Motorola Extends Interoperability of DOCSIS(R) Equipment; Earns Stamp of Approval from CableLabs(R) DOCSIS 3.0 Certificate Authority

HORSHAM, Pa., July 21, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- MOT | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) today announced that it has achieved 'Manufacturer Certificate Authority' status for DOCSIS(R) 3.0 products from CableLabs DOCSIS 3.0 Certificate Authority body. The Motorola PKI Center, located in San Diego, CA, has passed a rigorous audit process of its digital security certificate generation system. This accreditation allows Motorola to join the limited ranks of companies who are qualified to supply keys and certificates that are secure and interoperable with all previous and future generations of DOCSIS systems.

Motorola is qualified to provide the crucial underlying security for cable modem networks. MSOs looking to deploy DOCSIS 3.0 into their networks can rely on Motorola digital security certificates for use in their Motorola DOCSIS equipment. All Motorola certificates are backwards compatible with DOCSIS 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0 equipment and will fully support all future shipments of DOCSIS equipment.

"Motorola continues its global leadership in signal security technology," said John Burke, Senior VP and GM of the Digital Video Solutions business of Motorola, Inc. "This represents another milestone in our continuing evolution, that began with the deployment of the VideoCipher(R)II-PLUS system and continues with MediaCipher(R) today - the world's most widely deployed, robust and secure system for protection of digital content."

"From its inception, Motorola has been a leader in DOCSIS technology working to provide innovative solutions that interoperate with equipment throughout our customers' networks," said Alan Lefkof, corporate vice president and general manager, Broadband Solutions Group, Motorola, Inc. "We're pleased to give our customers the assurance that the security in their DOCSIS networks is among the best the industry has to offer.

"The DOCSIS 3.0 specification itself establishes ways for cable companies to safely buy equipment from multiple vendors to deploy high-speed data services," said CableLabs President and CEO Dr. Richard R. Green. "The audit the Certificate Authority undertakes is another benchmark standard that we hold DOCSIS certificate suppliers to as additional fail-safe for the cable community. Motorola has further demonstrated its commitment to DOCSIS by participating and successfully fulfilling the requirements of the audit."

Additional security elements of DOCSIS 3.0 include advanced traffic encryption and for new multicast messaging, early authentications, enhanced provisioning, verification, proxy configuration, certificate revocation and future secure software download.

DOCSIS 3.0-based technology is currently integrated into Motorola's SURFboard(R) cable and digital voice modems and Motorola BSR 64000 CMTS. The cable modems were recently certified in CableLabs Certification Wave 58, and the Motorola BSR 64000 CMTS qualified in the same wave at the bronze level.

About Motorola

Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications. The company develops technologies, products and services that make mobile experiences possible. Our portfolio includes communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility solutions, digital set-tops, cable modems, mobile devices and Bluetooth accessories. Motorola is committed to delivering next generation communication solutions to people, businesses and governments. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $36.6 billion in 2007. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit http://www.motorola.com.

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