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Advancing Innovation Together: Dell Technologies Supporting Mission-Driven Outcomes at Naval Postgraduate School

Dell Technologies powers innovation at the Naval Postgraduate School with secure AI, modern infrastructure, and scalable platforms for tackling complex challenges.
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Key takeaways:

    • NPS leverages shared digital twins and “what‑if” simulations to enhance decision‑making and refine strategies before implementing them in real‑world scenarios.
    • Dell Technologies provides compute infrastructure and systems integration that allow NPS to scale advanced modeling and simulation environments.
    • Dell’s open ecosystem, secure-by-design infrastructure and lifecycle support enable federal agencies and organizations like NPS to modernize with confidence while maintaining operational efficiency and governance.

At Dell Technologies, we’re fortunate to collaborate with institutions that don’t just talk about the future of defense—they build it every day.  The Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) is where the next generation of military leaders pursue advanced education while tackling complex operational challenges. NPS combines secure IT, advanced AI and hands-on experimentation to turn bold ideas into mission-ready capabilities.  Dell supports this environment by delivering advanced technology, expertise and collaboration that help researchers, students and operators transform those ideas into impact.

Digital twins for smarter decisions

Driving meaningful mission innovation requires the right tools, expertise and partners.  At NPS, shared digital twins make it possible to model real-world scenarios and test decisions before they’re executed. This capability allows leaders to improve decision quality before changes hit the real world. Students and researchers can turn ideas into actionable strategies and reduce risks long before they commit resources.

At NPS, modeling and simulation isn’t an academic exercise; it’s a path to better, faster and safer decisions in real-world situations. By building shared digital twins, running batches of “what if” tests, and letting operators and engineers adjust the same model together, NPS teams can pull months and years out of planning and reduce risk before anyone touches a flight line or flips a switch on an installation. Those high‑fidelity virtual models help teams visualize complex systems, test trade‑offs, rehearse edge conditions and create trustworthy data for AI when real data is scarce or sensitive.

Scalable infrastructure for advanced research

As simulation scales, the underlying infrastructure becomes the determining factor between the promising experiment and the repeatable operational capability. Our federal-focused engineering team designed an architecture that meets stringent security requirements while maintaining the performance needed for real-time collaboration. This secure, scalable foundation helps students, researchers and operators work together efficiently to deliver mission-ready solutions.

Modernization without complexity

An open ecosystem, secure-by-design approach and lifecycle support help enable federal organizations to modernize without adding extra complexity. Dell’s architecture integrates with existing security frameworks and classification requirements, treating protection and governance as core requirements from day one. Ongoing support reduces friction from deployment through optimization— ensuring environments remain adaptable and sustainable.

The Naval Innovation Center at NPS will expand the school’s innovation ecosystem by strengthening collaboration between service members, researchers, and industry through greater experimentation capacity, advanced computing capability, and secure collaborative environments to accelerate solutions to real operational challenges.

Our support of the Naval Postgraduate School reflects a shared commitment to empowering leaders, advancing human progress and ensuring operational readiness. By pairing advanced technology with federal mission expertise and technical leadership, we’re giving national security decision-makers the tools they need to stay ahead of emerging challenges. Together, we are building a stronger, more secure foundation for generations to come. Go Navy.

Additional resources:
Model, Simulate, Decide: How NPS Turns Digital Twins Into Mission Value
Education, Enterprise Compute, and Hands-On Sprints Turn Into Mission Impact

About the Author: John Garrett

John Garrett, Vice President at Dell Technologies Federal, oversees the Department of Defense Agencies portfolio, managing enterprise systems, software, services, and client solutions. With a robust 22-year background in federal business, he stands out as an industry leader, earning recognition with the prestigious 2021 Fed50 award. John’s expertise is evident in pivotal roles at Dell and Dell EMC, demonstrating his proficiency in technology sales and strategy. Beyond his corporate responsibilities, John actively contributes to advisory boards and organizations like AFCEA. Driven by a commitment to community service, he dedicates his efforts to charitable causes, supporting initiatives such as the Children’s Inn at NIH and the USO. A graduate of the University of Texas, John began his professional journey in public relations at the American Red Cross before transitioning into the technology sector.