Increase IT efficiency by streamlining cloud-to-edge operations with Blackrock.
Dublin, February 5, 2025: Klas, a global leader in rugged edge technology solutions, announces the general availability of Blackrock release 2.5.0. The latest release of Blackrock streamlines cloud-to-edge operations through an open platform of Ansible automation.
New functionality included in the release are:
- Integration with Git code repositories and external inventory sources e.g. Nautobot.
- Built-in support for hybrid cloud operations.
- Password protection and encryption of credentials used in playbooks.
Blackrock is a self-contained service deployed in the cloud or at the edge for reliable IT automation even when connectivity is challenging. The new integration with Git and Nuatobot provides organizations with collaborative, scalable, and repeatable automation operations that permission-based users can synchronize to run automation jobs anywhere and anytime.
“With the expanding mix of infrastructure at the edge and operations in hybrid clouds, organizations need a holistic automation platform,” said Frank Murray, CTO of Klas. “With the latest release of Blackrock, we are helping organizations streamline cloud-to-edge operations for increased IT efficiencies by enabling users to be self-sufficient at the edge.”
Blackrock 2.5.0 role-based access controls allows for self-service provisioning, enabling personnel with minimal IT expertise to assist with operational readiness from anywhere. Additional organizational benefits include:
- Accuracy: Gold standard configurations for trusted, proven, and error-free operations.
- Consistency: Centralized and versioned repository controls for coordinated provisioning of devices and cloud orchestration.
- Flexibility: Provision any edge device alongside the associated cloud operation for faster deployments.
To learn more about Blackrock or to avail of a free trial license, visit – https://www.klasgroup.com/blackrock/
About Klas
Klas is an engineering and design company with over 30 years of experience developing innovative rugged communications solutions for the network edge. The company specializes in integrating enterprise networking capabilities from global IT leaders with purpose-built hardware and software platforms designed to meet market demands and the most stringent environmental requirements. Klas collaborates with strategic partners, including Cisco, Dell, and Microsoft, to support edge deployments in Government, Transportation, and Automotive industries. For more information, visit www.klasgroup.com.
Media Contact:
Chris Ericksen, Klas, sales@klasgroup.com