Motorola Deepens Public Safety Reach with Exacom Acquisition

NEW YORK, NY – March 17, 2026 – Motorola Solutions has acquired Exacom, Inc., a leading provider of mission-critical communication recording and cybersecurity solutions, from private equity firm Seaport Capital. The move signals a significant deepening of Motorola's strategy to build a comprehensive, end-to-end software and services ecosystem for public safety and enterprise security clients.

The acquisition brings New Hampshire-based Exacom, known for its advanced voice and data recording platforms, under the umbrella of the global public safety technology giant. While financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, the strategic implications are clear: Motorola is aggressively expanding its command center software suite, with a particular focus on cloud-native technologies and integrated cybersecurity—two areas where Exacom has demonstrated significant strength.

A Strategic Play for an Integrated Ecosystem

This acquisition is the latest in a series of calculated moves by Motorola Solutions to transform itself into a dominant force in public safety software and analytics. The company has been methodically assembling a portfolio that extends far beyond its legacy in radio communications, aiming to create a unified platform that connects communications, video surveillance, data analytics, and command center operations.

Exacom fits seamlessly into this vision. Its technology provides the crucial "audible truth" of an incident by recording 911 calls, radio traffic, and other multimedia communications. Motorola's stated goal is to integrate this capability directly with the "visual truth" captured by its vast network of body-worn cameras and fixed video security solutions, many of which stem from its successful acquisition and expansion of Avigilon. The combination aims to eliminate data silos, providing first responders and analysts with a complete, time-synchronized narrative of events as they unfold.

The acquisition of Exacom is not an isolated event but part of a broader M&A strategy. Motorola's recent history includes the multi-billion dollar acquisition of Silvus Technologies to bolster its mobile networking capabilities, the purchase of VaaS International Holdings for its AI-driven license plate and image analysis, and the integration of Airbus DS Communications for its VESTA 9-1-1 call-handling software. Each piece adds a new layer of capability to its CommandCentral software suite, which is increasingly hosted in the cloud. Exacom’s flagship cloud-native platform, Hindsight Cloud, directly supports this strategic pivot, allowing Motorola to offer more robust and scalable recurring revenue services to its government and enterprise clients.

The Seaport Capital Blueprint for Growth

For Seaport Capital, the sale of Exacom marks a highly successful exit, validating its investment model of partnering with founder-led, tech-enabled businesses. Seaport acquired Exacom in November 2020, and in the roughly five years of its ownership, the company's trajectory was one of accelerated growth and strategic expansion.

During this partnership, Exacom's revenue more than doubled. This impressive growth was fueled by key strategic initiatives, including the development and launch of the Hindsight Cloud platform, which positioned the company at the forefront of the industry’s shift toward cloud-based solutions. Another pivotal move was the June 2023 acquisition of Seculore Solutions, a specialized cybersecurity provider. This not only expanded Exacom’s product offering but also addressed a critical and growing need for its public safety customers: protecting their networks from cyber threats.

The collaboration between the private equity firm and the company's management was highlighted in statements following the announcement. "Seaport has been an incredible partner to us and we’ve appreciated their guidance and support in growing Exacom into what the company is today," said Al Brisard, CEO of Exacom. "Seaport’s extensive experience in tech-enabled businesses and their expertise in growing companies of our size made them the right strategic partner for us."

Scott McCormack, a Partner at Seaport Capital, reciprocated the sentiment, stating, "We’re very proud of what the company accomplished during our partnership and we wish the company continued success in its next phase of growth in its partnership with Motorola Solutions." The outcome serves as a compelling case study in how targeted private equity investment can nurture a niche technology company, enhance its value proposition, and position it for a strategic acquisition by a global industry leader.

Reshaping Public Safety in the Cloud Era

The acquisition is a microcosm of the sweeping technological transformation underway in the public safety sector. For decades, emergency response was defined by radio chatter. Today, it is an increasingly complex digital landscape, driven by powerful trends that are reshaping how incidents are managed and investigated.

A primary driver is the nationwide transition to Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG911). These new IP-based systems are designed to handle not just voice calls, but also text messages, images, and video from the public. This explosion of multimedia data creates an urgent need for robust, secure, and easily searchable recording solutions like those developed by Exacom. Public safety agencies can no longer rely on disparate, aging systems to capture the full context of an emergency.

Simultaneously, agencies are grappling with the challenge of data fragmentation. Information from 911 calls, dispatch systems, body cameras, and in-car video often exists in separate, unconnected databases. Integrating Exacom's recording capabilities into Motorola's ecosystem is a direct attempt to solve this problem, creating a unified data layer where artificial intelligence can be applied to generate real-time insights, improve situational awareness, and automate post-incident reporting.

Cybersecurity Becomes Mission-Critical

Perhaps the most critical aspect of this deal for the future of public safety is the integration of cybersecurity. With the acquisition of Exacom, Motorola also gains the expertise of its subsidiary, Seculore Solutions. In an era where ransomware attacks on municipalities and critical infrastructure are commonplace, securing the networks that underpin emergency services has become a paramount concern.

Public safety answering points (PSAPs) and dispatch centers are high-value targets for malicious actors. A successful attack could disrupt 911 services, compromise sensitive data, or disable communications for first responders, with potentially catastrophic consequences. Seculore Solutions was created to address this specific threat, offering proactive network monitoring and threat detection tailored to the unique environment of public safety agencies.

By absorbing this capability, Motorola Solutions not only enhances the security of its own offerings but also provides a more compelling, holistic solution to its clients. It acknowledges that in the 21st century, mission-critical reliability is as much about cyber resilience as it is about network uptime. This focus on security is likely to become a key differentiator in a competitive market, as public safety leaders increasingly recognize that their digital transformation efforts must be built on a foundation of trust and protection. The integration of Exacom's recording and Seculore's security tools into Motorola's portfolio is a clear indicator that the future of public safety technology is integrated, intelligent, and, above all, secure.