Motorola Solutions invests in new innovation hub in Scotland

Motorola said as well as expanding its mobile video, video security and access control businesses, the hub will create new employment and commercial opportunities for Scotland.

The Scottish capital already has a global reputation for strong engineering talent and is widely regarded as the UK’s top innovation city outside of London.

“The opening of Motorola Solutions’ new Edinburgh facility is a real vote of confidence and again highlights the attractiveness of investing in Scotland,” said Angus Robertson, Scottish Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture.

“Innovation is key to ensuring that Scotland is able to develop smart digital solutions to meet the needs of the future. The Motorola Solutions innovation hub will contribute to this work by creating video security and evidence management solutions for emergency services, not just in Scotland but internationally as well.”

The company has invested significantly in video security capabilities over the past four years including the acquisitions of UK companies Edesix, IndigoVision, Ava Security and Calipsa.

Motorola said the acquired solutions are integrated into its “technology ecosystem”, which unites voice, video, software and artificial intelligence to help public safety agencies and enterprises better detect and analyse events, communicate and respond appropriately in any situation.

“Video security and access control are playing a more powerful role in helping our customers understand and respond to rapidly evolving safety and security challenges now more than ever,” said Jack Molloy, executive vice-president and chief operating officer. “This is the fastest growing part of our business, and our Edinburgh team will be instrumental in continuing to design advanced technologies that enhance safety, security and operational efficiency, reaffirming our leadership in this space.”

Motorola Solutions’ video security innovations from Scotland are already used by thousands of organisations worldwide, including UK-based NHS England ambulance trusts, National Highways and the Co-op, as well as international organisations, such as the French Ministry of the Interior, Malta Police, MetrôRio and Romanian Border Police.

“Edinburgh has a proven track record for some of the most exciting advancements in video innovation,” said Richie McBride, senior director of international mobile video, Motorola Solutions.

“Our growing local presence reinforces Motorola Solutions’ commitment to investing in diverse talent to create next-generation, mission-critical technologies that are depended on by frontline workers all over the world.”

Motorola said the Edinburgh office will support employees across Scotland in both on-premise and hybrid working roles and is focused on recruiting the UK’s best software developers, engineers, sales and marketing talent.