
How to set up an emergency response communication network to ensure crisis connectivity
All field operators— military personnel or emergency response workers—need numerous things to accomplish their mission. They require physical access to supplies, the ability to monitor their teammates, and the establishment of a main supply route (MSR). These operators also rely on communication to stay informed during dynamic situations, ask for

Data sheet | goTenna EdgeRelay
The goTenna EdgeRelay is a new endurance-focused, multi-network support capability for goTenna Pro X2 operators. “Being able to relay and remotely deal with issues is a critical one. It allows for timely responses and eliminates the need for manual on-site interventions that may take hours or days to address.” —

Hot Take: goTenna EdgeRelay vs. goTenna Pro X2 in “Relay Mode”
As part of the Hot Takes series, we’ll take a highly debated topic and explore the pros and cons of both sides. During each debate, you’ll hear from goTenna experts who offer hands-on experience working with customers and deploying goTenna Pro X2 devices in the field. Leave a comment below,

Tech Spotlight Series: PAR Government on the need for resilient situational awareness tools at the edge
Seamless communication and situational awareness are crucial for military, law enforcement, and emergency response operations. They enable decision-making, increase survivability, and improve operational efficiency. However, for communications and situational awareness tools to be effective in these scenarios, they need to be interoperable and enable disparate organizations—many of which often come

How DMI and goTenna are enabling quicker decision-making for border agents
Federal law enforcement organizations – such as U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the U.S. Marshals Service, the U.S. Coastguard, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) – often have to conduct operations in remote, austere environments. With mobile technologies and applications

Whitepaper | Integrating goTenna into Law Enforcement Tactical Team Operations
Effective communication and heightened situational awareness are paramount concerns for law enforcement tactical teams, especially in disaster scenarios. LE tactical teams frequently operate in environments devoid of traditional communication avenues such as cellular, Wi-Fi, or satellite connectivity. This absence poses significant challenges to officer safety, situational awareness, and the timely

Demonstrating communications for Domestic Operations (DOMOPS) at Patriot 24
Every year, the Air National Guard holds its Patriot Exercise event. This training exercise brings together personnel from the Air National Guard, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and multiple local, state, and federal partners for a series of simulated scenarios designed to test their ability

1-pager | TAK Plugin Integration
Harnessing the power of the Team Awareness Kit for Android (ATAK) is now more accessible than ever, serving over 40,000 Department of Defense (DoD) users and 32,000 nonfederal users. Offering cutting-edge situational awareness and field operation management tools, ATAK caters to both large-scale agencies and smaller entities alike. Yet, how

Connecting national park rangers in the world’s most austere locations
With temperatures regularly reaching 122 Fahrenheit, deadly animals roaming the terrain, and the constant threat from armed poachers, the park rangers in southern Africa’s national parks confront hazardous and challenging conditions. They face these dangers to protect something priceless – some of the world’s most endangered and vulnerable species. African

Is mobile mesh networking the solution for embassy security?
The United States operates more than 250 embassies and consulates across the globe. Stationed within these embassies and consulates are State Department employees and United States diplomatic personnel responsible for assisting American citizens abroad and playing an essential role in international relations and U.S. foreign affairs. U.S. ambassadors and diplomats