As GE Aerospace pursues its $1 billion supply chain transformation and scales to 5,000+ engineers, selecting the right AI architecture is critical for maximizing value while maintaining security, compliance, and operational control. Anthropic offers four distinct deployment architectures, each optimized for specific use cases and organizational needs:
Best For: Rapid prototyping, third-party integrations
Key Advantage: Fastest time-to-value
Security: SOC 2 Type II, no data training
Best For: Developer productivity, software engineering
Key Advantage: 2-10x development velocity
Security: Enterprise-grade, local file access
Best For: Secure team collaboration, knowledge management
Key Advantage: Team workspaces, SSO, admin controls
Security: SOC 2 Type II, SSO, audit logs
Best For: Federal team collaboration, program offices
Key Advantage: FedRAMP High authorized
Security: FedRAMP High
Best For: Defense contractors, Claude Code, API access
Key Advantage: DoD IL4/IL5 available TODAY
Security: AWS Bedrock GovCloud - IL4/IL5 authorized
GE Aerospace should adopt a multi-architecture strategy that leverages each deployment model for its optimal use case:
Comparison of commercial deployment architectures. For government-specific options with FedRAMP/DoD authorization, see Government Options.
| Dimension | API (Direct) | Claude Code | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Anthropic Cloud | Local + API (configurable backend) | Anthropic Cloud |
| Access Method | REST API | CLI/Desktop App | Web Browser |
| Best For | Integrations | Software developers | Team collaboration |
| Context Window | 1M tokens | 1M tokens | 1M tokens |
| Security Level | SOC 2 Type II | SOC 2 + Local | SOC 2 + SSO |
| SSO / Admin Controls | ❌ No | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
| Team Workspaces | ❌ No | ❌ No | ✅ Yes |
For FedRAMP High, DoD IL4/IL5, and ITAR-suitable deployments:
| GE Aerospace Use Case | Recommended Architecture | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Supplier integration software | Claude Code | 6-month projects → 6 weeks with autonomous development |
| Supplier quality collaboration | Enterprise | 550 engineers need shared workspaces, knowledge bases |
| Manufacturing data pipelines | API | Automated batch processing, cost-effective at scale |
| T901 military engine (development) | Models for Government | DoD IL5 available today for Claude Code and API access |
| T901 program office collaboration | Enterprise (Gov Edition) | Web-based team workspace for government stakeholders |
GE Aerospace should deploy architectures strategically based on use case:
T901 and defense programs benefit from both government options:
Proceed immediately with Phase 1 pilot deployment, targeting 90-day validation and executive go/no-go decision for full-scale implementation.
Contact Dan Hartman