military
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
The future of mission critical comms on display at Tough Stump Rodeo 2024
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
Data sheet | goTenna for JTAC operations
As a Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC), total situational awareness is necessary to employ precision munitions and prevent fratricide. Many times, there may not be a JTAC with each friendly element on the battlefield, meaning the JTAC must rely on observers situated in other locations to relay targeting data. This
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
Tech Spotlight Series: PAR Government on the need for resilient situational awareness tools at the edge
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
4 Takeaways from an interoperability TAK demonstration presented at the TAK 2023 Conference
In August of this year, industry, defense, and public safety officials from the United States met at the annual Team Awareness Kit (TAK) offsite held in Raleigh, North Carolina. This incredibly technical and comprehensive event encompassed over 30 sessions, including keynote speakers, program briefings, panels, and technical tracks. These sessions
The view from the front lines – keeping Ukraine’s defensive forces connected
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
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