Motorola
Four reasons to buy (and one reason to avoid) the Droid
Nov. 06, 2009
The general consensus on the Motorola Droid is that while it's a very strong device, it still doesn't match the iPhone. Here are four reasons to buy (and one reason to avoid) this new entry in the smarthone market.
Verizon Droid buzz muted in Boston
Nov. 06, 2009
The around-the-block lines we're used to seeing during major smartphone launches were absent from the Boylston Street Verizon Wireless store in Boston Friday morning, as only around 20 people were standing outside ...
Motorola Droid: A Visual Tour
Nov. 06, 2009
Verizon confirms Droid tethering option, hefty price tag
Nov. 05, 2009
Verizon has confirmed that customers will have the option of connecting a laptop to their new Motorola Droid smartphones, on sale tomorrow, using the phone as a wireless modem. The carrier won't say exactly when ...
A handy Android smartphone guide
Nov. 04, 2009
A brief and concise guide for Android fans who are having trouble keeping track of all the new Android-based devices being released this season.
The definitive Android smartphone guide
Nov. 04, 2009
Week in smartphones: Motorola Droid debuts, iPhone after AT&T, BlackBerry Storm2 blows in ...
Nov. 01, 2009
Weekly roundup of smartphone news, including word about the iPhone expanding beyond AT&T deal, BlackBerry Storm2 pricinig, Motorola Droid's debut and a Palm Pixi preview.
Could Droid diminish iPhone adoption?
Oct. 30, 2009
Could Droid diminish iPhone adoption?
Motorola Droid vs. Apple iPhone 3GS: finally, a contender?
Oct. 28, 2009
Today's formal unveiling of the Motorola Droid smartphone on Verizon's network was an anticlimax, given most of the details had been leaked days earlier. Nevertheless, it's the boldest, most open iPhone challenge yet.
Verizon Droid phone briefly unveiled on Motorola Web site
Oct. 23, 2009
The world got an apparently unplanned preview of the Verizon Android-based Droid smartphone when Motorola briefly posted online the official Web pages describing and showing the new device in depth.
Version, Out of Control? | NetworkWorld.com Community
Nov. 03, 2009
The Impact of Rapid Android Releases
Motorola Droid vs. Apple iPhone 3GS
Oct. 30, 2009
Verizon fires shots across iPhone's bow with Droid smartphone
Oct. 19, 2009
Verizon has issued a direct challenge to the iPhone with the launch of its advertising campaign for the Motorola Droid, the carrier's first smartphone based on Google's open source Android platform.
Smartphone smackdown: Motorola Droid vs. iPhone 3GS
Oct. 19, 2009
The new Motorola Droid could be the most serious smartphone challenger yet to the iPhone 3GS. Here's why.
Brocade taps Motorola for Wi-Fi
Oct. 14, 2009
Brocade Tuesday said it is refreshing its Wi-Fi product line via a five-year strategic partnership with Motorola.
Brocade, Motorola in Wi-Fi deal; Delta sued over alleged e-mail hacking
Oct. 14, 2009
Brocade, Motorola in Wi-Fi deal; Delta sued over alleged e-mail hacking
RIM Still Hasn't Recovered From The Blackberry Storm | NetworkWorld.com Community
Nov. 04, 2009
It's now a two horse race between the iPhone and Droid.
Motorola eyes expanded app dev for Cliq phone
Sep. 10, 2009
The company plans to open up APIs for its newly introduced Android-based device
iDEN PTT now works on Moto WLAN
Sep. 07, 2009
It's widely known that walkie-talkie users tend to favor the industry's initial push-to-talk (PTT) technology, which Motorola developed for its iDEN network, for its speed advantages. I just recently learned that the ...
Nokia 6010 tops list of 'most recycled cell phones'
Nov. 20, 2008
According to ReCellular, a self-described "electronics-sustainability firm" based in Dexter, Mich., all of this year's ten most recycled handset models were released originally in 2004 or later.
Motorola boosts wireless network security
Aug. 18, 2009
Motorola Tuesday said it is adding vulnerability assessment to its wireless intrusion-prevention system (IPS) device so that organizations can scan for security holes in Wi-Fi and wireline networks.
Rural Michigan ISP on third broadband loan
Aug. 11, 2009
Some rural communities are turning to wireless as a way to procure federal funding for broadband connectivity — a proven sustainable approach that might serve as a model for the latest round of broadband stimulus funds, ...
Clearwire adds Huawei to WiMAX vendor roster
Aug. 11, 2009
Clearwire rounded out its roster of WiMAX equipment vendors Tuesday by announcing that Huawei will be supplying the carrier with WiMAX radio access network (RAN) equipment.
Wireless shows promise for stimulus money
Aug. 07, 2009
As the Aug. 14 broadband stimulus application deadline approaches, it's noteworthy that wireless has already played a successful role in earlier programs created to get far-flung U.S. citizens "connected." Wireless has ...
CEOs rake in perks despite pay backlash
Aug. 02, 2009
Executive compensation is under fire, but CEOs are still enjoying perks such as company jets, personal security, financial planning advice and club memberships.
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Motorola profile
Overview
2003 NW200 rank: 9
2002 NW200 rank: 9
Revenue
| Total '03 revenue (in $M) |
|
36843 |
| '02-'03 revenue change |
|
18% |
| '99-'03 CAGR revenue |
|
5% |
Profit
| Profit or loss (in $M) |
|
4578 |
| Change from '02 |
|
199 |
| As percentage of revenue 12 |
|
12 |
| CAGR, '99-'03 |
|
- |
Employees
| Number of employees |
|
68000 |
| '02 - '03 change |
|
0
|
| Revenue per employee |
|
541809 |
Misc.
| Mkt Cap as of 3/19/04 ($M) |
|
55460 |
| Cash/investments ($M) |
|
|
| Year inc. |
|
1928 |
| Fiscal year ends |
|
Dec |
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