November 8, 2016
Motorola Solutions extends reach and capability of smart mobile applications with acquisition of Gridstone
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – Nov. 9, 2016
Motorola Solutions has acquired Gridstone, a privately held technology company that develops mobility solutions for public safety agencies, governments and enterprise.
The acquisition builds on Motorola Solutions’ experience in delivering essential communications and workflow solutions and services throughout Asia Pacific, adding expertise to develop highly customised mobility applications for the region.
Gridstone develops mobile applications across many platforms, with a specialist capability for native applications on Apple’s iOS.
Iain Clarke, Motorola Solutions corporate vice president Asia Pacific, said his company’s expertise in developing advanced mobile solutions and services would complement Gridstone’s ability to simplify complex workflow challenges through smart technology.
“In today’s public safety and enterprise environments, technologies that increase mobility are delivering enormous benefit by helping people to work more safely and efficiently,” Clarke said.
“Gridstone develops mobile applications that are well-designed, easy-to-use and proven in helping organisations overcome their most complex workflow management problems. Its applications provide clear and immediate benefits for customers - from reducing manual administration tasks so police officers can spend more time in the field to automating processes to increase efficiency within industrial environments.
“Acquiring Gridstone complements our Convergence Suite of software, which enable seamless communication and enhanced awareness for teams by combining the best of digital radio networks with broadband data capabilities.’’
Gridstone CEO Jon Grant said combining the companies would provide immediate benefits and a strong foundation for growth.
“Motorola Solutions develops technology solutions for vertical markets that are naturally aligned to Gridstone’s. Through our collective strengths and expertise we will instantly enhance the quality and range of services and products we both provide.”
“We look forward to working with Motorola Solutions and building on our success in Australia with the backing of a global industry leader in the public safety and enterprise markets,” he said.
The acquisition represents another key step towards Motorola Solutions’ vision to deliver smart public safety solutions via its Next Generation Mobile Intelligence (NGMI) architecture. NGMI delivers secure and actionable mobile data into the hands of first responders so they can make intelligent decisions to protect communities.
Gridstone will continue to deliver its existing contracts and grow its portfolio of products, including its public safety mobility platforms.
Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Gridstone is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions.
About Motorola Solutions
Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) creates innovative, mission-critical communication solutions and services that help public safety and commercial customers build safer cities and thriving communities. For ongoing news, visit www.motorolasolutions.com/newsroom .
About Gridstone
Founded in 2009, Gridstone is at the forefront of mobile technology development with an experienced team of Australian-based developers working across iOS, Android, Windows and Web development platforms. Gridstone’s real value to business comes from combining technical knowledge with business experience to deliver customised and strategic mobility solutions. No problem is too big or solution too complex for the Gridstone team.
Challenge accepted.
Motorola Solutions has acquired Gridstone, a privately held technology company that develops mobility solutions for public safety agencies, governments and enterprise.
The acquisition builds on Motorola Solutions’ experience in delivering essential communications and workflow solutions and services throughout Asia Pacific, adding expertise to develop highly customised mobility applications for the region.
Gridstone develops mobile applications across many platforms, with a specialist capability for native applications on Apple’s iOS.
Iain Clarke, Motorola Solutions corporate vice president Asia Pacific, said his company’s expertise in developing advanced mobile solutions and services would complement Gridstone’s ability to simplify complex workflow challenges through smart technology.
“In today’s public safety and enterprise environments, technologies that increase mobility are delivering enormous benefit by helping people to work more safely and efficiently,” Clarke said.
“Gridstone develops mobile applications that are well-designed, easy-to-use and proven in helping organisations overcome their most complex workflow management problems. Its applications provide clear and immediate benefits for customers - from reducing manual administration tasks so police officers can spend more time in the field to automating processes to increase efficiency within industrial environments.
“Acquiring Gridstone complements our Convergence Suite of software, which enable seamless communication and enhanced awareness for teams by combining the best of digital radio networks with broadband data capabilities.’’
Gridstone CEO Jon Grant said combining the companies would provide immediate benefits and a strong foundation for growth.
“Motorola Solutions develops technology solutions for vertical markets that are naturally aligned to Gridstone’s. Through our collective strengths and expertise we will instantly enhance the quality and range of services and products we both provide.”
“We look forward to working with Motorola Solutions and building on our success in Australia with the backing of a global industry leader in the public safety and enterprise markets,” he said.
The acquisition represents another key step towards Motorola Solutions’ vision to deliver smart public safety solutions via its Next Generation Mobile Intelligence (NGMI) architecture. NGMI delivers secure and actionable mobile data into the hands of first responders so they can make intelligent decisions to protect communities.
Gridstone will continue to deliver its existing contracts and grow its portfolio of products, including its public safety mobility platforms.
Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Gridstone is now a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions.
About Motorola Solutions
Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) creates innovative, mission-critical communication solutions and services that help public safety and commercial customers build safer cities and thriving communities. For ongoing news, visit www.motorolasolutions.com/newsroom .
About Gridstone
Founded in 2009, Gridstone is at the forefront of mobile technology development with an experienced team of Australian-based developers working across iOS, Android, Windows and Web development platforms. Gridstone’s real value to business comes from combining technical knowledge with business experience to deliver customised and strategic mobility solutions. No problem is too big or solution too complex for the Gridstone team.
Challenge accepted.