8 grant programs for acquiring interoperable, resilient mission-critical comms solutions
State and local government agencies are increasingly depending on mobile devices, including smartphones, for communication and data sharing during emergency and disaster response situations. However, for many of these organizations—such as law enforcement, emergency responders, and other first responders—the cellular networks they rely on can become unavailable when needed most.
Rising above the flames: How Urban Sky’s Microballoon is transforming wildfire management
Wildfire incidents are escalating in both frequency and intensity each year, wreaking havoc on ecosystems, displacing communities, and endangering countless lives. In fact, according to a study by Nature Ecology & Evolution, the number of extreme wildfires has more than doubled over the past two decades. The unpredictable behavior and
EVERYWHERE Communications – getting access to comms and situational awareness everywhere
Last month, goTenna and EVERYWHERE Communications announced a partnership that would integrate their solutions to enable assured access to situational awareness data from mobile mesh networks and the Iridium Satellite network to any location on Earth. The combined EVERYWHERE and goTenna solution will leverage two best-in-class technologies to connect tactical
Making the case for the Relay Health Manager – why remote is sometimes better (and safer!)
It’s universally accepted that communications are critical for the success of military, law enforcement, and emergency response missions. Voice, text, video, or data are needed to coordinate activities, request assistance, receive important information, and work collaboratively toward achieving the mission. As discussed previously on The Last Mile, communications aren’t always
Building better training scenarios and after-action reports
Training is a part of life for many individuals who perform the nation’s most essential national security and defense jobs. Whether they’re called drills, exercises, or any other name, training events are critical for ensuring everyone knows what to do and how to respond when emergencies arise. In some other
Expediting medical care for wounded warriors with Legionarius and goTenna
A serious battlefield injury, isolated from medical help and safety, becomes an urgent race against time—one that begins the moment the injury occurs, not when medical personnel arrive. In those critical moments, several actions must be taken before medical aid can be provided. But what if there were a way
