Motorola
to Take Over AirDefense
Communications
major,
Motorola, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately held
AirDefense, a wireless LAN (WLAN) security provider. However, it didn’t
disclose the terms of the transaction. The company aims to create
all-wireless environment for enterprises. Upon completion of the
transaction, AirDefense will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola
and will be integrated into Motorola's Enterprise Mobility business.
AirDefense is a privately
held developer of Wireless Intrusion Prevention Solutions (WIPS) and
software applications, which enable corporations to secure their networks
against wireless security threats and comply with regulatory and industry
standards.
AirDefense was formed in
2001. It had introduced a 24x7 Monitoring and Wireless Intrusion Detection
System, allowing use of access points as sensors and a host of add-on
modules that address customer-specific security problems and RF
troubleshooting needs. In addition, AirDefense enables secure multi-vendor
environments, which allows organizations to use AirDefense's solutions
regardless of their WLAN infrastructure.
Motorola intends to
maintain AirDefense's Alpharetta, Georgia headquarters, which will be an
integral component of Motorola's WLAN operations. The acquisition, which
is subject to regulatory and other customary conditions, is expected to
close in the next few months.
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