Motorola, Inc. on Thursday announced the completion of its acquisition of AirDefense, Inc., a leading wireless LAN (WLAN) security provider. Motorola signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held AirDefense earlier, which will become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Motorola integrated into Motorola's Enterprise Mobility business. “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.” Enterprises are increasingly seeking reliable, secure wireless networks from trusted suppliers of mission critical communications. AirDefense, with its patented technology, is the premier 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. This acquisition allows Motorola to further complement its assets in RF diagnostics and planning as well as its strengths in RF management.
