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Isola Group Using Motorola WLAN Solutions for Immediate Access to Information for Production Lines & Office SpaceSCHAUMBURG, Ill. --(Business Wire)-- Motorola Solutions Inc. (NYSE: MSI (News - Alert)) is helping global manufacturer, Isola Group, build efficiency by implementing a corporate-wide wireless local area network (WLAN). After an acquisition, Isola Group had a mix of wireless technologies, security issues along with connectivity and reliability problems across all of its facilities. Employees on the shop floor had trouble accessing their barcode readers and executives were frustrated by the time it took to log on at each location. Working with Motorola (News - Alert) PartnerEmpower™ Platinum partner American Barcode and RFID Inc. (AB&R), Isola implemented a centralized, site-based management system with new sensors and access points (AP) powered by Motorola's WiNG 5 WLAN solution. Motorola's AirDefense Services Platform was implemented to manage, monitor and protect Isola's WLAN environments at its U.S. headquarters as well as branch offices in Europe and Asia. Since implementing Motorola's WLAN solution, Isola's system has become centralized with strong security and monitoring to help improve efficiency. Employees in the carpeted office space area have seen increases in the speed of file transfers, improvements in reliability and the ability to quickly connect has been extremely well received by executives. Shop floor efficiency has also improved as a result of the technology upgrades. KEY FACTS
Randall Shipman, director, IT Infrastructure, Isola Group "Nine out of 10 times wireless technology on the shop floor is a critical part of the manufacturing process. Motorola's WLAN solution brings centralization, strong security and monitoring - all of which help ensure efficiency with all mobile devices in an organization. If manufacturers want a bulletproof solution, this is it." Imran Akbar, vice president and general manager, Enterprise Networks & Communications, Motorola Solutions "Motorola's WLAN solution can be purpose-built for the unique set of requirements the manufacturing sector needs. The industrial wireless solution adapts to changing RF conditions, types of devices and applications, and optimizes bandwidth to provide intelligent production with seamless, wireless coverage spanning from the production lines to the carpeted office space for knowledge-based workers, travelers and executives." SUPPORTING RESOURCES Website: Motorola Solutions Wireless LAN Website: Motorola Solutions Industrial Wireless Website: Motorola Solutions Manufacturing Website: Isola Group Website: American Barcode and RFID Inc. Twitter (News - Alert): @MotWireless Facebook (News - Alert): Motorola Solutions About Motorola Solutions Motorola Solutions is a leading provider of mission-critical communication solutions and services for enterprise and government customers. Through leading-edge innovation and communications technology, it is a global leader that enables its customers to be their best in the moments that matter. Motorola Solutions trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker "MSI." To learn more, visit www.motorolasolutions.com. For ongoing news, please visit ourĀ newsroom or subscribe to our news feed. MOTOROLA, MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS and the Stylized M Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC and are used under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2014 Motorola Solutions, Inc. All rights reserved.
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