Founded on September 25, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, USA., by Paul V. Galvin and Joseph Galvin as Galvin Manufacturing Corporation, Motorola Solutions, Inc. traces its origins to one of the most important names in communications technology and is historically recognized for pioneering advances in radio communications, public safety networks, and mobile communications. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company today develops mission-critical technologies spanning land mobile radio communications, video security and access control, command center software, and related services for public safety agencies and enterprise customers worldwide. As of December 31, 2025, Motorola Solutions employed approximately 23,000 people globally, with approximately 40% of its workforce engaged in research and development and engineering. For the year ended December 31, 2025, the company reported net sales of USD 11.7 billion, including USD 7.3 billion from Products and Systems Integration and USD 4.4 billion from Software and Services, reflecting its position as a leading provider of safety and security technologies.
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