By: Braden Cooper, Director of Products at OSS
The rugged edge computing landscape is becoming increasingly complex with new generations of technologies, such as the latest AI focused GPUs, releasing annually rather than every 2-3 years. Whether the end application is commercial or defense, rugged edge servers must not only deliver cutting-edge compute performance but also withstand extreme environmental conditions.
This dichotomy of rapid enterprise development and the real environmental challenges of edge AI benefits from the open standards NVIDIA MGX (Modular GPU Expansion) and OCP (Open Compute Project). MGX offers a flexible, modular reference architecture that simplifies the integration of powerful computing components, while OCP provides open hardware standards that drive faster development and ensure interoperability. System integrators leveraging MGX and OCP reference designs can accelerate the development of next-generation rugged edge servers by building upon a stable, repeatable enterprise system architecture and ensuring compatibility with leading industry technologies.
While NVIDIA’s MGX may have initially been written to facilitate system integrators’ ability to rapidly deploy NVIDIA’s newest GPU technologies, MGX is not an isolated NVIDIA initiative. MGX has been embraced by industry leaders such as AMD and Intel, reflecting its widespread adoption across the high-performance computing ecosystem. As a result, using MGX as a base design for rugged edge systems ensures that the latest in industry compute components are drop-in compatible without the need for costly or time-consuming system redesigns.
A major advantage of MGX is its compliance with Open Compute Project (OCP) standards. OCP fosters open hardware designs which promote interoperability and accelerate the deployment of enterprise computing systems.
Many system integrators focus on MGX’s benefits for AI and compute performance but do not focus on the market needs of edge AI and its corresponding need for ruggedization. By developing rugged edge servers based on NVIDIA MGX, companies can create a unique value proposition by delivering:
Leveraging NVIDIA MGX and OCP standards provides a clear advantage for organizations looking to rapidly deploy high-performance servers. To effectively leverage MGX, system designers must have a strong partnership with NVIDIA and be active participants in the OCP community. Outside of the select few hyperscalers, however, a real opportunity lies in ruggedizing MGX-based solutions, an area where most integrators have yet to innovate. By addressing the unique challenges of rugged edge computing including thermal constraints, vibration resistance, and addressing environmental factors, companies can deliver solutions that are not only high-performing but also reliable in the world’s most demanding conditions. As the release timeline for new innovative AI technologies continues to accelerate, those who adapt to industry standards as a baseline will have a unique advantage in time-to-market speed and will be able to stay at the forefront of the AI wave.
The character of modern warfare is being reshaped by data. Sensors, autonomy, electronic warfare, and AI-driven decision systems are now decisive advantages, but only if compute power can be deployed fast enough and close enough to the fight. This reality sits at the center of recent guidance from the Trump administration and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, who has repeatedly emphasized that “speed wins; speed dominates” and that advanced compute must move “from the data center to the battlefield.”
OSS specializes in taking the latest commercial GPU, FPGA, NIC, and NVMe technologies, the same acceleration platforms driving hyperscale data centers, and delivering them in rugged, deployable systems purpose-built for U.S. military platforms. At a moment when the Department of War is prioritizing speed, adaptability, and commercial technology insertion, OSS sits at the intersection of performance, ruggedization, and rapid deployment.
Maritime dominance has long been a foundation of U.S. national security and allied stability. Control of the seas enables freedom of navigation, power projection, deterrence, and protection of global trade routes. As the maritime battlespace becomes increasingly contested, congested, and data-driven, dominance is no longer defined solely by the number of ships or missiles, but by the ability to sense, decide, and act faster than adversaries. Rugged High Performance Edge Compute (HPeC) solutions have become a decisive enabler of this advantage.
At the same time, senior Department of War leadership—including directives from the Secretary of War—has made clear that maintaining superiority requires rapid integration of advanced commercial technology into military platforms at the speed of need. Traditional acquisition timelines measured in years are no longer compatible with the pace of technological change or modern threats. Rugged HPeC solutions from One Stop Systems (OSS) directly addresses this challenge.
Initial design and prototype order valued at approximately $1.2 million
Integration of OSS hardware into prime contractor system further validates OSS capabilities for next-generation 360-degree vision and sensor processing solutions
ESCONDIDO, Calif., Jan. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- One Stop Systems, Inc. (OSS or the Company) (Nasdaq: OSS), a leader in rugged Enterprise Class compute for artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and sensor processing at the edge, today announced it has received an approximately $1.2 million pre-production order from a new U.S. defense prime contractor for the design, development, and delivery of ruggedized integrated compute and visualization systems for U.S. Army combat vehicles.
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