Motorola is joined in this initiative by Enfora Inc., a leader in wireless networking solutions for location-based, monitoring and control and asset management applications. As Motorola’s first WiMAX reference design licensee, Enfora plans to integrate the Motorola WTM1000 solution into its intelligent modules and integrated platforms that are part of its suite of eWiDE™ wireless networking solutions.

“Increasingly, our customers are asking for embedded WiMAX solutions to take advantage of next generation mobile broadband data delivery speeds,” said Jeff Newman, Chief Strategy Officer, Enfora. “Our license to Motorola’s WTM1000 reference design provides us with the flexibility to quickly expand our wireless networking portfolio with WiMAX-enabled devices.”

In addition, the WTM1000 chipset-based radio is scheduled to debut in Motorola’s line-up of WiMAX mobile devices for various carriers around the world, including Sprint Xohm.

“As a leading provider of WiMAX services, Sprint is highly supportive of efforts that help extend WiMAX technology throughout the industry,” said Bin Shen, Vice President, Broadband, Sprint. “We view Motorola’s licensing initiative as a significant step forward in broadening the market opportunity and ensuring a wide array of WiMAX-enabled devices are available for consumers when our Xohm service goes live later this year.”