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Associated tags: Wi-Fi, Comcast Ventures, GoTenna, Law enforcement, Union Square Ventures, Bloomberg Beta, Founders Fund, Hurricane Sandy, Collaborative Fund, Radio, Mobile phone, United States Air Force, Safety, Air force

Locations: MONTANA, CANADA, UNITED STATES, PALO ALTO, CA, US, TAK, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK

goTenna's new EdgeRelay™ offers permanent extended network coverage for enduring, off-grid missions

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

This system extends goTenna networks and offers environmental ruggedization, external charging options to extend onboard power, and varied mounting support to ensure sustained operational coverage without expensive and cumbersome installations.

Key Points: 
  • This system extends goTenna networks and offers environmental ruggedization, external charging options to extend onboard power, and varied mounting support to ensure sustained operational coverage without expensive and cumbersome installations.
  • Customers can mount the goTenna EdgeRelay in remote and austere environments to ensure seamless connectivity of goTenna edge networks.
  • Tested at over 100 miles point-to-point line-of-sight in real-world scenarios, EdgeRelays can be connected together to create several hundred square miles of coverage.
  • Additional software features in the relay introduce advanced capabilities for remote diagnostic checks on network statistics and health.

Mattermost and goTenna Win Landmark Air Force SBIR Phase II Award to Operationalize Cutting-Edge Tactical ChatOps Function

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

This award enables Mattermost Government Solutions and goTenna to work closely with the Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) Information Directorate (RI) and the Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) Product Center (TPC) to improve distributed collaboration and enhance warfighter efficiency, safety and accuracy.

Key Points: 
  • This award enables Mattermost Government Solutions and goTenna to work closely with the Air Force Research Laboratory’s (AFRL) Information Directorate (RI) and the Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) Product Center (TPC) to improve distributed collaboration and enhance warfighter efficiency, safety and accuracy.
  • The Mattermost secure collaboration platform enables federal civilian agencies and organizations across the Department of Defense to exchange mission-critical information through its highly customizable environment.
  • The primary objectives for this SBIR Phase II award require Mattermost developers to create a Mattermost plugin that functions across TAK servers and Mattermost channels with an integration for ATAK operating systems to allow near-real-time tactical-enterprise collaboration.
  • In May 2022, the company was awarded a SBIR Phase II to expedite the U.S. Air Force adoption and implementation of its secure collaboration platform.

ONE9 invests in mesh radio maker, goTenna

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ONE9 Special Mission Fund I (ONE9) has chosen goTenna as its first investment after the Fund's initial close.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ONE9 Special Mission Fund I (ONE9) has chosen goTenna as its first investment after the Fund's initial close.
  • goTenna specializes in communications solutions in off-grid, remote, and denied environments, offering rugged and portable devices that enable long-range and peer-to-peer communications via radio waves and proprietary mesh networking technology.
  • Already in widespread use with the United States Customs and Border Protection and other federal departments and agencies, ONE9 will help goTenna expand its international footprint.
  • "ONE9 is a strategic investor for goTenna, and we are thrilled for their investment and partnership," said Ari Schuler, CEO of goTenna.

goTenna debuts new software and hardware features during an Air Force demonstration

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

During the demonstration, goTenna and the 147 ASOS simulated a disaster response in Austin, Texas.

Key Points: 
  • During the demonstration, goTenna and the 147 ASOS simulated a disaster response in Austin, Texas.
  • Multiple organizations gathered to rapidly construct an ad-hoc, off-grid network for interoperable communications and critical coordination of multi-agency responses.
  • We are grateful for this amazing public-private partnership as we continue to deliver advanced capabilities to the US Air Force."
  • This material is based upon work supported by the Air Force Research Lab/AFWERX under Contract No.

goTenna demonstrates significant milestone for narrowband mesh radio voice capability; Lockheed Martin Ventures invests in goTenna

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Friday, October 6, 2023

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading mobile mesh networking company goTenna announced today the company reached a significant milestone for a next-generation, voice-capable narrowband mesh radio.

Key Points: 
  • BROOKLYN, N.Y., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading mobile mesh networking company goTenna announced today the company reached a significant milestone for a next-generation, voice-capable narrowband mesh radio.
  • Powered by goTenna's Aspen Grove protocol suite, this next-generation radio will transform existing voice operations by turning each node into a relay, significantly improving connectivity in urban and austere environments.
  • Along with this noteworthy technology milestone, goTenna announced an investment by Lockheed Martin through its venture fund in goTenna's ongoing Series 1 fundraise.
  • "goTenna's current and future products, combined with the resources provided through Lockheed Martin Ventures, will allow operators across the world to stay connected during their critical operations."

goTenna secures $99M IDIQ contract to enhance connectivity and improve operational safety

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

BROOKLYN, N.Y., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- goTenna , the world's leading mobile mesh networking company, was awarded a 4-year, $99M IDIQ contract with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

Key Points: 
  • BROOKLYN, N.Y., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- goTenna , the world's leading mobile mesh networking company, was awarded a 4-year, $99M IDIQ contract with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
  • This suite of technologies will support overall communications in austere environments by enabling the underpinning infrastructure that supports CBP's common operating picture.
  • Over the past year, goTenna has demonstrated how the goTenna Pro X Series of mesh radios can support safer operations in various environments.
  • This field test demonstrated that goTenna is a viable situational awareness and communications platform for officers who board container vessels to conduct operations.

goTenna and Urban Sky achieve unprecedented network coverage spanning over 14,000 square miles

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023

During this annual off-grid communications and technology expo, Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head (NSWC IHD), Urban Sky , and goTenna showcased their capacity to achieve network coverage across an expansive 14,412 square miles.

Key Points: 
  • During this annual off-grid communications and technology expo, Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head (NSWC IHD), Urban Sky , and goTenna showcased their capacity to achieve network coverage across an expansive 14,412 square miles.
  • The rapid deployment capability of Urban Sky's balloon, within five minutes of parking a vehicle, introduces a game-changing mobile solution for operators.
  • "This showcase represented a breakthrough in low-cost, rapidly deployable, long-range stratospheric communications," said Andrew Antonio, Co-founder & CEO of Urban Sky.
  • The elevated positioning provided the ideal platform to establish a Line-of-Sight (LOS) network spanning at least 14,412 square miles, with linear distances exceeding 130 miles from the central balloon.

goTenna's mesh network demonstrates Oahu connectivity for U.S. military

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

BROOKLYN, N.Y., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- goTenna , the world's leading mobile mesh networking platform, led a demonstration with a U.S. Air Force unit to provide simultaneous mesh network coverage across the entire island of Oahu, Hawaii.

Key Points: 
  • BROOKLYN, N.Y., June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- goTenna , the world's leading mobile mesh networking platform, led a demonstration with a U.S. Air Force unit to provide simultaneous mesh network coverage across the entire island of Oahu, Hawaii.
  • The off-grid mesh network did not rely on cell phone connectivity, satellite coverage, or voice radios.
  • goTenna's integrated spectrum analyzer tool allowed users to observe surrounding communications for optimal connectivity.
  • "This field test demonstrates goTenna's applicability in providing communications capabilities in isolated island environments."

goTenna to Provide Mission-Critical Communications Network Monitoring and Analysis for U.S. Air Force 818th Operations Support Squadron

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Tuesday, February 7, 2023

When displayed as a network health interface, operators can identify direct or indirect disruptions on the network.

Key Points: 
  • When displayed as a network health interface, operators can identify direct or indirect disruptions on the network.
  • "Our DNOP capability will optimize battlefield mesh network performance and tactics to counter both man-made and natural RF impediments."
  • "goTenna's size, weight, and power make it the perfect choice to develop the Decoupled Network Operations Platform capability for Air Force Special Warfare," said Master Sgt.
  • As part of the Air Force's AFWERX Spark program, Draco works to bring next-level capabilities to the Tactical Air Control Parties Weapon System.

Sonim Supports goTenna Pro Mesh Networking Radio Devices for Situational Awareness, Off-Grid Connectivity

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Wednesday, September 23, 2020

goTenna's innovative mesh networking protocol is embedded into lightweight, low-cost tactical-grade radio devices and paired with easy-to-use mobile devices and applications enabling mobile, long-range connectivity even without cell, WIFI, or satellite.

Key Points: 
  • goTenna's innovative mesh networking protocol is embedded into lightweight, low-cost tactical-grade radio devices and paired with easy-to-use mobile devices and applications enabling mobile, long-range connectivity even without cell, WIFI, or satellite.
  • Both of goTenna's professional radio device models goTenna Pro and goTenna Pro X pair with the Sonim XP8 Android smartphone via Bluetooth LE or USB tether.
  • The goTenna radio devices are available as standalone units and as a part of ruggedized Deployment Kits , which store, configure, and charge up to 30 units.
  • Like Sonim XP8 handsets, goTenna Pro and Pro X devices meet the demands of austere operating environments.