Mav6 LLC, formerly known as ARES Systems Group LLC, is an aerospace and defense technology company that is committed to developing rapidly-conceived, integrated technology platforms for a wide range of defense and security applications. The firms has developed a new platform, called EdgeFuse, that lets defense contractors, military personnel and government employees leverage social networking to create a collaboration platform while also allowing the end users to comment on functionality. EdgeFuse allows Mav6 to connect military end-users with ideas generated outside of the military by start-ups, small businesses, innovators, and entrepreneurs. Future apps developed by graduate students in the BDW program for Mav6 include a tool that allows troops to enter problems with the equipment theyre using and watch the progress of their complaint ticket. Due to very specific security requirements and issues related to everything from the use of personal smartphones for work to preserving trade secrets, collaborative platforms for defense contractors have lagged behind those in most other scientific sectors. Other products developed include Aerial Surveillance Platform, which is an armed reconnaissance and surveillance aircraft; EXO Scale that is a defense vehicle armor system; and Palantir, which offers global positioning services. It also provides electrical, mechanical, and systems engineering services. Additionally, the company offers global security consulting, technology assessment, and technology incubation services.
