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Motorola Solutions completes $1.5 billion acquisition of D-Fend Solutions
August 24, 2026SSN Staff
CHICAGO—Motorola Solutions has completed its previously announced acquisition of counter-drone technology provider D-Fend Solutions for $1.5 billion, expanding its airspace security capabilities for public safety, government and enterprise customers.
The deal adds D-Fend's counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) technology to Motorola Solutions' portfolio, strengthening the company's ability to address growing threats posed by unauthorized drones.
"Safety...
Motorola Solutions to acquire D-Fend Solutions for $1.5B
June 1, 2026SSN Staff
CHICAGO—Motorola Solutions has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire counter-drone company D‑Fend Solutions for $1.5 billion, adding radio-frequency-based drone mitigation technology to its safety and security portfolio.
The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary conditions, Motorola Solutions said.
Israel-based D‑Fend Solutions develops systems that detect, identify and take control of unauthorized...
Motorola Solutions acquires cloud-native advanced video analytics leader Calipsa
April 19, 2022SSN Staff
CHICAGO—Motorola Solutions, a global leader in public safety and enterprise security. announced it has acquired Calipsa, Inc., a technology leader in cloud-native advanced video analytics based in London. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Calipsa’s scalable platform enables businesses to optimize security with AI-powered analytics that verify alarms, enable content-based searches, detect tampering and assess the health of cameras in real time. The solution is relied upon...
Motorola Solutions acquires Ava Security Limited
March 3, 2022SSN Staff
CHICAGO—Motorola Solutions, a global leader in public safety and enterprise security. announced it has acquired London-based Ava Security Limited, a global provider of cloud-native video security and analytics. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Ava Security's scalable, secure and flexible cloud solution provides enterprises with real-time visibility and powerful analytics to optimize their operations and detect anomalies and threats. The platform offers organizations the benefit...
Motorola Solutions acquires Envysion
November 3, 2021SSN Staff
CHICAGO—Motorola Solutions, a global leader in public safety and enterprise security, announced it has acquired Envysion, Inc., a leading provider of enterprise video security and business analytics solutions for the quick-service restaurant and retail industries. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Envysion's cloud-based solution integrates video systems with sales data to proactively identify potentially fraudulent transactions and highlight sales patterns and in-store activity...
Motorola Solutions buys Pelco for $110m in cash
August 5, 2020Paul Ragusa
CHICAGO—Motorola Solutions announced it has completed the acquisition of video security solutions provider Pelco Inc. based in Fresno, Calif. for $110 million in cash.Alex Asnovich, head of global marketing, Video Security and Analytics for Motorola, told Security Systems News there are no plans to change the Pelco brand, noting, “Motorola Solutions recognizes the value of the Pelco brand.”He added that the Pelco team "brings significant knowledge and experience, and we expect to rely on...
Avigilon to be acquired by Motorola Solutions
February 14, 2018SSN Staff
CHICAGO and VANCOUVER, British Columbia—In early February, Motorola Solutions announced its definitive agreement to acquire video surveillance and access control manufacturer Avigilon. Avigilon later announced that its CEO and chairman of the board, Alexander Fernandes, is retiring following the deal.“This acquisition will bring Avigilon's advanced video surveillance and analytics platform to the rapidly evolving public safety workflow, while also expanding our portfolio with new products...