Published OnJuly 7, 2025July 7, 2025

Ditto Acquires KeySquare Labs

Expanding Tactical Radio Support and our Public Sector Business

Ditto is excited to announce the acquisition of KeySquare Labs (KSL), creators of Propagate, the groundbreaking software platform that transforms any Android device into a powerful edge network hub. With this acquisition, Ditto significantly expands tactical communications support to include native integration with major tactical radios—from PRC-163 and PRC-167 radios to global P25-based public safety systems.

Simultaneously, we are announcing the expansion and rebranding of Ditto Federal to Ditto Public Sector, now encompassing the entire U.S. Public Sector and global government markets. Eric Hanft, previously with KSL, will lead Ditto Public Sector.

Complete Tactical Network Solution, Now in Software

Traditionally, tactical networking has relied on specialized hardware—devices that are costly, fragile, and slow to deploy. Propagate disrupts this model, instantly converting over three billion commercially available Android devices into sophisticated network routers, gateways, and robotic controllers, without any specialized hardware or firmware.

Native Support for Tactical Radios

The combined Ditto-Propagate solution offers native, seamless integration for tactical radio networks from leading manufacturers including:

  • L3Harris
  • Trellisware
  • Persistent Systems
  • Thales
  • Silvus
  • Domo Tactical
  • Bittium
  • Doodle Labs
  • Microhard
  • Motorola

This comprehensive support uniquely positions Ditto to deliver software-defined, rapidly deployable networks that meet the rigorous demands of defense, SOCOM missions, public safety, and commercial sectors.

Why Ditto + Propagate?

With Ditto and Propagate, you get worldwide coverage, easy setup, big savings, and top-notch security right out of the box.  Here are the benefits:

  • Instant Global Deployment: Turn billions of Android devices into powerful edge routers overnight.
  • Cost Efficiency: Eliminate the dependency on specialized hardware, reducing logistics complexity.
  • Rapid Setup and Ease of Use: App-based installation accelerates operational deployment.
  • Complete Integration: Support all tactical and P25 radios, terrestrial, satellite, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and LTE networks seamlessly.
  • Enhanced Security: TLS 1.3 encryption and compatibility with Type 1 encryption standards.

Ditto Public Sector: Expanded Focus, Broader Vision

Under Eric Hanft's guidance, Ditto Public Sector will accelerate innovation and growth in defense, national security, and global public sector markets. Customers and partners are encouraged to reach out directly for inquiries, integration opportunities, or partnership discussions.

This acquisition marks a pivotal moment in Ditto’s mission to redefine tactical networking and data synchronization—empowering warfighters, first responders, and commercial users to operate anywhere, at any scale, with unmatched simplicity, speed, and reliability.

Contact us to learn more about Propagate and Ditto Public Sector.

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