Curtiss-Wright’s Defense Solutions Division, a leading developer and supplier of advanced Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) communications solutions, has announced the latest enhancements to its industry-leading IQ-Core® Software suite of network management solutions. IQ-Core Software, a PacStar® family product line, is a comprehensive management software application designed for secure, tactical, and distributed network management – ideal for edge networks in disconnected, intermittent, and limited (DIL) environments. Use of IQ-Core Software enhances mobility in the field, offering rapid and simplified network setup and management tasks at the tactical edge, replacing hours of tedious, error-prone manual configuration with precise, easy-to-follow wizards that can be completed in minutes. IQ-Core Software is designed for use on a wide range of platforms, including manned/unmanned Ground Defense, Airborne, Naval and Industrial platforms.

Strong, multifactor authentication mechanisms such as Common Access Card (CAC) and smartcards mitigate the rise of data breaches and infiltration attempts, which is critical to maintaining the integrity of sensitive communications and data. This strengthens security by ensuring only authorized personnel can access sensitive communication networks. Secure, quick access to communication tools eliminates the need for cumbersome password management.