Bridging the data gap needn’t be an impossible goal. With the right partner and new technology that’s custom designed to address the complex requirements of the federal government, achieving cutting-edge, enterprise level performance is well within reach. SoftIron’s HyperDrive is a proven solution for meeting the complex federal government data storage requirements. In this paper, we delve into the many facets of SoftIron’s unique systems approach to developing hardware and software and demonstrate how they stand leagues apart in a crowded market of storage choice.