The integrated solution by Ocean Software and ILIAS Solutions addresses key challenges faced by defence organisations, including data inaccuracies, fragmented communication, and inefficient coordination between operations and logistics teams. Leveraging over 50 years of combined experience in defence operations and logistics, our partnership delivers a robust COTS platform that enables seamless, real-time data exchange, enhancing accountability and reducing operational risks.
By providing trusted views of mission-critical information, the fully integrated Ocean ILIAS solution empowers leaders to make faster, more informed decisions, thus optimising the efficiency and effectiveness of mission planning and execution. This integrated approach is designed to meet the rigorous demands of defence environments out-of-the-box, where accurate data and streamlined coordination are essential to mission success. The Ocean– ILIAS platform represents a significant advancement in technology for defence readiness, helping organisations tackle complex challenges with agility, precision, and a unified approach to operations and logistics.
Maximising the combat effectiveness of a fifth-generation force requires fully integrated operations and logistics efforts to advance asset and resource management to the edge. Ocean and ILIAS have integrated their COTS applications FlightPRO® (also known as ULTRA-FP) and the ILIAS® Defense Platform. This partnership between Ocean Software and ILIAS Solutions enables military commanders to OODA using a single trusted picture of both operations and logistics across the air domain.
Why are ILIAS Solutions and Ocean a seamless fit?
Pete Smith, Ocean Software’s CEO, states: “The Ocean-ILIAS partnership presents a unique opportunity to combine two highly complementary software systems which offer a seamless capability across the spectrum of logistics and operations. Both our companies focus on Defence, and about one-third of our staff have seen action, are ex-military, and are vets. We inherently understand your challenges and speak your language. At an organisational level, our values and culture are aligned, and our commitment to delivering high quality, customer-centric solutions is second to none. The integration of our operations management solution and ILIAS’s mission driven logistics suite delivers a a true end-to-end, mission-driven logistics solution that improves readiness and operational agility. By seamlessly linking operations with maintenance & logistics, this integrated approach ensures all key stakeholders – from pilots and ground crew to logistics teams and commanders – share a single source of truth.”
“Today’s weapon systems are far too expensive to have everyone around them second guessing what the next best action is to maximize their availability and readiness.”, Rob Lambrichs de Bruin, ILIAS Solutions’ VP APAC, adds. “There is a clear COTS way forward: work across functional boundaries with Ocean /ILIAS Mission Driven software and have one single source of truth to visualize the information you need to decide on the next best action. Whether your responsibilities are tactical, operational, or strategic in nature, you will see information relevant to only you but based on the same single source of truth.”
What are the benefits for military commanders?
Pete continues: “The harmonization of data flows between operations and logistics eliminates many time-consuming manual tasks and reduces the risk of errors, allowing Defence personnel to focus on what matters most: mission success. Leadership gains enhanced visibility of resources and critical insights to drive efficiencies and strategic decision-making, while frontline operators benefit from real-time updates on equipment availability and scheduling. The result is a unified, streamlined workflow across planning and execution, delivering stronger operational readiness, increased efficiency, and a competitive edge essential to modern Defence Forces.”
Rob emphasises, “Do away with traditional planning using whiteboards, sticky notes and spreadsheets. The choice you should grant yourselves is access to real time insights and go beyond overnight syncing of databases. Try paperless line, hangar, and depot-level maintenance, and be impressed by unsurpassed execution control through real-time information exchange, minimised chances of data entry error, reduced risk, and improved accountability across all elements of your organisation.”
Pete concludes, “We offer a system of systems, where we bring our best available COTS capabilities in play to help ADF cover essential requirements, today! Our Ocean ILIAS platform is ready and available to become ADF’s system of record for:
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All defence assets, including military platforms
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Air worthiness and readiness
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Configuration Management
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Mission Scheduling
