In a statement, Motorola said the team will design software for the brand’s land mobile radio (LMR) portfolio. It also plans for expansion across other technologies in the future.

Motorola claimed it has investments of more than US$12 billion ($17.8 billion) in R&D and acquisitions over the past decade centred on safety and security with LMR as core.

The company also claimed it has deployed more than 13,000 LMR networks worldwide.

Modernised with broadband and advanced data applications, LMR provides public safety agencies with the communications they rely on and need.

“Our new centre in Cork will contribute to advancing our future vision for LMR, while building upon the collective impact of our more than 20,000 employees who are innovating what’s next for our customers around the world,” said Motorola Solutions chairman and CEO Greg Brown.

The R&D centre is backed by IDA Ireland.

The new R&D centre, planned for Cork’s vibrant city centre, complements Motorola Solutions’ existing footprint in Ireland, which is focused on delivering the emergency services’ secure communications network, Ireland’s National Digital Radio Service.

Minister for Enterprise, Trade, and Employment Peter Burke is elated Motorola has chosen Cork City for its new global R&D centre.

“Regional investment is a priority for government and the creation of 200 highly skilled jobs in R&D is a significant boost for the region.”

The Irish Times reported Motorola’s Q1 2024 sales hit €2.4 billion ($3.8 billion)– up 10% from the same period a year ago. It is forecasting revenue growth of about 7%.

In 2022, Motorola acquired Tetra Solutions, which provides communications to first responders in Ireland.

This first appeared in the subscription newsletter CommsWire on 9 July 2024.