Zander dodges bullet, touts new handsets; Analysts seek clarity as Moto plunges onward.(Upfront)

RCR Wireless News, May, 2007

Byline: PHIL CARSON It's full steam ahead for Motorola Inc. Free, for the moment, from the shadow of billionaire and dissident shareholder Carl Icahn and his influence on Motorola Inc.'s direction, CEO Ed Zander hit the road last week to tout new, 3G handsets set for launch tomorrow.

As the story of the Titanic revealed, however, blithe assurances of smooth sailing sometimes hit unexpected obstacles. As Zander moved from defender of the status quo at his company to chief salesman last week, he understandably sought to present tangible evidence that his company has answers to its recent woes. But some observers were left with unanswered questions about the degree of clarity and candor forthcoming from the Schaumburg, Ill.-based handset...

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