DoD
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
New VP of Defense Sales at goTenna highlights what’s next for the company
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
3 considerations for increasing innovation across the DoD
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
Streamlining collaboration and enhancing mission security for TAK
Earlier this week, it was announced that Mattermost, a leader in secure collaboration for mission-critical work in complex environments, has completed its $1.25 million Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II contract. This contract delivers mission-critical ChatOps capabilities for the Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) and
Experts at Aviation Week conference reveal three ways to improve the defense startup ecosystem
Earlier this month, Aviation Week Network hosted the annual A&D Programs Conference in Washington, D.C.. Attended by C-suite industry executives and government leaders, this event provides business intelligence and networking opportunities for industry and defense attendees, and this year’s event focused on the theme of “Building a Resilient Industrial Base.”
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
Discussions at C4ISRNET Conference show need for resilient, dependable comms
As the U.S. military faces increasingly sophisticated threats, they need reliable and secure networks that can deliver increased capability and functionality, realtime intelligence, and up-to-the-minute situational awareness to every warfighter, regardless of their location or which domain they’re operating in. This requirement has been the impetus for ongoing Department of
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
The role of mobile mesh in countering the UAS threat
In our last article on The Last Mile, we featured an interview with Matthew Semovoski, a Post Sales Support Engineer for D-Fend Solutions, in which Matthew explained the challenges the Department of Defense (DoD) and law enforcement organizations face when countering the threat of malicious unmanned aerial systems (UAS).
Malicious drones – the UAS threat facing law enforcement and military
Unmanned ariel vehicles (UAVs) – which are more commonly referred to as “drones” – are practically everywhere today. They’re used by tourists and hobbyists to take incredible photos. Insurance companies use them to inspect the damage to homes and businesses following a natural disaster. Companies like Amazon are even exploring