Emerson Network Power, a business of Emerson (NYSE: EMR) and the global leader in enabling Business-Critical Continuity™, announced the completion of the acquisition of Motorolas Embedded Communications Computing group.
The long-time Motorola entity is now part of the Embedded Computing business of Emerson Network Power where it will continue to focus on providing industry-leading solutions based on open standards such as AdvancedTCA® (ATCA®), MicroTCATM, CompactPCI® and VMEbus to equipment manufacturers in telecommunications, defense, aerospace, industrial automation and medical diagnostics.
“The completion of this acquisition positions Emerson as one of the leaders in the embedded computing industry, a strong market with significant opportunities for growth,” said Brian Partridge, program manager at leading industry analyst firm Yankee Group. “Acquiring Motorolas Embedded Computing group brings complementary advanced technology and strong customer relationships to Emerson Network Powers Embedded Computing business.”
“The addition of Motorolas extensive product portfolio and well-established customer base strengthens Emersons existing embedded computing business,” said Jay Geldmacher, executive vice president, Emerson. “We anticipate a bright future, one where Emerson Network Power will drive the continued evolution and growth of the embedded computing market.”
“We believe the whole industry will benefit from this transaction – from customers and prospects to partners, suppliers and industry organizations,” said Earle Weaver, group vice president, Emerson, with the responsibility for the Embedded Computing business. “We intend to focus Emersons considerable resources on developing advanced embedded computing technologies and delivering integrated, single-source solutions using our expertise to drive the adoption of common platforms that benefit this market. “
A significant trend in the embedded computing industry is the adoption of industry standards, including ATCA, MicroTCA and AdvancedMC (collectively known as xTCA). Many analyst firms forecast that xTCA products will be a multi-billion dollar market by 2010, with ATCA leading the way. Currently, more than 40 percent of network equipment providers are shipping ATCA-based systems.
“Motorola and Emerson have many of the same customers who have told us that they view this transaction as a very positive move,” said Stephen Dow, general manager of the former Motorola Embedded Communications Computing group and now president of Emerson Network Powers Embedded Computing business. “The combined resources and expertise of our two businesses creates a very powerful industry player. I look forward with great enthusiasm to this new and exciting opportunity.”
