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Articles for March, 2009

GE Security Protection Plan

30 March, 2009

Bradenton-based GE Security, division of GE Enterprise Solutions, has designed three protection plans to maximize the contract holder’s return on security investments. As a GE Security customer with a Protection Plan, you will get discounts on cutting-edge software releases; customized technical support; general assistance with your operating system databases; and answers to networking questions. This is the ultimate support solution, as it provides a service that decreases downtime and delivers peace of mind.

The Protection Plan is an extension of the manufacturer’s software license warranty. With a GE Security Protection Plan, you will receive added benefits, which include discounted software upgrades. Enjoy the latest technology for a fraction of its retail price. GE Security offers three tiers of support, ensuring that each customer’s unique needs are satisfied. Increase the value of your GE Security system with a Protection Plan.

The Standard Protection Plan sets the framework for GE Security’s support system. Maximize system investment, while ensuring access to the latest upgrades at discounted prices. GE is continuously advancing its technology. With the Standard Protection Plan, you will enjoy the latest features and improvements to your software.

With the Standard Protection Plan, you will enjoy:

  • New product features
  • Discounts on future releases
  • Maintenance releases

The Extended Protection Plan includes the same features as the Standard Protection Plan, with 24-hour support. Contract holders with an Extended Protection Plan can access GE Security personnel around-the-clock, including weekends and holidays.

With the Premium Protection Plan, you will receive priority response. This service maximizes protection by providing personal and proactive support.

With the Premium Protection Plan, you will enjoy:

  • The highest priority response
  • Detailed call logs, upon request
  • Onsite assistance during software upgrades
  • Yearly onsite visits
  • Quarterly conference calls, and more

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GE Security CTX 9800 DSi

27 March, 2009

On March 26, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) certified Bradenton-based GE Security’s explosives detection system (EDS), CTX 9800 DSi.

With TSA certification, airports will be able to protect travelers with high-definition 3-D (HD3-D) imaging baggage screening technology, previously available exclusively in the healthcare industry. This technology, combined with GE Security’s industry-leading explosives detection, will provide travelers with the ultimate in protection.

GE Security improved its CTX line with the CTX 9800 DSi, breaking ground with Clarity, an innovative data acquisition system. Clarity unites HD3-D imaging technology with industry-leading explosives detection technology. This unprecedented service delivers a highly detailed, 360-degree view of each traveler’s baggage. With this advanced technology, operators will be able to identify dangers at lower operational costs. Among the benefits of the CTX 9800 DSi, it can be modified to detect new interpretations of ‘threat’ in the future.

"The CTX 9800 utilizes advanced imaging technology originally developed for healthcare applications and customizes it for security applications," stated Dennis Cooke of GE Security's Homeland Protection Business. "Our unique Clarity technology enables checked luggage to be scanned by an EDS system at unprecedented speeds with the highest resolution in the industry. The CTX 9800 delivers 3-D volumetric images with exceptional detail that can lead to more effective identification of potential threats and increased operator efficiency."

GE Security’s CTX 9800 DSi represents an important advancement for the current EDS generation. This upgrade is the second for GE Security’s CTX 900 DSi EDS product series. The latest improvement will allow customers to protect current baggage screening framework investments with GE Security’s upgrades and cutting-edge EDS technologies. For added convenience, both the CTX 9000 DSi and the CTX 9400 DSi can be upgraded to the CTX 9800 DSi.

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GE Security Offers Solutions to Retail Businesses

16 March, 2009

GE Security understands that in order to operate a successful retail business, you need to maintain a secure environment for your products, employees, and customers. With highly customizable security, GE Security’s retail solutions are multi-faceted! You can monitor who comes into your store, protect valuables and merchandise from shoplifters, and communicate between various locations.

GE Security provides one-stop security shopping. You will find everything from intrusion alarms, to video surveillance and access control. From corporate institutions to food service outlets, GE Security provides solutions for any type of business.

  • Convenience Store/Gas Station
    • Even if your business is open 24/7, secure locks are critical. Losing one employee could mean re-keying your entire store, wasting time and money. With GE Security’s Supra TRACkey, you will never have to replace a key again! In addition, you will be able to monitor who enters your business at all times.
  • Corporate
    • With GE Security, you can resist shrinkage! Visible security equipment, such as video surveillance, is a great deterrent against theft and vandalization. Would you like to monitor your business remotely? GE Security allows you to watch streaming video online, by integrating your security system into an IP platform.
  • Food Services
    • Protect your restaurant, employees, and customers with video surveillance, access control, and fire and intrusion detection from GE Security. Would you like to monitor your restaurant remotely? GE Security lets you watch streaming video over the Internet, by integrating your security system into an IP platform.
  • Specialty
    • GE Security provides its business customers with easy-to-use, affordable security equipment. Intrusion detection and access control are among the services offered by GE Security. You can unlock and deactivate your alarm system simultaneously; locking up and re-activating your system at closing time is just as simple.

Choose GE Security, a trusted name in security for more than 100 years, for your retail security needs.

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GE Security Partners with Wipro in Indian Market

13 March, 2009

GE Security, a division of GE Enterprise Solutions, announced plans to collaborate with Wipro Infotech to develop cutting-edge physical security solutions in India. Physical security describes the protection of a resource, facility, or information from physical damage resulting from fire, burglary, natural disasters, vandalism, theft, terrorism, and etcetera.

GE Security provides expert security solutions including video surveillance, fire detection, access control, and explosive control. By collaborating with Wipro Infotech, the company will serve various clients from government, hospitality, and university sectors.

“As an end-to end IT service provider, we have been providing information security solutions to government and enterprises,” stated Anand Sankaran, Senior Vice President and Head of Wipro Infotech, India and Middle East. “Now, we are looking at improving physical security aspects for government, defense, SEZs, campuses, enterprises, hospitality sector etc.”

GE Security will utilize Wipro Infotech’s committed pre-sales associates and front-end methods in a go-to-market perspective in the Indian market. In addition, GE Security will train Wipro Infotech’s staff in applicable case studies pertaining to GE Security’s products and services.

“We are pleased with this relationship with Wipro as it brings together one of the leading system integrators in the world and a premier security company offering innovative technology solutions to help protect people, assets and communities,” stated President of GE Security Asia, Mohamed Butt. “We are excited about the opportunity to work with Wipro and expand our security offerings in the Indian market.”

GE Security, operating in more than 35 countries, leads the industry in providing protective technology and services. Offering one of the most diverse portfolios on the market, GE Security’s products protect individuals and properties in various industries, including education, government, military, aviation, healthcare, law enforcement, retail, finance, transportation, and residential. For more information on GE Security, please visit www.gesecurity.com.

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GE Security Awarded 2008 Company of the Year

5 March, 2009

Frost and Sullivan have presented GE Security with the 2008 North American Frost and Sullivan Award for Video Surveillance Solutions Company of the Year. GE Security’s recognition was based upon the results of a recent analysis of the video surveillance market. The company’s innovative integrations solutions approach has dramatically improved its video performance and offerings, thus leading to praise by Frost and Sullivan.

The award recognizes GE Security for implementing its reorganization strategy, which ensured the delivery of its mission to become the leading video surveillance vendor in the nation. With global revenues totaling around $1.8 billion dollars, GE Security is among the largest international security providers.

What sets GE Security apart from competitors? With quality video offerings, and a creative integrated solutions strategy, it is no surprise that GE Security has been recognized for its excellence. By heavily investing in technology, GE Security has been able to create a new platform of products and services.

Bradenton-based GE Security serves predominantly mid to large-sized businesses, organizations, and government institutions. Home security services are also available to residents and small-business owners. Among the available products and services, GE Security offers alarm systems, fire systems, access control, video surveillance, explosive detection, illegal drug detection, Key control, fiber-optic transmission, and machine guarding.

GE Security, subsidiary of General Electric Company, is dedicated to advancing communication and information technologies to enhance the security of its customers. GE Security operates in more than 30 countries across the world. GE Security’s vision is to lead the world in providing innovative security technology solutions, ensuring that people, assets, and communities remain safe.

For more information on GE Security and its product offerings, please visit www.GESecurity.com.

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GE Security Opening Pro Express Showroom in Bahrain

2 March, 2009

On Tuesday, GE Security announced that it will open a Pro Express Security Showroom in Bahrain. The new business venture follows triumphant openings in Nairobi, Rome, Helsinki, and Paris. Security 1, a GE Security affiliate company, will manage the Bahrain Pro Express Security showroom. Ebrahim K. Kanoo is the parent company of Security 1.

Pro Express is a one-stop shop, offering customers easy access to various electronic security devices in a business-to-business service outlet. By utilizing a point of sale service, security professionals are able to better serve customers, while enhancing efficiency.

“We are delighted to bring this new concept to the Gulf Cooperation Council, further affirming our commitment to helping to enhance security standards in the region. Pro Express will carry a permanent stock of at least 150 high-volume items, allowing security professionals in the region to select what they want, when they want it,” GE Security Country Sales Manager for Qatar & Bahrain, Karim Mahdi, stated.

Pro Express provides on-the-spot technical support. Security experts are well trained, and equipped with extensive knowledge on the various available security solutions.

Given the recent growth in Bahrain, the demand for security solutions has dramatically increased.

According to Bijan Majidi, General Manager of Business Development and Planning for Ebrahim K. Kanoo, “security and safety are global concerns. Bahrain has a healthy financial services sector and is quickly establishing itself as a regional commercial and tourism hub. This growth has led to greater interest in security in the industrial, commercial, hospitality, residential, governmental, healthcare, transportation and financial sectors. Through our relationship with GE Security, we aim to provide world-class safety and security products to our customers.”

Employing a team of trained professionals, every Pro Express has a cutting-edge product demonstration area. Utilizing the newest technologies, GE Security is continuously improving its security products.

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