Pliezhausen, 11 March 2025 – DATAGROUP expands its Defense Cloud by Bardioc, the semantic data platform of subsidiary Almato. Being the first provider with a BSI certificate for a Managed Private VS-NfD (Classified Information – Restricted) Defense Cloud, DATAGROUP enables secure use of semantic technologies, AI-supported data analysis and machine learning in security-critical environments with this integration. The platform helps to significantly increase efficiency of military and intelligence applications and makes a major contribution towards European digital sovereignty.

The integration of Bardioc into the Defense Cloud marks an important step forward for the security-critical IT infrastructure in Europe. The platform enables semantic linking of heterogeneous data sources and their context-based processing. As a result, complex information is analyzed precisely, patterns and anomalies identified early, and sound strategic decisions are made. Bardioc provides major advantages thanks to its real-time analysis, especially in security-critical scenarios where fast response times are crucial.

“We are convinced that this integration is a real game changer down the road to a European response at a historical turning point”, emphasizes Christian Sauter, Management Board of Almato. “By combining Bardioc with the Defense Cloud, we create an efficient and sovereign platform for the European security and defense landscape.”

Maximum security upon immediate use

To detect patterns and anomalies in data pools at an early stage, Bardioc uses state-of-the-art semantic technologies, AI-supported data analysis and machine learning. The platform features the highest security standards and granular access control. An integration into DATAGROUP’s Defense Cloud ensures that data is processed in line with strict compliance and governance guidelines.

“With the addition of Bardioc to our Defense Cloud, we have set new standards in the security-critical IT infrastructure”, says Hartmut Graf, Managing Director at DATAGROUP. “Combining highly secure VS-NfD cloud operations with the possibility of state-of-the-art AI-supported data analysis helps our customers to evaluate information in a faster and more precise way – on a platform that meets the highest compliance and security requirements.”

While new IT systems in security-critical areas often require long project terms, Bardioc is ready for immediate use. As software-as-a-service (SaaS) in the Defense Cloud or as container solution for on-premises installations, the platform can be used productively at once. This provides a fast and efficient solution for public authorities and organizations to analyze data without having to face lengthy development and implementation times.

This innovation underscores DATAGROUP’s leading role in the development of security-critical IT infrastructures and strengthens Europe’s digital sovereignty in the security and defense industries.

About Defense Cloud

The Managed Private VS-NfD Defense Cloud information network is operated autonomously by DATAGROUP and includes all infrastructure, organization, personal and technical components that are necessary for the provision of such services. It uses products which have been approved and verified for security by the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI). The Defense Cloud is specifically designed to store and administer multi-client capable, confidential information and classified information (VS-NfD). The network meets all legal requirements concerning the physical separation of virtualized customer infrastructures (VS-NfD) as well as dedicated management zones. 

As a full-service provider, DATAGROUP offers flexible and hybrid delivery models for modularly scalable IT operations as-a-service. These business models cover both environments with restricted classified information and mixed systems (regular networks and environments with restricted classified information). DATAGROUP enjoys many decades of experience as a data center operator in technology, housing, hosting and services.

About Almato

Almato AG is a leading provider of software solutions with a focus on sovereign individual software, automation and artificial intelligence. Bardioc, Almato’s semantic data platform, supports companies and authorities in exploiting the full potential of their data. The platform enables independent storage and combination of data from different sources, offering clients in-depth insights into their business processes, markets and customer relationships. Furthermore, Almato offers solutions for automating workflows with the help of AI-based reasoning engines, translating knowledge into action. With its broad range of products and services, Almato helps companies to navigate the path to digital transformation.

Almato AG is headquartered in Stuttgart with further sites in Neu-Isenburg, Reutlingen, Bonn and Barcelona. The company is a fully owned subsidiary of DATAGROUP SE.

Almato’s customers are both public authorities and leading companies from different industries, including Deutsche Telekom, DZ Bank, HanseMerkur, Deichmann and Lidl.