Motorola Solutions is a company that develops mission-critical communication infrastructure. It is a spin-off of Motorola Inc., and has been operating as a separate entity since 2011. The company mainly serves businesses and government agencies worldwide. Motorola Solutions also has a venture capital arm, Motorola Solutions Venture Capital, which has been active since 1999 and specializes in funding companies that are developing products and services within the same field as Motorola Solutions. It is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
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Motorola Solutions provides both the device and software necessary for mission-critical communications, which is a term used for communication during high-risk and urgent situations. Many of Motorola Solutions' customers are public safety agencies, including law enforcement and emergency services. The company develops devices such as land-mobile radio as well as software such as those used for command centers during such missions. It also offers services such as cyber-security expertise.
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May 18, 2020
WebWire
Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) today announced the availability of the TLK 150 Mobile Two-Way Radio, the newest addition to the TLK Series. This next-generation, push-to-talk radio is compliant with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations for driver distraction, with one button push-to-talk or hands-free accessories and no distracting screens. Critical safety features like location tracking and emergency calling and alerts help drivers to remain safe and accounted...
February 19, 2020
WebWire
Australia's industry regulator for heavy vehicles is deploying a new mobile application from Motorola Solutions' (NYSE: MSI) to increase safety, situational awareness and productivity for its workers., , , , The National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) administers a single set of laws for all heavy vehicles over 4.5 tonnes gross, enabling the sector to meet industry standards for safety, compliance and regulatory performance., , , , The mobile application delivers vital information to NHVR's sa...
February 14, 2020
WebWire
In critical moments when every second counts, fire departments need to communicate quickly and easily with their teams. In order to reach their volunteer firefighters in cases of emergency, the fire departments at the German city-state of Hamburg have decided to equip their first responders with 3,000 reliable and easy-to-use TETRA two-way radio pagers from Motorola Solutions. The ADVISOR TM TPG2200 TETRA two-way radio pager provides the fire departments in the northern German Hanse...
February 13, 2020
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Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) today announced the immediate availability of new video security and analytics capabilities for law enforcement. Automated license plate recognition (ALPR) is now part of the WatchGuard 4RE® in-car video system., , , , The new ALPR capabilities, available now throughout North America, integrate with existing WatchGuard 4RE in-car video systems and deliver real-time, in-vehicle intelligence to law enforcement officers. Intended for use during traffic stops, t...
January 22, 2020
WebWire
Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) today announced its ongoing development of a 900 MHz private broadband solution that will offer critical infrastructure entities high-power and interoperable communications. The announcement anticipates a regulatory proceeding by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to realign the 900 MHz band, one of the prime sub GHz dedicated spectrum, to increase capacity for broadband use., , , , "We are applying our significant patent portfolio and the high-power cap...
January 15, 2020
WebWire
Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) announced that Oakland, California, selected its PremierOneTM CAD Software 's "Disaster Recovery as a Service" (DRaaS) solution to help ensure the resilience of its computer-aided dispatch (CAD) operations in the event of a disaster. A CAD system enables emergency dispatch operators to initiate calls for service and dispatch first responders, as well as maintain real-time incident status information and alerts. In the event of an earthquake, wildfire or other...
January 2, 2020
WebWire
The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) a $23.8 million contract to sustain the U.S. Navy's enterprise land mobile radio (LMR) system, which is used to coordinate the deployment and actions of the first responder community at Navy bases worldwide. The contract contains four options, which, if exercised, would increase the cumulative contract value to $93.6 million. , , , , The LMR network enables a coordinated response between Navy emergency services and othe...
November 25, 2019
WebWire
Airports have to provide a smooth experience to move passengers through terminals and onto their flights. For improved security and efficiency in radio communications, the world's number one airport operator Aena will implement a new DIMETRA X Core TETRA digital radio system and more than 1,600 TETRA radio terminals from Motorola Solutions. The next generation digital radio technology will be deployed at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport starting from 2020. , , , , Motorola...
November 21, 2019
WebWire
Every day, Motorola Solutions ' public safety and enterprise customers rely on effortless and reliable communications to keep business thriving and communities safe. They call it their lifeline. Motorola Solutions builds that lifeline with mission-critical services that enable first responders to focus on their assignment. To ensure reliable and secure TETRA communications for the 20,000 deployed police radios at the German Federal State of Berlin, Motorola Solutions has been awarded a...
November 12, 2019
WebWire
Police Scotland have begun the rollout of Motorola Solutions ' digital policing application suite Pronto as part of an overall mobile working solution for officers in Glasgow. The rollout, which began earlier this year in Dundee, Perth and Kinross, marks a major milestone in strategic plans to introduce the technology to 10,000 Police Scotland officers. The Motorola Solutions' application will replace the police officers' traditional paper notebooks. Using Pronto, police officers will...
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October 28, 2019
The Verge
Motorola is releasing a new version of its APX radio for first responders that adds a touchscreen and voice control support to the device for the first time. The APX Next also adds several features that are usually seen on phones.
July 23, 2019
WebWire
A Special Forces unit of Spain's national Guardia Civil is deploying covert Project 25 (P25) radio devices by Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI). The deployed APXTM land mobile radio (LMR) devices will allow secure, encrypted communications needed for special operations. Guardia Civil is Spain's first law enforcement agency, with a 175 year history of keeping the public safe. , , , , "Secure communications is a core component of the unit's operations." Guardia Civil commented. "Moving from our previ...
July 19, 2019
WebWire
Motorola Solutions released its 2018 Corporate Responsibility Report, which demonstrates the company's global commitment to sustainability and highlights key areas of progress from the year. View the report and fact sheet on the Motorola Solutions website., , , , The report provides metrics and goals in areas that impact employees, customers, the community and the environment, with an emphasis on issues of interest to investors and members of the financial community. , , , , "We are proud to...
July 12, 2019
WebWire
Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MSI) announced it has acquired WatchGuard, Inc., a U.S. leader in mobile video solutions. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed., , , , WatchGuard designs and manufactures in-car video systems, body-worn cameras, evidence management systems and software. Its solutions enable law enforcement users to capture, manage, store and share high-quality video evidence. The company manufactures its products at its Texas headquarters., , , , "An integrated, secure mobi...
July 2, 2019
WebWire
Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) and the State of Michigan are celebrating more than 100,000 mission-critical radio users on Michigan's Public Safety Communications System (MPSCS). This represents the strong commitment Motorola Solutions has made to provide the state's first responders with leading-edge communication technologies for almost 25 years., , , , "Almost 1,900 agencies across the state are using MPSCS for seamless communications," said Brad Stoddard, director of the MPSCS. "This radio...
June 25, 2019
WebWire
Motorola Solutions has been awarded a tender for supplying The Israel Railways Company with a new push-to-talk over cellular (POC) communication solution to improve efficiency and safety of operations. The company will supply up to 3,000 devices powered with WAVETM, Motorola Solutions' work group communication service, allowing operational communication across the railway's lines, offices and maintenance and logistical compounds. The solution is set to replace the railway company's previou...
June 17, 2019
WebWire
Oakland County is enhancing the safety of residents, guests and businesses by improving the ability of first responders to communicate with each other during emergencies, including seamless interoperability with neighboring counties as well as state and federal agencies, County Executive L. Brooks Patterson announced today., , , , The county has entered into a contract with Motorola Solutions to replace its aging public safety radio system with the ASTRO® 25 land-mobile radio (LMR) network whi...
May 3, 2019
WebWire
A state-of-the-art digital communications network based on Motorola Solutions' (NYSE: MSI) technology will enable New Zealand's commercial organisations to reach new levels of safety and productivity., , , , The OC3 (Orion Converged Communications Core) will be powered by Motorola Solutions' advanced, MOTOTRBO Capacity Max technology, providing highly secure and reliable voice communication, extensive coverage and access to feature-rich applications. , , , , Modelled on a similar network in...
March 5, 2019
WebWire
When first responders are on the road, they need to be able to share data in real time, regardless of where the mission takes them. Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MSI) is teaming up with Sierra Wireless (NASDAQ: SWIR) (TSX: SW) to deliver LTE broadband in-vehicle communications as part of its integrated platform for mission-critical communications., , , , Incorporating Sierra Wireless' AirLink LTE in-vehicle routers into Motorola Solutions' offerings will allow police officers, firef...
January 16, 2019
WebWire
Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MSI) announced that the International Trade Commission's (ITC) importation ban and cease-and-desist orders for Hytera's products infringing Motorola Solutions' patents take effect today following the mandatory 60-day presidential review period. Today marks a clear and final win in Motorola Solutions' U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) case against Hytera Communications Corporation Limited (SHE: 002583) ("Hytera")., , , , All Hytera products infringing Mo...
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Motorola Solutions
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ChicagoLegal classification
Joint-stock companyCrunchbase
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68,505
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DelawareIRS number
361,115,800
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January 4, 2011
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Green Key TechnologiesOther attributes
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United StatesHeadquarters
SIC code
3,663
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MSI
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Q634815
