Control 1st
Control 1st is a communication and control software platform for real-time monitoring and control of critical systems.
Government agencies use Control 1st to proactively monitor the status and internal functioning of military and first responder systems 24/7, to control critical systems in fixed and mobile environments, and to customize local and global data management strategies. Businesses use Control 1st to expand their service offerings and to facilitate asset management and support capabilities.
Control 1st:
- Manages mobile devices in the net-centric environment. Stonewater specializes in solving the complex support issues inherent with mobile deployments and with multiple communication architectures.
- Provides a heartbeat for all networked enabled systems and devices. This information automatically produces a dynamic topology map creating an instant snapshot to show whether a device is working properly or why a device is failing, and details real-time network status.
- "Pushes" data from the edge at regular, user-defined intervals. This reduces unnecessary chatter on the network and enhances efficient use of resources. The application immediately alarms on out-of-specification conditions
- Fuses sensor data at the edge, or feeds it up via IP to advanced applications. Multiple protocols can simultaneously be brought into the API (application protocol interface). This allows for cross-referencing of data and interfaces disparate sensor data into the COP (common operational picture).
- Provides the command with "trusted nodes." Control 1st can provide shared situational awareness in different network configurations, including MANETs (mobile ad hoc networks), such as confirmation of application functioning, e.g, clean shutdown, processes running within specifications, proper authentication and identification. Further, Control 1st can generate automated local commands to allow self-healing of applications at the edge.
- Control 1st is a foundational platform where advanced applications can be added to complete the mission, such as customized data management and customized interfaces.
- Control 1st is hardware agnostic and can run on COTS hardware as the mission requires.