The South Africa-founded RapidDeploy, a cloud-native next generation 911 solution provider for public safety, has been acquired by Motorola Solutions for an undisclosed amount.
RapidDeploy’s advanced Next Generation 911 (NG911) product suite accelerates emergency response and enhances decision-making. The suite includes Radius Mapping, precise real-time call location mapping; Lightning, which gives first responders direct access to critical 911 call data; and Eclipse Analytics, which helps Public Safety Answering Points measure 911 call response times.
The well-funded company, which now operates in the United States (US), has been acquired by Motorola Solutions, though the terms of the deal have not been disclosed. The acquisition will see Motorola Solutions and RapidDeploy help ensure public safety agencies have better access to data and increased situational awareness during emergency response so they can better serve their communities.
Motorola Solutions expects to integrate RapidDeploy’s technology into its VESTA 911 call handling software and AI-powered VESTA NXT platform to further enhance telecommunicator speed and efficiency. RapidDeploy currently supports over 1,600 PSAPs/emergency communications centres in 24 US states.
“We are honoured to join Motorola Solutions, a company that shares our commitment to public safety and our mission of saving lives by reducing response times,” said Steve Raucher, co-founder and CEO of RapidDeploy. “Together, we will continue to accelerate innovation in 911 technology, helping to make NG911 smarter, more unified and seamlessly integrated to empower first responders and help save more lives.”
“In a crisis of any magnitude – a vehicle accident, medical emergency or active shooter – every second counts during the emergency response,” said Mahesh Saptharishi, executive vice president and chief technology officer, Motorola Solutions. “RapidDeploy’s technology connects first responders with critical information so they can reach those in need faster and be more prepared, saving valuable time in emergencies.”
