads against current cyber threats and future quantum attacks, aligning with U.S. federal mandates for zero-trust architecture and quantum-resistant cryptography.
- The companies plan to expand the offering into multiple secure form factors targeting defense programs, critical infrastructure, and industrial AI applications.
PRESS RELEASE — OPTIA, a provider of ruggedized, high-performance GPU compute platforms, and Patero, a pioneer in post-quantum cryptography, today 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 defense 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 of OPTIA, “A pre-integrated and packaged solution delivers high-performance compute without compromising data security, no matter the threat surface or operating environment.”
Defense-Grade Security, Future-Ready Architecture
The combined offering aligns directly with:
- Executive Order 14028 – Mandating zero-trust cybersecurity architecture for federal and defense 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 of Patero. “This isn’t future capability — this is real, field-ready quantum security.”
Key Features & 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:
Industrial AI – Manufacturing, logistics, and autonomous platforms
Defense Programs –C5ISR, AI/ML/LLM model deployment, and situational awareness
Secure Infrastructure – Cities, Smart ports, airports, and energy sectors
