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BURLINGTON, Mass., 31 Oct. 2005. The U.S. Army will maintain its Stryker combat vehicles with Enigma 3C software, according to a new contract with prime contractor Information Systems Support, Inc. (ISS).
The contract calls for Enigma's 3C Platform Web-based maintenance and repair solution to be prepared for deployment as part of the Army's Tactical Logistics Data Digitization (TLDD) project for the Armored Combat Vehicle Stryker Brigades.
The Army also has an option to use the Enigma solution with other ground vehicles such as the HMMWV, HEMTT, and FMTV.
Field tested in the fall of 2004 as part of the Stryker Brigade Proof of Enablers (POE) demonstration, the Enigma-based solution will be able to support a full brigade of 300 Strykers, which are 19-ton, eight-wheeled, medium-weight armored combat vehicles.
The application will provide soldiers with all the diagnostic, service and repair information needed to support a Stryker combat vehicle while in the field, including parts and service information, automated maintenance procedures, troubleshooting instructions and maintenance tracking information. This solution improves a Stryker Brigade's overall maintenance efficiency, reducing misordered part rates by linking logistics and supply chain management to the weapons system, increasing equipment uptime and readiness, as well as streamlining the Stryker Brigade's overall maintenance operations.
On each Stryker vehicle, Enigma's solution ties together all of the maintenance, parts and service information from more than 50 different technical manuals and presents information that is relevant to the specific vehicle and the specific problem. By simply entering the vehicle's serial number (bumper number) the Enigma-based system automatically diagnoses fault codes from each vehicle's on-board computer and immediately delivers a complete view of the required troubleshooting, maintenance and repair tasks that need to be performed, with instructions formatted according to a soldier's level of proficiency. The Enigma solution also supports parts ordering, fault recording and maintenance scheduling tied to vehicle integration and the vehicle onboard diagnostic systems through its integration with the Army's Unit Level Logistics System - Ground (ULLS-G).
"The Army evaluated Enigma's technology and saw first-hand how valuable it is to properly maintaining today's combat vehicles, keeping them out of the repair depots and on the battlefield," said Enigma CEO Jonathan Yaron. "By asking Enigma and ISS to make the Stryker Brigade solution deployable, the Army is preparing to equip its soldiers with cutting-edge technology that empowers them to protect themselves and their fighting equipment. This implementation is a major validation of the role that Enigma plays in the armed forces and a critical next step towards a large-scale deployment of our technology."
Built on an open, Java 2 Enterprise Edition (J2EE) n-tier based architecture, the Enigma solution provides Stryker Brigade content via the Web, wireless, CD/DVD and paper and has multi-format support including XML, PDF and SGML. In addition, this solution enables soldiers to have full functionality and exchange information, including checking parts availability, automated part requisitions, storing vehicle faults and scheduling higher-level maintenance, via the Army's battlefield wireless network. Soldiers can leverage the Combat Service Support Automated Information Systems Interface (CAISI) to synch up parts orders, maintenance tasks and updates when they go out of range of the battlefield network. The Enigma-based system can report fault codes back to the Army's equipment inspection and maintenance program to allow prognostic analysis and for suggested preventative maintenance and services that can potentially extend the life of each vehicle.
Enigma's customers include: BellSouth, Bobcat, Bombardier Aerospace, CAT Logistics/MG Rover, DaimlerChrysler, Ford Motor Company, Goodrich Aerostructures, Ingersoll-Rand, Japan Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Mazda, PSA, Rolls-Royce, Tokyo Electron, United Airlines, the U.S. Army, Army National Guard, and Volvo Cars.
Enigma is a privately held company, headquartered in Burlington, Mass., with offices in San Francisco, London, Paris, Munich, Tokyo and Tel Aviv. For more information, see www.enigma.com.
ISS is one of the nation's leading information technology, communications, and logistics management services companies. We offer a wide range of capabilities all geared towards delivering the best solutions to your business challenges.
ISS provides a wide range of services that allow its people to provide the best available solutions to your business challenges. ISS specializes in systems engineering, network management and administration, enterprise communications, telecommunications infrastructure, land mobile radio, integrated logistics, tele-healthcare systems, and biometrics technologies. ISS offers these services and more under GWACs like ANSWER and CONNECTIONS. The company's mission is to be a worldwide leading-edge technology solutions and services provider, creating value for its customers through proactive client partnerships, dedication to its employees, continuous quality improvement, and long-term financial strength. For more information, see www.iss-md.com.
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