»Software is the most important and malleable weapon system«, the biggest American defense contractor hits the nail on the head. At the same time, there is talk of American re-industrialisation.
This wake-up call should also be heeded attentively on this side of the Atlantic and drive investments in creating strong national digital sovereignty.

Data is the key success factor in modern intelligence, as well as military and civilian defense. Raw data alone is no longer sufficient in a world characterized by data and ever-increasing speed – intelligent linking, recognising its significance, and ensuring immediate usability are essential. 

»Raw data alone is no longer sufficient – what matters is intelligent linking, recognising its significance as well as the instant usability of the data«

– Chris Boos (Managing Director, Almato AI)

Bardioc - ideal for military or intelligence problems 

The semantic data platform Almato Bardioc was designed to overcome the unique challenges of data processing for military and intelligence-related applications. Bardioc uses semantics to transform complex, heterogeneous data structures into precise, context-rich insights and enables autonomous, AI-based operations on the data.

The creation of a secure data foundation is the basis for everything: complex data analyses, intelligent software applications, and autonomous processes using machine learning and reasoning to operationalize the data.

The USA has developed such a data foundation and is using it consistently and successfully. In Europe, we also need an independent platform and can implement it based on our own sovereign technology.

Simple data integration for fast decision-making.

When large volumes of data are stored in data lakes or data warehouse systems, the effort required for ETL processes (Extract, Transform, Load) increases with each additional data source as well as each additional application. Linking relevant sources and enriching them with further factors to obtain well-founded information thus becomes increasingly complex.

The semantic data platform Bardioc operates differently. The integration of data sources becomes even easier in Bardioc as the number of sources increases. Data of any type, size, source and format can be integrated without compromising the integrity or classification of the source systems.

Next-generation data solutions: Bardioc Semantic Data Platform – holistic data processing

Semantic Data Foundation

Using semantic technologies, data is linked with context, enabling the ontology integrated into Bardioc to continuously refine its description of its »own world«. The insights gained during the design of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes are stored in the semantic data platform in a machine-readable format along with the data structures. 

With Bardioc, vast amounts of data from various sources such as SIGINT, COMINT, HUMINT, and OSINT become easily manageable and usable. Analysts spend less time manipulating data and more time understanding and utilizing it.

Machine-readable map of the world through graph technology

Analysts require a holistic picture of the situation. Bardioc provides them with a machine-readable map of the world.

Bardioc creates dynamic knowledge graphs that can be used to map and visualize relationships between entities. This enables the identification of patterns by linking different data sources and directly translating them into operational actions.

More flexibility through dynamic adaptation to changes

The global threat landscape is constantly evolving: new actors, technologies and tactics are emerging. Unlike rigid data platforms, the Bardioc semantic data platform allows for the seamless addition of new data sources and relationships without modifying the master data model. The data model thus grows in sync with ever-changing requirements and threats.

Proactive threat detection

The identification of patterns and anomalies is crucial in SIGINT, regardless of whether the threat occurs virtually in cyberspace or physically in the real world.

Bardioc leverages semantic structures to reveal complex relationships. This not only enables the detection of unusual patterns but also helps determine why a structure is unusual, for instance through similarities with previous scenarios. This capability is further enhanced by integration with AI and machine learning.

Interoperability and sovereignty

Collaboration with other authorities and organisations is essential. Bardioc is built on open standards that enable secure and efficient data exchange with partners. When data speaks a common language, it optimises cooperation and minimises misunderstandings.

At the same time, Bardioc enhances national digital sovereignty through modern, high-performance technology made in Germany.

Maximum security and traceability

Sensitive information is all the more subject to the need-to-know principle. In Bardioc, data protection and security are core principles, not optional add-ons. Bardioc provides granular access control at both the application and user levels, ensuring that data handling aligns with classification requirements.

Changes are propagated across all data within a CPU cycle. Additionally, immutable access logging ensures compliance and governance requirements such as auditability and accountability.

Autonomous systems and AI

The machine-readable and context-rich data particularly support AI-based technologies for automation and decision support. Bardioc serves as the operating system for data and the foundation for modern data applications as well as proprietary AI solutions.

Reasoning and Automation for maximum efficiency

Thanks to semantic logic, Bardioc enables automated reasoning and the execution of non-deterministic autonomous actions. The automation is based on knowledge, context, and policies, which can also map contradictions.

Superior technology

Bardioc offers unique technologies to ensure the required performance. Intelligent mechanisms enable scaling to several hundred petabytes of data volume. Its architecture, designed as an operating system for data, eliminates lengthy ETL processes and brings applications to the data rather than the other way around.

Bardioc is ready to use – Immediate operational readiness

The implementation of complex IT systems is often associated with long project timelines – but Bardioc is immediately »ready to use«. The software can be deployed instantly as a Software as a Service (SaaS) in DATAGROUP's certified cloud. Alternatively, preconfigured containers are available for on-premise installation.

Superiority through operational efficiency

The semantic data platform Bardioc supports authorities and organizations in military and intelligence environments in fulfilling their mission as effectively as possible and preparing for the challenges of the upcoming turning point (Zeitenwende).