Big News for Retailers and Frontline Workers
Motorola Solutions has announced a major acquisition. They are buying Theatro, a Texas-based company known for AI and voice-powered communication. This move will revolutionize how retailers support their frontline workers.
Why this matters: With rising safety challenges, Theatro’s tools—paired with technologies like the Motorola V200 Body Camera—can transform productivity and security for employees on the job.
What Theatro Brings to the Table
Theatro’s platform is designed for frontline workers. It uses wearable devices to provide:
- Real-time guidance to assist customers.
- Quick access to inventory and pricing.
- Instant team communication using voice commands.
The platform also enhances safety by letting employees:
- Alert management or security discreetly.
- Follow step-by-step emergency guidance.
- Detect potential threats using video integration.
Combined with tools like the Motorola V200 Body Camera , Theatro helps create safer, smarter workplaces for retailers.
How This Changes Retail
Retailers can now benefit from Theatro’s AI technology, combined with Motorola’s expertise in body cameras, panic buttons, fixed video systems, and two-way radios for retail . This partnership will:
- Improve team communication with voice-powered solutions.
- Enhance workflows using AI-driven data and real-time tools.
- Boost safety for employees and customers.
This is the next big leap for retailers looking to stay ahead.
See the Future at NRF '25
Motorola Solutions and Theatro will both be at the NRF '25 - Retail's Big Show in New York City. Visit Motorola at booth #706 and Theatro at booth #807 to see these innovations in action.
Want to learn how tools like the Motorola V200 Body Camera are already improving safety for frontline workers? Don’t miss it!
A Word from Theatro’s CEO
“We’re thrilled to be joining Motorola Solutions to enable even more capabilities that help team members remain safe while delivering their best work every day.”
- Chris Todd, President & CEO, Theatro
This partnership will officially close in the first half of 2025. Together, Motorola Solutions and Theatro are poised to redefine safety and efficiency for frontline workers.