Bluespace
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BlueSpace is an enterprise software
company serving the defense and intelligence communities, primarily in the US. Today it is based in Austin, Texas
, but it was founded in the UK in 2001. BlueSpace is focused on the Multi-Level Security arena, creating mashup applications
that can span multiple classified security domains. Specific examples include an MLS email client that provides a user with a single inbox and calendar connected to Microsoft Exchange
, an MLS search application that connects to Google Search Appliance
devices on multiple networks, and an MLS C2 application that connects to a Google Earth
server and shows the operator a Unified Operating Picture that is the combination of multiple Common Operating Pictures on different networks.
BlueSpace began working with the AFRL in 2009, and the USAF is also funding R&D. In June 2010, BlueSpace participated in the Coalition Warfighter Interoperability Demonstration (CWID) in partnership with the AWACS Netcentricity Program at Hanscom Air Force Base.
DIA
and JFCOM are also sponsoring BlueSpace's C2 technology in Empire Challenge 2010, a 'live fly' technology demonstrator based at Fort Huachuca
. BlueSpace has a close partnership with the SABER PMO (formerly called DTW) at AFRL, and is currently being embedded as part of the accredited baseline of the SABER desktop program. In addition to the MLS arena, BlueSpace also has a controlled messaging product being used as a replacement for legacy AMHS
systems.
Enterprise software
Enterprise software, also known as enterprise application software , is software used in organizations, such as in a business or government, contrary to software chosen by individuals...
company serving the defense and intelligence communities, primarily in the US. Today it is based in Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
, but it was founded in the UK in 2001. BlueSpace is focused on the Multi-Level Security arena, creating mashup applications
Mashup (web application hybrid)
In Web development, a mashup is a Web page or application that uses and combines data, presentation or functionality from two or more sources to create new services...
that can span multiple classified security domains. Specific examples include an MLS email client that provides a user with a single inbox and calendar connected to Microsoft Exchange
Microsoft Exchange Server
Microsoft Exchange Server is the server side of a client–server, collaborative application product developed by Microsoft. It is part of the Microsoft Servers line of server products and is used by enterprises using Microsoft infrastructure products...
, an MLS search application that connects to Google Search Appliance
Google Search Appliance
The Google Search Appliance is a rack-mounted device providing document indexing functionality that can be integrated into an intranet, document management system or web site using a Google search-like interface for end-user retrieval of results. The operating system is based on CentOS...
devices on multiple networks, and an MLS C2 application that connects to a Google Earth
Google Earth
Google Earth is a virtual globe, map and geographical information program that was originally called EarthViewer 3D, and was created by Keyhole, Inc, a Central Intelligence Agency funded company acquired by Google in 2004 . It maps the Earth by the superimposition of images obtained from satellite...
server and shows the operator a Unified Operating Picture that is the combination of multiple Common Operating Pictures on different networks.
BlueSpace began working with the AFRL in 2009, and the USAF is also funding R&D. In June 2010, BlueSpace participated in the Coalition Warfighter Interoperability Demonstration (CWID) in partnership with the AWACS Netcentricity Program at Hanscom Air Force Base.
Hanscom Air Force Base
Hanscom Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base located approximately south-southwest of Bedford, Massachusetts. The facility is a joint use civil airport/military base with Hanscom Field which provides general aviation and charter service.The host unit at Hanscom is the non-flying...
DIA
Dia
Dia is free and open source general-purpose diagramming software, developed originally by Alexander Larsson. Dia uses a controlled single document interface similar to GIMP and Sodipodi.- Features :...
and JFCOM are also sponsoring BlueSpace's C2 technology in Empire Challenge 2010, a 'live fly' technology demonstrator based at Fort Huachuca
Fort Huachuca
Fort Huachuca is a United States Army installation under the command of the United States Army Installation Management Command. It is located in Cochise County, in southeast Arizona, about north of the border with Mexico. Beginning in 1913, for 20 years the fort was the base for the "Buffalo...
. BlueSpace has a close partnership with the SABER PMO (formerly called DTW) at AFRL, and is currently being embedded as part of the accredited baseline of the SABER desktop program. In addition to the MLS arena, BlueSpace also has a controlled messaging product being used as a replacement for legacy AMHS
Automated Message Handling System
The Automated Message Handling System is an automated message handling system that can be used to process, store, and disseminate legacy AUTODIN messages as well as Defense Message System messages...
systems.