Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) today announced the opening of a new research and development center in Cork, Ireland, which is expected to create 200 highly skilled jobs. The team will focus on building software for the company's full line of land mobile radios (LMRs), with plans to expand to other technologies in the future.

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Having invested more than $12 billion in R&D and acquisitions over the past decade, Motorola Solutions' technology ecosystem focuses on safety and security, and MRL represents a fundamental component. The company has deployed more than 13,000 LMR networks worldwide, trusted by governments and enterprises for highly secure communications that are designed to operate in the most extreme conditions. Upgraded with broadband applications and advanced data applications, the LMR network remains at the forefront of providing public safety agencies with the communications they depend on and need.

“Decade after decade, the durability of our essential LMR technology helps protect those who protect us all,” said Greg Brown, president and CEO, Motorola Solutions. “Our new center in Cork will help drive our future vision for LMR technology while building on the collective impact of our more than 20,000 employees innovating for our customers around the world. »

The investment is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland.

“Motorola Solutions is a leading American company known for decades of work supporting public safety and first responders,” said Claire D. Cronin, US Ambassador to Ireland. “Today's announcement of the new research and development center in Cork marks a significant milestone in the company's commitment to Ireland and the expansion of its innovation footprint in a technology that plays a vital role in helping to keep people around the world safe. the future It honors Ireland's highly skilled talent and reinforces the strong trade and investment relationship between the United States and Ireland. »

The new research and development center planned for Cork's vibrant city center complements Motorola Solutions' existing presence in Ireland, which focuses on providing Ireland's National Digital Radio Service, a secure communications network for emergency services.

“It's great news that Motorola Solutions has chosen the city of Cork for its new global research and development centre,” said Peter Burke, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment. “Local investment is a priority for the Government and the creation of 200 highly skilled R&D jobs is a significant boost to the sector. This new center will be a welcome addition to an already thriving city center and will provide exciting new career opportunities for tech talent. It is encouraging to see new investment in R&D technologies, which are very much in line with our national AI and digital strategies. We would like to thank Motorola Solutions Ireland for their continued investment and wish the entire team the best of luck in this new adventure. »

The company's more than 20,000 employees are encouraged and prioritize people to share their unique perspectives to influence new ideas, solve challenges and make an impact. The Cork team will join a global force of talent focused on developing communications, video security, access control, artificial intelligence and command center technologies.

Motorola Solutions' communications portfolio is marked by an early history including the first car radio, the Apollo missions, and the introduction of the APX Next Smart Radio, which brought broadband applications to two-way radio. With more than $850 million invested in R&D by 2023, employees can design strategic solutions that play a critical role in people's lives.

Detailed information about the center and vacancies is available here: https://www.motorolasolutions.com/en_xu/about/careers/cork-ireland.html

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