Motorola said today it is buying Good Technology Inc., which provides computing software and services for smartphones and other handheld devices.

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Good Technology, based in Santa Clara, is a strategic addition to Motorola's Mobile Devices business. Good Technology's GoodLink software provides handheld devices with wireless access to Microsoft's Outlook application. Its software also provides access to information stored in corporate databases. The acquisition will extend Motorola's mobile computing capabilities and increase the company's enterprise client base. Good Technology's wireless messaging, data access and handheld security offerings provide intuitive and advanced productivity solutions for mobile professionals with enterprise-level device security and management.

Motorola will build upon Good Technology's customer and carrier relationships by maintaining its multi-device strategy. Good Technology's software and service offerings have been chosen by more than 12,000 enterprises around the world. In addition, Good Technology's highly reliable, secure connectivity platform offers the potential to power applications beyond email while extending to customers beyond the enterprise.

Motorola has an existing business relationship with Good Technology using Good Mobile Messaging on the Motorola Q.

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