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Motorola expands portfolio with acquisition of AirDefense

Motorola, Inc. announced on Thursday the completion of its acquisition of AirDefense, Inc., a wireless LAN (WLAN) security provider.

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  • Published: 16:39 October 16, 2008
  • Gulf News

Dubai: Motorola, Inc. announced on Thursday the completion of its acquisition of AirDefense, Inc., a wireless LAN (WLAN) security provider.

As previously announced on July 28, 2008, Motorola signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately held AirDefense, which will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola integrated into Motorola's Enterprise Mobility business.

"The acquisition of AirDefense by Motorola was the logical next step to a very successful three-year OEM partnership," said Kathy Paladino, president of Motorola's Enterprise Mobility business.

"Together with AirDefense, Motorola will secure enterprise networks with a common platform solution providing superior indoor and outdoor wireless protection for users operating in a variety of settings including corporate headquarters, manufacturing and distribution plants, and remote branch offices."

AirDefense, with its patented technology, is the premier provider of wireless intrusion prevention systems (WIPS) that enable corporations to secure their networks against wireless security threats and to comply with regulatory and industry requirements.

This acquisition allows Motorola to further complement its assets in RF diagnostics and planning as well as its strengths in RF management.

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