Motorola has acquired Good Technology, maker of push email and secure connectivity software for handheld devices, the companies announced today. The two companies have previously been in a business relationship, and the acquisition is said to extend Motorola’s mobile computing capabilities and enterprise client base.

Good Technology’s push email solution is used in the popular Motorola Q smartphone, and is designed to compete with market leader Research In Motion’s Blackberry service. Over the last six years, Good Technology has received over US$200 million in funding, though the specifics of Motorola’s acquisition were not disclosed.

The deal is expected to close early 2007 pending regulatory approval and other customary conditions.

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