GE Marquette Medical Systems Receives Two Awards from Frost & Sullivan for Effective Market Strategies.Business Editors & Health/Medical Writers SAN ANTONIO--(BW HealthWire)--April 6, 2000 Today, Frost & Sullivan announced that GE Marquette Medical Systems is the recipient of two of the firm's highest honors for Market Engineering: the 2000 Competitive Strategy Award and the 2000 Product Line Strategy Award. These awards are based on independent research and analysis of companies in the health care industry. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Frost & Sullivan industry analyst Mahpara Qureshi, "GE Marquette has formed a Web of alliances, which has helped the company remain competitive in an already mature market. In addition, GE Marquette has distinguished itself as a sole-source provider of clinical information systems and devices for patient monitoring and cardiology cardiology Medical specialty dealing with heart diseases and disorders. It began with the 1749 publication by Jean Baptiste de Sénac of contemporary knowledge of the heart. Diagnostic methods improved in the 19th century, and in 1905 the electrocardiograph was invented. . Frost & Sullivan recognizes these outstanding achievements and awards GE Marquette with its Competitive Strategy Award and Product Line Strategy Award." "Our strategy in the marketplace is centered around the needs of health care systems," said Fred Robertson Fred Robertson (born October 22, 1911 in Carlisle, England died September 20, 1997) was a professional ice hockey player who played 34 games in the National Hockey League. He played with the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings. , M.D., president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , GE Marquette Medical Systems. "We've built a unique offering of technology and services for our customers by aligning with the most innovative people and respected organizations in the world. We are poised for leadership in 2000, and will continue to grow to best serve today's health care systems." With 1999 total patient monitoring market revenues estimated at $1.68 billion, being competitive is a necessity. GE Marquette, a respected leader in this market, continues to differentiate its global position by forming alliances with companies that offer complementary technologies and services. GE Marquette's strategic alliances and partners include Draeger, Critikon, NEC (NEC Corporation, Tokyo, www.nec.com, www.necus.com) An electronics conglomerate known in the U.S. for its monitors. In Japan, it had the lion's share of the PC market until the late 1990s (see PC 98). NEC was founded in Tokyo in 1899 as Nippon Electric Company, Ltd. Medical Systems, CardioDynamics, Novametrix, Micro Medical, Data Critical and Aspect Medical Systems. GE Marquette is constantly enhancing its offerings using Six Sigma Not to be confused with Sigma 6. Six Sigma is a set of practices originally developed by Motorola to systematically improve processes by eliminating defects.[1] A defect is defined as nonconformity of a product or service to its specifications. tools to improve its competitive advantage. Since the 1998 merger between GE Medical Systems and Marquette Medical Systems, GE Marquette has launched new and innovative medical technologies and services to better serve the needs of health care systems and their patients. GE Marquette's product offerings focus on the areas of diagnostic cardiology, patient monitoring and clinical information systems, and has considerably strengthened GE Medical Systems' capabilities in the health care market. About GE Marquette Medical Systems GE Marquette Medical Systems is a global leader in medical information and technology. GE Marquette's offering, including cardiology, patient monitoring and healthcare information management systems, enhances patient care in medical facilities around the world. GE Marquette is a GE Medical Systems Company with global headquarters in Milwaukee, Wis adv. 1. Certainly; really; indeed. v. t. 1. To think; to suppose; to imagine; - used chiefly in the first person sing. present tense, I wis. See the Note under Ywis. . Additional information about GE Marquette and its products can be found on the company's Web site at www.gemedicalsystems.com. GE Medical Systems is a $7 billion global leader in medical technology and services, employing nearly 20,000 people worldwide. About Frost & Sullivan Frost & Sullivan, an international marketing consulting and training firm, presents Market Engineering Awards to companies that demonstrate the diligence, perseverance Perseverance See also Determination. Ainsworth redid dictionary manuscript burnt in fire. [Br. Hist.: Brewer Handbook, 752] Call of the Wild, The dogs trail steadfastly through Alaska’s tundra. [Am. Lit. , and dedication required to develop a successful business plan and excel in the increasingly competitive global marketplace. 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