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Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) has unveiled the APX N70 XE smart radio, specifically designed for firefighters and EMS personnel operating in harsh conditions. The P25 single-band smart radio combines mission-critical voice communications with smart data applications.

The device features advanced technologies including ViQi, an AI-voice assistant for hands-free control, and SmartConnect for seamless broadband switching when outside radio coverage. Key applications include SmartIncident for pushing critical incident information, SmartLocate for location updates, SmartMessaging for multimedia sharing, and SmartMapping for crew location display.

The radio maintains the rugged build of Motorola's APX XE line while featuring a slender form factor designed for gloved hands. It will be showcased at FDIC International in Indianapolis, April 10-12, 2025.

Motorola Solutions (MSI) has formed strategic partnerships with BRINC and SkySafe to integrate drone technology into its 911 command center software. The collaboration aims to enhance emergency response capabilities by incorporating Drone as First Responder (DFR) and drone detection technologies.

With over 60% of North America's public safety answering points already using MSI's software, the integration will allow 911 operators to dispatch drones immediately during emergencies. BRINC's technology enables drone deployment through 911 call handlers or via Motorola's APX NEXT smart radio. The system will be augmented with 'Assist for 911,' an AI application for automated incident analysis.

SkySafe's contribution focuses on drone detection and tracking capabilities, offering a cloud-based SaaS platform that monitors unauthorized drones, their operators' locations, and flight paths. The integrated system will store drone intelligence in agencies' evidence management systems and can be shared with officers through various devices.

Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) has unveiled new advanced features in its Avigilon physical security suite, introducing Alta SOS at ISC West. The enhanced platform enables enterprises to share critical security data with 911 and first responders, including emergency contacts, evacuation plans, floor plans, camera feeds, and access details.

The company's comprehensive enterprise security solution now includes Avigilon Alta and Avigilon Unity, offering unified video security, access control, intercom systems, 24/7 virtual monitoring, and visitor management. A notable addition is the planned acquisition of cloud-based visitor management provider InVisit, expected to close in Q2 2025.

Avigilon Unity's new feature leverages large language models to detect complex events based on user descriptions, allowing security operators to define specific scenarios like 'alert me if you see smoke and people running.' The system continuously scans all cameras, enabling improved awareness and faster emergency response.

Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) has announced plans to acquire InVisit, a cloud-based visitor management solution provider from Calabasas, California. The acquisition will enhance MSI's cloud-native Avigilon Alta security suite by integrating InVisit's visitor management capabilities.

InVisit's solution helps organizations manage visitors across commercial offices, multi-tenant buildings, education, and healthcare sectors. The platform streamlines guest registration, access control, and host notification while providing real-time visitor activity insights. Key features include blocklist screening for unauthorized access prevention and emergency visitor accounting.

Upon closing, Avigilon Alta will offer comprehensive enterprise security including video security, access control, intercom system, 24/7 virtual monitoring, mailroom package management, wireless locks, and visitor management. The transaction is expected to close in Q2 2025, with financial terms undisclosed.

Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) has unveiled a new Pelco portfolio of AI-powered security devices specifically designed for critical infrastructure environments. The portfolio, which has doubled in size since Motorola's 2020 acquisition of Pelco, includes advanced fixed cameras, ruggedized cameras, and smart sensors that integrate with third-party video management systems.

The new lineup features several specialized products:

• Esprit Anti-Corrosion cameras for maritime environments
• ExSite Enhanced Thermal 2 fixed camera for hazardous sites
• Halo Smart Sensor for detecting events like vaping and gunshots
• Aeron and Jaegar cameras with up to 20-mile detection range

All devices are supported by the cloud-based Elevate platform, are ONVIF-conformant, and comply with NDAA Sec. 889 rules. The portfolio combines technologies from strategic acquisitions including Videotec, IP Video, and Silent Sentinel, targeting sectors such as transportation, aviation, maritime, and utilities.

Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) has completed the acquisition of Theatro Labs, a Texas-based company specializing in AI and voice-powered communication software for frontline workers. Theatro's software-as-a-service platform provides real-time collaboration tools to enhance worker productivity and safety.

The acquisition strengthens Motorola Solutions' enterprise security technology portfolio, targeting the frontline workforce sector which represents 60% of the global addressable workforce and includes tens of millions of employees in North America. Theatro currently serves various U.S. retailers across different merchant categories.

Motorola Solutions plans to integrate Theatro's workflows with its existing technologies, including body cameras, fixed video, panic buttons, and radios. This integration aims to create new value-added services and security applications while expanding into hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing, and education sectors.

Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) has announced its board of directors' approval of a regular quarterly dividend of $1.09 per share. The dividend will be paid in cash on April 15, 2025, to shareholders who are on record as of the close of business on March 14, 2025.

Motorola Solutions (NYSE:MSI) has announced that Jason Winkler, Executive Vice President and CFO, will participate in a fireside chat at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference. The event is scheduled for Monday, March 3, 2025, at 4:50 p.m. PST.

Investors and interested parties can access both a live webcast and replay of the presentation through Motorola Solutions' Investor Relations website at their events and presentations page.

Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) has acquired RapidDeploy, a cloud-native 911 solution provider based in Austin, Texas. RapidDeploy's Next Generation 911 (NG911) product suite includes Radius Mapping for real-time call location mapping, Lightning mobile application for first responders' access to 911 call data, and Eclipse Analytics for measuring response times and staffing optimization.

The technology provides 911 telecommunicators with real-time data including caller's GPS location, indoor floor plans, and communications like text, chat messaging and live video streams. RapidDeploy currently supports over 1,600 PSAPs/emergency communications centers in 24 states and integrates with Motorola's Rave suite.

Motorola Solutions plans to integrate RapidDeploy's technology into its VESTA 911 call handling software and AI-powered VESTA NXT platform. The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.