Spectra Aerospace & Defense is a trusted and growing platform of C5ISR companies – CALCULEX, Galleon Embedded Computing, and ArgonFDS - bringing over a half-century of rugged, mission-ready, battle-tested experience to bear in aerospace and defense applications. From high-speed data acquisition, data recording and secure, high-density storage, to computing and rugged, clear display of mission data, Spectra delivers the products and subsystems needed for the most demanding military air, land, and sea platforms. With our comprehensive portfolio of rugged products, systems, and solutions, the Spectra family of companies’ customized end-to-end solutions for the C5ISR market help military end-users achieve mission success. Simply put, Spectra's rugged solutions Capture, Process, and Display your mission-critical data in the harshest environmental conditions. In the air, at sea, on land, and in space; We simplify integration.

CAPTURE

Data Acquisition

Sensor Recording

PROCESS

Mission Computing

Encrypted Storage

NAS & File Serving

Processing & Routing

DISPLAY

Displays

Peripherals

Tablets

Workstations

The XSR & G1, Galleon’s most versatile and sought-after rugged computing solutions, have achieved certification through the National Information Association Partnership on its hardware and software full-disk encryption. NIAP oversees... Read More
The Department of Defense (DOD) has initiated a significant strategy shift in defense technology with the introduction of Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2). This strategic concept is designed to... Read More

An Introduction to Galleon’s Rugged Computing Products

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Introducing the latest Ground Vehicle Computer

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This document describes how to use the NGVA Data Model in OpenDDS, and provides a practical example using OpenDDS and the NGVA Data Model to control the Galleon Video Recorder.... Read More
In the ever-evolving landscape of unmanned vehicles, finding reliable, rugged, secure, and high-performance solutions is paramount. Galleon Embedded Computing, a leading provider of cutting-edge technology, offers a comprehensive range of... Read More
In the ever-evolving landscape of unmanned vehicles, finding reliable, rugged, secure, and high-performance solutions is paramount. Galleon Embedded Computing, a leading provider of cutting-edge technology, offers a comprehensive range of... Read More

How the RDM Helps in Data Security

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Sensitive data transportation is a critical concern for many industries, particularly those that deal with confidential information. Removable data modules (RDMs) have been developed by Galleon Embedded Computing as a... Read More

5 Ways the G1 Family “Gets It Done” for Integrators

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The G1 product family has been one of the bedrocks of Galleon Embedded Computing’s continued success through the years. The G1 family provides a wide range of processing capabilities packaged... Read More

Galleon’s XSR at the Sea-Air-Space Conference and Symposium

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The annual Sea-Air-Space exposition and conference will take place between April 3rd to 5th in National Harbor, Maryland. Sea-Air-Space provides numerous networking and business-generating opportunities for businesses who serve the... Read More

AUSA Global Forces Symposium, featuring Galleon’s Ground Vehicle Computer

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The annual AUSA Global Forces event held in Washington DC by the Association of the US Army is the largest land power expo in North America. AUSA Global Force is... Read More
In less than a week, the Association of Old Crows (AOC) will kick off its 47th annual Dixie Crow Symposium in Warner Robins, Georgia, hosted by the AOC’s Dixie Crow... Read More

Embedded World 2023: Discover the Latest Trends and Innovations in Embedded Systems 

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Embedded World 2023 is one of the most highly anticipated events in the embedded systems industry, offering a unique opportunity to explore the latest developments, trends, and innovations in the... Read More
Galleon Embedded Computing is excited to introduce its latest innovative solution, the 10GbE UDP Ethernet Recorder. This low-latency, deterministic ethernet recorder can capture up to 8 channels of UDP... Read More

Galleon Achieves ISO 27001 Certification

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KATY, TEXAS APRIL 21, 2022 Galleon Embedded Computing is proud to announce its latest certification achievement in information security management. The ISO/IEC 27001:2013 international standard provides a framework for establishing,... Read More

Galleon Releases New Rugged Computing Solution, The XSR Half Rack Server

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KATY, TEXAS APRIL 28, 2022 Galleon Embedded Computing is excited to introduce its latest product, the XSR Half Rack Server. This robust and highly adaptable system has been designed specifically... Read More

Galleon’s XSR and G1 Submitted to NIAP’s Hardware and Software Full Disk Encryption Certification Program

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KATY, TEXAS MARCH 23, 2022 Galleon Embedded Computing’s XSR and G1 rugged computing products have been submitted to the National Information Association Partnership for certification on its hardware and software... Read More

Galleon Embedded Computing Wins Multi-Million Dollar Contract on Secret Reconnaissance Project

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KATY, TEXAS MARCH 16, 2022 Galleon Embedded Computing is excited to announce it has been awarded a substantial multi-million dollar contract from a world-leading aerospace & defense company. This is... Read More

Galleon Releases the Rugged XSR 100GbE Recorder

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KATY, TEXAS MARCH 2, 2022 The XSR 100GbE Recorder is the latest addition to Galleon Embedded Computing’s lineup of innovative military embedded solutions. With its rugged design and groundbreaking 100GbE... Read More

NAS Applications for Demanding Environments

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Abstract This document provides a review of Network Attached Storage (NAS) applications and discusses the features which should be considered when specifying a NAS requirement. NAS Devices are then compared... Read More
  EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Ground Vehicle Computers (GVCs) are a diverse category of computers that tackle equally diverse tasks. Due to the diversity of the GVCs and their applications, spares provisioning... Read More

Complex Surveillance System Recording

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Complex surveillance systems require recording systems for a mixture of signals for long durations. The flexibility of the recording system is critical to success, so as to satisfy... Read More

High-performance Processor and Recorder

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    EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A customer needed a very high bandwidth data recorder alongside data processing engine. Galleon was able to provide a solution with an innovative combination of products... Read More
Introduction This document discusses various application uses for the family of Galleon XSR and G1 products. Applications for the XSR and G1 can be categorized into one of three areas:... Read More

Galleon’s XSR2 Family of Rugged Computing Products Achieves TEMPEST SDIP-27 Level A Certification

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Spectra Aerospace and Defense Acquires Galleon

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KATY, TEXAS AUGUST 17, 2021 Galleon Embedded Computing has announced their involvement in a recent strategic alignment. Effective immediately, Galleon is now part of Spectra Aerospace and Defense, LLC (“Spectra”). The Spectra group is a newly... Read More

New White Paper Release: NGVA Data Model and OpenDDS

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KATY, TEXAS JULY 8, 2021 Galleon Embedded Computing has released a new white paper; NGVA Data Model and OpenDDS – A Practical example on how to use NGVA and OpenDDS.... Read More

NAS for Deployed Systems

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Network Attached Storage (NAS) provides an open standard interface for the collection, distribution, and security of data on deployed systems. Galleon Embedded Computing’s G1 and XSR NAS offerings... Read More

Galleon Embedded Computing Launches New Website

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KATY, TEXAS MAY 19, 2021 Galleon Embedded Computing is proud to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website at galleonec.com. The new site features a modern streamlined design,... Read More

Virtual SOFIC 2021 – Visit with Galleon Embedded Computing Online

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ONLINE, US, MAY 17. TO 21., 2021: Meet Galleon Embedded Computing at the virtual 2021 SOFIC. More information and schedule are available at SOFIC’s website. Please contact us at ... Read More

Screen Recording

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Abstract This document describes different mechanisms available for recording the images that an operator on a rugged system sees on their computer screen. The options are compared to emphasize the... Read More

Galleon Announces The XSR Tactical Secure Server, a Powerful Ground Vehicle Computer

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KATY, TEXAS APRIL 29, 2021 Galleon Embedded Computing is proud to announce their new ground vehicle computer, the XSR Tactical Secure Server. A server specifically engineered for tactical military... Read More

Galleon Supercharges the XSR Product Family with 9th Generation Intel® Processors

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KATY, TEXAS APRIL 20, 2021 Galleon Embedded Computing is proud to announce the latest update in technologies applied across the XSR core product line. Now equipped with the 9th Generation... Read More
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Unmanned or autonomous underwater vehicle systems of today present never before seen capabilities for extended-duration missions ranging from commercial to military applications including: inspection and recovery environmental exploration... Read More

Meeting The Requirements For Artificial Intelligence

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KATY, TEXAS NOVEMBER 16, 2020 Galleon Embedded Computing has once again proven its ability to solve the requirements of massive raw data collections at high bandwidth. For applications that require... Read More

Demand for 80 Terabyte Rugged Storage Exceeds All Expectations

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KATY, TEXAS AUGUST 28, 2020 Galleon Embedded Computing announced that yet another defense program has selected and procured the XSR Rugged NAS with 80TB of removable storage, further solidifying Galleon’s... Read More
Abstract: Front Panel Data Port (FPDP) has been the preferred interface for high speed data streaming in embedded applications since the VME era in the 1980’s. With the introduction of... Read More

Galleon Embedded Computing Announces Ground Vehicle Computer

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Mission Video Recorder

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The customer needed a multi-source digital video recorder for use onboard an airborne platform. This requirement also included additional/optional Audio and Composite video inputs, and the requirement to... Read More

Galleon Embedded Computing Announces the Titan 40GbE XMC

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COVID-19 Outbreak & Galleon Embedded Computing Travel Update

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KATY, TEXAS, US – OSLO, NORWAY – LONDON, UK, MARCH 20, 2020: Due to the current COVID-19 outbreak, Galleon has suspended all travel activities and canceled participation at all trade... Read More

Galleon Moving and Maintaining All Quality Management System Processes and Certification

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OSLO, NORWAY MARCH 19, 2020 In January 2020 Galleon Embedded Computing moved into new facilities in Oslo, Norway. The new location is an entirely new building with tailored interior to... Read More

Visit Galleon at Tactical Wheeled Vehicles Conference 2020

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AUSTIN, TEXAS, MARCH 2. TO 4., 2020: Meet Galleon Embedded Computing at the 2020 Tactical Wheeled Vehicles Conference at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center. More information and schedule will... Read More

Visit Galleon at Singapore Airshow 2020

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SINGAPORE, FEBRUARY 11. TO 16., 2020: Meet Galleon Embedded Computing at Singapore Airshow at Changi Exhibition Center. We will visit to support Airborne Technologies and Viking Air. Viking will show... Read More

Galleon Embedded Computing Announces the Titan Dual 25GbE XMC

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KATY, TEXAS JANUARY 31, 2020 Galleon Embedded Computing, an innovative leader in the development of small rugged data recorder systems, servers, and NAS devices is now offering a dual 25GbE... Read More

ITC 2020 – Visit Galleon Embedded Computing

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GLENDALE, ARIZONA, OCTOBER 26. TO 29., 2020: Meet Galleon Embedded Computing at ITC 2020 at Renaissance Convention Center. You will find us at booth number 106. Please contact us at ... Read More

Recording Sensor Data for Training AI

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are growing rapidly. A critical success factor for these applications is the ability to provide realistic data to train... Read More

DSEI Japan 2019 – Visit Galleon Embedded Computing

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CHIBA, JAPAN, NOVEMBER 18. TO 20., 2019: Meet Galleon Embedded Computing at DSEI Japan 2019 at the Mukuhari Messe. You will find us at stand number B532. More information and... Read More

ITC 2019 – Visit Galleon Embedded Computing

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, OCTOBER 21 TO 24, 2019: Meet Galleon Embedded Computing at ITC 2019 at Bally’s Hotel and Convention Center. You will find us at stand number 2135. More... Read More

Visit Galleon at Hercules Operators Conference 2019

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA, OCTOBER 14. TO 17., 2019: Meet Galleon Embedded Computing at Hercules Operators Conference 2019 at Renaissance Atlanta Waverly Hotel & Convention Center. You will find us at stand... Read More

DSEI 2019 – Visit Galleon Embedded Computing

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LONDON, UK, SEPTEMBER 10. TO 13., 2019: Meet Galleon Embedded Computing at DSEI 2019 at ExCeL London. You will find us at stand number S6-203. More information and schedule will... Read More

FSI Exhibition 2019 – Visit Galleon in Oslo, Norway

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OSLO, NORWAY, AUGUST 29., 2019: Meet Galleon Embedded Computing at FSi Exhibition 2019 at Akershus Festning in Oslo. More information and schedule will be available at FSi’s website, closer... Read More

Paris Air Show 2019 – Visit Galleon Embedded Computing at Paris–Le Bourget Airport

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PARIS, FRANCE, JUNE 17. TO 23., 2019: Meet Galleon Embedded Computing at The International Paris Air Show at the Le Bourget Parc des Expositions. You will find us at Hall... Read More

SOFIC 2019 – Visit Galleon Embedded Computing

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TAMPA, FLORIDA, MAY 20. TO 23., 2019: Meet Galleon Embedded Computing at the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference at the Tampa Convention Center. You will find us at booth number... Read More

Visit Galleon Embedded Computing at IDEF 2019

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ISTANBUL, TURKEY, APRIL 30. – MAY 3., 2019: Galleon Embedded Computing will be exhibiting at IDEF in Istanbul. You can find us at stand number 202D in Hall 2. Come... Read More

Visit Galleon at Electronic Warfare Europe 2019

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STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, MAY 13. TO 15., 2019: Meet Galleon Embedded Computing at the Electronic Warfare Europe 2019 at Stockholmsmässan. You will find us at stand A18. More information and schedule... Read More

Visit Galleon Embedded Computing at INFO/ERFA 2019

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KROKKLEIVA, NORWAY, APRIL 24. TO 25., 2019: Galleon Embedded Computing will visit INFO/ERFA at Sundvolden Hotel on April 24 to 25, 2019. More information and schedule will be available at ... Read More

Cooling of Rugged Electronics and Cooling Techniques

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Abstract This document describes the cooling requirements of rugged electronic enclosures. It is intended to raise awareness of some thermal design aspects of installing electronics enclosures (LRUs) into a system.... Read More

XSR VGA NOMODESET

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Abstract This document describes how to use the flag nomodeset to disable kernel-mode VGA driver support. The kernel-mode VGA driver can cause undesirable power-saving issues when a VGA cable is... Read More

Visit Galleon at Elektronikk- & Teknologidagen 2019

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TRONDHEIM, NORWAY, JANUARY 24., 2019: Galleon Embedded Computing will visit E&T Dagen at NTNU January 24, 2019. We will be present with a stand in the open area and have... Read More

Ethernet Connections 8-Wire vs 4 Wire

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Abstract This document describes how to connect Ethernet 4-wire and 8-wire connections to Galleon Equipment. 1. Ethernet Cable Connections 1.1      Introduction Inside the ethernet cable, there are 8 color-coded wires.... Read More

5th International Defence Industry National Investments & Technologies Conference 2018

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ISTANBUL, TURKEY, SEPTEMBER 20., 2018: Meet Galleon Embedded Computing at 5th International Defence Industry National Investments & Technologies Conference at The Istanbul Marriott Hotel Asia. Visit the IMC website to... Read More

Galleon Embedded Computing Expands U.S. Team

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KATY, TEXAS JUNE 21, 2018 ANDREW YURMAN ACCEPTS ROLE OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT, NORTH AMERICA Galleon Embedded Computing has announced that Andrew Yurman will be joining the North American sales and... Read More

HDD Based Recorders

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Preface Conventions IEC prefixes are used to separate between decimal and binary multiples. Decimal prefixes k (kilo), M (mega), G (giga), and T (tera) denote 10^3, 10^6, 10^9, and 10^12... Read More

Visit Galleon at Africa Aerospace and Defence 2018

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TSHWANE, SOUTH AFRICA, SEPTEMBER 19. – 23., 2018: Meet Galleon Embedded Computing at The Africa Aerospace and Defence at the Waterkloof Air Force Base. Visit the AAD website to learn... Read More

Visit Galleon Embedded Computing at EUROSATORY 2018

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PARIS, FRANCE, JUNE 11. – 15., 2018: Meet Galleon Embedded Computing at the Eurosatory Exhibition at the Parc des expositions de Paris-Nord Villepinte.You will find us at stand D790, in... Read More

Visit Galleon at AOC Electronic Warfare Europe Exhibition and Conference 2018

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LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND, JUNE 5. – 7., 2018: Meet Galleon Embedded Computing at the AOC Electronic Warfare Europe Exhibition and Conference at the Congrès Beaulieu.You will find us at stand E2.... Read More

Visit Galleon at Undersea Defence Technology UDT 2018

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GLASGOW, SCOTLAND, JUNE 26. – 28., 2018: Meet Galleon Embedded Computing at the Undersea Defence Technology 2018 at The Scottish Exhibition + Conference Centre (SECC). Visit the UDT website to... Read More

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NÜRNBERG, GERMANY, JUNE 26. – 28., 2018: Meet Galleon Embedded Computing at the European Test and Telemetry Conference at Nürnberg Exhibition Centre.You will find us with Galleon Embedded Computing GmbH... Read More

Visit Galleon Embedded Computing at 54th annual ITC 2018

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PHOENIX, ARIZONA, NOVEMBER 5. – 8., 2018: Meet Galleon Embedded Computing at the 54th annual ITC Event at Renaissance Glendale Hotel and Spa. Visit the ITC website to learn more... Read More

Galleon Embedded Computing Announced Joining the ITEA

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KATY, TEXAS MARCH 28, 2018 Galleon Embedded Computing announced joining the International Test and Evaluation Association (ITEA) as a corporate member for 2018. Additionally, Galleon will participate and exhibit in ITEA’s... Read More

Galleon Transitions to the New AS9100 Rev. D Standard

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KATY, TEXAS MARCH 13, 2018 Galleon Embedded Computing announces that it has successfully transitioned to the new AS9100 Rev. D standard. This international quality management standard recognizes that Galleon has... Read More

Visit Galleon at Special Operations Forces Industry Conference SOFIC 2018

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TAMPA, FLORIDA, MAY 21. – 24., 2018: Meet Galleon Embedded Computing at the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference at the Tampa Convention Center. You will find us at booth number... Read More

Visit Galleon at Nordic Defence Industry Seminar NDIS 2018

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STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, MAY 22. – 24., 2018: Meet Galleon Embedded Computing at the Nordic Defence Industry Seminar at the Djurönäset Conference and Hotel. Visit the NDIS website to learn more... Read More

Visit Galleon at ITEA – 22ND T&T INSTRUMENTATION WORKSHOP 2018

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, MAY 16. – 17., 2018 Meet Galleon Embedded Computing at the International Test and Evaluation Associations 22nd Test and Training Instrumentation Workshop (2018) at the Tuscany Suites... Read More

Visit Galleon at Innovation and Leadership in Aerospace Berlin Air Show 2018

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BERLIN, GERMANY, APRIL 25. – 29., 2018: Meet Galleon Embedded Computing at the Innovation and Leadership in Aerospace Berlin Air Show at Berlin ExpoCenter Airport. Visit the ILA website to... Read More

Visit Galleon at Future Armored Vehicles Situational Awareness 2018

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LONDON, UK, APRIL 11. – 12., 2018: Meet Galleon Embedded Computing at the Future Armored Vehicles Situational Awareness Conference at the Copthorne Tara Hotel. Visit the event website to learn... Read More

Galleon Embedded Computing Announces 80TB Rugged Data Module

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KATY, TEXAS OCTOBER 11, 2017 Galleon Embedded Computing, an innovative leader in development of high-performance, high-quality storage solutions, small rugged data recorder systems, servers and NAS devices is now... Read More

Visit Galleon at International Telemetry Conference 2017

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA, OCTOBER 23. – 26., 2017: Meet Galleon Embedded Computing at the International Telemetry Conference at the Bally’s Hotel and Convention Center.You will find us at booth 2133.... Read More

Visit Galleon at 2017 AUSA Annual Meeting and Exhibition

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WASHINGTON, D.C, OCTOBER 9. – 11., 2017: Meet Galleon Embedded Computing at the 2017 AUSA Annual Meeting and Exhibition at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. You will find us... Read More

Solid State Storage in Military and Aerospace Applications

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Abstract This document describes the different types of Solid State Storage available on the market today. The types are evaluated from a technical and commercial standpoint with respect to the... Read More

Visit Galleon Embedded Computing at MSPO 2017

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KIELCE, POLAND, SEPTEMBER 5. – 8., 2017 Meet Galleon Embedded Computing at the 24th International Defence Industry Exhibition MSPO at the Targi Kielce Exhibition and Congress Centre. We look forward... Read More

Visit Galleon Embedded Computing at DSEI 2017

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LONDON, SEPTEMBER 12. – 15., 2017 Meet Galleon Embedded Computing at DSEI, the World Leading Defence and Security Event at ExCel London. We look forward to seeing you at our... Read More
Abstract: XSR Write Protection: Safeguarding Mission-Critical Data The XSR Write Protection, offered by Galleon Embedded Computing, serves as a critical security feature within their rugged and secure storage solutions and... Read More

Data Security: Encryption & Secure Erase

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Abstract This document describes data security techniques for Data at Rest (DAR) in embedded systems, including hardware, software, and self-encrypted drive (SED) encryption methods, as well as secure erase for... Read More