Motorola Adventure™ V750, A Durable & Reliable Solution for Verizon Wireless Push to Talk Customers

Verizon Wireless and Motorola, Inc. announced the Motorola Adventure V750, a rugged Push to Talk phone designed for the most extreme conditions, will be available beginning today through business sales channels and online at www.verizonwireless.com. Ideal for the highly-mobile and active individual, the feature-rich V750 offers a durable and reliable solution for Verizon Wireless Push to Talk customers and leverages the high-speeds of the Verizon Wireless Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO) Revision A (Rev. A) network. The Motorola Adventure V750 will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores beginning July 28.

The Motorola Adventure V750 meets military specifications for extreme conditions including shock, vibration, dust, solar radiation, high-temperature storage, high and low temperature operation and altitude. With Verizon Wireless’ Push to Talk capabilities and a large 2.2-inch high-resolution internal display and 1.6-inch external display, customers can easily see which friends and colleagues are available and speak to them instantly. The phone’s no-slip surface and speaker make the V750 tough and functional enough for a day on the job site, an afternoon hike or a night out at the club.

Verizon Wireless’ Push to Talk service leverages EV-DO Rev. A technology, which provides customers with fast two-way communication with one person or a group of people. In addition to the simplicity of one number, national coast-to-coast coverage and no hidden charges or fees, Verizon Wireless Push to Talk customers can expect:

• Network Reliability – with the enhanced Push to Talk service, customers get an instant connection feature combined with the best wireless coverage in the United States
• Presence Information – similar to instant messaging, Verizon Wireless’ Push to Talk subscribers can see who is “on” and available to receive a Push to Talk call
• Online enterprise contact management tool to easily manage a business’ Push to Talk contacts from a Web-based interface

The rugged V750 also helps businesses keep productivity high, thanks to Verizon Wireless’ location-based services, including VZ Navigator^SM and Field Force Manager. With VZ Navigator, customers can get audible maps, turn-by-turn directions and location information to more than 14 million points of interest that customers can share with others. Field Force Manager gives Verizon Wireless customers a resource management tool that provides businesses with the ability to locate, monitor and communicate with their mobile field workers – right on their mobile devices.

The Motorola Adventure V750 plays as hard as it works, offering customers access to entertainment services and more, including:

• V CAST Music with Rhapsody – Download music directly from the phone using the service to access a library of more than 5 million songs, and purchase full-songs over-the-air. Customers can also sync favorite tracks, albums, playlists from a PC (requires a separately purchased data cable).
• Dedicated external music keys, for easy access to music.
• Stereo Bluetooth® wireless technology (handset supports Bluetooth A2DP and AVRCP profiles)
• Mobile IM and chat capabilities
• Mobile Web – customizable, enhanced wireless access to the latest in news, sports, weather and more
• Media Center – download games, ringtones, wallpapers and more
• V CAST Video – customers can stay entertained with the hottest clips including sports highlights, breaking news, weather and more.
• A 2.0 megapixel camera
• 2.5 mm headset jack
• Text, picture and video messaging capabilities
• microSD™ card memory port with up to 8 GB support with optional memory card

The Motorola Adventure V750 is available for $99.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate ($149.99 - $50.00 = $99.99) and a new two-year customer agreement. Corporate discount pricing is available. Verizon Wireless customers can get Unlimited Push to Talk for $10 per month, per line to any Nationwide voice plan.

See the complete announcement here.

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Motorola Introduced Mobile TV DH02, A personalized TV & Multimedia Entertainment On The Go

Motorola, Inc.today unveiled the latest addition to its Mobile TV devices portfolio – the Mobile TV DH02 – a personalized TV, multimedia entertainment on the go and navigation device featuring a touch screen user interface.

Building on the Mobile TV DH01 introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show and the Mobile TV DH01n introduced at Mobile World Congress earlier this year, the Mobile TV DH02 demonstrates Motorola’s ongoing commitment to enabling media mobility and accelerating personal media experiences. The new device features a touch screen user interface with intuitive click, drag and scroll icon-based menus. The inclusion of HSDPA/ GPRS back channel support gives MNOs (Mobile Network Operators) the potential to offer rich interactive services to their customer base.

“Today’s consumers want to view TV at their convenience on devices that satisfy the entertainment experience with an easy to use interface – and Motorola is delivering on this personalized mobile video and media experience with our end-to end portfolio of mobile TV/Video solutions,” said Navin Mehta, vice president, Mobile TV and Applications Services, Motorola. “With our rich legacy and experience in broadcast RF design, video delivery, mobility, services and devices that enable the multimedia experience, Motorola is uniquely positioned to enable a seamless mobile TV/Video solution that delivers a rich consumer media experience, and provides revenue generating opportunities for broadcasters, content owners and mobile network operators.”

An all-in-one personal entertainment and navigation device, the Mobile TV DH02 delivers mobile entertainment in your pocket. Additional features of DH02 include:

• Live DVB-H TV with PVR capabilities – timeshift, live pause, frame grabbing
• Advanced navigation capabilities with GPS and Tele Atlas map views, points of interest and voice-activated directions, and handsfree calls to points of interest.
• Convenient automatic channel scan and listing
• High resolution WQVGA display
• Stunning digital video quality @ 25 fps
• Personal content like video, music and pictures on microSD cards
• Five-minute memory buffer for live pause and time shift of TV channels
• Points of Interest with voice assisted guidance, real-time traffic information and speed alerts
• E-call (Emergency Calls) and SMS support
• Bluetooth and earphones
• Portrait and landscape auto-flip – use portrait view for navigation and POI calls, and landscape for mobile TV and personal media entertainment

Motorola’s standards-based mobile TV solutions include network infrastructure (DVB-H transmission network equipment, video headend center equipment, interactive application services delivery platform), services (to design, deploy and optimize the network in addition to application services); and the devices themselves.
For broadcasters, the Motorola mobile TV solution represents expanded viewing figures, extended services in the new distribution channel of mobile viewers, and greater reach for advertisers. For MNOs, Motorola’s mobile TV solution enables differentiated service offerings with interactive service capabilities to increase consumer revenue and loyalty.

The Mobile TV DH02 will be showcased at Motorola’s booth # 1806 at CTIA Wireless 2008.

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Motorola Ships Good Mobile Messaging 5 to Deliver Personalization, Productivity and Control to the Mobile Experience

Motorola, Inc. today announced the immediate availability of Good Mobile Messaging 5. The new release advances the award-winning Good Mobile Messaging software and helps make mobile email more personalized and productive while enhancing IT control.

Good Mobile Messaging 5 (Good 5) vastly improves the mobile email experience both for business users and IT professionals by helping mobile users get things done more easily, providing greater personalization, and strengthening security and manageability. The new release also incorporates all of the security capabilities previously available separately though the company’s Good Mobile Defense product.

Good 5 provides a very flexible mobile messaging platform, supporting multiple mobile operating systems and providing robust IT controls without sacrificing user wants and needs.

Get Things Done More Easily. Good 5 introduces innovative email and PIM capabilities that help enable mobile users easily find what they need when they need it and get work done. New features include:

• Group and find emails by conversation
• Complete end-to-end calendaring, including conference room availability
• Edit and send pictures and Word, Excel, PowerPoint and PDF documents
• Access SMS, MMS and personal email from the Good Home Screen
• Dial without password entry
  

Have a More Personalized Experience. Being productive on a smartphone has been challenging in part because the phone doesn’t adapt to users’ specific preferences, needs or workflow the way they are accustomed with a desktop or laptop. Good 5 enables the personalization of the mobile experience with the following new features:

• Mobile RSS reader and subscription manager
• Customizable priority mail
• Personalized notifications
  

Have More IT Control. Even with greater usability and personalization, IT doesn’t have to sacrifice control or security. Good 5 provides more control by giving IT professionals all of the advanced capabilities previously available through the Good Mobile Defense product. Features include:

• Enforce mandatory applications
• Lockdown WiFi, Bluetooth®, Infrared, camera and SD card
• Advanced password management
• Advanced encryption management
• Simplified load balancing
  

“When it comes to mobile email, business professionals have grown accustomed to giving up usability for the sake of security, while IT has struggled to maintain control over the growing number of device features and applications users introduce,” said Sue Forbes, Senior Director Product Management and Marketing, Motorola Good Technology Group. “With Good 5, we’re putting an end to all compromises by giving enterprises the ideal balance of usability and personalization with even more robust IT manageability and security.”

Availability

Good 5 is available immediately through cellular operators worldwide, certified value-added resellers, and directly through Motorola Good Technology Group. The software and service supports a broad choice of the industry’s most popular smartphones, running on both IBM Lotus Domino and Microsoft Exchange.

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Emerson to Acquire Motorola’s Embedded Communications Computing Business

Emerson and Motorola, Inc. today announced that the two companies have entered into a definitive agreement under which Emerson will acquire Motorola’s Embedded Communications Computing (ECC) business for $350 million in cash. Motorola’s ECC business, which had 2006 revenue of approximately $520 million, will strengthen Emerson’s position in the $6 billion-and-growing merchant embedded computing industry. Upon completion of the transaction, Motorola’s ECC business will become part of Emerson Network Power. The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of the calendar year and is subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

Motorola’s ECC business is a leading provider of embedded computing products and services to communication infrastructure and equipment manufacturers in telecommunications, medical imaging, defense and aerospace and industrial automation. Based in Tempe, Arizona, Motorola’s ECC business has approximately 1,100 employees. The business has driven open standards and pioneered technologies based upon them since it was formed in 1980.

For Emerson, the transaction enhances its ability to meet the embedded computing needs of customers in telecommunications and other industries. Motorola’s ECC business brings complementary advanced technology and leverages existing marquee customer relationships with Emerson Network Power’s embedded computing and embedded power businesses.

For Motorola, the transaction sharpens its focus on its core businesses and technologies and provides additional capital to drive further growth and enhance shareholder value.

“We are excited to add Motorola’s Embedded Communications Computing business to the Emerson portfolio of businesses,” said David N. Farr, chairman, chief executive officer and president, Emerson. “The combination of Motorola’s ECC business with the $100 million embedded computing business we acquired as part of Artesyn last year establishes Emerson as a leader in the embedded computing industry. Through this transaction, Emerson can provide greater capabilities to our customers as they adopt advanced new technologies and expand applications for their customers.”

"We are pleased to announce this transaction with Emerson," said Ed Zander, chairman and chief executive officer, Motorola, Inc. “We regularly evaluate our Company's portfolio to ensure alignment with our core vision and business strategies to enhance shareholder value. We believe that Emerson has the proven track record to continue to serve ECC’s customers with the same high quality and level of products and services. We have the highest regard for the talented and dedicated ECC employees and are confident they will be a welcome addition to the Emerson team.”

The primary purpose of embedded computing technology is to control machines or other computer systems and manipulate data. For example, in telecommunications, embedded computing consolidates, translates, routes and monitors voice, video and data information across multiple networks. Local and long distance wireline offices and wireless base stations depend on embedded computing technologies to operate at peak performance.

Emerson Network Power and Motorola ECC embedded computing technologies specifically feature industry standards known as Advanced Telecommunications Computing Architecture (AdvancedTCA) and Micro Telecommunications Computing Architecture (MicroTCA). These standards are being adopted by major telecom companies because they increase network capacity while lowering the total cost of ownership.

“Wireless adoption is driving long-term telecommunications market growth and broadband applications are reviving near-term wireline investment,” Farr said. “As we watch the telecom world quickly bring voice, video and data together for its customers, we believe the addition of the Motorola ECC business significantly strengthens our position for growth.”

Because AdvancedTCA and MicroTCA have higher power allowance and more advanced power distribution — which permits more functionality and higher performance — the acquisition of Motorola’s ECC business also complements Emerson’s existing strengths in embedded power and advanced power conversion. These industry standards apply not only to telecommunications, but to other markets as well, including industrial automation and medical imaging sectors.

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Motorola Demonstrates World's First WiMAX 802.16e Mobile Handoffs

Motorola presented a mobile WiMAX experience last night that included live handoffs during an exclusive cruise along the Chicago River for media and industry analysts in town to attend WiMAX World USA. Attendees experienced uninterrupted mobile applications including web browsing, voice over IP (VoIP) calls, video streaming and MobiTV while moving past access point sites along the route of the cruise.

In addition to the cruise, Motorola has successfully demonstrated several of these applications on streets along the Chicago River while driving at speeds beyond 50 mph and while riding Chicago’s famed elevated train. These demonstrations are another step in achieving an all IP wireless mobile network that is capable of supporting VoIP, data and video.

“Motorola has reached a significant milestone in the industry by proving through these demonstrations that mobile WiMAX is real and ready for commercial deployment,” said Fred Wright, Motorola senior vice president, Home & Networks Mobility. “We tackled one of the most challenging environments -- a river lined with tall buildings, 30 feet below street level, and crossed by numerous steel bridges -- to bring this WiMAX experience to life.”

“Motorola has made tremendous progress in the deployment of our Xohm WiMAX network in Chicago. This live demonstration provided just a glimpse of what WiMAX technology can deliver,” said Barry West, Sprint Nextel CTO and president, Xohm Business Unit. “We are on schedule to begin Xohm pre-commercial service in Chicago by the end of 2007, with commercial service planned in that and other markets beginning April 2008.”

Motorola, a market-leading provider of end-to-end WiMAX solutions with 40 WiMAX trial deployments with customers around the world and contracts with 12 of them for commercial WiMAX systems, showcased its latest high mobility software on Sprint’s pre-commercial Xohm network. The array of devices used during the outing included Motorola’s trial WiMAX mobile handset developed for high speed video telephony and laptops enabled with Motorola’s WiMAX PC cards. The network infrastructure used for this demonstration was standard Motorola WAP 25400 access points with backhaul provided by Motorola’s wireless IP backhaul equipment to its Innovation Center in Schaumburg, Ill., where a Motorola IMS provided connection to the public switched telephone network.

“Motorola continues to drive market acceptance of WiMAX technology by delivering products and deploying networks that meet the diverse needs of many types of operators worldwide,” said Phil Marshall, vice president of Yankee Group’s Enabling Technology and Asia-Pacific Research and Consulting practices, who was also on the cruise. “From the nationwide 802-16e network it deployed in Pakistan to connect the previously unconnected, to the network it is building for Sprint to deliver a whole new mobile internet experience, Motorola has proven itself to be a leading supplier of end-to-end WiMAX solutions.”

The Chicago market is one of six in the U.S. that Sprint has awarded to Motorola to build WiMAX network infrastructure to support its recently announced Xohm mobile Internet services.

With Xohm mobile Internet, customers will be able to experience a new form of interactive communications, high-speed Internet browsing, local and location-centric services, and multimedia services including music, video, TV and on-demand products. Sprint also plans to bring Xohm WiMAX mobile Internet customers search, interactive communications and social networking tools through a new mobile portal in a deal announced with Google.

WiMAX technology is changing the way the telecommunications industry is looking to connect people to people, and to the information and entertainment they want on-the-go. WiMAX technology will allow consumers, businesses and government to experience a data network that offers faster speeds, greater convenience and enhanced multimedia quality. WiMAX also makes broadband accessible in all regions of the world for fixed, portable and mobile users with the most cost-effective, fastest and easiest-to-deploy option in the market today, often providing an economical way to provide telecom service where previously there was none.

The WAP 25400 is part of Motorola’s WAP 400 series which features diversity antenna techniques and provides Non-Line-of-Sight, fixed and mobile wireless broadband connections. These access points are based on the IEEE 802.16e-2005 technology standard and include spectrally efficient S-OFDMA interface, low latency performance, and IP based architecture.

Enhanced system gain, supported by diversity MIMO antenna capabilities, allows strong indoor penetration as well as support for cellular-like mobility applications. Additionally, QoS capabilities, security features, and redundancy options make the WAP 400 series platform a true carrier-class solution. The WAP 400 series access points, paired with a common IP core, will support seamless inter-technology handovers.

For details check : http://www.motorola.com/content.jsp?globalObjectId=5873-9057

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Motorola Launches New TLKR Range of Stylish Walkie Talkies

Today Motorola, Inc. launched the TLKR T3 and T5 range of stylish, easy to use and colorful license free two-way radios. The range combines the design legacy Motorola is known for with the technology and innovation originally developed for professional users, resulting in compelling devices for teenagers, young and sporty adults and adventurous families.

Both TLKR radios incorporate a practical and eye-catching hanging loop feature, enabling a wide range of ways to carry and use the devices. The TLKR T3 has been designed for young people who enjoy being connected to friends, playing urban sports or experiencing the great outdoors. At an affordable price point, the T3 comes in a pack of two with the following features:

• Eight channels for selecting the best frequency
• Up to approximately 20 hours of battery life
• 5km range
• Sleep function
• Channel scan and monitor
• Battery meter
• Low battery warning tone
• LCD display
• Key lock
• Complete with two individual belt clips
• Available in orange, red and blue
  

The TLKR T5 has been designed for independent adults who enjoy an active lifestyle and also comes in a pack of two radios. Features in addition to TLKR T3 include:

• 8 channels + 121 codes for enhanced privacy
• Up to approximately 16 hours battery life using supplied rechargeable battery packs
• Also rechargeable whilst outdoors using the optional 12v charger
• 6km range
• Twin-charger pod + separate DC charging jack
• Backlit LCD
• Room monitor
• Auto power off
• Voice activated
• Hands free function
• Timer
• Five call tones
• Accessory connector
• Complete with two individual belt clips
• Available in, black, blue and red
  

The TLKR range is ideal for consumers looking for an inexpensive and cost-effective way to stay in touch with people in their lives, as all conversations are free. It’s the ultimate accessory for anyone serious about adventure and style.

All products are supplied in attractive, full-colour packaging.

Retail availability

The TLKR T3 and the TLKR T5 will be available from October 2007. The pricing is yet to be confirmed. For more information the following website will be available in the beginning of October www.motorola.com/walkie-talkie.

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The New Motorola Q Music 9m Puts the “Fun” Into Functionality

Verizon Wireless, the leading wireless company with the nation’s most reliable wireless voice and data network, and Motorola, Inc. today introduced the next evolution in multifunctional media devices, the MOTO Q music 9m. Exclusively available through Verizon Wireless, the MOTO Q music 9m offers a sleek updated design, dedicated multimedia interface that offers V CAST Music capabilities, and the business sense of its predecessor – the Motorola Q – in one thin black and red package. Customers may purchase the MOTO Q music 9m today online at www.verizonwireless.com and through Verizon Wireless’ business sales channels. The MOTO Q music 9m will be in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores including those in Circuit City on August 29.

Whether you are a consumer on-the-go or need to multi-task, this all-in-one device makes it simple to gain access and stay connected with what’s important to you. The MOTO Q music 9m boasts sleek styling and convenient features such as an ergonomically optimized keyboard for accurate and fast typing, a side-scroll thumbwheel for easy one-handed menu navigation, and dedicated keys for easy access to your favorite features like messaging, speakerphone and multimedia – all enhancing the user’s experience.

The MOTO Q music 9m also has a dedicated multimedia interface that offers V CAST Music capabilities and is one of the first smartphones to support over-the-air music downloads. With V CAST Music, customers can select from over two million songs to download over-the-air to their phones. And like the Motorola Q, the MOTO Q music 9m combines the reliability of a great phone, personal productivity capabilities and powerful enterprise connectivity.

The MOTO Q music 9m operates on Verizon Wireless’ wireless broadband network and features Windows Mobile^® 6 software offering a rich and familiar experience that helps people manage their life by staying connected to their contacts, information and entertainment. The MOTO Q music 9m also combines advanced phone capabilities, such as voice-activated dialing, smart contacts dialing, speakerphone, and Bluetooth^® wireless technology for certain profiles. Additional features of the MOTO Q music 9m include:

• Two home screens (standard and multimedia) with easy toggle
• EV-DO access for fast downloads of data, e-mail and large attachments
• Pocket Internet Explorer for Internet access
• Wireless Sync for anytime connectivity with e-mail, calendar and contacts synchronization
• 1.3 megapixel camera with flash
• Dual, stereo-quality speakers
• Compatible with up to 32GB miniSD^™ storage for pictures, videos, music, and sounds
• Supports audio and video formats
• Color screen
• 2.5mm headset jack
• Standard battery: 1170 mAh
• Usage time: up to 272 minutes (approx.)
• Standby time: up to 212 hours (approx.)

Pricing

The MOTO Q music 9m is available exclusively through Verizon Wireless for $299.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and a new two-year customer agreement. For a limited time, the MOTO Q music 9m will be available in boxed sets with a 2GB miniSD card and a stereo headset for an additional $49.99 or with a 4GB miniSD card for an additional $149.99. To enhance their enjoyment of the new MOTO Q music 9m, customers may want to select one of Verizon Wireless’ new America’s Choice^® e-mail plans that include voice calling and unlimited e-mail access to the high-speed BroadbandAccess network. The new plans are:

• $79.99 monthly access – includes 450 anytime minutes with unlimited e-mail, unlimited IN calling and unlimited nights and weekends
• $109.99 monthly access – includes 1,350 anytime minutes with unlimited e-mail, unlimited IN calling and unlimited nights and weekends
• $169.99 monthly access – includes 4,000 anytime minutes with unlimited e-mail, unlimited IN calling and unlimited nights and weekends

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Motorola Completes Acquisition of Leapstone Systems

Motorola, Inc. has completed the acquisition of privately-held Leapstone Systems, Inc. Leapstone is a leading communications software developer that provides a unified platform for rapidly creating, managing and delivering converged video, voice and data service bundles across multiple networks and devices. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Leapstone flagship Communications Convergence Engine (CCE) product suite is a real-time service delivery platform that enables fixed and mobile network operators to expand and evolve their service offerings through its powerful Service Broker and Content Manager software products. Leapstone has a proven commercial track record of success and counts some of the world’s leading service providers as its customers.

As of today, Leapstone becomes a part of Motorola’s Home & Network Mobility business.

The two companies announced a definitive merger agreement on July 10, 2007.

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Motorola and China Mobile Announce Contracts Worth US$394 Million

Motorola, Inc. today announced contracts worth US $394 Million with China Mobile Communications Corporation (CMCC) for GSM network expansion. The multiple contracts were signed in the first half of 2007 and reflect Motorola's ongoing leadership in providing comprehensive telecommunications solutions. Approximately 60% of the Revenue from these contracts was recognized in the first half of 2007.

Pursuant to the contracts, Motorola supplied CMCC with GSM infrastructure equipment such as its Horizon II base stations, in addition to value added services. The expanded networks are now successfully deployed across 16 provinces and municipalities, including Beijing, Tianjin, Si Chuan, Zhe Jiang, Hunan, Guangdong, Yun Nan, Fu Jian, Hu Bei, Shan Xi, Jilin, Liaoning, Jiang Xi, Anhui, Guizhou and Inner Mongolia. The network expansion and services will enable China Mobile to not only grow its subscriber base, but better manage its complex network to provide users with more attractive high-quality services, such as multimedia functionality.

“Today’s announcement clearly illustrates Motorola’s continued success in the GSM market and its position as one of the leading equipment and services suppliers in China,” said Ruey-Bin Kao, president of Motorola China. “Our goal is to continue to provide China Mobile with a state-of-the-art GSM network that enlarges its network coverage, maximizes investment and delivers the best services to its customers.”

Li Yue, executive vice president of China Mobile, said, “As China Mobile strives to create quality of excellence, Motorola, with its advanced technologies and services, has been involved in building high-performance and cost efficient infrastructure networks for CMCC. We look forward to continued cooperation with Motorola in the future.” Mr. Li further highlighted the quality and reliability of Motorola’s solutions and services, and the company’s rapid response time in expanding the China Mobile networks..

Motorola and China Mobile have worked together for over 20 years. As of April 2007, China Mobile counted more than 330 million wireless subscribers on its nationwide network..

About China Mobile Communications Corporation

China Mobile Communications Corporation (China Mobile) was officially established on April 20th, 2000 and is directly under the supervision of the central government. China Mobile is a key state-owned enterprise created to run mobile business after the reform and restructuring of China Telecom in 2000.

China Mobile has a registered capital of 51.8 billion RMB, with assets of over 500 billion RMB and 111,998 employees. It has wholly-owned subsidiaries in 31 provinces and autonomous regions and fully holds the equity of China Mobile (HK) Group Limited. China Mobile (HK) Limited, of which China Mobile (HK) Group Limited is the major shareholder, has wholly-owned subsidiaries in 31 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities and its stock is publicly sold on the HK and New York Stock Exchanges.

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Motorola Unveils MOTOMAGX Mobile Linux Platform

Motorola today announced a significant step in its commitment to mobile Linux and rich experience creation by introducing MOTOMAGX, its next generation mobile Linux platform. Building on the global success of Motorola's earlier Linux-based platforms, MOTOMAGX lays the foundation to deliver new levels of openness, flexibility and support for third-party applications on Motorola mobile devices.

Motorola has sold more than 9 million Linux-based handsets worldwide -- and this is just the beginning. In the next few years, up to 60% of Motorola’s handset portfolio is expected to be based on Linux, with the MOTOMAGX platform playing a key role in supporting this strategy. Offering unmatched innovation driven by a robust developer ecosystem, Motorola has chosen Linux to deliver the rich, new experiences that consumers crave. This is evident in the first products based on the MOTOMAGX platform: the music-optimized MOTOROKR Z6 and the Motorola RAZR V8 handsets, available now in select markets worldwide. The RAZR V8 will be Motorola’s first Linux-based device bound for North America, representing another milestone in the company’s global mobile Linux leadership.

“At Motorola, we know that software is just as important as hardware -- through the introduction of our MOTOMAGX platform, we are reinforcing our firm commitment to Linux and empowering our developer community to innovate with us in exciting new ways,” said Alain Mutricy, senior vice president, platform technology, Motorola Mobile Devices business.

Motorola’s MOTOMAGX platform is designed to support a broad array of content created by third-party developers. Today, MOTOMAGX supports applications developed in Java ME™, with plans to introduce new WebUI (featuring web technology to enable widgets and Web 2.0 experiences) and native Linux application environments in upcoming releases. These three application environments, combined with the relevant tools available through Motorola's MOTODEV Studio integrated development environment, will help enable MOTODEV developers to innovate and accelerate time to market for their applications.

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Motorola Completes Acquisition of Terayon Communication Systems

Motorola announced yesterday that it has completed its acquisition of Terayon Communication Systems. Motorola acquired all of the outstanding shares of Terayon’s common stock for $1.80 per share in cash. The transaction has a total equity value of approximately $140 million on a fully-diluted basis.

The acquisition of Terayon and its software-driven application solutions enhances Motorola’s video infrastructure and seamless mobility core by providing Motorola with industry-recognized video processing solutions that enable digital ad insertion, motion and graphical overlays, channel branding and channel line-up solutions as well as cutting-edge ad insertion delivery technologies. These solutions will enable Motorola’s customers to optimize bandwidth and deliver content based upon the regional and local interest of viewers, accelerating the service provider’s ability to evolve and capitalize on new business opportunities.

The transaction is expected to be neutral to Motorola’s earnings per share in 2007, excluding certain non-cash charges relating to amortization associated with acquired intangibles and other one-time accounting and transaction-related costs.

About Terayon

Terayon is the market leader dedicated to creating video solutions that enable content to be localized and delivered “on-demand” based on the regional and local interest of viewers, accelerating our customer’s ability to evolve and capitalize on new business opportunities. Terayon’s track record of delivering key innovations first, just as our customers need them, includes applications like statistical multiplexing, grooming, rate shaping, digital simulcast, digital ad insertion and channel branding.

Terayon is the winner of 58th Annual Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards.

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