Nextria CastleGuard
On-Premise Generative AI
Secure document questions and answers through Nextria's local generative AI platform in collaboration with Dell PowerEdge servers.
Customer Profile
The Department of National Defence (DND) is the federal department responsible for safeguarding Canada and its citizens through the protection of Canadian interests at home and abroad. DND works in close collaboration with the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) to develop and implement defense policies, strategies, and operations
The Challenge: Streamlining Secure Document Processing in High-Stakes Environments
Deployed units and task forces frequently manage an extensive volume of sensitive documents, including operational reports, intelligence briefings, and policy papers. These documents play a critical role in supporting real-time decision-making processes but often require translation and analysis across multiple languages and formats.
Relying on manual methods for translation and analysis introduced several challenges:
- Time-Consuming Workflows: Manual processes delayed the timely availability of actionable insights.
- Resource-Intensive Tasks: Significant personnel effort was required, diverting focus from strategic priorities.
- Heightened Security Risks: Handling sensitive information through traditional methods increased the risk of breaches or leaks.
To maintain operational efficiency and safeguard sensitive information, task forces needed an advanced, secure, and automated solution capable of meeting the rigorous demands of their mission-critical environments.
The Solution: Sentinel Server – Powered by Nextria and Dell
To address complex document management and translation needs, the Department of National Defence (DND) deployed the Sentinel Server, an advanced on-premise solution powered by CastleGuard AI and optimized for Dell PowerEdge servers. This strategic collaboration between Nextria and Dell ensures a robust, secure, and high-performance system tailored for offline machine learning and sensitive data processing.
The Sentinel Server leverages cutting-edge natural language processing (NLP) and machine translation technologies to automate and accelerate document analysis, translation, and information extraction. Operating within a highly secure air-gapped environment, it incorporates stringent data protection protocols to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and security of sensitive DND information.
Key Features of Sentinel Server:
- High Performance: Dell PowerEdge servers provide unmatched reliability and computational power for processing large volumes of data efficiently.
- Seamless Integration: CastleGuard AI's capabilities are fine-tuned to work seamlessly with Dell's hardware, delivering a turnkey solution for real-world applications.
- Secure Environment: Air-gapped deployment ensures no external data exposure, while secure transfer protocols protect information throughout its lifecycle.
- Enhanced Productivity: Automates complex workflows, enabling faster decision-making and operational efficiency.
Transforming Workflows
The Sentinel Server has revolutionized DND’s document workflows, enabling personnel to analyze and translate vast repositories of remote and isolated documents with unprecedented speed and accuracy. By consolidating advanced technology from Nextria and Dell, the system empowers DND teams to extract actionable insights and improve decision-making processes, strengthening the effectiveness of their operations.
Workflow Overview:
- Secure Document Upload: Users upload documents to the Sentinel Server via secure USB transfer, maintaining a strict air-gapped setup.
- Intelligent Analysis & Translation: CastleGuard AI processes documents using a chat-like interface for quick Q&A, advanced analysis, and seamless multilingual translation.
- Output Extraction: Processed and translated outputs are securely retrieved via USB, ensuring a secure and efficient data workflow.
With Sentinel Server powered by Dell, Nextria delivers a cutting-edge solution that combines industry-leading hardware and AI technology to meet the stringent requirements of secure government operations. This partnership underscores a shared commitment to innovation, security, and operational excellence for mission-critical environments.
Machine Learning on Premise advantages vs cloud
- Diverse Use Cases: Training models is resource-heavy but infrequent, while inferencing requires fast and frequent calls.
- Cost Efficiency: Dell APEX with PowerEdge XE9680 servers can be up to 47% cheaper than AWS EC2 P5.48xlarge instances. [reference]
- GPU Availability Challenges: Access to powerful GPUs is limited, with AWS instances restricted to certain regions and often having long wait times.
- Considerations for Deployment: Data sovereignty, security, and lower data transfer costs.
Benefits Realized
Time Efficiency
Saved thousands of person-hours by providing chat-like support for document question answering, accelerating research and analysis processes.
Security
On-premise operation ensured sensitive data remained secure within a controlled environment, mitigating the risks associated with external document processing services.
Accessibility
Quickly query and summarize vast knowledge repositories for better-informed decisions and comprehensive analysis.
Cost
The analysis of the total cost of ownership over 5 years for on-premises machine learning workloads shows that the on-premises option is more cost-effective.Conclusion: Empowering Defense with Cutting-Edge AI Solutions
The deployment of advanced AI tools underscores the transformative impact of technology in achieving mission-critical objectives. Through its partnership with Dell, the Department of National Defence (DND) has harnessed the power of solutions like CastleGuard AI to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen security, and maintain a strategic edge in defense.
Nextria and Dell together deliver a robust, secure, and efficient platform designed to address the unique challenges of document management in high-stakes environments.
Contact Nextria today to discover how CastleGuard AI, powered by Dell, can revolutionize your document processing and translation workflows with unparalleled security and performance.