OTTO Engineering - Communications

OTTO focuses on enhancing safety for military, law enforcement, and first responders. From lightweight tactical headsets to advanced spatial audio, OTTO’s multi-faceted approach prioritizes clear, dependable communication in high-stress environments. OTTO’s products address the challenge of carrying heavy loads, especially with the growing need for power-intensive devices like radios and location trackers. Emphasizing user-centered design, OTTO aims to reduce gear weight while maintaining functionality, ensuring that personnel can stay alert, focused, and agile in dynamic settings.

This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the resilience, dedication, and innovation that fuel everything we do. To our employees, partners, and customers—thank you for being part of our journey and for inspiring us to reach new heights. - Wishing you and your families a season filled with gratitude and connection.

Global SOF Foundation #ModernWarfareWeek 2024 is an opportunity to discuss how innovation can combat the constantly evolving threats and emerging logistical challenges faced by today’s special operators. The surge in data feeds, sensors, and communications at the tactical edge has created an environment where special operators are overwhelmed by information overload. Managing the flow of incoming and outgoing data stretches warfighters' cognitive load, potentially impacting mission effectiveness and mental health. To address this, OTTO is focused on simplifying and streamlining the cognitive demands on SOF personnel. Visit Booth #17 to get hands-on with technology that simplifies tactical communications and enhances focus and performance in complex, data-heavy environments. #mww2024

We honor the courage, commitment, and sacrifice of our military personnel—past and present. At OTTO, we are dedicated to empowering those who protect us, ensuring they have the reliable, mission-critical tools they need to communicate with clarity and confidence in demanding environments. - Unwavering dedication, resilience, and readiness in the face of any challenge. We are proud to support our veterans, not only today but every day, with equipment they can trust. - To all those who have served and continue to serve, thank you. Your bravery and sacrifice are the backbone of our freedom. - #VeteransDay #ThankYouForYourService

“The streamlining of communications equipment has been fundamental. When I deployed to Afghanistan, I had four or more radios just to communicate. That comes with a lot of gear and batteries. And it takes soldiers. I want a soldier with a rifle to be a rifleman; I don’t want that soldier just sitting in a swivel chair working between two radio systems.” - Command Sergeant Major T.J. Holland Technologies such as our transformative solutions in cable-free body area networking, 360-degree situational awareness, tactical spatial audio, modular power and data management, blue force tracking, and world-class hearing protection enable soldiers to move and communicate faster. For more information on how OTTO supports dismounted warfighters, contact govteam@ottoexcellence.com.

Last week at #AUSA2024, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George emphasized the critical need to “stay ahead of rapidly advancing technology.” These advancements must not only enhance physical capabilities but also improve operational effectiveness by reducing the cognitive load on soldiers during high-stress situations. - Co-developed with Freedom Atlantic, WedgeX™ is designed with this exact principle in mind. By eliminating extraneous cables and devices typical of traditional hub-and-spoke architectures, WedgeX simplifies the communications kit, allowing soldiers to focus on their mission—not their gear. WedgeX is a smart system that dynamically manages power for all connected devices, continuously monitoring their state of charge. By ensuring that a soldier's lifeline—their radio—remains powered the longest, WedgeX extends mission run-time, delivering greater operational flexibility and effectiveness. - Army Secretary Christine Wormuth stated, “We are transforming today because we face new threats, new technologies, and new developments in warfare.” WedgeX is built for this transformation, offering a modular, future-proof system that adapts to soldiers' evolving needs while simplifying their gear and power/data management. - ✅ Extend mission run-time with smart power management. ✅ Streamline your kit with power and data over a single cable. ✅ Focus on mission objectives without the burden of manually checking device power levels. ✅ Buy once and rapidly adapt with future-proof architecture. - With #WedgeX, soldiers are equipped with smart, mission-focused technology that keeps them light, lethal, and connected. More here: https://lnkd.in/gZ-3sCvb

October is National Protect Your Hearing Month – Protect What Matters   Hearing loss affects over 60 million Americans today, a number expected to double by 2060. With 40 million adults already suffering from noise-induced hearing loss, prevention is essential. Exposure to high-decibel environments like gunfire and loud machinery can cause permanent damage before it's even noticed.   Driven by the mission to protect those who protect us, OTTO provides zero-compromise solutions like the NoizeBarrier™ headset. Designed to filter out harmful noise while preserving critical ambient sounds, NoizeBarrier offers adaptive sound management with a high Noise Reduction Rating (NRR). Stay alert, stay safe—without sacrificing clarity or situational awareness.   Hearing loss is preventable. Regular hearing tests, combined with high-quality protection, ensure professionals remain effective on the job and safeguard their long-term quality of life. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gBKSXKxk

In this video, Ben Greving of OTTO Engineering - Communications showcases tactical communication solutions for law enforcement and the military, highlighting OTTO's innovative equipment's key features and benefits. https://lnkd.in/eX5as7Gw #TacticalHeadsets #NoizeBarrier #HearingProtection #MilitaryComms #LawEnforcementGear #TTSolutions #SituationalAwareness

The 2024 Association of the US Army (AUSA) conference concluded with a compelling call to action: the Army must rapidly adapt to meet the demands of an increasingly volatile world. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George announced the launch of “Transforming in Contact 2.0,” a bold initiative aimed at pushing emerging technologies directly into soldiers’ hands for real-world testing and feedback. This expansion now encompasses divisions across active-duty, National Guard, and Reserve units, ensuring that soldiers are equipped with cutting-edge tools for the challenges ahead.   Lessons from modern battlegrounds highlight the critical need for advanced communication tools. Technologies such as our transformative solutions in cable-free body area networking, 360-degree situational awareness, tactical spatial audio, modular power and data management, blue force tracking, and world-class hearing protection enable soldiers to move and communicate faster.   Gen. George underscored the urgency of transformation, advocating for modular systems and expedited procurement processes to outpace adversaries. “Warfighting is our top priority,” George stated. “We must change how we operate, buy smarter, and move faster to ensure our soldiers have the tools they need to win on any battlefield.”

As the US Army advances its modernization strategy to address emerging threats, the need for resilient navigation solutions in GPS-denied environments has become critical. OTTO's Lynq PRO™ is at the forefront of this effort, providing a cutting-edge alternative for reliable personnel and resource tracking when GPS is compromised. - Leveraging a low-power, long-range network, Lynq PRO ensures continuous real-time location data sharing across vast distances without relying on GPS. This capability enhances situational awareness, improves operational agility, and accelerates decision-making in contested environments—key priorities within the Army’s multi-domain operations framework. - Rugged, portable, and secure, Lynq PRO delivers jam-resistant communication and precise coordination, working independently or alongside existing infrastructure. As a vital tool for the Army’s modernization efforts, it ensures mission success even in the most challenging conditions. - Join us at #AUSA2024 for a live demo at booth #7827 to see Lynq PRO in action.