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

In a previous article, we discussed the recent release of goTenna’s exciting EdgeRelay solution and how this semi-permanent, ruggedized support node enables tactical operators to have mission-critical communications and situational awareness capabilities when and where the mission requires them. However, creating a system tough enough to handle the harsh conditions

May 6, 2024, marks the official beginning of SOF Week, an annual event for the international Special Operations Forces (SOF) community. This conference and expo brings together global SOF leaders for networking, sharing of best practices, and professional development sessions. It’s also an opportunity for SOF leaders to meet with

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,

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

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

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

goTenna recently conducted another test of its goTenna Pro X2 mobile mesh networking solution in a rural and remote part of Arizona. Terrain features included arid desert, mountainous plateaus, and dense pine forests. In their demonstration, the goTenna team pushed the boundaries of mobile mesh networking connectivity by showcasing the

On February 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. In the almost two years of fighting that followed the invasion, there have been more than 500,000 casualties, and more than 6 million Ukrainians have been uprooted from their lives and forced to live as refugees. As Russia amassed troops on Ukraine’s borders

Earlier this month, military decision-makers from the United States and Europe met in the U.K. for the biennial Defense and Security Equipment International (DSEI) event. This prominent and influential exhibition and conference brings the global military community together with leading technology solution providers to discuss modern military needs and emerging