Vantiq and C4i Systems Launch VANGUARD AIX, an All-in-One Real-time, AI-Powered Edge Solution Built for Today's Agile Combat Employment (ACE) Environment and First Responders in Critical Environments

New Agentic AI solution delivers intelligence in real-time, adaptive decision-making and resilient communications where traditional systems fail

WALNUT CREEK, Calif., March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Vantiq and C4i Systems have partnered to launch VANGUARD AIX, a new real-time AI-powered edge solution, complete with a large language model (LLM), designed to enhance defense, emergency response and national security operations—fully operational Technology Readiness Level - 9 (TRL9) capability.

This first-of-its-kind joint offering combines Vantiq's real-time intelligence platform with C4i's AI Accelerator (AIX) to deliver adaptive, mission-ready AI complete with LLM, that operates reliably in contested low-communication and high-risk environments. By integrating AI-powered operational analysis in a highly deployable format, the VANGUARD AIX provides defense and other first responders with faster, more precise responses in volatile and rapidly changing situations. VANGUARD AIX is ideally suited to today's Agile Combat Employment (ACE) operations. It operates across multiple command levels, with multiple agencies and delivers the Agentic AI and compute capabilities needed to succeed, at the edge and in real-time against today's AI-equipped adversaries.

"AI for defense and security can't just crunch data—it has to think, adapt and act quickly at machine speed, in a format that is easy to use in critical situations," said Marty Sprinzen, CEO of Vantiq. "Power and agility have never mattered more. VANGUARD AIX isn't just an upgrade—it redefines how AI drives real-time decision-making in high-stake environments."

VANGUARD AIX is ideal for environments where connectivity is limited or nonexistent such as dispersed HQs, isolated command posts, or the back of a vehicle. In all cases, it provides powerful edge computing, automated threat detection and scalable situational awareness in real time. Deploying VANGUARD AIX delivers the ability to compete with and win against adversaries' AI systems, throughout the deployed and dispersed C4ISR system. With Vantiq's platform, commanders can process and act on multiple data sources in real-time, reducing latency and allowing for autonomous responses in high-risk scenarios.

Built to handle the unpredictability of modern defense and security challenges, The Vanguard AIX can be deployed in under 5 minutes and is also adaptable to evolving user needs. The Vanguard AIX ensures that decision-makers have the intelligence they need—exactly when they need it. Vantiq's open architecture, low-code characteristics and Agile approach allow users to rapidly adapt and reconfigure their capabilities, including new and legacy systems, as required. Vantiq has no 'sealed black boxes' the customer builds in the platform and can configure / reconfigure it rapidly.

Vantiq and C4i Systems share a commitment to pushing AI innovation where it matters most. From front-line defense to disaster response, VANGUARD AIX is built to provide practical, intuitive, and reliable AI-powered intelligence in high-pressure situations.

"This is about giving operators the confidence to act decisively, no matter the circumstances," said Martyn Dove of C4i Systems. "By combining the strengths of our lightweight and ruggedised edge solutions with Vantiq's advanced agentic AI platform, we're equipping teams with the tools they need to navigate complex situations with speed and precision."

As the future of Intelligent Defense Solutions takes shape, Vantiq and C4i Systems are working together to deliver agile, mission-ready solutions that redefine what's possible at the edge.

About Vantiq
Vantiq is the leading platform for automating and orchestrating software with intelligence in real-time, powered by Generative AI—turning insight into instant action. Built for enterprises, governments and industries where milliseconds matter, Vantiq enables organizations to integrate AI, edge computing and real-time data to power intelligent, event-driven systems. With its low-code architecture and Agentic AI capabilities, Vantiq accelerates digital transformation in sectors like disaster response, smart infrastructure, defense and healthcare—ensuring AI doesn't just analyze data, but takes action when it counts. For more information, visit Vantiq.com.

About C4i Systems
C4i Systems delivers rugged, high-performance edge computing solutions for defense, security, and industrial applications. Designed for real-time intelligence, secure command and control, and AI-powered automation, C4i's adaptable systems operate reliably in low-communication and high-risk environments. For more information, visit www.C4isystems.com.

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SOURCE Vantiq; C4iSystems