As one of the first providers of space communications for
@NASA
,
#MotorolaSolutions
sends congratulations to Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley, the
#NASA
astronauts trained to fly the
@SpaceX
Crew Dragon capsule, and all of the men and women making this mission possible.
Today,
#MotorolaSolutions
announced the launch of APX NEXT™, its next-generation mission-critical Project 25
#PublicSafety
#TwoWayRadio
with
#LTE
for enhanced communications and data-centric application services. Learn about our smart radio for officers:
Thank you
#healthcare
professionals and
#FirstResponders
for fighting against
#COVID19
. The important work you do on the frontlines is helping to keep our communities safe and families protected.
#MotorolaSolutions
thanks you for your tireless efforts.
For
#90YearsOfMomentum
,
#MotorolaSolutions
has grown and evolved. From our first car radio to our end-to-end command center software suite, we're continuously innovating to keep our customers at the forefront of mission-critical communications. Explore:
In 1955,
#MotorolaSolutions
introduced the stylized "M" insignia, or "emsignia" logo we still use today. The emsignia's abstract "M" was chosen to represent the company’s progressive, leadership-focused outlook:
#90YearsOfMomentum
It survived 7 years lost in a farmer’s field. This XTS 2500
#TwoWayRadio
was found fully operational and returned to the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism.
In 1969, Motorola
#radio
equipment relayed the first words from the moon to Earth. Transponders aboard the
#Apollo11
lunar module transmitted tracking, voice communications and television signals between the moon and Earth:
#90YearsOfMomentum
#MemorialDay
is when we honor the fallen and salute our nation’s heroes. We’re humbled by their bravery. We will never take their ultimate sacrifice for granted.
This Motorola APX6000Li radio was hit by a vehicle traveling just under 80 mph and rode in the car bumper for over 20 miles! Outside of a few scratches, the radio was fully functional. Thank you for sharing this story, Cherokee County!
United By Light. Everyone please join today’s
#PoliceWeek2018
Candlelight Vigil live webcast at 8pm EDT – honoring those who’ve given their lives to keep us safe
@NLEOMF
We are overjoyed to welcome all 216 of our 2020 interns to
#MotorolaSolutions
. These bright young minds are our next generation of technologists and will be spending their time learning about our business and using their expertise to advance our mission-critical technologies.
In honor of the
#Apollo50th
anniversary,
#MotorolaSolutions
reflects on the Motorola equipment used during the
#Apollo11
mission that was the astronauts’ sole connection from the moon back to Earth. Read an interview from 1969 about the company's role:
To the thousands of dedicated men and women who serve as the First, First Responders. You are the hidden heroes behind 9-1-1. Thank you for all that you do
#NPSTW
They’re the team you don’t see, but they’re the team helping to deliver life-saving communications for
#FirstResponders
working against
#COVID19
. Thank you to our
#MotorolaSolutions
Network Operations Center team members for your dedication.
Paul Galvin, our company founder, created the brand name Motorola in 1930. The name combined "motor" from motorcar with "ola," which implied sound. Galvin Manufacturing Corporation later became Motorola on May 15, 1947. Explore our
#90YearsOfMomentum
:
January 6 commemorates National
#TechnologyDay
in the U.S., a day where we look at the way technology has changed the world and will continue to change our future.
#MotorolaSolutions
prides itself on the honor we have had in helping to create a safer world
In September 1983, Motorola made history when the FCC approved the DynaTAC 8000X phone, the world's first commercial portable
#CellPhone
. Learn how our commitment to innovation changed the way the world communicates during our
#90YearsOfMomentum
:
Kidnapped by a racoon on July 11th 2017. This
#MOTOTRBO
radio was re-united with its owner 6 months later. A little chewed, but fully operational with 10% battery life still remaining!
#TwoWayRadio
In 1995, Motorola introduced the world's first two-way
#pager
. The Tango two-way personal messaging pager allowed users to receive text messages and email and reply with a standard response. Check out our
#90YearsOfMomentum
:
#MotorolaSolutions
today announced the launch of the MOTOTRBO Ion, a next generation business-ready smart radio with voice, broadband data and multimedia capabilities to connect teams, inform operations and keep businesses running smoothly. Learn more:
#MotorolaSolutions
’ 90th anniversary festivities are beginning in Chicago! Employees are being welcomed by a DJ, treated to a sweet donut wall and given branded T-shirts and glasses as gifts. Follow along today with
#90YearsOfMomentum
:
#MotoSolutionsLife
#ThrowbackThursday
⏪ 1997
Last week we traveled from NYC 🗽 for
#NRF2023
, all the way to Dubai 🇦🇪
for
#IntersecExpo
! Next stop: flashback to South Korea 🇰🇷! At ExpoComm/Wireless in 1997, we showcased our commercial two-way radios. How cool are those outfits?
In 1928, Galvin Manufacturing Corporation hired its first female employee, Helen Lagowski. Her first job with Motorola was cutting cords for battery eliminators using pliers and a screwdriver she purchased on her own! Explore our
#90YearsOfMomentum
:
To our employees who are out in the field, in our factories or managing our supply chain — we thank you. You're supporting
#FirstResponders
,
#healthcare
workers and helping businesses adapt how they operate. You make us all proud to be a part of
#MotorolaSolutions
.
Thank you to our
#FirstResponders
for your service in the moments that matter. Your dedication to going beyond the badge to protect the things that are most important is apparent now more than ever. We are honored to partner with you, in service to our nation.
360 degrees of protection. The new APX 8000H is our most advanced
#TwoWayRadio
ever. It's purpose-built for the way officers work and communicate:
#APCO2018
NEWS
@MotoSolutions
has completed the acquisition of
@Avigilon
– bringing advanced video surveillance and analytics to public safety, government and commercial customers
With the introduction of new mobile automated license plate recognition capabilities, our WatchGuard 4RE® in-car video system provides real-time information to
#LawEnforcement
. See how
#MotorolaSolutions
enhances safety with the use of analytics:
Check out this story from Fayetteville Police Department!
Scene: A rainstorm in Fayetteville, North Carolina caused a sinkhole to form. As an officer was managing traffic, a tractor trailer accidentally pushed the officer and his vehicle into the sinkhole.
Our furry friends LOVE that
#TakeYourDogToWorkDay
is now EVERY day! They’re our companions in our home offices, make guest appearances in our meetings and beg us to break and stretch our legs! Take a peek at some of our honorary
#MotorolaSolutions
teammates.
#MotoSolutionsLife
#MotorolaSolutions
employees around the globe are stepping up to support
#HealthCare
workers, the elderly and families in need as we navigate through the global
#COVID19
pandemic. One example is our employees banding together to sew face masks to donate to local hospitals.
In 1928,
#MotorolaSolutions
started business at 847 W. Harrison Street in Chicago. Today, we’re back in a new Windy City headquarters. Explore
#90YearsOfMomentum
:
We're so proud to be named one of
@FastCompany
’s 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators 2020! We are honored to be recognized for the innovative spirit that drives every Motorolan around the world. See the full list here:
#FCBestWorkplace
From the creation of the first police car radio in 1930 to the first-of-its-kind APX NEXT, we will never stop innovating for those who protect and serve our communities. Today and every day, we thank you for your service.
#LawEnforcementAppreciationDay
From extreme moments to the day-to-day, our customers need to be ready. That's why our employees put themselves in our customers' shoes to understand how to design the best products for them. At
#MotorolaSolutions
, we never stop
#AdvancingTheLifeline
:
Our teams behind the scenes are keeping people connected when it matters most. Thank you to our global manufacturing and supply chain teams working tirelessly to supply our customers with the
#MotorolaSolutions
technology they need to help to slow the spread of
#COVID19
.
Yesterday, our Chairman & CEO, Greg Brown gave the keynote at the
#MotorolaSolutions
#ChannelPartnerExpo23
.
He said, “We all bring something to the dance, every one of us, and we bring something good - experience, wisdom, relationships, partnerships, customers.
Today,
#MotorolaSolutions
announced Dr. Mahesh Saptharishi as the company’s new chief technology officer. He will lead innovation across our platforms in mission-critical communications, video and command center software. Learn more:
Today,
#MotorolaSolutions
celebrates its 91st anniversary. Explore our journey from manufacturing battery eliminators and car radios to becoming a mission-critical communications, command center software, services, video security and data analytics leader:
This mosaic, built during our
#90YearsOfMomentum
celebration in Chicago, brings
#MotorolaSolutions
’ history to life. Comprised of 6,000 photos from employees across the globe, the final image revealed firefighters using our radios from the 1960s and today:
#ThrowbackThursday
⏪ 1969
54 years ago today, Neil Armstrong took his first step on the moon 🌕, calling it, “One small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." These words were heard by millions of people around the world 🌎.
To help
#healthcare
workers in the fight against
#COVID19
, Grzegorz, an intern at our
#MotorolaSolutions
Krakow office, partnered with local students to make protective helmets on 3D printers for workers at local hospitals. Thank you to our team for helping their local community.
Built to keep up with the extreme demands of
#PublicSafety
, our smart APX NEXT™
#TwoWayRadio
is designed to military standards for intrinsic ruggedness and uncompromising durability. Explore the latest mission-critical device from
#MotorolaSolutions
:
#MotorolaSolutions
’
@Avigilon
H4 Thermal Elevated Temperature Detection Solution uses edge-based analytics to notify
#VideoSecurity
operators of elevated skin temperature. Find out how to keep your staff safe during the
#COVID19
pandemic:
We're proud of our team on the ground in Louisiana delivering mission-critical communications support for
#FirstResponders
. Thank you for your dedication - you're heroes behind the heroes on the front line and making a difference for our communities in the wake of
#HurricaneLaura
In this photo from 1985, employees are learning on
@IBM
personal computers in a Motorola University training lab. Motorola University was a predecessor to our Worldwide Education organization that offers global employee and customer training. Learn more:
#ThrowbackThursday
⏪ 1956
How are you watching the big game 🏈 ?
Back then, you could watch the game from anywhere with the Motorola 14P5 portable TV. Pretty cool back then, but not quite like today’s big screens!
Our Emergency Response team is ready to support our customers when disaster strikes. From backup equipment to fuel for generators, they work around the clock, side-by-side with local
#PublicSafety
agencies. Thank you to our incredible team who is on call to help!
We’re excited to announce we have acquired
@_SilentSentinel
, a provider of specialized, long-range cameras that can identify anomalies up to 20 miles away, extending the perimeter of security for critical infrastructure & government sectors. Read more:
Being a law enforcement professional is not just a job, it's a calling. You protect and keep us safe. It's our privilege today to humbly say thank you - for standing behind the badge - and going beyond it - to help us all make every moment matter.
#LawEnforcementAppreciationDay
The contribution you make to society, especially in these times, is humbling. This
#InternationalNursesDay
, we thank, honor and recognize the exemplary men and women who care for us when we need them most and who are giving their all, every day.
This Motorola Solutions APX 7000XE radio was run over by a 22-ton firetruck.
Body: mangled.
Screen: smashed.
Controls: detached.
Fully: functioning. ✅
#TheMomentsThatMatter
In the 1960s, Motorola introduced the compact, transistorized Pageboy pager. Used by workers like this El-Al flight attendant to stay in touch while away from the office, the Pageboy sounded an alert tone when a message was received:
#90YearsOfMomentum
When you hear "radio," think "rugged." In this 1963 photo, a Motorola Handie-Talkie PT series portable
#TwoWayRadio
undergoes water testing. Today,
#MotorolaSolutions
radios continue to lead the way and perform in the most extreme conditions.
#FBF
“I want to thank all the Motorola Solutions employees that give back to their communities every day. Without them, I wouldn’t be receiving this award.” We’re proud to have Chairman and CEO, Greg Brown, recognized with the 2021 American Red Cross Heritage Award.
@RedCrossIL
From our first car radio circa 1937, to our newest APX NEXT radio in 2019,
#MotorolaSolutions
engineers are constantly advancing communications through our commitment to innovation.
#NationalRadioDay
#ThrowbackThursday
⏪1989
New year means it’s time for a new start! Speaking of time, did you know Motorola once made a Wrist Watch pager? It combined a numeric display pager 📟 with the features of a digital display watch ⌚.
Would you still wear this today?
Street Ready.
@FirstNet
Ready™. Motorola Solutions new LEX L11 is purpose-built for first responders. Exceptionally loud and clear, intuitively simple to use and hard as nails. Take a closer look:
Join us May 5-6 for our Virtual Technology Showcase for an interactive online tour of our mission-critical ecosystem which combines
#TwoWayRadios
, software,
#VideoSecurity
and services to help
#PublicSafety
agencies streamline operations. Register today: