GE Power Systems Expands Mobile Workforce Management Product Offerings with Web-Based Solutions from iMedeon.Business Editors & Energy Writers ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 28, 2000 Agreement Complements Existing GE Offerings GE Power Systems announced today the completion of a strategic partnership with iMedeon, Inc., which will expand GE's service offerings into Mobile Workforce Management Workforce Management (WFM) encompasses all the responsibilities for maintaining a productive and happy workforce. Sometimes referred to as HRMS systems, or even the larger ERP systems (Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP). There are many software vendors within this space. systems. iMedeon is a leading provider of Web and Wireless based software applications for Mobile Workforce Management, predominantly pre·dom·i·nant adj. 1. Having greatest ascendancy, importance, influence, authority, or force. See Synonyms at dominant. 2. serving the Energy and Telecommunications industries. This agreement permits GE Power Systems affiliates to market and sell iMedeon's technology offerings in the emerging field services market. The iMedeon technology enables GE Power Systems Energy Management Services businesses, particularly GE Smallworld and GE Harris Energy Control Systems, to extend enterprise software systems. iMedeon products provide configurable, wireless mobile computing Using a computing device while in transit. Mobile computing implies wireless transmission, but wireless transmission does not necessarily imply mobile computing. Fixed wireless applications use satellites, radio systems and lasers to transmit between permanent objects such as buildings solutions for work order management, work optimization optimization Field of applied mathematics whose principles and methods are used to solve quantitative problems in disciplines including physics, biology, engineering, and economics. , computer-aided dispatch and worker performance analysis. iMedeon's software suite, iM:Work, wirelessly connects field crews with the right skills, equipment, parts, and proximity to the work location. "This relationship with iMedeon is very strategic in fulfilling our vision of providing a full breadth of high-tech IT solutions for our customers while expanding our e-commerce strategy with web-enabled products that reach field services groups," commented Steve Bolze, President and General Manager of GE Energy Management Services. "Today, GE offers one of the most comprehensive and innovative offerings of network management solutions for distributed assets. iMedeon's products extend our portfolio beyond systems for transmission, distribution, and outage out·age n. 1. A quantity or portion of something lacking after delivery or storage. 2. A temporary suspension of operation, especially of electric power. management to now offering productivity solutions for field service management." Joe Mediate MEDIATE, POWERS. Those incident to primary powers, given by a principal to his agent. For example, the general authority given to collect, receive and pay debts due by or to the principal is a primary power. , 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. and Founder of iMedeon, noted "It is a tremendous validation of iMedeon for GE to represent and distribute our products in the global marketplace. Their unmatched industry expertise and customer knowledge in utilities, transportation, communication, and high-tech manufacturing let us reach and serve customers around the world." About iMedeon, Inc. iMedeon, Inc. is the leading provider of Web-based, Wireless Applications for Mobile Workforce Management, empowering organizations with solutions for increased productivity, constant communication, and higher customer satisfaction. iM:Work, iMedeon's software suite, dramatically improves cross-organizational performance through field service optimization. Field service performance is a crucial competitive factor for telecommunications, utility, healthcare, and technology industries. iM:Work won a 2000 JAVA Technology Achievement Award for Enterprise Applications. iMedeon's wireless solutions support any mobile network or appliance, such as Web phones, PDA's, and Windows devices. iMedeon clients include Nextel Communications Nextel Communications, styled NEXTEL, (Former NASDAQ: NXTL) which is now known as the Sprint Nextel Corporation was a telecommunications firm based in the United States. Known for providing a nation-wide mobile communications system. , Verizon Wireless Cellco Partnership, doing business as Verizon Wireless, owns and operates the second largest wireless telecommunications network in the United States, based on total wireless customers. , Powertel, Novamed, JEA JEA Journalism Education Association JEA Jacksonville Electric Authority JEA Journal of Egyptian Archaeology JEA Jamaica Exporters Association JEA Jackson Energy Authority (Jackson, Tennessee) , and Detroit Water & Sewer. For more information, call 770-777-8100 or visit the company's web site at www.iMedeon.com. About GE Power Systems GE Power Systems (www.gepower.com) is one of the world's leading suppliers of power generation technology, energy services and management systems with 2000 revenue estimated at $15 billion. The business has the largest installed base of power generation equipment in the global energy industry. Through a series of acquisitions and alliances, GE Power Systems has expanded its portfolio of products, services, and software solutions to serve global customers. Recent acquisitions of rental equipment and industrial water treatment businesses demonstrate this commitment to serve the energy industry as well as a broader range of industries including telecommunications, entertainment, and high-tech manufacturing. |
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