TOUGHBOOK and Red Hat device edge

Mission-ready edge computing for defence operations

TOUGHBOOK and Red Hat Device Edge provide a secure, enterprise-ready platform for tactical edge deployments.

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Secure edge computing for defence

Modern defence operations require secure, mobile computing platforms capable of supporting distributed teams, disconnected environments and mission-critical applications at the tactical edge.

TOUGHBOOK devices certified for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) are also available with Red Hat Device Edge (RHDE) subscriptions. Together, they provide a secure, enterprise-ready platform for deploying containerised applications, edge analytics and Linux workloads wherever operations take place.

TOUGHBOOK 40 TACTICAL

Based on the latest TOUGHBOOK 40mk2 version, the TOUGHBOOK 40 TACTICAL is the latest solution from the long-standing relationship between Panasonic and roda computer GmbH. It revolutionises in-vehicle connectivity with command and control networks in wheeled and tracked vehicles. 

  • Maximum flexibility with modular design allowing up to three flange connectors
  • Optimized mounting and reliable connection boost operations on any vehicle, wheeled or tracked
  • Excellent robustness with IP66, MIL-STD810H
For more information about Red Hat certification on TOUGHBOOK devices and support, please click below!

TOUGHBOOK 40: In-vehicle applications

Red Hat Device Edge empowers the TOUGHBOOK 40 series with secure workload isolation, enabling efficient field deployment and high-performance computing for mobile tactical operations.

TOUGHBOOK G2: Frontline operations

With Red Hat Device Edge, the TOUGHBOOK G2 ensures secure boot, enterprise-grade encryption, and real-time application updates for seamless tactical coordination and reliable communication, even in remote environments.

TOUGHBOOK 33: Command and control

With Red Hat Device Edge, the TOUGHBOOK 33 ensures secure data management and reliable application support, essential for situational awareness in command-and-control centres.

TOUGHBOOK 55: Maintenance and repair

Red Hat Device Edge and the modular design of TOUGHBOOK 55 enable legacy port and diagnostic interfaces with secure connectivity for repair data, reducing downtime and improving asset tracking.

FAQ

Red Hat Device Edge is an enterprise-ready software platform designed to deploy and manage applications at the edge. It combines Red Hat Enterprise Linux and MicroShift to support secure, scalable edge computing in connected, disconnected and air-gapped environments.

Defence organisations often need to deploy applications outside traditional data centres. Red Hat Device Edge enables secure edge computing for tactical operations, helping teams run containerised applications, manage devices remotely and support mission-critical workloads in demanding environments.

Selected TOUGHBOOK rugged laptops and tablets are certified for Red Hat Enterprise Linux and available with Red Hat Device Edge subscriptions. This provides a secure platform for deploying enterprise Linux applications at the tactical edge.

Edge computing allows applications and data to be processed closer to where operations take place. This improves responsiveness, reduces dependency on continuous connectivity and supports secure deployments in remote or disconnected environments.

Download our information pack and eBook to discover the TOUGHBOOK defence solutions that help tactical teams stay strong in mission-critical moments.

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