History
The Interactive Link product suite is a commercialized version of Starlight Technology. This technology, developed as a way to transfer data from a lower classification (Low Side) network to a highly classified (High Side) computer without compromising sensitive information, was formed inside the Australian DSTO as a research project. The technology also allowed users to view and interact on a Low Side network from a High Side computer. The Starlight Technology included a data diode, accompanying server software and Desktop-based equipment. Seen as having commercial merit and after a prototype was developed, the technology was licensed to Vision Abell (later acquired by Tenix) in 1996 for development and supply to Australian government under the brand “Interactive Link”. The objective of these products was to increase productivity and to reduce the deskspace required by users working on more than one network, while not compromising the existing security.
In 2002, DSTO signed a long-term agreement for the newly formed Tenix Datagate division of Tenix to market, manufacture and further develop the Interactive Link product worldwide. Tenix Datagate subsequently set up offices in the UK and US in addition to their Australian presence. Tenix Defence was acquired by BAE Systems Australia in 2008, including ownership of the Interactive Link products.
Due to its high level of certification, the Interactive Link product suite has been deployed to numerous western nations.
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