For organizations in the U.S. public sector, the ability to leverage data in secure, air-gapped cloud and on-premises environments is not a preference—it’s a non-negotiable security and operational requirement.
Many public sector agencies currently use platform-as-a-service (PaaS) solutions for secure data processing using Apache Spark. However, with many solution providers moving to multi-tenant software-as-a-service (SaaS) offerings, these PaaS solutions are being deprecated. Moving forward, organizations for whom single-tenancy is a critical requirement will need to evaluate alternative solutions for air-gapped data processing. For most of them, a multi-tenant SaaS solution is simply not an option.
Cloudera is uniquely positioned to support mission-critical networks as our data and AI platform is designed for absolute control and sovereignty. For public sector agencies looking to maintain secure customer operations, Cloudera provides a clear and stable path forward.
A Platform Built for the Mission, Not the Public Cloud
As a graduated In-Q-Tel portfolio company, Cloudera has a long history of successful, Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 9 mission-proven deployment across the U.S. civilian, defense, and intelligence communities.
To exclusively serve this market, we established Cloudera Government Solutions, Inc. (CGSI). Headquartered in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, CGSI is a dedicated subsidiary focused solely on the unique needs of government agencies. Our expertise is U.S.-based, cleared, and focused on ensuring mission success, evidenced by a strong, growing presence with Authority to Operate (ATO) qualifications across numerous secure networks.
For program managers and technical leaders re-evaluating their data strategy, the choice is simple: rely on a platform designed to support your specific industry requirements. Cloudera is the proven solution for any public sector agency requiring a robust, self-contained data platform.
The Clear Choice for Secure, Air-Gapped Data and AI
When moving your critical Spark workloads and data pipelines, Cloudera offers distinct advantages that ensure stability, control, and future-readiness:
Cloud Anywhere
Cloudera was built from the ground up to support workloads across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Our data and AI platform delivers a consistent cloud experience across data centers, private clouds, and at the tactical edge—environments where pure cloud-native solutions simply cannot operate. We’re the de facto Spark provider for on-premises deployments leveraging object stores (S3 and Ozone), Kubernetes, virtual machine (VM), and bare metal technologies. This means your secure, self-managed data environment is our foundation–not an edge case or deprecated feature.
Unified, Open, and Built for Longevity
Our platform is built on an open-source foundation with an open-standards approach to integration, reducing the risk of vendor lock-in and ensuring maximum interoperability. Collectively, Cloudera customers ranging from Global 2000 to government manage more than 25 exabytes of data using our platform, demonstrating unparalleled scale and enterprise stability. Cloudera has more than $1 billion in annual recurring revenue to back our long-term partnership commitment. We provide a single, unified platform with an open data lakehouse and a comprehensive data fabric to manage the entire lifecycle of data–from streaming and data engineering to machine learning and enterprise AI.
Mission-Ready AI Everywhere
The ability to deploy modern AI is increasingly vital to mission success. Cloudera accelerates the full AI lifecycle–from data preparation to private generative and agentic AI–with real-time, low-latency inference. You can deploy in certified AI infrastructure on premises and, crucially, in fully air-gapped cloud environments for absolute data control and sovereignty. This enables you to bring AI to your data, anywhere it resides, without ever compromising security.
Comprehensive Data Control and Governance
In government environments, data control is paramount. Cloudera delivers enterprise-wide data security, governance, lineage, and observability within a single platform. Our technology is tested rigorously to meet the most stringent regulatory and accreditation standards, with documented support for FIPS 140. This comprehensive compliance ensures your programs achieve and maintain their Authority to Operate (ATO) with confidence.
Unwavering Commitment to Your Success
Our investment in your mission goes beyond technology. CGSI provides an ecosystem of support designed specifically for the U.S. government:
Dedicated, cleared U.S. expertise: We offer professional services and 24x7 support from cleared U.S. citizens on U.S. soil. Our subject matter experts are available for everything from hands-on installation and optimization to supporting your most complex, mission-critical cases.
Robust partner ecosystem: We partner with all key federal system integrators (FSIs) and technology providers to ensure seamless integration and mission success.
Expert training: We offer comprehensive training and certification programs via live private on-site, live public, or self-service on-demand training to empower your teams to become self-sufficient experts on the platform.
For government agencies that require the full power of modern data and AI without compromising on security or control, Cloudera is the proven, trusted, and superior choice.
Accelerate Your Data Strategy: Join Us at EVOLVE25
The industry is changing. Real-time and predictive insights powered by AI are now mission critical, but single-tenant, air-gapped environments are still mandatory for many public sector agencies. Cloudera provides a proven platform that enables data- and AI-driven transformation while helping agencies adhere to their operational and security requirements.
Join us at Cloudera's #EVOLVE25 in Washington D.C. on October 22 to connect with our Cloudera Government Solutions team and learn firsthand about our recent advancements in secure, air-gapped data and AI deployments. Register for free today.
