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CASE STUDY
About Valkyrie
Valkyrie is an applied science lab that builds industry-defining AI and ML models through custom services and products .
Valkyrie specializes in taking the latest advancements in AI research and applying it to solve clients ’ challenges through model development or product deployment .
Valkyrie ’ s work can be found across industry from SiriusXM , Activision , Chubb Insurance and the Department of Defense , to name a few .
Beyond client solutions , Valkyrie is dedicated to advancing the field of AI through research , probono work and intellectual property development .
classified government data to healthcare and financial records – is securely backed up and protected from hackers , nation-states and environmental threats .
" This collaboration will not only advance our understanding of data processing at the edge but also pave the way for future innovations in space data storage and retrieval ."
Charlie Burgoyne , founder and CEO , Valkyrie , said : " Valkyrie has tirelessly , yet quietly , developed critical capabilities for industry and defense , including graph database technology . The partnership between Valkyrie and Lonestar Lunar has serious implications on the future of data security , edge compute and graph database utility ."
" We believe that by combining our expertise , we can create data centers that are more secure , more efficient , and more effective than anything that has been developed before . Lonestar ' s accomplishment is one small step for technology – but a giant leap for industry . p "
By extending this secure network to the lunar surface , Lonestar , with Valkyrie ’ s knowledge graph databases , is not only pioneering unparalleled data protection but also positioning itself at the forefront of the burgeoning lunar economy . This visionary approach ensures data security that transcends the reach of cyber threats , geopolitical conflicts and environmental hazards , setting a new standard for the future of data protection .
Pioneering Edge Processing in Space
The primary goal of this partnership is to evaluate the performance of GDB , a groundbreaking data system , in the challenging environment of space .
About Lonestar Data Holdings
Lonestar Data Holdings provides secure and advanced data storage solutions , including pioneering in-space data storage and security via a fleet of spacecraft in cislunar space and eventually on the surface of the Moon .
This technology , known for its ability to conduct searches and retrievals faster and with more context than conventional methods , forms the backbone of Valkyrie ’ s artificial intelligence and machine learning business , which serves both government and commercial clients .
This mission will mark the first test of Graph Databases in space , utilizing both RISC V architecture and edge processing techniques at the ultimate edge of space and Earth .
" We are thrilled to partner with Valkyrie Intelligence for this historic mission ," said Chris Stott , CEO , Lonestar Data Holdings .
Lonestar is at the forefront of merging Cloud and Space technologies and was founded by a team of experts to pioneer a future for data at the edge .
With a mission to apply abundance thinking and exponential technologies to lunar exploration , Lonestar envisions endless possibilities for cislunar and lunar storage .
The company is backed by investors , including Scout Ventures , 2 Future Holdings , Seldor Capital , the Veteran Fund , Irongate Global Capital , Atypical Ventures , Kittyhawk Ventures and Backswing Ventures .
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