Case Study: Crystal Group Rugged Server Selected for US Army Prophet Program 

By DA Staff / 17 Jan 2023

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Crystal Group has released a case study detailing its involvement in the US Army’s Prophet program with General Dynamics C4 Systems.

Download the case study from the Crystal Group website.

General Dynamics C4 Systems was chosen by the US Army as the prime contractor and systems integrator for upgrades to the Prophet tactical signals intelligence program. 

The Challenge

Prophet’s mission requires an evolving technological platform that can be adapted to changing battlefield situations and transportation needs. Project leadership sought proven technology and dependable device management to be able to respond quickly as program elements change.

The Solution

Crystal Group’s RS112 Rugged 1U Server
Crystal Group’s RS112 Rugged 1U Server

General Dynamics C4 Systems chose Crystal Group’s RS112 1U for upgrade projects based on past performance and reliability of the company’s rugged servers. Crystal Group’s responsiveness, fast turnaround time, and extensive configuration management were also important determining factors.

Benefits

  • Improved SWaP provides less weight, less power consumption, and smaller form factor size
  • Device ruggedness, reliability and dependability
  • Configuration flexibility
  • Low maintenance
  • Responsive customer support

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