Motorola Solutions, Inc. MSI recently announced that the San Luis province, Argentina has opted to deploy Motorola TETRA (Terrestrial Trunked Radio) system to boost safety of police forces, first responders and community. Neighboring provinces of Santa Fe, Córdoba and San Juan has already deployed MSI’s mission-critical radio communication system, highlighting growing prominence of the MSI solutions in the Latin American nation.

Police officers and frontline workers often have to work in a hostile environment. Access to robust radio communication is essential in such situations. Lack of connectivity can hinder coordination among different forces and delay response time, leading to catastrophic consequences. Moreover, a lack of real-time updates on the situation can undermine situational awareness, putting emergency responders and safety officials at risk. 

The analog system currently used by San Luis police has limited coverage, impeding communication during emergency response. Moreover, covering San Luis’ vast 77,000 square kilometers area across lakes, deserts and mountains with the legacy system is challenging.

Motorola’s TETRA portfolio effectively addresses these shortcomings. Rugged and reliable TETRA devices are well suited to deliver mission-critical communication across diverse terrain. MSI TETRA standards-compliant encryption solutions offer authentication and mitigate cyber threats. The solution suite also includes various messaging, location and workforce management applications that streamline the management of the entire radio fleet.

The TETRA radio technology will be used to extend the coverage of mission-critical communication across San Luis. Seamless group calling will improve inter-city coordination. The use of similar TETRA radio technology in neighboring provinces will boost interoperability with their security forces. It also boosts interoperability among the province’s nine police departments. Swift communication and real-time collaboration will facilitate quick and better-coordinated responses during emergency situations and enhance operational efficiency.

Will This Venture Drive MSI’s Share Performance?

Unique features combined with the high versatility of TETRA devices make them suitable for multiple sectors, including railway, metro, energy, utilities, public safety and more. Owing to growing public safety concerns, the demand for mission-critical radio communication among security agencies will grow at a substantial rate in upcoming years. With its comprehensive land mobile radio portfolio, Motorola is well-positioned to capitalize on this market trend. This bodes well for long-term growth.

MSI’s Stock Price Movement

The stock has gained 20.5% over the past year compared with the industry’s growth of 41.3%.

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MSI’s Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider

Motorola currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).

InterDigital IDCC sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

In the trailing four quarters, it delivered an earnings surprise of 158.41%. It is a pioneer in advanced mobile technologies that enable wireless communications and capabilities. The company designs and develops a wide range of advanced technology solutions used in digital cellular, wireless 3G, 4G and IEEE 802-related products and networks.

Celestica Inc. CLS carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present. The company provides competitive manufacturing technology and service solutions for printed circuit assembly and system assembly, as well as post-manufacturing support to many of the world's leading original equipment manufacturers.

United States Cellular Corporation USM sports a Zacks Rank of 1 at present. In the last reported quarter, it delivered an earnings surprise of 150%.

U.S. Cellular has taken concrete steps to accelerate subscriber additions and improve churn management. The company aims to offer the best wireless experience to customers by providing superior quality network and national coverage. It is well-positioned to support the investment required for network enhancements, including the deployment of 5G technology.

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