Emergency Response
Connecting emergency response organizations in an intensifying hurricane season
Late last month, Hurricane Idalia ripped through the Gulf Coast of Florida, causing more than an estimated $4B in damages and impacting remote locations of the state where both rescue operations and disaster recovery operations can take longer to execute. This hurricane also tore across an area of Florida –
Can mobile mesh networks like goTenna’s be hacked?
In an era of increasing reliance on interconnected critical infrastructure systems, safeguarding power grids, gas pipelines, and transportation networks has never been more vital. These systems are often vulnerable to malware and other malicious hacking methods. Most recently, Dutch researchers from cybersecurity firm Midnight Blue have identified vulnerabilities in the
10 spots to set up a mesh network device in advance of a heat wave
According to the World Meteorological Organization, July 2023 was confirmed to be the hottest on record for any month ever recorded. In the face of escalating heat wave records in 2023 and subsequent challenges they pose, emergency personnel, as well as firefighters, have been pushed to their limits. Heat waves
goTenna and Urban Sky shatter coverage records at Tough Stump Tech Rodeo
In June of this year, the goTenna team had the privilege to participate in another Tough Stump Tech Rodeo, an off-grid communications field test hosted by Tough Stump Technologies. This yearly collaborative event provides an opportunity for technology vendors and equipment manufacturers to showcase their products and also work together
TAKathon 2023 shows that TAK is the best solution for state and local organizations
goTenna recently joined an exclusive list of respected technology companies as sponsors for the 2023 TAKathon Public Sector event that took place earlier this July. During this exciting event, leaders from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), law enforcement organizations, public safety, and emergency response organizations came together with leading
TAKathon 2023 – three trends set to dominate discussion
Later this week, goTenna will be joining an incredible list of respected technology companies and partners as sponsors for the 2023 TAKathon Public Sector event. This three-day, action-packed event will bring together senior leaders from the U.S. military, law enforcement organizations, public safety and emergency response organizations, and leading technology
3 topics dominating discussion at the 2023 Border Security Expo
Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to attend the 2023 Border Security Expo, which brings together senior law enforcement leaders and experts with the private industry partners that help them defend our nation. This year’s event was strategically held in El Paso, Texas, the home of the Joint Task
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
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
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