Natalie Ryan, Author at Steatite Systems

Steatite Launches Ndura Rugged Computing Range for Demanding Environments

The Ndura 19-inch rackmount computing family combines the latest processing performance with environmental resilience and application-specific configuration. Ndura addresses a common engineering challenge: how to deploy current-generation processing technology in environments where space, shock, vibration and electromagnetic compatibility must all be considered. Commercial servers may deliver the necessary computing power, but are not always designed

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High-performance Computing Engineered for Demanding Environments

Insights, Technical Resources / By Natalie Ryan

Modern defence applications are increasingly reliant on high-performance computing capabilities. However, the integration of advanced processing technologies into these applications presents significant engineering challenges. Systems must deliver the required levels of computational performance while ensuring operational reliability and resilience under demanding environmental conditions, stringent electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements and physical space constraints. To address these

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Why Data Centre Cooling Now Depends on Industrial-Grade Computing

Insights, Tech Explained / By Natalie Ryan

The rapid growth of AI and HPC is changing the engineering profile of modern data centres. Server densities are increasing, thermal loads are rising and traditional air-cooling architectures are being stretched beyond their practical limits. According to the International Energy Agency, cooling and environmental control for AI computing can account for around 7% of electricity

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General Manager Appointment

News / By Natalie Ryan

We’re delighted to announce that Peter Molyneux has been promoted to General Manager of our Integrated Computer Systems (ICS) Business Unit. Peter joined the team as Business Development Director in November 2025 and has made a significant contribution to the development and growth of our Integrated Systems business. In his role as General Manager, Peter

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Why Certified Computers Matter in Mission-Critical Industries

Certification / By Natalie Ryan

In sectors such as defence, medical, marine, rail and industrial automation, systems usually need to comply with strict certification standards. Failure to meet these requirements can delay deployment, increase costs or even prevent systems from being approved entirely. For engineers and sourcing teams, selecting the right certified computing platform can significantly reduce project risk, accelerate

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Case Study: Complex In-Service Tech Refresh

Case Studies / By Natalie Ryan

Background A tech refresh is the planned process of replacing or upgrading aging hardware and software to maintain or improve performance, security, and supportability of mission-critical systems. It’s often driven by certain components reaching end of life (EOL) or end of support (EOS) status. The Challenge One of our customers came to us as they

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Case Study: Integrated Racks for Air Traffic Control

Case Studies / By Natalie Ryan

Background Steatite was asked to develop a custom integrated rack for Air Traffic Control (ATC) equipment to be used at military airfields around the world. The solution was part of a larger project including control tower equipment, radar displays, communication systems and navigation aids. The Challenge The project was particularly technically challenging due to its

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Case Study: Low Mag Bridge System Computer

Case Studies / By Natalie Ryan

Background Certain military applications require low-magnetic hardware to maintain operational security and safety. By minimising magnetic signatures, these systems avoid detection by magnetic anomaly sensors, prevent accidental detonation of magnetic-influence mines, and reduce electromagnetic interference with onboard navigation and communication systems. The Challenge Our customer required rugged, highly reliable, low-mag computers for a maritime defence

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Preparing for the DDR5 Era: Next-Generation System Memory

Insights, Tech Explained / By Natalie Ryan

Memory technology is one of the critical pillars enabling system performance, efficiency, and scalability. For nearly a decade, DDR4 (Double Data Rate 4) SDRAM has been the industry standard for system memory, delivering steady improvements in speed and power efficiency over its predecessor. However, with the emergence and growing adoption of DDR5, it’s clear that

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Why Military-Grade Computing Isn’t Just for the Military

Tech Explained / By Natalie Ryan

As digital adoption increases, we see a growing interest in technologies originally developed for high-stakes military environments. Among these, military-grade computing stands out for its robustness, reliability, and ability to operate under extreme conditions. But while its roots lie in defence applications, military-grade computers are increasingly relevant across a wide range of commercial industries. Understanding

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