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Motorola and Microsoft Extend Strategic Relationship to Include Microsoft Dynamics AX

Denver, CO. Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2007 – 10 July 2007 – Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) and Microsoft (NYSE: MSFT) today announced an extension of their relationship, enabling joint partners to develop Microsoft Dynamics-based applications for select Motorola mobile computers. The relationship, announced in conjunction with Microsoft’s launch of the new Microsoft Dynamics AX Mobile Sales solution and Microsoft Dynamics Mobile Development Tools, paves the way for Motorola PartnerSelect members globally to port their existing enterprise mobility solutions to the Microsoft Dynamics platform. From direct store delivery applications for manufacturers to point of care solutions in the healthcare sector, Microsoft Dynamics AX customers can now empower their mobile workers with innovative Motorola enterprise mobility solutions that can improve productivity and decision-making at the point of activity.

Because enterprise mobility solutions require both hardware and software applications, the relationship between Motorola and Microsoft will present new opportunities for both vendors’ channel partners. As a result of the agreement, Motorola and Microsoft partners will now be able to join the other vendor’s partner community following a qualification process. Alternatively, partners will also be able to work collaboratively with each other to create more comprehensive solutions for their customers.

Motorola is encouraging Microsoft resellers to join its highly regarded enterprise mobility PartnerSelect program, which has been awarded VARBusiness Magazine’s 5-Star rating for four consecutive years. The program has been designed with multiple tracks tailored to the needs of different types of channel partners including independent software vendors (ISV), systems integrators (SI) and value-added resellers (VAR).

Anthony Julien, CEO of Spectra Interface, already both a Microsoft Dynamics and Motorola ISV partner, said, “By leveraging the tools and applications from Microsoft Dynamics Mobile and Motorola partners, we are now able to provide complete solutions to Microsoft Dynamics customers at a much faster rate than we could have done previously and has helped us to extend our geographic reach.”

Microsoft Dynamics has tested and certified the Motorola MC70 Windows Mobile 5.0 Mobile Computer and MC35 Windows Mobile 5.0 Enterprise Digital Assistant solutions with the Microsoft Dynamics Mobile Sales and Microsoft Dynamics Development Tools.

“We have been working very closely with Motorola Enterprise Mobility Solutions in the development of our tools and applications for well over a year,” said Bjarne Schøn, product unit manager of Microsoft Dynamics Mobile. “We are very excited about teaming with Motorola and its mobility solutions partners on a global basis. As a leader in enterprise mobility, Motorola has a strong partner program and the broad coverage needed to support Microsoft Dynamics’ efforts to provide mobility solutions to our customers.”

The extension of the relationship between Motorola and Microsoft is indicative of the success of the existing collaboration between the two vendors, which has already resulted in Motorola being named as a finalist in the category of OEM Hardware Manufacturer of the Year in the Microsoft Partner Program Awards. Earlier this year, Motorola was given the Microsoft Windows Embedded CE Partner Excellence Award in the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) category.

“We are very excited to be working with Microsoft Dynamics Mobile on this initiative,” said Jeremy Butt, vice president of worldwide channels for Motorola’s Enterprise Mobility business. “By providing Motorola Enterprise Mobility partners and Microsoft Dynamics partners with the ability to utilize Microsoft Dynamics Mobile Development Tools and Microsoft Dynamics AX Mobile Sales application, we are now able to bring full solutions to Microsoft Dynamics AX customers. The extension of our relationship is great news for our channel partners and customers alike.”

About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software; services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

About Microsoft Dynamics
Microsoft Dynamics is a line of financial, customer relationship and supply chain management solutions that helps businesses work more effectively. Delivered through a network of channel partners providing specialized services, these integrated, adaptable business management solutions work like and with familiar Microsoft software to streamline processes across an entire business.

Source:  Motorola press release

Motorola Named Official Provider of Wireless Products for 2007 Blue Planet Run®, A First-Ever Around-the-World Relay

Runners to Carry Message of the Need for Safe Drinking Water

NEW YORK, NY, June 1, 2007 — The Blue Planet Run Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicating to raising global awareness about the lack of safe drinking water, today announced Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) as the official provider of wireless products for the inaugural 2007 Blue Planet Run, which begins today. The Blue Planet Run is an unprecedented around-the-world relay run that spotlights the human crises caused by the lack of safe drinking water in impoverished communities globally.

Motorola, a global leader in wireless and broadband communications, will provide all wireless equipment necessary for the 20 Blue Planet runners and support staff to stay connected to each other, family and the press during the 95-day run. “Motorola’s support with wireless products will be essential every step of the way,” said Matt Kursh, CEO of the Blue Planet Run Foundation,“ Particularly, the Q9 is the ideal device for the run, keeping everyone in touch through phone calls and e-mail, and allowing us to document the experience with crisp pictures and videos from around the world.”

Motorola is committed to harnessing the power of its global brand to benefit people around the world. “With more than one billion people throughout the world lacking access to safe drinking water, we felt compelled to get involved,” said Jeremy Dale, corporate vice president, Mobile Devices Global Marketing, Motorola. “Motorola’s dependable products will ensure Blue Planet Run athletes and support staff stay seamlessly connected to each other so that they can spread the vital message that safe drinking water must be made available to all.”

The 2007 Blue Planet Run event, which is made possible by the support of The Dow Chemical Company, will circumnavigate the earth’s Northern Hemisphere, covering 15,200 miles, passing through 16 countries and 4 continents, 24 hours a day for 95 days to deliver the message and importance of ensuring safe drinking water for everyone on the planet. Events in cities and towns along the route will mark the run’s arrival, educate local residents about the water crisis and inspire action. The Run concludes in New York City on September 4.

At its completion, the Run will have passed through Ireland, England, France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, Poland, Belarus, Russia, Mongolia, China, Japan, Canada and the United States.
Visit www.blueplanetrun.org for complete details of the 2007 Blue Planet Run team and the Run route.

About the Blue Planet Run Foundation
Blue Planet Run Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to raising global awareness about the need for safe drinking water and funding working solutions today for the billion people living without water. The U.S.-based foundation connects nongovernmental organizations worldwide with funding and promotes operational sustainability. The foundation’s signature awareness and fund-raising event is the Blue Planet Run, the first-ever around-the-world relay.

For more information about the Blue Planet Run Foundation, or to make a donation, please visit www.blueplanetrun.org.

Source:  Motorola press release

Motorola Wins WiMAX World Europe Award in Devices Category

VIENNA, Austria – WiMAX World Europe – 31 May 2007 – xchange announced today that Motorola has been selected to receive the WiMAX World Europe 2007 Award for the Motorola CPEi 200/300 series WiMAX desktop unit in the Devices Category. The awards recognize leaders in the development and deployment of WiMAX technologies. Nominations were open to exhibitors and sponsors of the WiMAX World Europe Conference, being held May 29-31, in Vienna, Austria, and selected by a judging panel of experts from the WiMAX community.

The Motorola CPEi 200/300 series desktop Customer Premise Equipment (CPE) offers a WiMAX solution that delivers fast, reliable, high-speed wireless Internet connectivity. Customer benefit from easy installation with “plug-and-play” functionality and the CPE employs multiple antenna technology, which delivers increased range, and higher throughput, when compared to products with single antenna solutions. In addition, the CPEi 300 series offers customers the ability to make Voice over IP (VoIP) calls enabling the CPE to be used for both data and voice connectivity, hence providing a new revenue stream.

The award was received by Motorola’s director of WiMAX global marketing, Hossein Parandeh, who commented: “We are delighted to be honored in these prestigious awards. It is testament to the innovative design, high quality and feature-rich CPEi 200/300 series of WiMAX desktop units. As a leader in WiMAX, Motorola is pioneering the end-to-end WiMAX experience, from the radio and core network infrastructure through to the end-user devices."

Motorola received the award last night during the WiMAX World Europe Conference at a reception following the close of the first day’s convention sessions. Eliot Weinman, president of Trendsmedia, the events and publishing division of Yankee Group that produces WiMAX World Conferences & Expos, and Mike Saxby, group publisher of xchange magazine, presented the awards in six categories.

“xchange is pleased to acknowledge Motorola’s contributions to the development and promotion of WiMAX technology and services,” said Saxby. “WiMAX success is dependent upon sustained innovation of companies like Motorola that will no doubt be rewarded in the marketplace but also deserve recognition by the community it supports.”

”Yankee Group would like to congratulate Motorola on winning this year’s device award,” said Weinman. “This award demonstrates Motorola’s place among the leaders of the WiMAX industry, and we look forward to seeing their future innovations.”

The winners were selected by an independent judging panel, including Craig Mathias, principal, Farpoint Group; Will Strauss, principal analyst, Forward Concepts; Adlane Fellah, CEO and founder, Maravedis Inc.; Caroline Gabriel, lead research analyst, Rethink Research; Philip Marshall, vice president of enabling technologies, Yankee Group; James Farstadt, founder and president, rClient LLC; and representatives from xchange and Trendsmedia.

For a complete list of winners, visit www.xchangemag.com/wimaxaward.

Source:  Motorola press release

Motorola Announces its Convergence Ecosystem

Applications come to life in an IMS environment

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. – 23 May 2007 – Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced the companies that are part of its robust IMS ecosystem. By combining Motorola technologies with additional solutions from best-in-class providers, Motorola is able to offer its customers a best-of-the-best approach to IMS across multiple technologies, including WiMAX.

Within its ecosystem, Motorola builds the IMS control server that provides the call session control function (CSCF) and mobility/call continuity seamless mobility application servers, forming the heart of the entire ecosystem. Drawing on more than 16 years of multi-vendor switch integration experience, Motorola has also established a rigorous IMS interoperability and testing program.

Motorola’s third-party solution providers today include: Acme Packet; Apertio; Colibria; Iperia; IP Unity Glenayre; jNetX; NetNumber; OpenCloud; RadiSys; Sonus Networks; Sylantro Systems and Ubiquity Software. These companies provide Motorola’s convergent ecosystem with key standards-defined functionality such as session border control function, home subscriber servers, presence server, unified IP messaging, application feature servers for voice, meet-me conferencing application servers, media server and media resource function, media gateways and media gateway control function.

Motorola’s IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) solution is standards-based so the network can grow in the future, with fast and simple additions of new applications and servers within existing network frameworks. It is a complete ecosystem from application servers to the fixed CPE and mobile handsets, bringing an end to individual silo networks. Motorola delivers the complete convergence ecosystem as a single solution set through rigorous product management processes.

“We are pleased to work with leading solution providers who contribute to the success of our IMS ecosystem,” said Darren McQueen, vice president of IMS, CDMA and LTE broadband access technologies, Motorola Home & Networks Mobility. “IMS is key to maximizing the potential of WiMAX and other access technologies by enabling the full-fledged communications network for voice, data, video and multimedia experiences.”

IMS-based applications are also standards-based and offer carrier-grade quality of service (QoS). As service providers build large-scale wireless broadband networks, IMS is a key element in the delivery of carrier-grade QoS and mass application introductions. In addition to WiMAX, other IMS applications offered by Motorola include OMA PoC (open mobile alliance – push-to-talk-over-cellular), PTX (push to X includes push-to-view, push-to-video, push-to-hear, push-to-ask, push-to-play, etc.) and IPTV.

Source:  Motorola press release

Motorola Invests in VidSys

Schaumburg, Ill. and Vienna, Va., 21 May 2007 – Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) through Motorola Ventures, its strategic venture capital arm, today announced that it has made an equity investment in VidSys, Inc. VidSys is a leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) solutions for safety, security, commercial, surveillance, military and transportation organizations. Financial terms of the investment were not disclosed.

PSIM is the marriage of video management for security and surveillance applications with incident and event management. This combination enables security personnel in operations centres to more efficiently manage situations.

“There is a need for a stronger convergence of physical and IT security assets in order to provide better response to public safety incidents and threats,” said Reese Schroeder, managing director, Motorola Ventures. “With a proven technology and an experienced management team, VidSys is well-positioned to help operations centres glean more intelligence from their security technologies and existing infrastructure to improve incident management.”

“This investment is validation of both the PSIM market and the breakout customer successes VidSys has achieved over the past few months,” said Chuck Teubner, CEO, VidSys. “It supports our aggressive push to provide a powerful, cost-effective platform that allows operations centre personnel to focus on protecting people, assets, and infrastructure rather than the underlying technology.”

About VidSys
VidSys is a leading provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) solutions and the only operations centre software company that provides truly collaborative situational awareness for safety, security, military and transportation organizations.  The VidSys platform is based on an open, hybrid architecture that integrates data from any video source, as well as any detection, monitoring or control system, allowing public safety and security personnel to focus on awareness, assessment and action.  Founded in 2005, the company’s solutions are deployed in transportation, federal government, enterprise and state and local government applications, including some of the largest state and city command and control centres in the U.S.  Privately funded by IDG Ventures Boston, the company has offices in Marlborough, Massachusetts and Vienna, Virginia.  For more information, visit www.vidsys.com.

Source:  Motorola press release

Motorola Lets the Music Play with New ROKR Mobile Devices and Accessories

Announcing Availability of ROKR Z6, S9 Headset and Unique Marketing Agreement with Napster

NEW YORK – 15 May 2007 – Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT), a global leader in wireless communications, today announced its new ROKR brand of music-optimized headsets and handsets, highlighted by the powerful ROKR Z6, which is expected to hit stores in May. Further delivering the best music experience for mobile consumers, the company also announced a unique marketing agreement with Napster (Nasdaq: NAPS) to give music fans even easier access to millions of songs on the go.

Style and Substance
Motorola’s ROKR devices unite Motorola’s iconic style, with full MP3 player capabilities, and the seamless capability of a high-quality operating system. Inside the clean lines of the ROKR Z6 is a Linux/Java^TM music phone with Windows Media^TM technologies, including Windows Media Audio (WMA) Windows Media DRM 10, and media transfer protocol (MTP). The ROKR Z6 lets consumers “plug and play” with any personal computer running Windows Media Player 10 or 11. With fast PC direct connectivity via High Speed USB 2.0, the Z6 lets you access music you want simply and seamlessly.

“The new ROKR music handsets are a true convergence of the MP3 player and mobile phone,” said Chris White, senior director, Mobile Devices Multimedia Entertainment, Motorola. “These innovative devices are packed with the features mobile consumers demand today, including easy PC synching and access to hundreds of music stores.”

The ROKR portfolio has a style for every taste and preference – a touch-screen on the ROKR E6 and a slider form on the new ROKR Z6.

Music Masterpiece
The ROKR Z6 music handset delivers the key elements consumers look for in a music phone, including:

• Music dedication - Making the easy transition from phone to music and back again, the ROKR Z6 allows one-touch access to your library and pauses music as calls come through.
• Put your fingers on the wheel - A touch of the 4-way navigation wheel gives immediate access to content.
• High-speed synching - Start rocking fast with High Speed USB 2.0 to side-load songs in 2-3 seconds, almost five times faster than a competitive music phone: that’s a 500 song library in 15 minutes, instead of 2 hours. Synch purchased music from over 200 music stores, including Napster, onto the device from your PC; or side-load tunes from over 200 music stores worldwide - an advantage over most other devices.
• Rocks with Windows - The Z6 makes it easy to find and manage songs using Windows Media Player^TM on the PC, which supports playlists, album art, search by genre, artist and more. It even answers calls while you transfer. The ROKR Z6 works right out of the box; Windows Media Player automatically recognizes the device.
• Musical memory - With the external memory slot, load up 2GB microSD cards with your music collection; each holds approximately 1,000 songs and 70 hours of music.
• Time to rock - With more than 10 hours of music enjoyment in airplane mode, battery life concerns are history.

Looking to provide the world’s most compelling music experience, Motorola has also created an ecosystem of additional products, accessories and services to support the ROKR family, including headphones and access to a wide array of digital music.

Wire-Free Music Enjoyment
The ROKR Z6 also features stereo Bluetooth^® wireless technology, enabling users to enjoy a wireless mobile stereo experience on the go with compatible Bluetooth-enabled stereo headphones such as the ROKR S9 wrap-around headset, another recent addition to the ROKR family. The amazing one-ounce S9 provides a tangle-free way to groove to tunes and dance to the music without ever missing a call.

Availability
ROKR Z6 will be on sale in Asian markets starting in May. Providing a complete end-to-end music service in China, the ROKR Z6 will download and side-load content from Motorola’s music store, www.motomusic.com.cn. The ROKR Z6 and ROKR Z6m will be available for purchase in Latin America, Europe, North America and other markets beginning in June. For specific regional availability and pricing, contact your local Motorola representative.

More Music On the Go With Napster
Motorola and Napster will develop promotional efforts for North America and European markets designed to make it easy for consumers to join the Napster community and load tracks from Napster’s over three million-song catalogue to ROKR Z6 and other future Motorola music-enabled handsets. The companies will also explore the creation of unique and exciting new bundled music experiences at retail for mobile music enthusiasts.

“Motorola’s powerful global brand image, music leadership and exceptional market position present tremendous potential for Napster deepening and broadening its global presence,” Chris Gorog, chairman and chief operating officer, Napster.

The first phase of the multi-faceted marketing agreement provides mobile music lovers with one month of free unlimited access to more than 3 million songs and unique content through a subscription to Napster To Go ^®. The companies will offer the service through in-box and aftermarket promotions, through retailers and carrier channels in the US and Europe with further details to be announced in the coming months, along with additional promotional opportunities. European customers will also be entitled to five free permanent downloads in connection with their subscription.

Motorola A Pioneer On The Global Music Scene
Motorola has made many pioneering moves in the music arena. Earlier this year, Motorola announced a global strategic alliance with Warner Music Group to create new music-based products and experiences for the mobile platform. This global agreement provides for collaboration on the development of digital products, marketing campaigns and strategic planning across multiple devices and featuring a variety of artists.

Motorola has also teamed-up with more than 20 leading international and local music labels in China to launch www.motomusic.com.cn, a growing community for music enthusiasts.

Source:  Motorola press release

Motorola Presents Its “Media Monster” -- The Ultimate Mobile Entertainment Experience

New MOTO Z8 -- World’s First Kick-Slider Phone -- with Pre-loaded Hollywood Blockbuster, Downloadable BskyB Content, Podcasts and Games Available in June

NEW YORK – 15 May 2007 – Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced the debut of the MOTO Z8, featuring crystal clear video capture and playback at 30 frames per second and up to 32GB of expandable memory. The MOTO Z8, the world’s first kick slider, is expected to hit shelves in Europe and Asia in June. It will enable entertainment fans to get mobile TV, video and music all on one device. As an added bonus, a 512MB memory card will be included in-box pre-loaded with a full-length feature film – “The Bourne Identity” – from Universal Pictures.

“Today’s media hungry consumers have a hectic, time-pressured, mobile life and they want to be able to access their content whenever and wherever they are,” said Jeremy Dale, corporate vice president, Mobile Devices Global Marketing, Motorola. “We believe the Z8 is the best multimedia platform on a phone today that allows consumers to listen to music, download video, create blogs and store memories simply and seamlessly.“

Eddie Cunningham, president of Universal Pictures International Entertainment (UPIE), added: “It is incredibly exciting that the launch of the Z8 provides film fans with an opportunity to watch world-class movies like “The Bourne Identity” in the best quality ever possible on a mobile handset.”

The Z8 delivers best-in-class design, functionality and hard-to-match experiences with:

• Faster than...  Provides mobile broadband at 3.6Mbps HSDPA, among the fastest over-the-air download speeds today, for 10-second song downloads using a combination of OMAP2420 and ARM 11 processors that also provide a powerful platform for multi-tasking. For example, consumers can surf the Web while listening to music, without missing a beat.
• Perfect fit  The unique ergonomic slider design glides open and kicks out for a perfect fit-to-face profile.
• Rock on  Dedicated keys access music in one touch, storage for approximately 1,000 songs and stereo Bluetooth^® wireless technology optimise the device for mobile music. The MOTOROKR S9 stereo headphones, bundled with the Z8, provide wire-free enjoyment with A2DP and AVRCP Bluetooth stereo profiles.
• Entertainment powerhouse  With approximately 80MB of free internal user memory and optional expandable memory up to 32GB with high-density microSD memory cards. On today’s 4GB microSD entertainment lovers can store approximately 12 full-length motion pictures or 70 hours of music.
• Watch this  At 30 frames per second, the large QVGA 16 million colour TFT display optimises the viewing experience in both portrait and landscape mode. The beautiful screen also helps enhance Internet browsing and game play.
• Life recorded  Catch a moment on the fly with an 8x zoom camera and lumi LED light or record and watch memories with video record and playback capabilities.
• My videos  Intuitive UI allows one-click picture or video sharing with friends or easy uploading to chosen social networking Internet sites, such as Flickr, MySpace, YouTube.
• Act fast  The well-designed user interface allows one-click access to phone functions.

According to Gartner, “Mobile TV will become a mainstream service in most developed markets by 2010, at which point it will have close to half a billion subscribers."...”Expect TV services over cellular (services) to show revenue of just over $100 million in 2006, growing to $15 billion by 2010. Revenue from broadcast TV will grow from $200 million to $10.8 billion over the same period.”

More Entertaining
Motorola brings experiences to life with alliances to make entertainment enjoyment even richer. The Z8 will include, in-box, a full-length film – “The Bourne Identity” from Universal Pictures - and pre-loaded third-party applications from BSkyB and Podcast.com, as well as content from CNN. In addition, high quality games from Electronic Arts’ popular suite of titles will soon become available for download to more Motorola customers.

Z8 users will be able to access mobile content services from BSkyB directly from their handset, such as Sky’s on-demand library of updating news, entertainment and sports. Sky’s ‘Anytime’ application provides an access point to a range of live mobile TV services that include over 30 TV channels and allows customers to use their mobile phone to program their Sky+ set-top boxes remotely to record programs and place bets through SkyBet.

In addition to BSkyB, a world of free content is open to consumers with the inclusion of the Podcast.com service, allowing consumers to download their favourite audio and video podcasts direct from the Internet automatically to their handset.

Motorola also announced that it would be extending its existing relationship with Electronic Arts to create a new category of immersive mobile gaming. Through this agreement the company will bring high quality mobile gaming experiences to Motorola customers with the launch of an integrated demo of EA SPORTS BIG “SSX3”.

Availability
MOTO Z8 will be available for purchase in Europe and Asia beginning in June. For specific regional availability and pricing, contact your local Motorola representative.

Source:  Motorola press release

Motorola Receives Windows Embedded Partner Excellence Award

HOLTSVILLE, N.Y. – 2 May 2007 – Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced it was selected by Microsoft Corp. as the recipient of the North American Windows Embedded CE Partner Excellence award in the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) category. This award recognizes Motorola’s expertise in the embedded market and proven ability to consistently deliver a wide range of innovative Microsoft Windows Embedded powered devices.

Presented in a ceremony at Microsoft’s annual Windows Embedded Developers' Conference (MEDC) in Las Vegas, this award celebrates Motorola’s demonstrated industry leadership and ability to develop, market, and sell a strong line of Windows Embedded devices and solutions. Motorola’s enterprise devices provide a proven competitive advantage to some of the world's leading companies, helping to increase workforce productivity, reduce costs, and drive operational efficiencies.

“Motorola continues to demonstrate its history of innovation by bringing to market world-class enterprise devices on the Windows Embedded platform,” said Ilya Bukshteyn, director of Windows Embedded marketing, Microsoft.

"Winning the Microsoft Partner of the Year Award acknowledges Motorola’s leadership position in enterprise mobility and demonstrates our ability to enable Windows Embedded developers to quickly and efficiently deliver innovative solutions," said Boris Metlitsky, senior vice president of enterprise mobility products organization, Motorola Networks & Enterprise. "This award is also indicative of Motorola’s strong relationship with Microsoft to provide best-in-class enterprise mobility solutions for mission-critical applications.”

Source:  Motorola press release