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Next-Generation Healthcare Comes To Life at Bumrungrad International Hospital

Motorola completes enterprise mobility implementation at hospital for delivery of world-class patient care and service

SINGAPORE – 6 March 2007 – Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced it has initiated implementation of a state-of-the-art wireless infrastructure project that will provide the backbone for delivering world-class healthcare services to over a million patients annually at Thailand’s Bumrungrad International hospital. Bumrungrad selected an enterprise mobility solution from Motorola that includes wireless switching and over 300 access points, enabling hospital staff to access real-time information and data messaging capabilities while on the hospital’s 90,000 m² campus.

Located in Bangkok, Thailand, Bumrungrad International is the largest private hospital in Southeast Asia and has built a strong reputation as a leading medical tourism destination. It differentiates itself through a focus on technology to provide world-class healthcare service to its patients. With the new wireless network, hospital staff will have access to real-time patient information, which enables them to provide improved healthcare services and advice to their patients. Hospital staff will be equipped with Motorola mobile computing devices through which they can access hospital information and patient records on Hospital 2000, Bumrungrad’s hospital information management system provided by Global Care Solutions. The wireless network will also enable Bumrungrad’s long-term vision to provide information and internet access to every patient throughout the hospital.

The network topology will include the Motorola WS5100 wireless switch as the core backbone. Bumrungrad chose the WS5100 switch for its Layer 3 roaming capability to handle multi-floor and large-scale campus wide deployments without the need for external applications and third-party servers. By allowing mobile users to maintain a persistent connection to high-bandwidth applications as they roam throughout the wireless coverage area, the switch will provide the foundation for Bumrungrad’s long-term vision to expand and deploy other WiFi services. Bumrungrad plans to upgrade to the core-switching platform to the Motorola RFS7000 Wireless Next Generation Switch when it is released later this year. The RFS7000 is the industry’s first radio frequency (RF) wireless switch that bridges the gap between Wi-Fi, RFID and other key RF technologies, and is designed to support value-add, optional add-on modules such as fixed-mobile convergence to provide seamless persistent connectivity for mobile and fixed devices.

Furthermore, to ensure patient information remains confidential and known only to authorized personnel, the wireless network is also protected by Motorola’s Wireless Intrusion Protection System (Wireless IPS), which gives the hospital’s IT administrators the capability to monitor WLAN performance 24 hours a day. The system will notify Bumrungrad’s IT staff when network vulnerabilities or attacks occur, enabling an immediate response. The software architecture is scalable, simple to deploy and easy to upgrade.
Mr Chang Foo, Chief Technology Officer of Bumrungrad International, said, “Technology has been, and will remain a strategic differentiator for the hospital. This implementation is instrumental to Bumrungrad in maintaining its position as a world-class healthcare provider. Thanks to the scalability of the network, we know we now have a robust infrastructure which we can build future innovations on.”

He added, “We evaluated many different products and technologies during the vendor selection process, but chose Motorola because they proved to have the best products that meet our current needs for core wireless infrastructure as well as our future needs, including RFID technology.”

Bumrungrad plans to take its vision of next-generation healthcare one step further through the implementation of RFID technology for staff, patient and asset tracking in 2007.

“The healthcare industry is rapidly growing across the Asia Pacific region and healthcare providers are looking to modernize and deploy wireless technologies to mobilize their workforce and provide additional services to patients,” said Mr. John Cunningham, Director of RFID and wireless for the enterprise mobility business in Asia Pacific, Motorola Networks & Enterprise. “Bumrungrad is one of the leading healthcare institutions in the region and has a lot of experience in the use of technology. Through close collaboration with the IT team from Bumrungrad, Motorola was able to design a solution that will enable them to deploy Wi-Fi and RFID services through one switching platform. This will reduce their total cost of ownership and simplify management of multiple wireless infrastructure technologies.”

“Bumrungrad International’s selection of Motorola enterprise mobility business as its mobility technology partner is a great testimonial to the value that our solutions can bring to healthcare institutions,” said Cunningham.


About Bumrungrad International
Bumrungrad International is the largest private hospital in Southeast Asia and one of the world’s most popular destinations for medical tourism. It offers state-of-the-art diagnostic, therapeutic and intensive care facilities in a multi-specialty medical centre located in Bangkok, Thailand. Opened in 1980, the hospital was Asia’s first to pass the demanding review of the Joint Commission International, the highest US standard for hospital accreditation. Newsweek recently included Bumrungrad on its list of 10 leading international hospitals, calling it “one of the most modern and efficient medical facilities in the world.” For more information visit www.bumrungrad.com.

About GlobalCare Solutions
Global Care Solutions (GCS) is a worldwide provider of information technology solutions developed exclusively for the healthcare industry. GCS provides cost effective enterprise solutions for the global healthcare industry by delivering services based on their flagship product, Hospital 2000. The Hospital 2000 solution operates in any Unicode language, providing a complete system for global healthcare providers. With Hospital 2000, state-of-the-art functionality is provided in an easy to use, manageable software package that operates on readily available platforms such as Intel based servers from Dell Computer Corporation and Microsoft Back Office products such as SQL Server 2000.

Global Care Solutions provides a single vendor solution for the entire hospital including software solutions, hardware, network design, project implementation, training, and business process re-engineering. More information on Global Care Solutions and Hospital 2000 is available at www.hospital2000.com.

Source:  Motorola press release

 

Motorola Enterprise Mobility Solution Helps Ce De Candy Improve Manufacturing Operations

Solution Ensures Complete Traceability for Food Manufacturer Meeting FDA Regulations

HOLTSVILLE, N.Y. -- 06 March 2007 -- Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) and PartnerSelect Solution Provider Portable Technology Solutions (PTS) today announced that Ce De Candy Inc., manufacturer and distributor of SMARTIES®, the classic sugar candy line, has implemented an enterprise mobility solution to meet the FDA’s new Food Bioterrorism regulation while also increasing the efficiency and accuracy of manufacturing processes throughout its supply chain and warehouse.

The FDA regulation required that food manufacturers maintain records that allow complete traceability for all raw goods and manufactured products by June 2006. To meet the critical mandate, Ce De implemented a mobility solution consisting of the Motorola MC9000 rugged mobile computer running PTS’s TracerPlus software, as well as the Motorola WS5100 Wireless Switch, AP300 Access Ports and the ES3000 with Power over Ethernet (PoE) Switch. The solution was configured to existing processes at Ce De Candy within one week, with full deployment being finalized within the following four weeks.

“We needed a solution that would allow us to comply with the FDA mandate, but at the same time, not disrupt the manufacturing processes we already had in place,” said Rick DePinto, IT manager for Ce De Candy. “The Motorola/PTS enterprise mobility solution met our firm timing and budget requirements, increased our productivity, and improved data quality and process efficiencies, while providing the superior ruggedness that is essential in our warehouse environment.”

The Motorola MC9000 is used to scan raw materials received from vendors and placed into inventory in the Ce De warehouse – each material is immediately assigned a raw material lot number which will eventually be connected to a finished good and its finished goods lot number, as per the Food Bioterrorism regulation. The finished goods lot number will be used for tracking through the pick and pack process and until finished goods are shipped out against a customer order.

“Motorola’s manufacturing solutions play a vital role in improving the operations of organizations,” said Kevin Prouty, senior director of manufacturing solutions, Motorola Networks & Enterprise. “Enterprise mobility enables organizations like Ce De Candy to transform and streamline current practices, allowing for quicker velocity of products through the warehouse, essentially optimising all warehouse operations.”

Ce De Candy also selected Motorola’s multi-year Service from the Start service plan. Service from the Start provides enhanced support beyond the standard product warranty – including priority response and call escalation, and comprehensive device coverage including cosmetic repair.

“Ce De Candy implemented this enterprise mobility solution from Motorola and PTS because of the continuous customer service and support we received - from purchase decision through deployment,” added DePinto. “And with the multi-year Service from the Start service plan, we are guaranteed top services and support for our investment.”


About Portable Technology Solutions
Portable Technology Solutions, LLC (PTS) is a leading provider of user configurable, mobile data collection software and systems. Through its market leading applications, PTS provides mobile solutions for any kind of organization, any type of system and any budget. For more information about PTS, visit www.ptshome.com.

Source:  Motorola press release

StarTAC Reincarnated – Motorola Launches Cutting-edge Edition of Immortal Classic

Device is a modern reinterpretation of StarTAC, the classic epitome of innovative mobile design

SEOUL, 27 February, 2007 – Motorola (NYSE:MOT), a global leader in mobile communications, today gave a modern-day twist to an old classic, announcing the launch of StarTACIII in Seoul. A state-of-the-art handset in its own right, StarTACIII is the modern reincarnation of StarTAC, widely recognized as a revolution in mobile technology and design.

In recognition of StarTAC’s classic heritage, Motorola is organizing a range of marketing activities around the launch of StarTACIII themed to reflect the ‘Retro Style’ that was popular during the 1960s.

“Retro is the cultural movement of the 1960s, embodied by such celebrities as The Beatles and Twiggy – it has been reinterpreted in a trendy and cutting-edge manner to enhance its originality and value,” stated Lim Joung Ah, Marketing Director of Motorola Korea. “In the similar manner, Motorola’s StarTAC is being revived to become the timeless accessory in Korea.”

Motorola’s StarTACIII naturally retains many of the original aesthetic features that made StarTAC so classic. The new handset will be instantly recognizable by its chic black colouring, specially-developed scratch-resistant façade, shoulders that curve gracefully around the hinge, a smoothly contoured front, and of course the distinctive StarTAC opening chime.

At the same time, as with all its iconic devices, Motorola has reinterpreted many of the design elements in a more modern style. StarTACIII’s powerful antenna, its simple and sleek figure, and stylishly luxurious silver trim along the sides are a perfect complement to StarTAC’s original classic design, forming a unique meld of the old and the very new.

Reflecting both the change in times and technology, StarTACIII can alert people to any missed or received calls and text messages by means of three signal lights on the outside – you can stay notified without even having to open up the handset! In addition, StarTACIII features a full range of Motorola’s most popular features, including a high definition 2.0 inch TFT QVGA LCD screen, clearly displaying all pictures, as well as such useful functions as international roaming, GPS, “Moneta M-Bank,” an electronic dictionary with over three hundred thousand words, and high quality MP3 playback.

“Motorola developed StarTACIII exclusively for the Korean market in gratitude for all our customers’ great passion for the original StarTAC,” Gill Hyun-Chang, General Manager, Motorola Korea Mobile Devices, concluded. “StarTACIII combines perfectly the dignified aesthetics and functionality of the classic StarTAC with Motorola’s modern design, functions, and cutting-edge technology. This is a handset that will be an absolute delight to Korea’s sophisticated mobile users.”

The Motorola StarTACIII will be released in early March, and priced at 297,000 KRW. For more information on StarTACIII, please visit Motorola mobile’s official website – www.mymotorola.co.kr.

Reference: StarTAC Original
The original StarTAC was the most innovative mobile model in terms of design and functionality at the time that it was released. StarTAC was known as “the only ‘wearable’ mobile device”, “the smallest and lightest mobile phone”, and “a fantastic mobile,” weighing in at a mere 88g and not much larger than a name card. The United States’ Business Week nominated StarTAC as the best hit product of 1996 in recognition of its superior functions, including an extremely long-lasting battery, high sound quality, and the very first incorporation of a vibrating function on a handset. StarTAC drew a sensational response in Korea as well. This premium mobile, which cost over 1.3 million won, was regarded as “a necessity for successful business people,” and 1.3 million StarTAC units were sold in the 4 years following its release in the Korean market – a sales record at a time when the mobile market was in its early stages of growth.

Source:  Motorola press release

Motorola Strengthens Emerging Markets Presence with New Head of Technology for South & East Asia

HANOI, Vietnam – 26 February, 2007 – Motorola Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced the appointment of Dr. Ray Owen as head of technology for South & East Asia, Motorola Networks & Enterprise.

Dr. Owen, an expert in wireless broadband technologies, will work closely with Motorola Networks & Enterprise’s customers to pursue new business opportunities by providing strategic consultancy on technology and solution development.

The appointment of Dr. Owen underscores Motorola’s commitment to the fast emerging markets of South and East Asia, where he will take the lead in cultivating relationships with major governments, enterprises and carrier network customers in the region.

In his role as head of technology, Dr. Owen will provide high-level guidance on technical strategy covering Motorola’s solution portfolio. This includes TETRA, GSM, UMTS, and MOTOwi4 wireless broadband solutions such as WiMAX, Mesh WiFi, Canopy, wireless backhaul, and Broadband over Power Line (BPL), as well as MOTOwi4 services.

Jay Andersen, vice president, sales for South and East Asia, Motorola Networks & Enterprise, said: “Ray is one of the most creative and technologically-savvy people I have met. His inventiveness, combined with his deep telecommunications expertise and sharp business acumen, will help our customers find the ideal path in deploying next-generation networks.”

Dr. Owen is based in Vietnam, the world’s second-fastest growing economy after China. “There is tremendous potential for seamless mobility solutions in this region," said Dr. Owen. "Wireless voice and data services are clearly a catalyst for social and economic growth. As operators and end-users in the region embrace change, Motorola will continue to deliver innovative products and services to them."

A 12-year Motorola veteran, Dr. Owen has held key management positions in the company. His previous roles include director for Wireless Broadband, Motorola Networks & Enterprise, Asia Pacific based in Sydney, Australia as well as solutions architect for Motorola Asia Pacific, where he headed the management of UMTS architecture design for customers.

Dr. Owen holds a PhD in Engineering from the University of Birmingham. He has also published 19 papers and developed 32 patents, one of which won him an award for Motorola’s Patent Application of the Year in 1999.

Source:  Motorola press release

Go Big, Get Published -- Motorola Announces the MOTODEV Game Developer Challenge

Invites Mobile Developers to Compete for Great Prizes, Including a Publishing Deal with I-play

SUNNYVALE, Calif. – 20 February 2007 – Motorola today announced the launch of the MOTODEV Game Developer Challenge, a competition that will reward two talented MOTODEV developers with the rare opportunity to have their winning applications published by mobile entertainment company and contest title sponsor, I-play.

The MOTODEV Game Developer Challenge is designed to recognize independent developers that are coding to create “the next big thing” in mobile gaming. Together with title sponsor I-play and marketing allies including Sun Microsystems and Microsoft, Motorola encourages MOTODEV developers around the globe to put their skills to the test by entering their unpublished games in one of two contest categories -- “Best Java^® Software Game” submitted for play on the ultra-slim Motorola MOTOKRZR™ K1 handset or “Best Windows Mobile Game” for entertainment on the uber-functional Motorola MOTO Q™ family of devices.

“Aligned with the principles of our MOTODEV developer network, the MOTODEV Game Developer Challenge is all about enabling breakthrough innovation and creating the best consumer experiences,” said Christy Wyatt, vice president, ecosystem and market development, Motorola, “We’re pleased that with I-play and our partners, we can enable developers to really push the envelope in bringing exciting new entertainment offerings to the mobile user.”

“I-play is delighted to be sponsoring the MOTODEV Game Developer Challenge,” said David Gosen, CEO of I-play. “Gaming development is an industry that’s fuelled by creativity and this competition rewards that vision. It’s not only a great opportunity for developers to show off their talents, but also catch the attention of the entire mobile gaming world.”

Open to all registered MOTODEV developers, the MOTODEV Game Developer Challenge is accepting submissions beginning today and continuing until August 10, 2007. A panel of judges representing Motorola, I-play, and other contest marketing allies will evaluate entries based on uniqueness, fun factor, design, operation and innovation in visual arts and audio. Category winners will be announced in the fall of 2007.

Each category grand prizewinner will see their winning mobile title published by I-play for mobile consumers to enjoy. The runners-up in each category will receive the opportunity to meet with the judging panel to discuss their submission and receive valuable feedback. In addition, all winners will receive a briefcase full of Motorola’s hottest handsets and a package of I-play’s best-selling games.

To learn more about submitting a mobile title for consideration and official competition rules, please visit: developer.motorola.com/gamechallenge.

About MOTODEV
MOTODEV is Motorola's global developer and ISV program. MOTODEV combines Motorola developer initiatives into one seamless web site resource, giving developers simple access to virtually all things Motorola (from mobile devices to digital set-tops). The program helps foster innovation in application development and delivery by connecting developers with the resources they need most -- tools, SDKs, and clearly defined go-to-market initiatives. And, with information and resources for a variety of products at their fingertips, developers can easily tap into new business opportunities and apply their talent across the full range of Motorola platforms.

About I-play
I-play brings the best in mobile entertainment to an audience of over one billion people via a network of over 120 carriers worldwide, including Sprint (NYSE:S), Verizon Wireless (NYSE:VZ), Cingular, Vodafone (LSE: VOD.L) and Telefonica Moviles (NYSE: TEM), amongst others and online portals including http://www.iplay.com/. I-play has been creating mobile games since 1998 and continues to spearhead the creation of mobile entertainment for the next generation. As one of the world's longest established and respected creators of mobile entertainment, the I-play brand stands for quality and the best in mobile development. A move into mobile video content via a license agreement with Universal Mobile Entertainment sees I-play offering the best clips from Universal Studios’ most popular blockbuster movies.

I-play's investors are Apax Partners and Argo Global Capital. I-play is headquartered in London, with North American Regional HQ in San Mateo, California and European Regional HQ in Dunfermline, Scotland; a publishing studio in Macclesfield as well as sales offices in Paris, Hamburg, Madrid, New York and Singapore.

Source:  Motorola press release

Motorola Employees Foster Next Generation of Inventors on “Introduce a Girl to Engineering” Day

Nearly 150 Girl Scouts and Motorola engineers conduct science experiments at Motorola Innovation Centre in Schaumburg, Ill.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – 19 February 2007 – Today Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) female engineers and Chief Technology Officer Padmasree Warrior celebrated “Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day” with nearly 150 Girl Scouts. The engineers conducted science experiments with the girls and told stories about their careers, which sparked inspiring discussion among the girls. The event is part of Motorola’s larger initiative to attract U.S. children to science and foster innovation at an early age. It marks the start of National Engineers Week (Feb. 19 – 23).

“U.S. children are performing below their international peers in science education, yet professional demands for science and engineering skills is expected to significantly increase,” said Warrior. “Through hands-on mentorship and interactive experiences, we are trying to strengthen children’s excitement and engagement with science and technology.”

Also today, the Motorola Foundation presented a $200,000 grant to the Girl Scouts of the USA to support its “Design and Discovery” and LEGO Robotics initiatives. Both programs helps girls understand the role of engineering and design in producing effective solutions to real-world problems and work hand in hand to increase the pipeline of girls ages 9-16 in design, engineering and technology.

“Innovation is at the heart of everything we do at Motorola, and our funding aims to foster innovation for future generations,” said Eileen Sweeney, director, Motorola Foundation. “We are celebrating the spirit of discovery and providing programs that encourage our children, especially girls, to embrace careers in math and science.”

The Motorola Foundation has a track record of supporting similar programs. Since 2000, the foundation has contributed more than $32 million in grants to education, focusing on programs that help students – especially girls and underrepresented minorities – develop a passion for science and spur tomorrow’s breakthrough ideas.

Motorola’s 25,000 engineers create breakthrough solutions that drive innovation worldwide. The company has 21,000 patents and was awarded the National Medal of Technology in 2004.

About Girl Scouts of the USA
Girl Scouts of the USA is the pre-eminent organization for and leading authority on girls with 3.7 million girl and adult members. Now in its 95th year, Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place. The organization strives to serve girls from every corner of the United States and its territories. Girls Scouts of the USA also serves American girls and their classmates attending American or international schools overseas in 90 countries. For more information on how to join, volunteer, or donate to the Girl Scouts, call
(800) GSUSA 4 U (800-478-7248) or visit www.girlscouts.org.

About the Motorola Foundation
The Motorola Foundation is the independent charitable and philanthropic arm of Motorola. With 70,000 employees globally, Motorola seeks to benefit the communities where it operates. The company achieves this by making strategic grants, forging strong community partnerships, fostering innovation and engaging stakeholders. The Motorola Foundation focuses it’s funding on education, especially science, technology, engineering and math programming. For more information, on Motorola Corporate and Foundation giving, visit www.motorola.com/giving.

Source:  Motorola press release

THE FIRST MOTOSTORE IN LATIN AMERICA WILL OPEN IN COLOMBIA

• MOTOSTORE is Motorola’s own brand store where Colombians will be able to buy the best of the Motorola latest generation cell phone portfolio in the midst of a unique experience.
• Motorola reaffirms the importance of Colombia in the Latin American market and chooses its capital city, Bogotá, to open its first MOTOSTORE in the region.

Bogotá, Colombia – February 2007 – On February 15 in Bogotá, Motorola will introduce MOTOSTORE, its first own brand store in Latin America. The store, located at the ‘Santa Fe’ Mall (Third Level, store 148, Plaza Italia), is the first of a number of stores that the company will launch in the country.

As in the finest boutiques, Motorola Colombia enters the channel of own stores or MOTOSTORE, which will further connect Colombian consumers to the brand, allowing the company to be at the forefront of the new ways of consumption of cellular technology for Latin America, just like it happens in the China, South East Asia and Russia, where MOTOSTORE are part of the most important commercial conglomerates and stand out for their innovative design and interactive character, in a space where visitors can see experiential technologies of projecting window scenes with celebrities like Maria Sharapova, to the most innovative designs in cellular phones and accessories; it is a unique opportunity to see them, touch them, feel them and, obviously, purchase them.

“The fact that Colombia is the first Latin American country with a stand-alone MOTOSTORE fills us with pride and clearly shows once more the commitment and trust that Motorola has in our country. We are aware that more than a phone, Colombians seek in their devices an experience that meets their daily communications needs and reflects their lifestyle; MOTOSTORE is the place where Colombians will most profit from the experience of purchasing our cell phones and our Motorola products” said Juan Carlos Perdomo, Colombia Business Director.

According to the company, the Colombian user is searching for new spaces for learning about technology and cellular communication, to deepen his experience. The store, therefore, has 4 areas of hands-on experiences represented by circular icon modules, each with representative teams that characterize the Motorola portfolio. Thus, MOTOSTORE visitors can experience Motorola’s technological innovation and experiment within such areas: Music, Productivity, Creation & Sharing and Design, where store users will find the telephone that exactly fills their communication needs and their life style.


In addition, MOTOSTORE will be the best space for users to personalize their phones with screen protectors, ringtones, Mototatoos and engraving of their name in the phone. Furthermore, customers can learn about the uses, often unknown, that they can give their cell phones and about the accessories that make these telephones real mobile devices.

This MOTOSTORE experience, in addition to being strengthened by the basic technical service, will be guided by highly trained consultants that will help users closely experience the world of technology that only Motorola provides to its cell phone users.

Source:  Motorola press release