Motorola Solutions opens new R&D centre

Motorola Solutions has announced the opening of its Global Research and Development Centre in Cork, Ireland, focused on software design for its public safety land mobile radio (LMR) systems.

The company has hired nearly 200 employees for the centre, with roles spanning software engineering, design, development, testing, quality assurance and management. Motorola says the team is dedicated to continued innovation in LMR, which is engineered for ‘five-nines’ (99.999%) availability.

“The opening of Motorola Solutions’ new global R&D centre in Cork is a testament to the extraordinary technical talent and innovation we have cultivated in Ireland,” said Taoiseach Micheál Martin. “This investment reinforces our country’s reputation as a global hub for the technology sector, where world-class engineers can solve some of the most complex challenges of the modern era. Knowing the depth of expertise in Cork, I look forward to the groundbreaking advancements in public safety technology that will undoubtedly result.”

“We are incredibly proud to officially open our new global R&D centre in Cork,” said Mahesh Saptharishi, executive vice president and chief technology officer, Motorola Solutions. “Today’s LMR extends highly resilient voice capabilities to AI and advanced data applications. The work at Navigation Square underscores our relentless commitment to mission-critical communications that public safety agencies trust in their most demanding moments.”

Motorola Solutions’ Global R&D Centre investment is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland.

Image: Opening ceremony (supplied).