Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) has been at the forefront of communication inventions and innovations for nearly 80 years. Motorola have achieved extraordinary accomplishments along the way - such as making the equipment that carried the first words from the moon and leading the cellular communication revolution with the development of the world's first handheld portable cellular phone, the DynaTAC (DYNamic Adaptive Total Area Coverage). Motorola were the first to bring Push-to-Talk over Cellular to market. More recently, Motorola delivered the first all-digital high-definition television (HDTV) technical standard and demonstrated the world's first WiMAX 802.16e mobile handoff.Today, Motorola develops a portfolio of technologies, solutions and services - including wireless handsets, wireless accessories, digital entertainment devices, wireless access systems, voice and data communications systems, and enterprise mobility solutions - that make mobile experiences possible. With the rapid convergence of fixed and mobile broadband Internet and the growing demand for next-generation mobile communication solutions, Motorola's mission is to lead the next wave of innovative products that meet the expanding needs of their customers around the world.
An overview of Motorola businesses
Enterprise Mobility Solutions
Government and public safety first responders and commercial and industrial enterprises alike all demand access to real-time information everywhere. The Enterprise Mobility Solutions business designs, manufactures, installs, and services analog and digital two-way radios, voice and data communication products and systems for private networks, Electronic Digital Assistants (EDAs), bar code scanners, RFID readers, wireless LAN infrastructure as well as end to end enterprise mobility solutions.
Home & Networks Mobility
Consumers demand rich mobile communication and in-home entertainment capabilities and system operators meet the need by delivering new services, increasing network throughput and system integrity. The Home & Networks Mobility business designs, manufactures, installs, and services digital and Internet Protocol (IP) video and broadcast network interactive set-tops, end-to-end video delivery solutions, broadband access infrastructure systems, and associated data and voice customer premise equipment to cable television and telecom service providers, and wireless access systems, including cellular infrastructure and wireless broadband systems, to wireless service providers.
Mobile Devices
The mobile device is the hub of people's lives, keeping them connected to the Internet, people, digital images, entertainment and content. The Mobile Devices business designs, manufactures, sells and services wireless handsets with integrated software and accessory products, and licenses intellectual property.
Corporate Responsibility
Motorola harness the power of their global business to benefit society. Through their products, services and operations, Motorola work to create economic opportunities and growth in regions where they do business. Motorola know there is only one earth, so they foster sustainable use of the earth's resources in their products and operations, and Motorola strive to design environmentally conscious products. Motorola also know there are many compelling needs in the world. Through charitable giving and by expanding access to technology and the accompanying socio-economic benefits of their products, they invest in the many communities where they operate. Their commitment to do the right thing extends to their global supply chain through a program of auditing and training. Motorola set expectations for their suppliers and work with them to conduct their operations in compliance with applicable laws and accepted standards of fairness and human decency.
