Crystal Group Provides General Dynamics C4 Systems with Rugged Server Solution for U.S. Army Prophet Program

Hiawatha, Iowa, USA – Crystal Group Inc., a trusted manufacturer of rugged commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) custom-developed computers, displays, switches, and storage devices, announced today that a new case study featuring prime contractor and system integrator, General Dynamics C4 Systems is available on the Crystal Group website.

Crystal Group worked closely with General Dynamics’ engineering team to understand their needs and those of the U.S. Army’s Prophet Program. This teaming resulted in a rapid response to the Army’s requirements and improved product integrity as detailed in the case study.

Prophet is the U.S. Army’s top SIGINT program that enables tactical commanders to securely and accurately detect, identify, locate and deter a wide range of signal emissions on the battlefield. The system is comprised of electronic components that are vehicle-mounted or soldier-transportable.

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.

Read the complete case study here: www.crystalrugged.com/why-crystal/case-studies/.

About General Dynamics C4 Systems

General Dynamics C4 Systems develops communication products, integrating them into secure networks that deliver vital information for military, homeland security and public safety professionals. The company was chosen by the U.S. Army as the prime contractor and systems integrator for upgrades to the Prophet tactical signals intelligence program. General Dynamics is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia. More information is available on their website: www.gdc4s.com.

About Crystal Group Inc.

Crystal Group Inc., an employee-owned small business located in Hiawatha, Iowa, USA, is a technology innovation leader specializing in both custom and COTS products for defense, government and industrial markets since 1987. Crystal Group designs and manufactures installation-ready rugged servers, displays, networking devices, embedded systems, and storage devices that fit critical applications in demanding environmental conditions.

The company is certified to quality management standards AS9100C:2009 and ISO 9001:2008.  Crystal Group products meet and exceed MIL-STDs 810, 167-1, 461, MIL-S-901, IEEE and IEC industrial standards. Additionally, the company offers integration services, configuration management, product life-cycle planning and 5+ year warranties.

To learn more visit www.crystalrugged.com and follow on Facebook and Twitter @CrystalGroup.

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