What safety challenges are companies facing, and how are you addressing them?
Security challenges are on the rise worldwide, and solutions play a crucial role in addressing them. At Motorola Solutions, we’re focused on tailoring the right solutions for specific verticals, from communication systems to video security and physical security measures.

Can you tell us about your various cameras, like Silent Sentinel and Halo, and smart sensors? How are these helping with security?
Silent Sentinel, recently acquired by Motorola Solutions, is a highly specialized camera system designed for applications like oil and gas and maritime monitoring. It can cover up to 30 kilometres and integrates with third-party systems, making it highly competitive.

Our Halo sensors are a recent addition to our video security lineup. We refer to them as “cameras without an eye” because they capture emergency cases in areas where cameras can’t be installed. These sensors detect smoke, the presence of people, and other critical events, seamlessly integrating with Avigilon Unity platforms.

How are these streamlining compliance issues?
Motorola Solutions adheres to international standards to protect data and identities. Our applications related to security involve case-sensitive data and high compliance standards. The entire process, from installation to implementation, is protected and falls under these compliances.

You have various applications impacting different industries, such as healthcare, utilities, and hospitality. How do you tailor your solutions for these sectors?
Motorola Solutions tailors its offerings to meet the specific needs of various verticals. Video security is implemented across all sectors, while access control may be more suitable for certain industries. Our end-to-end solutions from Avigilon enhance security standards, operations, and responses across different verticals.

How do you address rising security challenges in regions like the Middle East?
The Middle East experiences a high demand for security investments due to rising challenges. Motorola Solutions works closely with governments and complies with local standards to tailor our solutions. By constantly monitoring and receiving feedback from end users, we can effectively address challenges and introduce the right solutions in the market.

AI is a buzzword in today’s security landscape. What role is AI playing in your solutions?
AI plays a vital role in Motorola Solutions’ platforms. While we hear a lot about AI making decisions, in our case, AI helps collect and analyse data, but the final decision rests with the human managing it. This ensures accuracy and effectiveness in responding to security events.

Tell us about your participation at CCW 2024. Which products and solutions will you be showcasing at the event?
Motorola Solutions has built an ecosystem of technologies to protect people, property and places. Through organic R&D and acquisitions, Motorola Solutions is investing in best-in-class capabilities across voice, video and data to support the organizations that keep us safe.

At CCW 2024 we are pleased to be able to demonstrate the latest innovations in TETRA digital radio, which serves as the backbone of mission-critical voice communications for public safety and the enterprise, our video security and access control solutions, and command centre technology that brings together vital information into a single view – simplifying workflows for those on the front-line.

What are your expectations from the event this year?
At CCW 2024 we aim to showcase the transformative potential of connected technologies for mission-critical communications. For those visiting our stand, we will be demonstrating how technologies that work together can empower users to act more decisively and effectively. We will also be highlighting how advancements in AI and video analytics can assist and accelerate human decision-making. Above all, we will be engaging with customers and partners in the public safety and enterprise security communities to understand their evolving needs and challenges.

How have your regional strategies changed in recent months?
Motorola Solutions has a longstanding presence in the Middle East, working with a range of customers and partners in the region. Motorola Solutions is focused on innovative solutions that enable first responders to operate effectively, with mission-critical solutions that the U.A.E. and the world need. We were proud to recently open our Innovation and Training Center to further develop engineering talent in the UAE.

“Security challenges are complex, so the solutions for solving them must be simple and intuitive,” said Pedro Simoes, corporate vice president of Video Security and Access Control at Motorola Solutions. “Our technologies are built with simplicity in mind and can evolve to meet the rapid pace of change. They are powered by responsibly built AI that can alert security staff when action is needed, focusing human attention on what matters most.”

Motorola Solutions continues to strengthen its end-to-end physical security offering, both through organic R&D and acquisitions, including the recent acquisition of IPVideo, creator of the HALO Smart Sensor. HALO integrates seamlessly with Motorola Solutions’ Avigilon security suite and sends an alert directly to Avigilon video management systems when an anomaly, such as poor air quality or unusual noise, is detected.

Motorola Solutions is displaying the Avigilon security suite of cloud and on-premise solutions, built to adapt to rapid changes in the threat landscape, as well as its new Pelco open-platform security cameras, which are customizable for a wide range of security needs.

• Avigilon Unity Video 8: This latest AI-enabled on-premise video management system (VMS) offers flexible cloud-based management capabilities for security operators. The solution also supports Avigilon’s H6A and H6X cameras with AdaptAI, an advanced edge analytics suite with the ability to detect unusual crowd behaviour, flag auditory disturbances and distinguish between vehicle subclasses.
• Pelco Elevate: This new cloud-based camera management and AI analytics service provides security and maintenance teams with valuable insights to reduce downtime and increase operator efficiency while pairing seamlessly with any ONVIF conformant video management system.
• Pelco Spectra Enhanced 8 Series: This latest evolution in the Spectra Pan, Tilt and Zoom (PTZ) camera portfolio is built to secure large areas and features Pelco Smart Analytics, an optional built-in microphone and auto-tracking to help automatically identify threats and analyze events.

These technologies are exhibited at Intersec at booths SA-C11 (Motorola Solutions) and S1-I20 (IPVideo), the Dubai World Trade Center.

“The UAE is moving rapidly to offer accelerated learning and development opportunities because we recognize that no industry or job is exempt from digitalization. Reskilling and upskilling initiatives that are laser-focused on transformative technology are critical to creating a resilient future workforce that remains competitive in a fast-changing world. Motorola Solutions is a major player in communications technology. Its new Innovation and Training Center will add tremendous value to our knowledge-driven economy and global reputation as an attractive talent and technology hub.”

During the official opening ceremony, Sean Murphy, Chargé d’Affaires, US Embassy UAE, and several government officials and business leaders also welcomed the company’s investment in the region at its new location in Dubai Internet City, underscoring the important contribution by Motorola Solutions to the overall development and growth of the UAE’s thriving technology and ICT sector.

“Motorola Solutions’ new Innovation Center showcases the company’s deep commitment to the UAE through outstanding customer support and the forging of new partnerships. The culture of innovation at Motorola Solutions enables first responders and global business leaders to operate safely and smoothly, with mission-critical solutions that the UAE and the world need,”  said Chargé d’Affaires, Sean Murphy.

“The UAE is thriving with strong engineering talent,” said Patrick Fitting, Regional Vice President, Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia at Motorola Solutions. “Through our new Innovation and Training Center, we will advance mission-critical technologies in close collaboration with our customers and deliver leading innovations for public safety and enterprise security. We are proud to support the UAE Government’s ambitious National Innovation Strategy of becoming one of the most innovative nations in the world.”

Adding to his comments, Ammar Al Malik, Executive Vice President of Commercial Leasing, at TECOM Group and Managing Director of Dubai Internet City, said, “Dubai has emerged as the tech capital in the region. For more than two decades, TECOM Group has provided specialised and competitive work environments in strategic locations across the Emirate for major institutions, SMEs, and start-ups. We are pleased to welcome Motorola Solutions to Dubai Internet City as they join our diverse and innovation-driven community.”

The new Dubai office is located at Dubai Internet City, Building 4, Second Floor, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.