Friday, 3 October 2008

Motorola Completes Acquisition of AirDefense

Motorola, has completed the acquisition of AirDefense, Inc., a leading wireless LAN (WLAN) security provider.

“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.”

Motorola announced on July 28, 2008, that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held AirDefense, a 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.

According to Motorola, the acquisition will further complement its assets in RF diagnostics and planning as well as its strengths in RF management.