Motorola Solutions has been voted the #1 Best Workplace for Innovators by Fast Company, a recognition that highlights the company's leadership in developing purpose-built artificial intelligence. The announcement, made today, underscores Motorola Solutions' commitment to creating technologies that automate tasks and augment human attention, particularly in high-stakes environments like public safety.
Fast Company specifically honored Motorola Solutions for its AI assistant, Assist, which is designed for the demanding context of emergency response. In the United States, over 240 million 911 calls are placed annually, each triggering a rapid influx of critical information into public safety command centers. Dispatchers must remain calm during callers' most stressful moments, cross-checking details, locating first responders, and providing support until help arrives. Assist is purpose-built to help dispatchers focus on critical tasks and provide responders with verified, tailored information for faster, more cohesive teamwork, ultimately helping to save lives.
“At Motorola Solutions, we’re not just building software; we’re architecting the future of safety to make a real impact when it matters most,” said Mahesh Saptharishi, executive vice president and chief technology officer at Motorola Solutions. “This recognition underscores our commitment to fostering a culture where groundbreaking ideas and purpose-built AI can thrive, building on our long history of working with emergency responders to develop lifesaving technologies that fit seamlessly into their workflows.”
Over the past decade, Motorola Solutions has invested approximately $18 billion in organic research and development and acquisitions, including investments to advance AI applications across its portfolio of public safety and enterprise security solutions. The company emphasizes responsible technology design, development, and use, highlighted by its AI labels—a first for public safety and enterprise security products. These labels provide clear, concise information about how AI is used across its technologies.
“AI has the potential to transform our ability to help save lives,” said Mindi Bartee, PSAP education manager at Greater Harris County 911 Emergency Network. “When there’s an emergency, it takes multiple departments working together cohesively to coordinate a quick and appropriate response. Assist gives us the information we need to work with higher efficiency, accuracy and speed.”
Fast Company reviews over a thousand applications for its annual recognition, honoring the top 100 companies that create groundbreaking products and build a culture where innovation can thrive. Motorola Solutions' top ranking reflects its dedication to developing technologies that make a real impact in safety and security. For more information about Motorola Solutions' commitment to innovating for a safer future, visit www.motorolasolutions.com.
