A software development company, Somewear is building a software-first satcom experience designed to keep people in touch, informed and safe anywhere in the world. The approach is provide hardware/software capable of turning asmartphone into a satellite communicator withthe system designed to support a range of customers from world travelers remaining connected with their families to US federal operatives coordinating a rescue mission. The firm's product is a small, blue, palm-sized device charged via USB that can readily be attached to User. Using Iridium, the super-fast network of choice for premium emergency beacons - Iridium signals are strong and - unlike GPS - cover the globeĀfrom polar ice caps to middle of Pacific Ocean. Use of Somewear, requires an account, download of Somewear app to mobile device, and pairing of hotspot to ythe User's phone via Bluetooth. Intent of the AIr Force is to provide all airmen with a reliable line to safety in any environment. Additionally, Somewear lis panning to provide increased operational efficiency between airmen and command and control and reduce the weight load on an airman's kit.
