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Wed, January 28, 2009 Miami Dolphins and GE Security Team Up to Enhance Safety and the Fan Experience at Dolphin Stadium
BRADENTON, Fla.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--The National Football League's Miami Dolphins recently collaborated with GE Security, Inc., a business of GE Enterprise Solutions (NYSE:GE), and Ingersoll-Rand Security Technologies Integration Solutions to deploy an advanced IP video surveillance system at Dolphin Stadium. The stadium used the system in conjunction with other leading technologies to protect and enhance the game-day experience for more than 900,000 fans during Miami Dolphins regular season and playoff games, as well as the major Bowl Championship Series game and other events.
The video solution, which includes GE Security Megapixel and pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) Legend Dome cameras and Video Management System (VMS) software, is part of a comprehensive fan conduct program to help security personnel respond to emergencies and other situations at stadium events throughout the year, including the upcoming World Baseball Classic in March and Florida Marlins home games.
As a leader in implementing the NFL's "Fan Code of Conduct," the Dolphins were among the first teams to use a text-message program that empowers fans to anonymously alert security personnel to disruptive and potentially dangerous events. With the addition of GE Security's video cameras and monitoring solution, stadium security personnel have been able to promptly confirm that text-message reports are valid, monitor the situation and dispatch the appropriate help.
"The GE Security video system provides a clear view of nearly every seat in the house, so stadium security personnel can respond more effectively to reports of potential disruptions, and fans can play an important role in making sure their game-day experience is the best it can be," said George Torres, Miami Dolphins senior director of marketing and communications. "As a result, we're seeing fewer conduct issues, which improves safety and makes games more enjoyable for fans overall."
The Dolphins worked with Ingersoll-Rand Security Technologies Integration Solutions, a GE Security global integration partner, to install GE Security's Megapixel and PTZ Legend Dome cameras strategically throughout the facility, providing operators a more reliable view of events in and around the stadium. Monitored from a control center within Dolphin Stadium, the cameras allow security personnel to enlarge key portions of video images with minimal distortion and offer sharper, higher-resolution images for use as forensic evidence.
"The Dolphins are committed to creating a positive experience for fans, and our ongoing partnership with them is an extension of that," said Larry Legere, GE Security vertical sales leader, sports and entertainment. "The video surveillance installation is the first phase of a multi-phase project designed to help the stadium efficiently manage access control, video and fire detection in and around the facility."
"We worked with Dolphin Stadium to audit the current system and install the best possible video system to meet their needs and high standards," said Bob Lewis, Ingersoll-Rand Security Technologies Integration Solutions Southeast Regional Director. "GE Security's IP solution delivers outstanding image quality and monitoring capabilities required to efficiently manage Dolphin Stadium events."
GE Security VMS software provides a high-quality user interface allowing control room operators to analyze live and recorded video quickly for fast response to situations anywhere in the stadium. It is an open architecture monitoring solution, which enables the stadium to integrate additional key security enhancements and features, including video analytics applications, in future phases.
Leveraging the innovation of GE, GE Security offer stadiums and event venues a total enterprise solution designed to meet all their needs, from security and lighting technology to medical equipment and financing expertise. In addition to Dolphin Stadium, GE Security has provided integrated solutions to a variety of sports facilities nationwide.
About GE's Security Business
GE Security, Inc., a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of the General Electric Company (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 [ www.gesecurity.com ].
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About GE Enterprise Solutions
GE Enterprise Solutions elevates customers' productivity and profitability with integrated solutions using sensors and non-destructive testing; security and life safety technologies; power system protection and control; and plant automation and embedded computing systems. Enterprise Solutions' high-tech, high-growth businesses include Sensing & Inspection Technologies, Security, Digital Energy, and GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms. The business has 17,000 problem-solving employees in more than 60 countries around the world.
