QAD Defense Cloud (QDC)
Defense and aerospace manufacturers need enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems that meet federal compliance requirements without adding operational complexity. The QAD Defense Cloud delivers exactly that — a fully managed, secure ERP environment built specifically for companies working with the U.S. government.
Strategic Information Group is QAD's exclusive primary implementation partner for QAD Defense Cloud. We deploy and manage your QAD ERP within Amazon Web Services (AWS) GovCloud (U.S.), giving you the infrastructure, security controls and support to satisfy these requirements while you focus on manufacturing excellence:
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC)
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171
International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
Our team ensures fast, predictable implementation so you can realize value and reduce risk without project delays.
Complete Support Across Your Organization
Our onshore, senior-level experts oversee every project phase, from initial consulting through deployment, ongoing support and continuous optimization. Your compliance team gains audit-ready documentation and continuous monitoring that keeps your security posture current.
Instead of manually tracking controls across multiple systems, you work from a unified platform that meets federal requirements. Every control is documented, every change is logged, and every assessment becomes straightforward when you can demonstrate continuous compliance.
Your IT team gets 24/7 proactive monitoring and management from Strategic's SIGSERV experts. Our SIGSERV QDC service frees your systems administrators to drive strategic initiatives. They can focus on projects that move your business forward, rather than reacting to overnight server issues or spending hours tracking down the source of performance problems.
Your finance team works from a single source of truth that unifies financial data, manufacturing operations and supply chain management. You gain real-time visibility into program costs, resource allocation and operational efficiency — the kind of data-driven clarity that supports confident decision-making. When executives need to evaluate contract profitability or plan capacity expansion, the information is accurate, current and accessible.
Manufacturing Excellence Meets Federal Compliance
Strategic provides QAD for defense contractors who need more than standard ERP software.
We combine three critical elements:
QAD's robust manufacturing capabilities
AWS GovCloud's secure infrastructure
The specialized expertise of our SIGSERV-managed services team
The result is a defense manufacturing ERP solution that seamlessly integrates compliance and operations. You manufacture defense components, fulfill contracts and maintain production schedules while we handle the technical complexity of maintaining your secure, audit-ready defense contractor ERP system. With this mil-spec manufacturing software, your team stays focused on what you do best — delivering quality products to your government customers.
Security and Compliance Built Into Every Layer
Security responsibilities follow a shared responsibility model.
The QAD Defense Cloud uses a clear, shared responsibility model that eliminates confusion about who is responsible for what. AWS GovCloud provides and manages the foundational cloud infrastructure — physical data centers, hardware virtualization and network services. Strategic's SIGSERV team manages your QAD application environment, including system administration, patch management, security configuration and operational monitoring. You retain full ownership of your data and control over user authorization.
This division of responsibilities means you get enterprise-grade infrastructure security without having to build and maintain it yourself. You also get application-level management from ERP specialists who understand defense manufacturing requirements.
ITAR and Export Control Support
Organizations handling controlled technical data can operate within an environment designed for defense articles. U.S. person access controls, data encryption in transit and at rest, and isolated U.S.-based hosting provide the foundation for ITAR-compliant manufacturing software. Strategic's SIGSERV team maintains the operational procedures that support your ITAR posture, giving you confidence that your controlled technical data receives appropriate protection.
CMMC and NIST SP 800-171 Alignment
The QAD Defense Cloud provides an operational framework aligned with CMMC Level 2 and the 110 security controls derived from NIST SP 800-171. You start with system security plans, security control implementation and continuous monitoring already in place through AWS GovCloud infrastructure and Strategic's managed services approach. When assessment time arrives, you work from an environment purpose-built for compliance — not a standard system retrofitted to meet minimum requirements.
Strategic's SIGSERV Team Works as Your Extension
Get more than technology — access a team of defense ERP specialists who understand both manufacturing operations and federal compliance requirements. We create visibility across your entire operation. Financial data, manufacturing execution and supply chain activities flow through one integrated system, giving you the insights needed to optimize resources and demonstrate program performance.
Our 24/7 monitoring catches potential issues before they become problems. We handle routine maintenance, security updates and system optimization so your internal team can focus on high-value projects that drive your business forward.
We also provide audit-ready documentation, continuous mitigation reporting and release impact analysis. This support transforms compliance from a periodic scramble into a predictable, manageable process backed by systematic evidence and expert oversight.
Book a Consultation With Our SIGSERV Experts
Schedule a consultation to discuss your compliance requirements and timeline. Our team will show you exactly how the QAD Defense Cloud can support your manufacturing operations while satisfying federal security requirements.
