TAK Ecosystem Services · Adeptus Cyber Solutions

TAK SME Consulting &
TAK Ecosystem Deployment.

ACS brings over 25 years of experience and a proven track record in the TAK ecosystem — from architecture and deployment to custom plugin development and operator training. Whether you’re standing up TAK for the first time or scaling a mature deployment, ACS delivers the SME-level expertise your mission demands.

Why ACS

Most organizations understand the value of TAK. Few have the expertise to deploy it right.

Deploying TAK securely — and integrating it with existing systems, sensors, and workflows — requires deep operational knowledge that most internal teams simply don’t have. That gap is where ACS lives.

Our team has architected, deployed, hardened, and maintained TAK environments for military units, law enforcement agencies, and government programs. We bring that operational depth to every client engagement — from a single advisory call to a full long-term partnership.

ACS is based in Rome, NY — adjacent to the Air Force Research Laboratory and at the center of DoD TAK development. Our location isn’t incidental; it means our team works within the same ecosystem that shapes TAK standards, interoperability requirements, and operational doctrine.

Engagement Model

Three ways to work with ACS.

Choose the engagement that fits your timeline, budget, and mission requirements.

Advisory

Hourly / Project-based

Expert guidance for organizations evaluating or early in their TAK journey. Ideal for architecture reviews, feasibility assessments, and written recommendations.

→ TAK architecture consultation
→ Integration feasibility reviews
→ Plugin capability assessments
→ Written recommendations report

Implementation

Scoped Engagement

Full deployment planning and hands-on support. Ideal for law enforcement, government agencies, and first responder organizations standing up TAK for operations.

→ Deployment planning & execution
→ TAK Server config & tuning
→ Data feed & sensor integration
→ Custom ATAK plugin development
→ Operator onboarding support

SME Retainer

Monthly Retainer

A dedicated ACS TAK SME available on-call for ongoing advisory, priority development, and ecosystem intelligence. Designed for DoD programs and mature TAK deployments.

→ Dedicated on-call SME access
→ Ongoing architecture advisory
→ Priority plugin dev pipeline
→ Quarterly ecosystem briefings
→ TAK product roadmap input

Capabilities

What ACS delivers across every TAK engagement.

TAK SME consulting capabilities including TAK Server deployment, ATAK plugin development, and TAK ecosystem integration

Architecture & Integration

TAK Server design & topology planning
Multi-server federation architecture
CoT stream engineering
ATAK / WinTAK / iTAK client deployment
TAK-to-ESRI bridge (TAK2ESRI)
Video & KLV telemetry (VKAT)
ADS-B airspace awareness injection
CAD & radio system integration

Development & Training

Custom ATAK plugin development
TAK data format & file type expertise
Mission package creation & distribution
Operator & admin training delivery
Scenario-based TTX facilitation
SOP & documentation development
ATAK Plugin Development Course
Getting Started guides & reference docs

Who We Serve

TAK SME consulting for every adopter.

DoD / Military

Mission-ready TAK deployed fast, secured to STIG standards, and federated across units with custom plugins for mission-specific data feeds.

Federal / Gov

TAK procurement is growing but internal expertise is thin. ACS serves as your agency’s on-demand TAK SME — standing up, configuring, and sustaining your infrastructure.

Law Enforcement & First Responders

TAK built for the way you work in the field — integrated with CAD systems, radio, and existing dispatch workflows. Purpose-built for public safety operations.

Commercial

Enterprise situational awareness powered by TAK — for energy, logistics, event security, and any commercial operator who needs real-time common operating picture without building from scratch.

Get Started

Ready to put a TAK SME in your corner?

Tell us about your mission, your current TAK environment, and what you’re trying to accomplish. We’ll recommend the right engagement and get you moving.