Oceus is pleased to announce that we received an award to support Nellis Air Force Base as part of the OUSD 5G efforts. This contract award is to provide tactical mobility tools to manage 5G networks on the move and expeditionary capabilities. Oceus is excited to build upon our legacy of providing specialized management software to deploy tactically relevant cellular systems into austere environments.
(RESTON, Va.) — In alignment with accelerated growth, Oceus is reorganizing around two operational divisions: Oceus Federal Civilian and Industries Division (“FedCiv and Industries”) and Oceus DoD and Intel Division.
Oceus is pleased to announce the addition of Bart Gray to their team as Senior Vice President and General Manager for the FedCiv and Industries Division. Bart brings a wealth of experience in taking new technologies to market with prior positions at Parsons Corporation, SimSpace and 3M. “We see commercial private networks as a significant growth market and are excited to have Bart, with his broad technical experience from start-up to large, complex conglomerate, lead this dynamic business unit,” said Brad Antle, Executive Chairman of Oceus.
Steve McCutchen has been promoted to Senior Vice President and General Manager and will lead the DoD and Intel Division. In this role, Steve will continue to shape the DoD strategy and go-to-market initiatives for Oceus. Steve brings a long heritage and deep understanding of applying leading broadband capabilities to the DoD and for other government customers.
In this expansion, Oceus will leverage Oceus Plano Labs, an innovation and integration facility that is responsible for 35 patents, for both market domains. Jeff Harman, President for Oceus, states, “The synergies between the two markets have never been this closely aligned, and we see a clear discriminator in what Plano Labs can offer to both verticals.”
The distributed architectures Oceus excels in providing have been critical in the DoD environment and are now a critical requirement in the commercial sector as well. “New network architectures that can quickly adapt to changing requirements, include compute at the edge, have extremely low latency, and are able to operate in less-than-ideal conditions have applicability to both markets,” said Kevin Stiles, CTO for Oceus.
Mobile Communications Innovator to Build 5G Test Systems to be Used by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (OUSD) Research & Engineering (R&E)
(RESTON, Va.) — Oceus is pleased to announce they have been awarded a 5G Cell on Light Truck (CoLT) subcontract from the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL), which will be used to support research and development for OUSD(R&E). The initial order is for $21 million with options to provide a total of $32 million in equipment and services.
Under the subcontract, Oceus, along with key partner Ericsson, will build 5G test systems for 5G applications. As part of the project, Oceus will deploy Ericsson’s Release 15 3GPP standards-based 5G Core cloud native software enabling standalone 5G, along with 5G New Radio (NR) hardware and software, which fulfill mission-critical grade service requirements. Each system will have specified frequency bands to test the full spectrum in 5G implementations.
Oceus’ Executive Chairman Brad Antle states: “We are excited to bring world-class 5G solutions to the U.S. government.” Jeff Harman, President of Oceus, adds: “This award builds on our legacy of providing the best-in-class mobile communication platforms to extend communications to the tactical edge.”
Oceus’ initial delivery for the project will be seven CoLTs configured to test a variety of 5G use cases. Engineering and design for the systems will be conducted out of Oceus’ Plano Lab facilities. The Plano Labs facility specializes in configurations of 5G systems in several form factors and will lead this deliverable. Each CoLT is uniquely configured to test the various bands of spectrum from FR1 to FR2 frequency ranges. Oceus will provide training on how to operate the systems along with providing field support and warranty to sustain the systems.
About Oceus
Oceus’ team of former U.S. military and telecommunications specialists works to solve the unique communication and data challenges in a wide range of combat, austere, and emergency response situations. We develop, integrate, and customize technology for delivering access to fast, reliable broadband connectivity in mission-critical operations. Our large-scale private cellular networks can be deployed rapidly and efficiently in environments where communications infrastructure is inadequate, damaged, or non-existent. As a Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (C5ISR) hardware and software solutions integrator and provider, our capabilities extend even further than our deep cellular expertise.
Oceus is excited and humbled to be selected to support the DoD in experimentation and testing of 5G for the Warfighter. We look forward to providing this capability to the men and woman who deserve to have the very best technology available.
As part of the Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality Training project at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Washington, Oceus will develop and field a Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) based 5G handheld called Tough Mobile Device-5G (TMD-5G) for the field training environment. The objective of this project is to rapidly field a scalable, resilient, and secure 5G network to provide a test bed for experimentation with a 5G-enabled Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality (AR/VR) capability for mission planning, distributed training, and operational use.
This is part of a DoD effort for 5G experimentation and testing at five U.S. military test sites totaling $600 million in awards. Representing the largest full-scale 5G tests for dual-use applications in the world, each installation will partner military Services, industry leaders, and academic experts to advance the Department’s 5G capabilities.
During the Air Force On-Ramp 2 ABMS demonstration, Oceus was part of a team that included MAG Aerospace, HPE, and Apple to showcase the Oceus-developed SMART Gateway platform. The demonstration showed the platform running on the HPE EL-8000 and 25 Apple iPads running live SIPRnet.
Leveraging the SMART Gateway CSfC architecture, the Apple iPads were able to show real-time geospatial and Situational Awareness (SA) data using the Palantir Technologies applications Gaia and Cosmos, and 3D mapping application from Immersive Wisdom.
Samsung Electronics America has announced that the Samsung Galaxy S20 Tactical Edition (TE) is now available through select channel partners, including Oceus. Designed to address the unique needs of operators in Department of Defense (DoD) and throughout the federal government, the Galaxy S20 TE couples a proven hardware platform with an open and secure Android operating system to enable a broad range of tactical partners.
The announcement states:
“The Galaxy S20 TE also supports multiple carrier networks and the use of private 5G SIMs, Wi-Fi 6 and CBRS2. Leveraging Oceus, private 5G/4G LTE high bandwidth networks, Galaxy S20 TE users can access Oceus’ Secure Mobile Device Platform (SMP). Consisting of a suite of applications that enables the capture of environmental metrics, and collection of sensor data with storage and upload for centralized management with no action required by the end user. The platform is also capable of enabling DoD specific security requirements including encrypted dual-tunnel VPN communication and includes Data-In-Transit and Data-At-Rest protection.”
Together, Oceus’ Xiphos LTE cellular networks and the Samsung Galaxy S20 TE deliver cutting-edge mobile hardware on a secure and reliable tactical cellular network.
Defense Leader Poised to Deliver on Untapped Potential for 5G Solutions and Beyond
(RESTON, Va.) — Oceus, a leading technology innovator and integrator of mobile communications for government and enterprise customers worldwide, announced the recent acquisition by Battle Investment Group, and the restructuring of its leadership. Effective immediately, Jeff Harman will transition from COO to President, and Brad Antle will serve as Executive Chairman. The new leadership appointment follows additional capital funding and complements the acquisition by positioning Oceus as an industry leader in providing advanced secure communications in the most challenging operational environments.
“It’s a privilege to be named President of Oceus. I’m eager to leverage my experience to continue our mission of supporting warfighters with fast, reliable broadband connectivity in mission-critical operations focused on national security initiatives,” Harman said. “This infusion of capital gives us more opportunity to advance 5G systems and applications, contributing to expanded product development, enhanced cybersecurity architecture, and holistic communications solutions.”
In his new role, Jeff Harman will oversee executive leadership and company management with continued delivery of best-in-class 4G LTE solutions to the tactical edge. He will also spearhead a broadened corporate strategy to position Oceus as the leading innovator and supplier of 5G network transformation systems to the Department of Defense and civilian agencies. Mr. Harman previously served as Oceus COO for seven years and brings extensive experience delivering a range of enterprise IT, C4, and networking integration services and solutions to federal across Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security and the Intelligence communities among others.
Brad Antle has assumed the role of Executive Chairman. A retired U.S. Navy Captain and entrepreneur, Antle has over three decades of experience leading, developing, and delivering technology-based solutions at General Electric, Lockheed Martin, and as CEO of SI International and Salient CRGT. He recently provided consulting services to government contractors and private equity firms as head of Antle Advisors.
With an esteemed reputation for delivering solutions ranging from peer-to-peer cybersecurity professional services for network deployment and software development for R.F. tactical management, Oceus is well-positioned to lead the way in 5G platforms for both military and civilian applications. The restructuring in leadership will also support the company’s efforts to attract and retain top talent that will help support critical customer missions.
“This investment has prompted a new era for Oceus. It is a direct result of Oceus’ history of developing exceptional technology, focused leadership, and proven past performance in the defense and intelligence communities,” said Antle. “This is a testament to Oceus people who bring high-level strategy and thinking to the future of 5G in support of our warfighters.”
In addition to supporting defense and civilian communities, Oceus is an NSA Trusted Integrator for CSfC and provides end-to-end CBRS Private 4G/5G cellular networks with NSA-level security.
About Oceus
Oceus’ team of former U.S. military and highly experienced telecommunications specialists understand the unique communication and data challenges in a wide range of combat, austere, and emergency response situations. We develop, integrate, and customize technology for delivering access to fast, reliable broadband connectivity in mission-critical operations. Our large-scale private cellular networks can be deployed rapidly and efficiently in environments where communications infrastructure is inadequate, damaged, or non-existent. As a Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (C5ISR) hardware and software solutions integrator and provider, our capabilities extend even further than our deep cellular expertise.
About Battle Investment Group
Battle Investment Group is an Atlanta-based, private investment firm that seeks to support the long-term expansion and success of enterprises and management teams operating in the North American defense/government, aerospace, telecommunications, and industrial marketplaces. The Firm currently manages Battle Opportunities, L.P., a committed private investment partnership, and employs an operating model that allows for long-term focus and commitment to core operating principles of partnership, quality, and growth. To find out more, visit www.BattleInvestmentGroup.com
Oceus congratulates Ericsson on another great win for public safety, as they have been selected to provide 5G products and solutions for Finland’s mission critical broadband network. Oceus was glad to play a small role with the inclusion of our Xiphos product in the offering.
As CBRS opens up many opportunities for unlicensed spectrum and allows customers, like the DoD, to own their own private networks, Oceus is prepared to support our customers with CBRS.
Eight team members are currently CBRS Certified Professional Installers (CPI), working with multiple customers deploying CBRS. Oceus customers who own and operate their own private networks are working with us in establishing their own certified CBRS solution.
In addition, Oceus is a NSA Trusted Integrator for CSfC and can provide end-to-end CBRS Private 4G/5G cellular networks with NSA-level security.
Oceus’ Xiphos™ private broadband network was utilized in BBN’s successful 60-vehicle swarm. The competition was part of a DARPA OFFSET field experiment with BBN’s Command and Control of Aggregate Swarm Tactics (CCAST) drone swarm framework.
Each of the UxVs used machine-to-machine (M2M) communications for direction and avoidance. This is an example of how private networking using assigned frequencies can outperform traditional listen-before-talk networks, such as Wi-Fi.
