Reston-based Hypori has signed a $4.1-million contract to supply virtual environment infrastructure for the US Air Force’s remote workspace.
The deal covers the distribution of 10,000 licenses of the company’s proprietary Halo software, a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) solution emulating a single, cloud-based operating system of an enterprise.
The technology can be installed into personal tablets and smartphones for convenient access to the specialized US Department of Defense 365 workspace, which consists of secure, military-exclusive apps for airmen, guardians, civilians, and contractors.
An Impact Level 5 system under the Pentagon’s Controlled Unclassified Information and National Security Systems, Halo enhances remote connectivity while sustaining user privacy without requiring a common access card.
Hypori noted that enlistment for the software begins in the fall.
“This contract highlights our commitment to providing innovative, secure solutions that meet the mission-critical needs of our nation’s defenders,” Hypori CEO and President Jared Shepard remarked.
“We are excited to support the Air Force and Space Force with our advanced BYOD capabilities, ensuring their personnel can stay connected and operational without compromising security or service member privacy.”
Halo in US Army
Alongside the US Air Force, Hypori is engaged with a similar project to integrate remote workspaces for the US Army.
In August 2023, the firm received approval as a BYOD enterprise capability for use across the army, army national guard, and reserve service.