What Motorola Solutions does

Motorola Solutions, Inc. is a Chicago-headquartered public company (NYSE: MSI; ~$72.45 billion market cap as of May 2026) that provides mission-critical communications, video security, command center software, and managed services to public safety agencies and commercial enterprises in 100+ countries. The firm was reconstituted from Motorola in 2011 following the spin-off that separated enterprise mobility from consumer devices; it employs 10,000+ people and invests roughly $1 billion annually in R&D. Its technology spans four product pillars: Land Mobile Radio systems (P25/APX, TETRA, MOTOTRBO), Video Security (Avigilon and Pelco fixed and body-worn cameras, license plate recognition, drones), Command Center Software (CommandCentral suite, VESTA NXT, PremierOne CAD, Rave mass notification), and Managed & Support Services (ActiveEye cybersecurity, lifecycle services). The integrated Safety & Security ecosystem unifies voice, video, and data through the Assist AI platform, which delivers real-time 911 transcription, translation, audio enhancement, and workflow automation; recent acquisitions have added tactical MANET radios (Silvus Technologies, ~$4.4 billion in 2024), counter-drone capabilities (D-Fend Solutions, $1.5 billion agreed June 2026), cloud-native recording (Exacom), agentic conversational AI for 911 (Hyper/HyperYou), and remote video monitoring (Blue Eye).

Approximately 75% of revenue derives from LMR hardware, with Software and Services growing 18% annually and contributing the bulk of recurring revenue. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales for major government accounts with channel partners including Arrow Electronics (EMEA distribution covering 24 European countries) and BearCom. Q1 2026 revenue was $2.71 billion (up 7% year-over-year) with a record $15.7 billion backlog (up 11% year-over-year); full-year 2026 revenue guidance is approximately $12.8 billion. The customer base spans law enforcement, fire and EMS, defense, healthcare, education, retail, manufacturing, transportation, and critical infrastructure, anchored by long-term government contracts and a deep installed base of P25 and TETRA networks.

Name

Motorola Solutions

Legal name

Motorola Solutions, Inc.

Website

https://motorolasolutions.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Motorola Solutions is a Chicago-based public company (NYSE: MSI) that provides mission-critical communications, video security, command center software, and managed services to public safety agencies and commercial enterprises across more than 100 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mission-Critical Communications and Public Safety Technology

NAICS

Telephone Apparatus Manufacturing (33421), All Other Telecommunications (517810), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Radiotelephone Communications (4812), Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Telephone & Telegraph Apparatus (3661)

akta.pro primary industry

Rugged Smartphones & Push-to-Talk Devices (HDACALAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mobile Application Security (App Shielding, Anti-Tamper) (HDADACAL), Endpoint & Mobile Asset Management (UEM/MDM Asset Controls) (BPAEAOAI)

Keywords

• Mission-critical communications
• Land mobile radio
• Public safety technology
• Video security systems
• Command center software

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Systems: Hardware sales including P25 radios (APX series), TETRA systems, MOTOTRBO professional radios, network infrastructure, and accessories. This represents approximately 75% of total revenue and includes upfront equipment sales and related services.
2. Software and Services: Command center software subscriptions, cloud-based solutions, managed services, and software maintenance. Growing at 18% annually, this stream includes recurring revenue from multi-year government contracts and SaaS deployments.
3. Video Security Solutions: IP security cameras, video management software, access control systems, body cameras, in-car video systems, and license plate recognition from Avigilon and Pelco brands.
4. Managed and Support Services: Ongoing technical support, system maintenance, cybersecurity services, device management, and lifecycle management services for installed base.
5. Counter-Drone Solutions: D-Fend Solutions EnforceAir platform providing RF cyber-based counter-drone technology for airspace security, expected to generate $185 million in 2026 revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Motorola Solutions designs, manufactures, and integrates mission-critical communication, video security, and command center software solutions for public safety agencies and commercial enterprises. Its portfolio spans land mobile radio (LMR) systems including P25 (APX), TETRA, and MOTOTRBO professional radios; video security and access control (Avigilon, Pelco, body-worn and in-car cameras); AI-powered command center software (CommandCentral suite, VESTA NXT 911 call management, Assist AI, Rave mass notification); and managed and cybersecurity services.

Product overview

Motorola Solutions operates as a unified technology ecosystem for safety and security, organized into four primary segments: Land Mobile Radio (P25/APX and MOTOTRBO radios, TETRA networks, WAVE PTX broadband interoperability), Video Security (Avigilon and Pelco fixed cameras, body-worn cameras VB400/V300, in-car video M500, license plate recognition, drones), Command Center Software (CommandCentral Aware real-time intelligence platform, VESTA NXT 911 call management, PremierOne CAD dispatch, Rave mass notification, Assist AI with Interpreter Agent for real-time transcription/translation), and Services (managed services, cybersecurity via ActiveEye/PSTA, lifecycle management). The ecosystem is unified through AI-powered Assist platform, CommandCentral suite for unified 360-degree incident views from call to case closure, and Orchestrate workflow automation. Recent strategic acquisitions expand capabilities: D-Fend Solutions ($1.5B, counter-drone technology), Silvus Technologies (MANET tactical radios, FASST 6000 spectrum sensor), Exacom (cloud recording, 85+ system integrations), HyperYou (agentic conversational AI for 911), and Blue Eye (AI remote video monitoring). The company serves law enforcement, fire/EMS, education, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, defense, and critical infrastructure across 100+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Avigilon: Video security and access control solutions including cloud-native and on-premise options for commercial and enterprise security.
• Avigilon Alta
• Avigilon Unity
• Pelco
• ASTRO
• MOTOTRBO
• APX
• WAVE PTX
• CommandCentral
• VESTA
• PremierOne
• Flex
• Rave
• Callyo
• Silvus Technologies
• Barrett
• SafetyCam
• Assist
• Envysion
• CAPE
• D-Fend Solutions

Products and services

• APX NEXT Multi-band P25 smart radio combining land mobile radio, LTE, and low-Earth-orbit satellite connectivity for public safety users, with AI-powered capabilities, automatic voice switching to broadband when radio coverage is lost, and rugged design for extreme environments.
• MOTOTRBO Ion Business-ready DMR communication device combining all-on voice and broadband data capabilities with rugged construction for industrial and enterprise environments.
• CommandCentral Aware Real-time intelligence operations platform unifying voice, video, and data feeds to provide a 360-degree view of unfolding events, with mission-based workflows for intelligence analysts to log, analyze, and measure investigative actions in real time.
• VESTA NXT Next-generation 911 call management solution for public safety answering points (PSAPs), handling emergency call routing, call taking, and dispatch operations with integrated AI capabilities.
• Orchestrate Workflow automation platform that configures technology to automatically push alarms from video security, access control, and LPR events to Motorola radios as text messages or text-to-voice alerts.
• Avigilon H6A Fixed IP security camera with AI-powered video analytics for proactive threat detection, perimeter security, and advanced monitoring in enterprise environments.
• SafetyCam AI-powered wearable camera combining enterprise-grade video security, two-way voice communications, a panic button, and conversational Assist AI for retail and front-line enterprise workers, with proactive threat detection and remote talk-down capability.
• Assist Mission-critical AI platform providing real-time transcription, call translation, and audio enhancement for 911 emergency workflows, including Interpreter Agent for automatic language identification and two-way voice-to-voice translation.
• D-Fend Solutions EnforceAir Non-kinetic RF cyber-takeover counter-drone solution (EnforceAir platform) that overrides unauthorized drones' radio communications to bring them down safely; deployed across more than 30 countries.
• Silvus StreamCaster MANET Radios Tactical Mobile Ad-hoc Network (MANET) radio communications systems for defense, law enforcement, and emergency response, providing resilient, infrastructure-independent high-bandwidth connectivity.
• Exacom Recording and Logging Cloud-native voice and multimedia recording and logging solutions for mission-critical communications, integrating with over 85 existing radio, 911 call handling, CAD, and enterprise voice systems.
• Rave Alert Mass notification and alerting platform enabling emergency and operational notifications, critical data sharing, and response coordination across communities, enterprises, and public safety agencies.
• PremierOne CAD Computer-aided dispatch system for law enforcement, fire rescue, and emergency medical services, supporting resource management and rapid dispatch operations.
• VB400 Body-Worn Camera Body-worn camera designed for law enforcement and security personnel, capturing video and audio evidence with rugged exterior, long battery life, and evidence-quality recording capabilities.
• M500 In-Car Video System In-vehicle video system for law enforcement patrol vehicles, providing forward-facing and cabin recording with automated activation capabilities and synchronized body camera integration.
• CommandCentral Suite Integrated command center software suite spanning real-time intelligence (CommandCentral Aware), digital evidence management (CommandCentral DEMS), records management (CommandCentral Records), and cloud-native operations, providing unified 360-degree incident view from call to case closure.
• ActiveEye Security Monitoring Security monitoring platform providing real-time threat monitoring and expert guidance for protecting mission-critical networks, part of Motorola Solutions' cybersecurity services portfolio.
• Callyo Investigative Solutions Investigative recording solutions for law enforcement, enabling mobile device extraction, undercover sting operations, and secure evidence handling for investigations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70 seconds saved per 911 emergency call through AI translation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability14 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor, flagship and major.

• BearComcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 July 2026BearCom opened M10 Technology Center, the first integrator-hosted Motorola Solutions Experience Center, at its Garland, Texas headquarters. Center serves as flagship facility for BearCom's M10 Security division providing enterprise demonstrations, technology training, and industry events.
• AIS (Alpha Integrated Solutions)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2026AIS announced AI Campus Safety Summit 2026 for K-12 and higher education leaders featuring sessions from Motorola Solutions covering AI-powered video analytics, emergency communications, and access control technology.
• Denmark (SINE Network)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2026Motorola Solutions extended contract to continue operating Denmark's national TETRA communications network (Sikkerhedsnettet) until 2034 with option for further extension until 2039. Network upgraded with Dimetra X Core software including Dimetra Connect for seamless TETRA and broadband roaming for over 45,000 users.
• Detroit Pistons / Knight WatchminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 10 May 2026Motorola Solutions and Knight Watch partnered with Detroit Pistons to install unified security system at Henry Ford Health Detroit Pistons Performance Center integrating video security, access control, and voice communications.
• Arrow ElectronicscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 5 May 2026Arrow Electronics signed EMEA-wide distribution agreement covering 24 European countries including Germany, France, UK, Italy, and Nordic regions. Arrow provides technical enablement, solution design, and go-to-market expertise for Motorola Solutions' video security and access control technologies through Avigilon.
• PSA SingaporeflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 April 2026PSA Singapore selected Motorola Solutions to deploy TETRA digital radio communications network across its port operations including the Tuas Mega Port project. The 20-year partnership supports over 4,000 users handling 540,000 daily voice calls for 24/7 port coordination.
• Bell CanadamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2026Motorola Solutions Canada Networks Inc. acquiring Bell Canada's land mobile radio networks services business for CAD $675 million. Bell will continue as a service delivery partner post-acquisition following over 30 years of collaboration providing secure land mobile radio communications across Canada.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• L3Harris Technologies: L3Harris is a major direct peer in tactical and mission-critical communications, including LMR, P25-compatible radios, and public safety/deferred defense communications, directly overlapping Motorola Solutions' Silvus and APX portfolios.
• Hytera Communications: Hytera is a global direct peer in professional mobile radio (DMR/PMR) and TETRA, competing head-to-head with MOTOTRBO and TETRA solutions in commercial and public safety markets.
• Axon Enterprise: Axon is a direct peer in law enforcement technology, competing with Motorola Solutions in body-worn cameras, in-car video, digital evidence management, and increasingly in command center and real-time crime center software.
• Axis Communications: Axis is a direct peer in network video cameras and video management software, directly competing with Avigilon and Pelco in enterprise and public safety video security deployments.

Broad incumbents

• Cisco Systems: Cisco is a broad incumbent in enterprise networking and collaboration, overlapping with Motorola Solutions on push-to-talk, command center networking, and unified communications for public safety and large enterprise customers.
• Hexagon AB: Hexagon is a broad incumbent in safety, security, and geospatial software/hardware, including public safety CAD, records management, and incident response — overlapping with Motorola Solutions' CommandCentral suite and safety ecosystem positioning.
• Honeywell International: Honeywell is a broad incumbent in building technologies, safety products, and process automation, adjacent to Motorola Solutions' enterprise security and industrial safety/radio customer base.
• Zebra Technologies: Zebra is a broad incumbent in enterprise mobility, rugged computing, and barcode/data capture, with overlap in rugged devices and asset tracking for industrial customers who also buy Motorola Solutions radios and video security.

Emerging players

• Genetec: Genetec is an emerging player in unified physical security software (video, access control, ALPR) competing with Avigilon Unity/Alta in the cloud-native VMS and access control market that Motorola Solutions targets.

Regional players

• Sepura (Hytera Group): Sepura is a regional/European TETRA and DMR radio peer, competing with Motorola Solutions' TETRA portfolio in EMEA public safety and critical infrastructure deployments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/MotorolaSolutions
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/motorolasolutions
• Instagraminstagram.com/motorolasolutions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors2 records

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M&A68 records

Investments52 records

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