Tampere-based Millog, a provider of smart lifecycle management, logistics and maintenance services for government authorities and businesses, has officially launched a state-of-the-art test centre at the DEFINE (Defence Innovation Network Finland’s) Innovation Hub in Riihimäki, Finland.
It offers companies versatile testing environments to support the development of dual-use technologies and innovations.
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The test centre is especially aimed at startups, including participants in the NATO DIANA and DEFINE accelerator programmes, with the aim of serving businesses from all NATO member countries.
“The defence sector needs agile innovation and testing capabilities to quickly adopt new technologies. Our test centre helps companies develop technologies that enhance the security of Finland and our NATO allies,” says Toni Piispa, Vice President, Authorities and Industry Business Unit.
How does it benefit startups?
At the test centre, companies can evaluate their network solutions and software with a low threshold, either independently or with Millog’s experts.
The Finnish company helps to assess the suitability of these systems for demanding, safety-critical environments, as well as their compliance with the defence sector’s standards.
Testing is conducted in a data centre environment, either on-site or remotely.
According to the company, the service is suitable for both demonstrating and testing ready-made systems and supporting the development of new innovations.
Millog’s platform supports virtual Linux and Windows server and workstation environments, Android-based mobile solutions, containerised systems, and the integration of external internet-connected devices and sensors.
In addition, companies have access to Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) GPU server, enabling AI-based testing and supporting the development of AI applications.
HAMK’s technology environment provides the capabilities to test AI-driven defence solutions, including new language models and agent-based applications.
The environment was completed over the summer, backed by the expertise of RAIN.global Oy and its integration work.
Millog: Smart lifecycle management
Millog is a Finnish company that offers life cycle services through long-term partnerships. Their main focus is on the maintenance and servicing of technical equipment and systems.
The company provide support to the Finnish Defence Forces by maintaining land and naval equipment in various conditions.
Millog also collaborates with civilian industries where national security and reliable supply are crucial.
