About

Empowering global connectivity though intelligent automation.

Since 1997

Motive has been at the forefront of intelligent device and service management, helping the world’s leading telecommunications providers, broadband operators, and enterprises deliver seamless digital experiences to millions of customers worldwide.

>1.8B

Devices under management with self-configuring and self-healing capabilities.

>1.0M

Daily automated operations reducing costs and enabling scalable growth.

>120K

Support interactions handled daily through automated diagnostics and troubleshooting.

Our Journey

Explore the key milestones in our history of innovation

1997

Motive founded in Austin, Texas with a vision to simplify digital service management for the emerging broadband market.

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2004

Initial public offering on June 25, 2004, establishing Motive as a publicly-traded leader in service automation for telecommunications companies worldwide.

2008

Acquired by Alcatel-Lucent, expanding our reach to major global telecommunications operators and accelerating product development.

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2016

Nokia completes acquisition of Alcatel-Lucent, integrating Motive's device management and service automation capabilities into Nokia's comprehensive telecommunications infrastructure portfolio, strengthening solutions for service providers worldwide.

2016

Lumine Group acquires and revives the heritage Motive brand, creating a focused, standalone company serving broadband, mobile, and IoT service providers globally.

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2026

Today:
Managing over 1 billion devices across 150+ deployments in 65+ countries, Motive continues to set the standard for intelligent device and service management.

Certifications

Our commitment to excellence

Our certifications reflect a proven adherence to industry benchmarks, ensuring compliance with critical requirements and fostering trust.

Memberships

Advancing our industry standards

Our active participation in telecom industry membership alliances enables us to contribute to the development of industry standards and ensures that our solutions are aligned with the latest technological advancements.

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Visit Motive in Tokyo

January 28, 2026 | Tokyo, Japan
Visit the Motive team to see our latest innovations in action—and discover how we’re helping telecom leaders across APAC simplify complexity and scale faster.

Visit Motive in London

February 6, 2026 | London, England

IoT Tech Expo is the leading event for IoT, Digital Twins & Enterprise Transformation, Embedded Systems, IoT Security IoT Connectivity & Connected Devices, Smart Infrastructures & Automation, Data & Analytics and Edge Platforms.

Visit Motive in Barcelona

March 2-6, 2026 | Barcelona, Spain

We’re heading to MWC Barcelona, the world’s biggest stage for mobile innovation. As connectivity evolves, Motive is enabling CSPs to move faster, automate more, and deliver proactive, intelligent customer experiences at scale.