Ten Sparrows supplies rugged micro‑data centers that are installed on‑site or near the point of data generation for safety‑critical and regulated infrastructure. The edge platform processes sensor streams locally with AI inference, integrates with OT/IT protocols, and provides secure, remotely managed compute to eliminate latency and reduce reliance on distant cloud services.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Organizations that run safety‑critical or regulated infrastructure often rely on centralized cloud services, forcing data to travel long distances before it can be processed. This latency introduces operational risk, increases dependency on network connectivity, and hampers the ability to meet strict reliability and compliance requirements.
Solution
Ten Sparrows delivers purpose‑built micro data centers that sit on‑site or near the point of data generation. By processing streams locally and running AI inference at the edge, the platform eliminates round‑trip latency and reduces exposure to network outages. The solution integrates with existing OT and IT stacks, providing secure, isolated compute environments that can be managed remotely while remaining under the customer’s direct control. Built‑in analytics and automation turn raw sensor feeds into actionable insights in real time, supporting continuous monitoring, predictive maintenance, and regulatory reporting without relying on distant cloud resources.
Target Audience
Primary customers are utilities, public‑sector agencies, healthcare providers, and manufacturing/logistics firms that require ultra‑reliable, low‑latency compute for regulated or mission‑critical operations.
Features
- Ruggedized, low‑power micro‑DC chassis with redundant power and hardened enclosures for field deployment
- Embedded GPU/TPU accelerator optimized for on‑edge AI inference and real‑time signal processing
- Secure hardware root of trust and encrypted storage meeting NERC‑CIP, HIPAA, and ISO‑27001 standards
- Native connectors and protocol adapters for SCADA, OPC‑UA, MQTT, and industrial Ethernet integration
- Remote management console with zero‑touch provisioning, health monitoring, and OTA software updates
- Modular software stack that supports custom analytics pipelines, containerized workloads, and edge‑native orchestration (K3s)
- Hybrid connectivity options (5G, LTE, satellite, fiber) with failover to maintain continuous operation
- API layer for seamless data export to enterprise data lakes, GIS systems, or compliance dashboards