Keeping CBP field officers safe along maritime borders and ports of entry
If asked where the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency (CBP) predominantly operates, most Americans would immediately respond, “The southern border.” That’s because there is no lack of movies, news reports, and television shows that have depicted America’s southern border as a lawless area constantly being traversed by smugglers and
The communication challenges faced by FEMA during natural disasters
Americans know the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for helping citizens respond to and recover from emergency situations and natural disasters. The agency has the incredibly essential job of helping Americans recover from things like wildfires, hurricanes, mass flooding, and other devastating occurrences that destroy property, lives, and communities. When
Tech Spotlight Series: Powamaxx leverages mobile mesh to protect wildlife and park rangers in Southern Africa
For most people in the United States, the park ranger job doesn’t seem terribly difficult or dangerous. You may have interacted with a park ranger to pay admission and get directions when entering a national park or forest, show you how to spot wildlife or give advice on the best
Three ways mobile mesh networking can keep Super Bowl fans safe
Super Bowl Sunday is a day that resonates with many Americans, especially when they attend in person. People love the rush of watching a touchdown, the smell of fresh hot dogs, and the energy from the crowd. Fans also enjoy using their cell phones to make social media updates and
New technologies essential for combating the smuggling crisis at the border
There have been more than 12,000 drug seizures at U.S. borders in the first three months of Fiscal Year 2023 alone. In that same period, there have been more than 860,000 enforcement actions undertaken by the agency. All of this comes at a time when the United States is seeing
How mobile mesh can enable coordinated joint multi-domain military operations
There is one overarching theme or trend that industry partners have been hearing from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) over the past decade – the adversaries of the future will be near-peer threats that have built their military capabilities with the distinct purpose of defeating the United States. This
How LPI and LPD comms features can prevent information warfare attacks
As the War on Terror came to an end, the U.S. military found itself facing a starkly different threat. With a Russian invasion of Ukraine ongoing and China increasing its military capability and threatening behavior in Asia, it became clear that our military once again faced a pacing threat –
The top five articles of 2022 illustrate a year of change across the public sector
As the calendar year comes to a close, it’s only natural to look back and discuss some of the major trends and stories that defined and shaped our experiences over the previous twelve months. Reflecting back, it’s safe to say that 2022 was a year of transition and change in
goTenna demonstrates mesh networking capabilities at Modern Warfare Week
Last November, the goTenna team had an opportunity to demonstrate the mesh networking capabilities of the goTenna Pro X at Modern Warfare Week, a week-long exposition and demo event hosted by Global SOF Foundation. The demonstration took place roughly 30 minutes outside of Fort Bragg, North Carolina at The Range
4 tips for startups looking to do business with the government
For many startups with disruptive and innovative technologies, doing business with the federal government poses both an exciting opportunity, and a massive challenge. From federal agencies, to law enforcement organizations, to the defense and intelligence sectors, the federal government is one of the country’s largest entities and employers. Being comprised