Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) opens a new R&D Center in Cork, Ireland. The new center is expected to generate 200 highly skilled jobs, where the team will be focused on designing software for the company’s comprehensive land mobile radio (LMR) portfolio.
Motorola Solutions have further planned to expand across other technologies.
The company has invested over $12 billion in R&D and acquisitions over the past decade. This has put LMR as a foundational core. Till date, Motorola Solutions has deployed more than 13,000 LMR networks globally. These are trusted by governments and enterprises for highly secure communications designed to work in critical conditions.
Greg Brown, chairman and CEO, Motorola Solutions, said, “Decade after decade, the durability of our mission-critical LMR technology helps protect those who protect us all. our new center in Cork will contribute to advancing our future vision for LMR, while building upon the collective impact of our more than 20,000 employees who are innovating what’s next for our customers around the world.”
The investment is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland.
US Ambassador to Ireland, Claire D. Cronin said, “Motorola Solutions is an iconic American company known for its work over many decades to support public safety and first responders. Today’s announcement of its new R&D center in Cork marks a significant step forward in the company’s commitment to Ireland and in future expanding its innovation footprint in technology that plays a vital role around the world to help keep people safe, today and in the future. It also recognizes the highly skilled talent in Ireland and further bolsters the strong trade and investment relationships between the US and Ireland.”
The new R&D Center, planned for Cork’s vibrant city center, complements Motorola Solutions’ existing footprint in Ireland, which is focused on delivering the emergency services’ secure communications network, Ireland’s National Digital Radio Service.
“It’s fantastic news that Motorola Solutions has chosen Cork City for their new global R&D Center,” said Peter Burke TD, Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment. “Regional investment is a priority for Government and the creation of 200 highly skilled jobs in R&D is a significant boost for the region. The new Center will be a welcome addition to the already thriving city center and will provide exciting new work opportunities for technology talent. It is encouraging to see new investments in R&D technologies, which is very much in line with our National AI and Digital strategies. I want to thank Motorola Solutions for their continued investment in Ireland and I wish all the team the best with this new venture.”
