Our Company
Cognitive Advantage is a technology solution provider owned and operated in the ACT and NSW.
Our company began in 2017. We saw products that were costly, complex, and did not meet customer requirements efficiently or comprehensively. We saw a gap for a different, simple-to-use technology, with ranging degrees of mobility, and our first product — Edge Spark — was born.
Today, we are known as a trusted partner for off-grid internet access and connectivity for defence, emergency services, and disaster relief.
Every member of our team believes that with expertise, attention to detail, and a focus on simplicity and quality, cutting edge network solutions can make the future more connected and inclusive for everyone.
Our business
Values
Digital resilience
Our shared vision is to help communities build digital resilience. This means they can continue to access digital resources during disruptive events, such as natural disasters, cybersecurity incidents, pandemics, power outages. and hardware and software failures. We are on a mission to educate communities and enterprises to help them understand the solutions that are available to mitigate the negative effect digital disruption has on communities.
Digital inclusion
We are intent on connecting individuals that are left out of the digital society and are taking a proactive approach to solving this complex problem. With internet access, people and institutions can bridge the digital divide that is still very real in places without network infrastructure. Whether that is enabling a user to find gainful employment, learn a new skill, or communicate in a crisis, together we can change the world for the better. We can provide digital connectivity in communities that are underserviced by existing telecommunications infrastructure, and quickly and effectively connect the unconnected.
Capabilities
Wireless connectivity
No longer is remote connectivity a barrier to your mission success; it’s an enabler. Bring foundational hardware of tomorrow to solve long-standing issues of wireless connectivity – today. Our connectivity solutions are reliable and rapidly deployable. With harsh climates in remote areas, our ruggedised communication and network enabling technology goes the distance — no matter how extreme the conditions. Enabling your mission success, we provide high-end technical service, support, and systems designed for prolonged system life.
We are experts in providing long range communication and computing power close to deployed units and mobile assets. Receive expert knowledge of wireless technologies and how to deploy them effectively.
Secure networking
After harnessing the power of wireless connectivity, the next step is building security and meeting cyber-security requirements. In any industry with tight regulatory and privacy constraints, teams need powerful data protection. Edge Sparks’ range of privacy and security functionalities enable your network to keep up with evolving regulatory requirements with encryption, VPNs, and tight control of data. From essential mission applications to community free Wi-Fi, our devices are thoroughly tested to ensure threats are prevented, access is monitored, and the integrity of your network is fortified, providing mission-critical success.
Distributed computing
As your networks begin to build in security and complexity, rely on our expertise to build a distributed network. Organisations must adapt their deployment models to account for the unique challenges of delivering software to low-connectivity environments, often rural. With our guidance, we offer sophisticated solutions in software management to make the most of the hardware at your disposal. This will increase your networks performance, resilience, and scalability. The networks and computing solutions we create are designed to suit evolving needs — that is why Edge Spark is designed to adapt as your enterprise strategy changes over time. With strong routers, super-fast internet speeds, powerful devices, and a high degree of modularity, our products are future proofed for decades to come.
Cloud native software
Once your network is wireless, secure, and distributed, you can build on scale and maximising the advantage cloud native software brings. Our hardware and software technology solutions support cloud computing service models that allow flexibility and scalability as needed. These cloud computing service models are designed to leverage the full potential of modern cloud environments. By utilising these technologies, we help businesses reduce operational costs, enhance efficiency, and achieve superior performance and availability. Our expertise ensures that your applications are not only robust and secure but also optimised for the dynamic nature of cloud infrastructure, providing a competitive edge in today’s fast-paced digital landscape.
Our locations
Cognitive Advantage Canberra
Careers
Work on remarkable products and projects that are altering the future of Australian rural communities.
We’re always open to hearing from creative, intelligent people with experience in network telecommunications and defence. Minimum baseline security clearance required. Send your resume and short covering letter to contact@cognitiveadvantage.com.au.