Motorola First-Quarter 2009 Earnings Results to Be Issued on 30 AprilPresentation by Executives Following Earnings Release to be Webcast

Motorola First-Quarter 2009 Earnings Results to Be Issued on 30 AprilPresentation by Executives Following Earnings Release to be Webcast

Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) first-quarter results are scheduled to be issued at approximately 6:00 a.m. Central Time (USA) on Thursday, 30 April. Motorola will host its quarterly conference call with financial analysts following the earnings release at 7:00 a.m. Central Time (USA) on 30 April. The conference call will be webcast live with audio and slides at http://www.motorola.com/investor.

A replay of the conference call will be available over the Internet at http://www.motorola.com/investor approximately three hours after the call has been completed.

About Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and is focused on advancing the way the world connects. From broadband communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility and public safety solutions to high-definition video and mobile devices, Motorola is leading the next wave of innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more connected and more mobile. Motorola (NYSE: MOT) had sales of US $30.1 billion in 2008. For more information, please visit http://www.motorola.com.

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Motorola presents…the AURA of David BeckhamMotorola launches the ‘Aura of David Beckham’ advertising campaign, celebrating its precision-crafted luxury phone

Motorola presents…the AURA of David BeckhamMotorola launches the ‘Aura of David Beckham’ advertising campaign, celebrating its precision-crafted luxury phone

To celebrate its luxury handset, AURA™, Motorola (NYSE: MOT) commissioned a new photo shoot with one of the world’s most stylish icons, David Beckham. Possibly one of the world’s most photographed men, Beckham appears in a unique advert, exposing exactly what drives the England and AC Milan star from within.

Inspired by a modern interpretation of classical renaissance sculpture, as well as the beauty, power and craftsmanship of the AURA phone, the image captures the intricate workings of David as never seen before and will launch as part of an advertising campaign from the end of April.

The image expresses how inner power and precision drives outward beauty and a finely sculpted form, similar to the design of AURA and Beckham himself. Shot in downtown Milan by celebrated Hollywood director Anthony Mandler, the final result uses cutting-edge post production techniques to show Beckham in a different light.

AURA by Motorola is a celebration of artistry and design, inspired by luxury timepieces, and features a Swiss-made main bearing and more than 700 individual components in a stainless steel body that takes more than two weeks to etch and sculpt.

The circular screen, the first of its kind for any mobile phone, displays a brilliant 16 million colours in 300dpi resolution, protected by a 62 carat sapphire lens – one of the most scratch resistant materials on earth.

The refinement of the handset is something that impressed Beckham who said: “Motorola always seem to come up with something different, a concept that no one else has, and they’ve certainly done that again with AURA.”

He added: “I love classic watches, so a phone that exposes its mechanics while also being so stylish is really unique. When you hold it, it feels like you have something really special in your hand.”

For more information about the AURA and the photo shoot with David Beckham, please visit: http://www.motorola.com/uk/auraofdavidbeckham

About Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and is focused on advancing the way the world connects. From broadband communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility and public safety solutions to high-definition video and mobile devices, Motorola is leading the next wave of innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more connected and more mobile. Motorola (NYSE: MOT) had sales of US $30.1 billion in 2008. For more information, please visit http://www.motorola.com.

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Motorola Showcases Mission Critical Solutions and Design Innovation for Public Safety at BAPCO 2009

Motorola Showcases Mission Critical Solutions and Design Innovation for Public Safety at BAPCO 2009

Basingstoke, UK – 22 April 2009 – Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced that it will be showcasing its portfolio of solutions for public safety users at BAPCO 2009, Stand 304, Business Design Centre, London. Experts from Motorola will be on hand to discuss how developments in Motorola products and solutions help public safety bodies quickly and effectively respond to emergency situations.

Motorola representatives will also be delivering presentations during the BAPCO Conference, sharing the Company’s experience in Mission Critical Design.

Bruce Claxton, senior director, Design Integration, Motorola, will deliver a presentation on Mission Critical Design for First Responders, explaining how user centered design processes must integrate with the rigors of social science and the art of design in order to develop ideally suited devices for mission critical needs.

Eddie Smith, director of Services, Motorola G&PS, EMEA, will also give an overview on strategies for developing a resilient network; from funding to performance requirements; from technology to environmental challenges and opportunities. Mr Smith’s presentation will also include a look at the hydrogen fuel-cell powered TETRA base stations which have played a key role in improving the resilience of Denmark’s nationwide public safety network.

At BAPCO, Motorola will discuss its legacy of engineering, technology and rapid prototyping, as well as how it has included the rigor of social science within the design process. Specifically, Motorola will comment on how design integration has been tailored to the mission critical environment and how design and usability are key factors in ensuring effective products and solutions for public safety workers.

“We’re continually looking at ways to improve public safety and mission critical services – whether this is through our product design, network or devices,” commented Manuel Torres, vice president and general manager, Motorola Government & Public Safety, EMEA. “We look forward to sharing the latest in our product portfolio and demonstrate how we are leading in this area and also, how we are responding to the evolving needs of our customers at BAPCO 2009.”

After shipping its first TETRA terminal in the late 1990’s, Motorola presented Surrey Police with a trophy to mark the delivery of the 200,000th terminal in November 2003. The delivery of the 1 millionth terminal reflects the rapid increase in the TETRA market in recent years and continued market recognition of Motorola’s pioneering position in the development of innovative products.

Motorola’s mission critical MOTOA4 portfolio provides technology that is second nature by enabling seamless connectivity and putting real-time information into the hands of users. The company is the leading provider of integrated radio communications and information solutions, with over 65 years of experience in meeting the mission-critical requirements of public safety, government and enterprise customers worldwide.

About Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and is focused on advancing the way the world connects. From broadband communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility and public safety solutions to high-definition video and mobile devices, Motorola is leading the next wave of innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more connected and more mobile. Motorola (NYSE: MOT) had sales of US $30.1 billion in 2008. For more information, please visit http://www.motorola.com.

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Motorola Delivers Industry’s Most Rugged Hands Free ImagerInnovative Bluetooth®-enabled RS507 hands-free bar code imager provides wireless flexibility and functionality for increased productivity

Motorola Delivers Industry’s Most Rugged Hands Free ImagerInnovative Bluetooth®-enabled RS507 hands-free bar code imager provides wireless flexibility and functionality for increased productivity

Geneva, Switzerland, April 21, 2009 – at LogiPharma Europe 2009, Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced the RS507 hands-free Imager, an innovative combination of technology, form and function that businesses need to achieve new levels of scanning efficiencies. The RS507 solution will initially interoperate with Motorola’s WT4000 wearable mobile computer. The RS507 hands-free imager’s superior ergonomics, best-in-class rugged qualifications and scanning, including support for 1D and 2D bar codes, will also provide an easy and cost-effective way to extend hands-free cordless scanning to Motorola’s complete line of mobile computers in the future.

Incorporating Motorola’s Symbol SE4500 imaging engine, the new RS507 provides the aggressive and accurate decoding of 1D and 2D symbologies, omni-directionally with unmatched motion tolerance. The RS507 allows mobile workers in warehouse, postal and pharmaceutical distribution environments to reach new levels of productivity and operational efficiencies with Motorola’s proven technology and product reliability.

“As the leader in enterprise mobility, Motorola constantly innovates to provide customers with the best technological tools to facilitate efficient business operations,” said Daniel Dombach, director of logistics, Motorola Enterprise Mobility Solutions. “The RS507 illustrates Motorola’s ability to deliver products that help workers improve efficiency with robust connectivity in a compact business-class device. The fact that the unit links seamlessly with the WT4000 wearable mobile computer means that existing customers can integrate the RS507 and add a further level of functionality that will enhance their efficiency and accuracy.”

With Motorola’s patent-pending Intelligent Sensing technology, the RS507 provides mobile workers with fast, intuitive automatic triggering that improves productivity in highly scan-intensive applications while maintaining the battery. And the RS507 comes in either a corded or cordless configuration to meet the varying needs of enterprise customers. In the RS507’s cordless configuration, each customer can literally ‘cut the cord’ and with easy Bluetooth pairing to the WT4000 both enhance operational flexibility and increase reliability. As a cordless device, the RS507 can be worn on one hand with the WT4000 wearable mobile computer worn on the same or opposite arm, or worn on a belt, whichever is most productive and comfortable for the user.

To help customers maintain peak performance, Enterprise Mobility Services recommends Service from the Start with Comprehensive Coverage for the RS507. From the first day of the hardware purchase, customers can rest assured that no matter what is damaged under normal operation — from broken triggers or scan engines, to cracked exit windows — the repair is covered. This significantly reduces unforeseen repair expenses while providing investment protection and service peace of mind.

The RS507 is available in the U.S., Canada and Europe through Motorola PartnerSelect members and Motorola sales. It is expected to be available in Australia and New Zealand in the second half of Q2.

For more details about the RS507, please visit http://www.motorola.com/rs507

About Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and is focused on advancing the way the world connects. From broadband communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility and public safety solutions to high-definition video and mobile devices, Motorola is leading the next wave of innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more connected and more mobile. Motorola (NYSE: MOT) had sales of US $30.1 billion in 2008. For more information, please visit http://www.motorola.com.

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Motorola Delivers Industry’s Most Rugged Hands Free ImagerInnovative Bluetooth®-enabled RS507 hands-free bar code imager provides wireless flexibility and functionality for increased productivity

Motorola Delivers Industry’s Most Rugged Hands Free ImagerInnovative Bluetooth®-enabled RS507 hands-free bar code imager provides wireless flexibility and functionality for increased productivity

Geneva, Switzerland, April 21, 2009 – at LogiPharma Europe 2009, Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced the RS507 hands-free Imager, an innovative combination of technology, form and function that businesses need to achieve new levels of scanning efficiencies. The RS507 solution will initially interoperate with Motorola’s WT4000 wearable mobile computer. The RS507 hands-free imager’s superior ergonomics, best-in-class rugged qualifications and scanning, including support for 1D and 2D bar codes, will also provide an easy and cost-effective way to extend hands-free cordless scanning to Motorola’s complete line of mobile computers in the future.

Incorporating Motorola’s Symbol SE4500 imaging engine, the new RS507 provides the aggressive and accurate decoding of 1D and 2D symbologies, omni-directionally with unmatched motion tolerance. The RS507 allows mobile workers in warehouse, postal and pharmaceutical distribution environments to reach new levels of productivity and operational efficiencies with Motorola’s proven technology and product reliability.

“As the leader in enterprise mobility, Motorola constantly innovates to provide customers with the best technological tools to facilitate efficient business operations,” said Daniel Dombach, director of logistics, Motorola Enterprise Mobility Solutions. “The RS507 illustrates Motorola’s ability to deliver products that help workers improve efficiency with robust connectivity in a compact business-class device. The fact that the unit links seamlessly with the WT4000 wearable mobile computer means that existing customers can integrate the RS507 and add a further level of functionality that will enhance their efficiency and accuracy.”

With Motorola’s patent-pending Intelligent Sensing technology, the RS507 provides mobile workers with fast, intuitive automatic triggering that improves productivity in highly scan-intensive applications while maintaining the battery. And the RS507 comes in either a corded or cordless configuration to meet the varying needs of enterprise customers. In the RS507’s cordless configuration, each customer can literally ‘cut the cord’ and with easy Bluetooth pairing to the WT4000 both enhance operational flexibility and increase reliability. As a cordless device, the RS507 can be worn on one hand with the WT4000 wearable mobile computer worn on the same or opposite arm, or worn on a belt, whichever is most productive and comfortable for the user.

To help customers maintain peak performance, Enterprise Mobility Services recommends Service from the Start with Comprehensive Coverage for the RS507. From the first day of the hardware purchase, customers can rest assured that no matter what is damaged under normal operation — from broken triggers or scan engines, to cracked exit windows — the repair is covered. This significantly reduces unforeseen repair expenses while providing investment protection and service peace of mind.

The RS507 is available in the U.S., Canada and Europe through Motorola PartnerSelect members and Motorola sales. It is expected to be available in Australia and New Zealand in the second half of Q2.

For more details about the RS507, please visit http://www.motorola.com/rs507

About Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and is focused on advancing the way the world connects. From broadband communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility and public safety solutions to high-definition video and mobile devices, Motorola is leading the next wave of innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more connected and more mobile. Motorola (NYSE: MOT) had sales of US $30.1 billion in 2008. For more information, please visit http://www.motorola.com.

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Students of King’s College London to Benefit from Motorola Foundation Grant

Students of King’s College London to Benefit from Motorola Foundation Grant

Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) has today granted £20,000 to King’s College London to help support the College’s world class software testing and research centre, CREST (Centre for Research on Evolution, Search and Testing).

Professor Mark Harman, CREST, King’s College London, commented: „This grant will be key to helping our team continue and expand its research, positioning King’s College as one of the foremost facilities for software testing worldwide. We have worked extensively with the team at Motorola on the optimisation of software features for mobile phones and on issues relating to the testing of their products. We look forward to a continued and close collaboration in future.”

The centre currently hosts 25 resident researchers who are led by world-leading expert in software evolution, Professor Mark Harman. Work includes software analysis, testing and search-based software engineering for software optimisation. CREST is part of the Department of Computer Science and is located in a purpose-refurbished lab on the main central London Stand site of King’s College.

As part of a combined academic and industrial drive to develop a game-changing shift in testing, CREST is working to develop cheaper, quicker, ways to assess innovative new software so that cutting-edge products get to consumers faster.

Graeme Hobbs, UK country manager and chairman Motorola Ltd commented: “With an 80-year tradition of innovation, we are focused on delivering for our customers today, whilst keeping a careful eye on what’s next. The work done by the CREST team is pushing the boundaries for software testing and this work will help provide the next generation of user experience to advance the way the world connects.”

The Motorola grant of £20,000 will add to funding from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and the European Union. The grant will specifically help CREST work with other national and international universities and businesses via state-of-the-art display and conferencing facilities. This investment builds on Motorola’s existing involvement as a member on the Industrial Advisory Board for the King’s College Computer Science Department.

About King’s College London

King’s College London is one of the top 25 universities in the world (Times Higher Education 2008) and the fourth oldest in England. A research-led university based in the heart of London, King’s has more than 21,000 students from nearly 140 countries. King’s has an outstanding reputation for providing world-class teaching and cutting-edge research. The College is in the top seven UK universities for research earnings and has an overall annual income of nearly £450 million.

About Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and is focused on advancing the way the world connects. From broadband communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility and public safety solutions to high-definition video and mobile devices, Motorola is leading the next wave of innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more connected and more mobile. Motorola (NYSE: MOT) had sales of US $30.1 billion in 2008. For more information, please visit http://www.motorola.com.

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Motorola Wins TETRA Terminal Tender in Berlin Terminal tender for digital public safety radio communications including the delivery of end terminals, accessories and services

Motorola Wins TETRA Terminal Tender in Berlin
Terminal tender for digital public safety radio communications including the delivery of end terminals, accessories and services

Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT), world leader in the development and deployment of TETRA communication solutions, today announced that it has won the terminal tender for delivering digital public safety radio communications in Berlin.

The Federal State of Berlin has confirmed the order of 1000 TETRA digital two-way radios – including accessories. Around 750 digital two-way radios will be distributed to the police, responsible for the “Berlin Mitte” district, and approximately 250 devices will be used by fire departments. A range of services, such as maintenance and training is also included in the order.

“We are delighted that the Federal State of Berlin as well as over 45 customers in the private sector throughout Germany have selected our TETRA systems,” said Alexander Burghardt, MSSI vice president, Central Europe & Russia, EMS, Motorola. “We hope that this success is a platform for us to work with other Federal States throughout the country.”

The compact, lightweight MTP850 handheld radio device and the CM5000 mobile radio unit have been selected by authorities. Both devices ensure safe and reliable voice and data communications in the most difficult environments. They are equipped with a large graphic color display and an integrated WAP browser for secure access to databases. A GPS receiver automatically shows the location of task forces guaranteeing optimum manpower planning.

The CM5000 is equipped with Direct Mode Operation Gateway and repeater functionality and expands the digital radio network’s reach to extend the application in locations with a weak signal. In addition, the CM5000 offers a wide range of installation options and can easily be integrated into vehicles, motocycles and control points of any kind. A special feature is an option to use migration solutions, which support the parallel operation of two analog and two digital TETRA mobile radio devices.

Motorola won the tender process against several other competitors. “After a technical assessment of all the offers, extensive tests of the devices and a precise cost analysis, we decided to choose Motorola,” explained Dr. Charlotta Flodell, project manager for Digital Radio BOS Berlin. “Motorola has a long tradition in wireless technology and is one leading provider of TETRA digital two-way radio solutions. We are confident that Motorola’s TETRA terminals will fulfill the requirements of our public safety task forces.”

The services negotiated in the contract include hands-on training sessions run by Motorola for future users of the new TETRA devices. The company will also be responsible for repair and maintenance of the products. Motorola will cooperate with its Berlin-based public safety distributor Niemann Elektronik to assist with services.

Motorola offers an extensive portfolio of end terminals and accessories to official authorities and organizations entrusted with public safety tasks. Motorola also has reliable local presence at its disposal with its BOS partner program. There will be at least one BOS partner available to customers for questions regarding sales, service and technical implementation in each federal state. Motorola has shipped recently its 1millionth TETRA terminal which marks a major milestone and highlights Motorola’s leadership in this market.

About Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications. The company develops technologies, products and services that make mobile experiences possible. Our portfolio includes communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility solutions, digital set-tops, cable modems, mobile devices and Bluetooth accessories. Motorola is committed to delivering next generation communication solutions to people, businesses and governments. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $36.6 billion in 2007. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit http://www.motorola.com.

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Sestriere Boosts Ski Operation with Motorola Wireless Solution Italian Ski Resort Deploys Fixed Wireless Broadband to Bolster Operations and Provide Platform for Future Applications

Sestriere Boosts Ski Operation with Motorola Wireless Solution
Italian Ski Resort Deploys Fixed Wireless Broadband to Bolster Operations and Provide Platform for Future Applications

Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced that the Sestrieres SpA ski resort in Italy has implemented its 400 Series fixed point-to-multipoint (PMP) wireless broadband technology. The solution provides a high-speed platform for a distributed data access system and other key applications such as VoIP and Webcam. The technology will be implemented by Motorola partners BPG Radiocomunicazioni and ICA-NET.

Sestriere is a mountain village situated about 70km west of the provincial capital of Turin, in the most western part of Italy. It attracts thousands of visitors annually and has become one of the foremost resorts of its kind, being the venue for countless alpine skiing and snowboarding events including races during the 2006 Winter Olympics.

The entire ski area, also known as Vialattea, offers more than 400 km of ski runs that are accessed via a network of technologically advanced cableways and ski lifts that demand around-the-clock monitoring and maintenance to ensure the smooth running of this vast operation.

To assist with trouble-shooting and to streamline processes across the resort, Sestrieres SpA, the company operating the Vialattea resort, sought a solution that would bolster communications by providing a sophisticated platform on which to link vital applications such as video-based monitoring, data transfer to and from ‘skipass’ access areas and cost-effective VoIP. Various networking solutions were considered and after optic fibre cabling was eliminated due to the inherent high costs, a number of wireless technologies were evaluated, resulting in Motorola’s solution being chosen.

“Sestriere is one of the most reputable resorts in Europe that covers a vast area and requires quick and seamless communication. The PMP 400 wireless broadband system helps enable staff to quickly and effectively solve issues ensuring the smooth running of the entire resort,” said Henrik Asbjorn, vice president Channel Growth Operations, Motorola Government & Public Safety, EMEA.

The PMP 400 Series fixed wireless broadband system of access points and subscriber modules operates in the 5.4 GHz spectrum and offers throughputs of up to 21Mbps, with a range of up to approximately eight kilometers. Based on Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiplexing (OFDM) technology, which provides improved near-line of sight (nLOS) coverage, the 400 Series allows service providers and enterprise network owners to extend broadband network coverage into areas where obstructions and foliage have limited system expansion.

Historically, troubleshooting and maintenance of the resort’s facilities involved technicians having to walk, drive or take ski lifts to specific hot spots. The labour- intensive method resulted in unnecessary periods of downtime, while data collection from the skipass access areas was done manually using USB dongles or via GPRS, which was not available across the entire operation. This was exacerbated by adverse weather conditions whereby personnel had to wait days to gain access to specific areas of the resort.

Now a technician can troubleshoot and gain access to system data by remotely logging into the Skilift Control System via the wireless network. It also allows for weather monitoring via webcam and has reduced the cost of telephone calls through the introduction of VoIP.

Future applications include wireless broadband access for ski patrols and medical services, extending the coverage of a planned digital two-way radio system (analogue and mobile phones are currently being used) and to enhance advertising through remote access to onsite billboards.

Vittorio Salusso, director of operations at Sestrieres SpA said: “We expect the wireless network to provide a quick return on investment as it allows us to manage our operation remotely, which has boosted efficiency significantly. And from an expansion point of view, the networking equipment is compact in size, making it easy to install while high scalability and large bandwidth supports many users and new applications.”

About Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and is focused on advancing the way the world connects. From broadband communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility and public safety solutions to high-definition video and mobile devices, Motorola is leading the next wave of innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more connected and more mobile. Motorola (NYSE: MOT) had sales of US $30.1 billion in 2008. For more information, please visit http://www.motorola.com.

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Motorola Research Reveals 64 percent of Companies Neglect WLAN Security

Motorola Research Reveals 64 percent of Companies Neglect WLAN Security

Less than half of European companies encrypt their wireless LAN data

The Enterprise Mobility Solutions business of Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today released European research indicating that 64 percent of companies are neglecting their wireless LAN security. The survey, conducted by Vanson Bourne, found that over half of large companies use the same security measures for both wired and wireless networks.

Although different types of threats and weaknesses confront wired and wireless LANs, only 47 percent of companies are using WEP or WPA encryption on their wireless networks, and less than a third (30 percent) are using any form of wireless intrusion prevention system.

“Companies would be naive to use the same security mechanisms for wired as well as wireless LANs,” said Amit Sinha, fellow and chief technologist of Motorola Enterprise Wireless LAN. “It’s surprising that companies today are not using wireless encryption standards like WPA2. The cost of a data breach is $200 – $300 per compromised record, an order of magnitude more than the cumulative cost of security technologies to prevent exposure. Prevention is always better than cure.”

IT teams today face many different security problems for wired and wireless networks, and consequently need to be aware of the need to treat these networks differently. 79 percent of organizations, for example, promote good security practise by using IT policies across the organization. However, the research also found that 51 percent of companies have no way of enforcing these policies across their network. Furthermore, with employees becoming increasingly mobile, outdoor networks and wireless hotspots in cafes may present a security ‘back door’ into the network. Indeed, 56 percent of organizations believe that many employees flout security measures by sending corporate data over completely unsecured wireless networks, such as those at wireless hotspots in cafes, rather than using some form of VPN.

“Education is vital to improving wireless network security,” continued Sinha. “Wireless introduced vulnerabilities in the corporate network that traditional security architectures cannot mitigate. A layered approach to securing the airspace that comprises of strong authentication and encryption built on industry standards such as WPA2-Enterprise along with 24×7 wireless monitoring and intrusion prevention is required.”

Furthermore, many IT teams are wasting time on security activities which could easily be automated. With 58 percent of companies spending over two hours every week, and in 24 percent of cases over 8 hours a week searching for ‘rogue’ access points, they may be missing other security threats on the network. Although it is important to spend time looking for fake access points which users may accidentally connect to, sending all their data over the ‘rogue’ AP and being intercepted by a hacker, this task could easily be automated. Solid wireless security involves not only the prevention of unauthorised access to sensitive information but also the ongoing management of the entire environment in order to identify, isolate and prevent weak spots and potential intrusions, which requires constant monitoring and complete visibility of the network.

“Companies may be wasting their time carrying out tasks manually which could be automated,” concluded Sinha. “Several industry regulations such as the payment card industry’s Data Security Standard require strong wireless security measures as well as monitoring of wireless networks at all locations for compliance. Manually validating wireless policy compliance is costly, error-prone and leaves gaps in security. Companies need to invest in robust WLAN infrastructure with 24×7 monitoring for gap-free security and cost-effective regulatory compliance.”

The research was carried out to understand how companies across Europe secure their wireless networks. The survey was undertaken by Vanson Bourne and questioned 400 IT directors at companies with over 1,000 employees across the UK, France, Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Spain and Nordics.

About Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and is focused on advancing the way the world connects. From broadband communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility and public safety solutions to high-definition video and mobile devices, Motorola is leading the next wave of innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more connected and more mobile. Motorola (NYSE: MOT) had sales of US $30.1 billion in 2008. For more information, please visit http://www.motorola.com.

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Motorola Expands On Demand Platform to Enhance Support for Rapidly Growing On Demand Libraries Motorola B-3 Video Server leverages Adaptive Media Management framework to optimize service providers’ streaming, storage, and network resources

Motorola Expands On Demand Platform to Enhance Support for Rapidly Growing On Demand Libraries Motorola B-3 Video Server leverages Adaptive Media Management framework to optimize service providers’ streaming, storage, and network resources

Motorola (NYSE: MOT) today introduced the Motorola B-3 Video Server, creating the broadest, most flexible lineup of solid-state on demand servers in the industry. Designed to address small- to medium-sized streaming sites, the B-3 complements the Motorola B-1, the world’s most widely deployed solid-state on demand server. When joined with the Motorola CPS1000 Content Propagation System, the Motorola on demand platform addresses the rapid growth in on demand usage and content libraries while optimizing operator storage, streaming and network resources.

The Motorola B-3 Video Server leverages industry-standard hardware to create a high-performance, highly scalable, fault tolerant server that delivers premium support for video on demand (VOD), time-shifted TV, on demand ad insertion, network DVR (nDVR), and other advanced services. Available from early Q2 09, the B-3 efficiently scales from several hundred to more than 3,000 streams and can be configured as a standalone server with integrated content library, or as an edge server deployed alongside a B-1 .

As on demand usage and libraries rapidly expand, operators require on demand networks that are flexible enough to cater to changing demands. In response, Motorola integrated Adaptive Media Management throughout its on demand portfolio. The Motorola Adaptive Media Management (AMM) algorithms were developed by analyzing data from 160 B-1 deployments encompassing 900 thousand streams worldwide. CPS1000 utilizes AMM to distribute content and assign streaming resources across the network and to share content libraries between servers. AMM enables the B-1 and B-3 servers to select the optimal storage and streaming technologies. The result is the optimization streaming and network resources, reduction in storage costs, and ability to deliver the level of choice consumers want.

“The new B-3 server expands Motorola’s on demand hardware and software portfolio, organized around the Adaptive Media Management framework,” said Sean Welch, director, on demand video for the Motorola Home and Networks Mobility business. “Adaptive Media Management enables our service provider customers to optimize their streaming, storage and network bandwidth resources, reducing operational and capital expenses even as they face unprecedented growth in on demand libraries and consumer demand for personalized media experiences.”

For more information on Motorola’s on demand portfolio, including hardware and software solutions, please visit the on demand section of Motorola’s website. Motorola will also have its on demand and content management technology on display at The Cable Show, booth #2037, CCBN in Beijing # 3502, and the IPTV World Forum in London #300. For commentary on broadband home solutions, including cable VOD technology, please visit the Motorola blog at http://www.mediaexperiences2go.com.

About Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications and is focused on advancing the way the world connects. From broadband communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility and public safety solutions to high-definition video and mobile devices, Motorola is leading the next wave of innovations that enable people, enterprises and governments to be more connected and more mobile. Motorola (NYSE: MOT) had sales of US $30.1 billion in 2008. For more information, please visit http://www.motorola.com.

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