Abaco Systems supports defense modernization efforts with LatentAI

As the Department of Defense accelerates artificial intelligence (AI) adoption at the tactical edge, Abaco Systems is uniquely positioned to lead with rugged, deployable compute platforms. Abaco, a leader in mission-critical embedded computing, is partnering with LatentAI to unlock new capabilities and support defense modernization efforts.

“LatentAI is a high-growth, emerging partner ready for integration into Abaco Systems’ defense-grade hardware,” says Andrew Valko, Division Vice President of Technology at Abaco Systems. “Through this partnership, we will integrate advanced AI capabilities into our products and deliver proven, mission-ready solutions that strengthen and improve operational performance.”

LatentAI is a New Jersey-based software company specializing in efficient AI inference at the edge, with a focus on defense and industrial applications. Its core product, LatentAI Efficient Interference Platform (LEIPTM), enables developers on resource-constrained edge devices to customize machine learning models to fit mission-specific needs. Updates are deployable in minutes for single units or entire drone fleets.

“Our partnership with Abaco Systems advances the role of edge AI to improve intelligence delivery for defense operations,” says Jags Kandasmy, co-founder and CEO of LatentAI. “It puts resilient, adaptive AI that evolves as mission needs change on the front lines.”

By integrating LEIPTM, Abaco is reinforcing its commitment to delivering innovation and quality. LEIPTM complements Abaco’s rugged VPX, VME and open standards compute platforms with:

• AI model design, compression and optimization for efficient edge deployment
• Cross-platform inference
• On-device learning and adaptive AI for dynamic environments
• Secure AI pipelines aligning with DoD zero-trust mandates