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Kestra
Exploring defence-ready , AI-enhanced data search , collection , and dissemination for secure , efficient information and operational intelligence
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Kestra is a software engineering company focussed on large- scale information processing and analytical systems using search engines , natural language processing , and machine learning .
Its software offers comprehensive , inter-operable modules that are purpose-built for information aggregation , analysis , triage , publishing , dissemination , and business intelligence in specialist use cases .
Designed for both cloud and air-gapped deployments , modules include pre-build data connectors , and processing pipelines for both structured and unstructured sources , including content enrichment and named entity recognition , machine translation , and geolocation .
These modules sit atop a tech stack that includes a multipurpose AI server , ElasticSearch as the underlying search engine , and a complete attribute and role-based security model ( ABAC / RBAC ) enforcing granular security controls which incorporate nationality , location , security clearance , code words , and ECIs over all queries and analytics .
Key capabilities
> Search engines and analytics
> Natural language processing > AI
Differentiators
> Attribute-based access control ( ABAC ) over very large data sets
> Security-aware data analytics and data intelligence
Key customers
> Australian Federal Government agencies > Australian Department of
Defence
Key partnerships > ElasticSearch
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Integral security and auditing enable effective security monitoring and granular traceability of user activities , including detailed analytics and system reporting .
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