Is Motorola on BDS List?

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Motorola has to be boycotted

Electronics giant Motorola has been targeted by BDS supporters for providing surveillance equipment used around Israeli settlements, along the Israeli-built separation barrier, and along the Israel-Gaza border. In addition, the company signed a $100 million deal with Israel in January 2014 for encrypted smartphones for its soldiers and security personnel. The IDF uses motorola as a main supplier for its communication equipment which enables them to effectively control the occupied Palestinians. They also manufacture the bomb fuses used in IDF bombs.

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Dell

Michael Dell, the founder of Dell, is a member of the Friends of the IDF, which raises money for the Israeli military. He has donated millions so far and continues to do so.

Viber

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Nvidia

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Oracle

Oracle donated money to israeli employees after the war started, with an additional 10,000 israeli shekels for employees who serve in the IDF.

Payoneer

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SAP

SAP donated money to israeli employees after the war started, with an additional 6,500 israeli shekels for each family member of the employee.

Volvo Group

Volvo group and Volvo Cars are different companies. Supplied equipment used to bulldoze Palestinian homes and also for its 27 percent stake in Merkavim, whose buses are used to transport Palestinian prisoners to and from Israeli jails. The Volvo Group no longer owns Volvo Cars, though not all BDS supporters differentiate between the two.

Volkswagen AG

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Caterpillar

Caterpillar bulldozers have been used in the demolition of Palestinian homes. The D9 bulldozer was specifically designed for the IDF.

History of Motorola

Motorola, founded in 1928, began as a manufacturer of car radios and other electronics. It quickly became a prominent player in the communications industry, especially in the development of two-way radios for military and public safety use. Throughout the mid-20th century, Motorola expanded its portfolio to include televisions, semiconductors, and eventually mobile communication devices.

One of Motorola's most significant contributions to technology was the development of the first commercially available handheld mobile phone, the DynaTAC, in 1983. This groundbreaking device revolutionized communication by enabling people to make calls on the go. Over the following decades, Motorola continued to innovate in the mobile phone market, releasing iconic devices such as the StarTAC and the Razr, which became symbols of cutting-edge design and functionality.

However, Motorola faced stiff competition in the mobile market from companies like Nokia and later Apple and Samsung. In 2011, Motorola Mobility, the consumer mobile device division, was acquired by Google. Despite this, Motorola maintained its presence in the telecommunications industry, focusing on infrastructure solutions and other technologies. In 2014, Motorola Mobility was sold to Lenovo, a Chinese multinational technology company, marking a new chapter in Motorola's history. Today, Motorola continues to produce a range of smartphones and communication devices, leveraging its legacy of innovation while adapting to the evolving demands of the market.