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

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

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

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

With over twenty-five years of experience supporting the defense and communications markets, Cyrus Wilson, a U.S. Army veteran, was appointed the new VP of Defense Sales for goTenna this past June. In this new position, he will lead and manage goTenna’s Department of Defense (DoD) business strategy and execution. He

As technology rapidly evolves, the U.S. military, government acquisition offices, policymakers, and Congress face increasing pressure to stay ahead of global competitors. To maintain a competitive edge against increasingly sophisticated adversaries, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and other government agencies need to embrace new tools and solutions that fully

Every second counts when a warfighter is injured on the battlefield. Shortening the time from the point of injury (POI) to the point of treatment (POT) can increase survivability for the warfighter, but how can military decision-makers immediately know a soldier is injured and deploy medical intervention in a more

Each year, Tough Stump’s Rodeo event brings together some of the most innovative and exciting communications technology providers to demonstrate how their new solutions and capabilities could benefit warfighters in real-world tactical environments. The Tough Stump Rodeo is a unique and essential tool for military, law enforcement, first responders, and

In June of 2024, goTenna and Legionarius embarked on a mission to showcase the impact of remote situational awareness and intervention in treating hemorrhaging wounds from gunshots, shrapnel, or explosives. Legionarius’ Smart Garments leveraged goTenna’s off-grid network data transport layer for this battlefield simulation test. The successful pairing of Legionarius Smart Garments

Recently, goTenna introduced its new EdgeRelay device. This specialized infrastructure support node provides continuous coverage for two separate goTenna mesh networks. It is designed for durability in harsh environments and offers solar power and other external charging capabilities to prolong mission endurance. This enables the extension of the goTenna mobile