GE Security Announces Advanced Simon XT Residential Alarm Panel, First with Two-Way, Voice-over-GSM Wireless Communications
Simon XT delivers added wireless and interactive capabilities through Alarm.com relationship
Bradenton, Fla. - March 31, 2008 - GE Security, Inc., a business of GE Enterprise Solutions (NYSE: GE), today announced enhancements to Simon XT, a full featured home security system that now offers homeowners a complete and secure advanced wireless security solution including powerful new Web-enabled capabilities through interactive services provider Alarm.com.
Simon XT, a wireless security system offering burglary and fire protection functionality, is the first two-way, voice-over-GSM wireless communications platform that communicates critical alarm signals to the central station and allows instant, hands-free audio communication with response personnel. Simon XT's GSM wireless communications eliminates a would-be intruder's ability to disable it by cutting the home's phone or cable line.
Simon XT's robust lineup of enhanced features, and the associated portfolio of DesignLine wireless peripherals, further solidifies its position as the industry's leading UL-listed, GSM enabled, 40-zone, self-contained wireless residential alarm panel solution.
Simon XT also offers customers Web-enabled services through Alarm.com, enabling a host of new capabilities including remote monitoring and control from any Internet-connected computer or PDA. Also from Alarm.com, Simon XT uses patented Crash and Smash(TM) technology, which can safeguard security system communications even if the system is tampered with or dismantled.
"GE Security is pleased to introduce the industry's first two-way voice over GSM residential alarm panel with advanced interactive functionality," said Dean Seavers, president and CEO, GE Security. "We are committed to providing our partners with the latest intrusion detection technology to help them exceed their end user customers' expectations. With Simon XT, the DesignLine wireless peripherals portfolio, and our winning relationship with Alarm.com, we are confident that is exactly what we are doing."
"We're very pleased to work with GE Security to enhance Simon XT, the most advanced and reliable wireless security system, with Alarm.com's two-way digital wireless communication and full Web-based interactive control," said Steve Trundle, president and CEO, Alarm.com.
Alarm.com provides a Web-based monitoring service, which complements traditional monitoring with wireless control and notification as well as interactive functionality. Alarm.com's interactive service offers end users attractive features that increase the likelihood they will use their alarms and offers GE Security's partners access to another potential recurring monthly revenue stream. Moreover, GE Security's associated DesignLine wireless peripherals portfolio provides dealers with new and better peripheral offerings providing flexibility for virtually any Simon XT installation.
Simon XT is GE Security's full-featured security system that offers up to 40 zones of burglary and fire protection for residential properties. With a built-in display touchpad and status speaker that provides visual and voice feedback, Simon XT is well suited for most houses, apartments, and condominiums. It supports both Web-based connectivity and off-premise telephone control to arm and disarm the system, check system status, activate no entry delay, or activate the latchkey feature. With latchkey capabilities, the panel can be programmed to notify the owner if the system has not been disarmed at a scheduled time.
Simon XT employs advanced wireless technology for quick and easy installation as well as flexibility in placement of the panel around the home. It also eliminates the clutter and expense of running wires to phone lines, detectors and sensors. System programming can be done from the panel using the built-in touchpad or off-site using Enterprise Downloader Software.
About GE's Security Business
GE Security, Inc., a business of GE Enterprise Solutions (NYSE: GE), is a leading supplier of security and life safety technologies, with operations in more than 35 countries and $1.8 billion in annual sales. GE Security offers one of the industry's broadest product portfolios, including access control, explosives and narcotics detection, fire detection, intrusion, key management and video surveillance. GE Security's products are used to protect people and property across a wide range of industries, including aviation, banking and finance, education, government and military, healthcare, law enforcement, residential, retail, stadiums and event venues, and transportation.
GE Security was honored with Frost & Sullivan's 2008 North American Video Surveillance Solutions Company of the Year Award for its industry leading video portfolio and integration strategy vision and execution. For more information about GE Security, please visit