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Motorola (MSI) Body-Worn Cameras to Boost Brazil's Rail Safety
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Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI - Free Report) recently secured a prime contract for an undisclosed amount from MetrôRio to provide VB400 body-worn cameras for the safety and security of employees and passengers across the rail network of Brazil. With train travel gradually picking up pace, the contract will offer the requisite wherewithal to the rapid transit network operator that boasts an average footfall of 510,000 passengers across 41 stations each day to ensure better passenger and employee security against any untoward incident.
The VB400 body-worn cameras are known for their ruggedness and are built to withstand adverse temperature conditions to support the rigors of the job. Designed to capture high-quality video from the wearer’s viewpoint with an intuitive recording function, it delivers transparency with an extended battery life of up to 12 hours of operation. The device can be securely assigned using an employee’s ID badge at the beginning of a shift and is easily activated by the wearer, combining Bluetooth sensors with peer-assisted recording. In addition to live streaming facilities for enhanced situational awareness, the integration with Bluetooth sensors and beacons facilitates automated recording functionality.
Motorola will also offer its VideoManager evidence management software to seamlessly upload and manage the recorded video as part of MetrôRio’s everyday workflows. The company will provide round-the-clock technical and maintenance support to equip the railway employees with an extra layer of operational visibility, enhancing transparency and protection for passengers and railway staff across its 58-kilometer rail network. The body-worn cameras will enable MetrôRio’s security team to record both audio and video events inside metro stations and during onboard patrols for effective security surveillance. By virtue of the service level agreement, Motorola will manage all software, hardware, repair and replacement services for MetrôRio, thereby eliminating the requirement of any upfront capital investment for this video solution as-a-service by the latter.
Riding on such state-of-the-art products, Motorola expects to record strong demand across video security and services, land mobile radio products and related software while benefiting from a solid foundation. These systems drive the demand for additional device sales and promote software upgrades and infrastructure expansion. The comprehensive suite of services ensures continuity and reduces risks related to critical communications operations.
Motorola intends to fortify its position in the public safety domain by entering into alliances with other players in the ecosystem. It remains poised to benefit from organic growth and acquisition initiatives, disciplined capital deployment and a favorable global macroeconomic environment. Its competitive position and an attractive portfolio for a large addressable market augur well for long-term growth.
The stock has gained 27.9% over the past year compared with the industry’s growth of 10.4%.
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Earnings estimates for the current year for the stock have moved up 43.2% over the past year, while that for the next fiscal is up 48.6%. Qualcomm is likely to benefit in the long run from solid 5G traction and a surge in demand for essential products that are the building blocks of digital transformation in the cloud economy.
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Over the past year, Sierra Wireless has gained 16.8%. Earnings estimates for the current year for the stock have moved up 68.8% since March 2021. The company continues to launch innovative products for business-critical operations that require high security and optimum 5G performance.
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Despite global supply chain disruptions, KVH Industries is driving growth and margin expansion through new product introduction and subscriber migration to High-Throughput Satellites. The company aims to make decisive inroads into the still-nascent autonomous transportation markets with a strong balance sheet and zero debt. If KVH Industries manages to effectively mitigate supply chain woes, there could be room for cash flow expansion.
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Motorola (MSI) Body-Worn Cameras to Boost Brazil's Rail Safety
Motorola Solutions, Inc. (MSI - Free Report) recently secured a prime contract for an undisclosed amount from MetrôRio to provide VB400 body-worn cameras for the safety and security of employees and passengers across the rail network of Brazil. With train travel gradually picking up pace, the contract will offer the requisite wherewithal to the rapid transit network operator that boasts an average footfall of 510,000 passengers across 41 stations each day to ensure better passenger and employee security against any untoward incident.
The VB400 body-worn cameras are known for their ruggedness and are built to withstand adverse temperature conditions to support the rigors of the job. Designed to capture high-quality video from the wearer’s viewpoint with an intuitive recording function, it delivers transparency with an extended battery life of up to 12 hours of operation. The device can be securely assigned using an employee’s ID badge at the beginning of a shift and is easily activated by the wearer, combining Bluetooth sensors with peer-assisted recording. In addition to live streaming facilities for enhanced situational awareness, the integration with Bluetooth sensors and beacons facilitates automated recording functionality.
Motorola will also offer its VideoManager evidence management software to seamlessly upload and manage the recorded video as part of MetrôRio’s everyday workflows. The company will provide round-the-clock technical and maintenance support to equip the railway employees with an extra layer of operational visibility, enhancing transparency and protection for passengers and railway staff across its 58-kilometer rail network. The body-worn cameras will enable MetrôRio’s security team to record both audio and video events inside metro stations and during onboard patrols for effective security surveillance. By virtue of the service level agreement, Motorola will manage all software, hardware, repair and replacement services for MetrôRio, thereby eliminating the requirement of any upfront capital investment for this video solution as-a-service by the latter.
Riding on such state-of-the-art products, Motorola expects to record strong demand across video security and services, land mobile radio products and related software while benefiting from a solid foundation. These systems drive the demand for additional device sales and promote software upgrades and infrastructure expansion. The comprehensive suite of services ensures continuity and reduces risks related to critical communications operations.
Motorola intends to fortify its position in the public safety domain by entering into alliances with other players in the ecosystem. It remains poised to benefit from organic growth and acquisition initiatives, disciplined capital deployment and a favorable global macroeconomic environment. Its competitive position and an attractive portfolio for a large addressable market augur well for long-term growth.
The stock has gained 27.9% over the past year compared with the industry’s growth of 10.4%.
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We remain impressed with the inherent growth potential of this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) stock. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Qualcomm Incorporated (QCOM - Free Report) , carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), is a key pick for investors. It has a long-term earnings growth expectation of 16.1% and delivered an earnings surprise of 12.2%, on average, in the trailing four quarters.
Earnings estimates for the current year for the stock have moved up 43.2% over the past year, while that for the next fiscal is up 48.6%. Qualcomm is likely to benefit in the long run from solid 5G traction and a surge in demand for essential products that are the building blocks of digital transformation in the cloud economy.
Sierra Wireless, Inc. , carrying a Zacks Rank #2, is another solid pick. It has a long-term earnings growth expectation of 12.5% and delivered an earnings surprise of 58%, on average, in the trailing four quarters.
Over the past year, Sierra Wireless has gained 16.8%. Earnings estimates for the current year for the stock have moved up 68.8% since March 2021. The company continues to launch innovative products for business-critical operations that require high security and optimum 5G performance.
KVH Industries, Inc. (KVHI - Free Report) is also a Zacks Rank #2 stock. It delivered an earnings surprise of 20%, on average, in the trailing four quarters.
Despite global supply chain disruptions, KVH Industries is driving growth and margin expansion through new product introduction and subscriber migration to High-Throughput Satellites. The company aims to make decisive inroads into the still-nascent autonomous transportation markets with a strong balance sheet and zero debt. If KVH Industries manages to effectively mitigate supply chain woes, there could be room for cash flow expansion.