IBM and GE Interlogix Agree to Team on Security Solution; Combined Security Software Platform Helps Customers in Their Effort to Protect Employees, Property and Digital Assets.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers ARMONK, NY and AUSTIN, TX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 19, 2003 IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) and GE Interlogix today announced a teaming relationship to provide large enterprises with comprehensive security services Security services are state institutions for the provision of intelligence, primarily of a strategic nature, but also including protective security intelligence. Examples include the Security Service (MI5) and the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) in the United Kingdom, and the and tools to help customers in their effort to protect computer systems, buildings and employees. As part of the relationship, GE Interlogix will integrate its security software with IBM's enterprise management and application server software, creating a powerful solution platform for addressing physical and IT security needs. IBM and GE Interlogix will collaborate in marketing the combined software platform. Capitalizing on IBM's leadership in security services and software and GE Interlogix' advanced technology for physical security, the relationship will help the companies meet the emerging needs of large enterprise customers. IBM will provide IT security services, application integration and solution deployment, and will work with an existing network of IBM and GE Interlogix partners to help customers integrate their IT infrastructure and back-office systems. If requested by a customer, IBM will provide overall project management. Complete solutions will combine human resource network systems and facilities management The management of a user's computer installation by an outside organization. All operations including systems, programming and the datacenter can be performed by the facilities management organization on the user's premises. applications, with physical security assets (such as badge readers, intrusion and surveillance systems) and logical security capabilities (such as intrusion detection systems This article is about the computing term. For other uses, see Burglar alarm. An intrusion detection system (IDS) generally detects unwanted manipulations of computer systems, mainly through the Internet. ). GE Interlogix will integrate Facility Commander, its security system integration software, with IBM's Tivoli enterprise management See Tivoli Systems Management Software. software, including Tivoli Risk Manager and Tivoli Enterprise Console, and WebSphere server software. GE Interlogix will also support IBM Directory Integrator and IBM DB2 database. IBM also plans to integrate IBM Tivoli Access Manager The IBM Tivoli Access Manager enables the integration of Access Manager applications that provide a wide range of authorization and management solutions. It is sold as an integrated solution, this is one of many IBM products that provide an access control management solution that and IBM Tivoli Identity Manager IBM Tivoli Identity Manager also known as TIM, and its SMB solution IBM Tivoli Identity Manager Express. Provides centralized Identity lifecycle Management. Automatically creates, manages, and removes user access to system resources like Files, Servers, Applications, with GE Interlogix solutions to integrate and automate core identity management businesses processes with physical security practices. This integration will enable the two companies to help deliver high-quality physical and IT security, while helping to reduce administration overhead for security staff. GE Interlogix' Facility Commander product provides a comprehensive alarm management system with graphical maps and video clips A short video presentation. and a high-level command and control interface to digital video recorders See DVR. . For access control, Facility Commander interfaces with GE Interlogix Picture Perfect, which performs all physical access control, alarming and reporting tasks. The system will interact with IBM Tivoli Risk Manager, which correlates IT security and network events from security software products such as firewall intrusion detection systems and other technologies across the network that affect security. If an alert is triggered by GE Interlogix' Facility Commander, Tivoli Risk Manager can automatically alert a facilities coordinator or security personnel by pager, cell phone or email. "The IBM-GE relationship will help companies dramatically improve efficiency and effectiveness of security across the enterprise," said Rusine Mitchell-Sinclair, VP Marketing, Operations & Strategy, IBM Global Services IBM Global Services is the world's largest business and technology services provider. It is the fastest growing part of IBM, with over 190,000 professionals serving customers in more than 160 countries. , Americas. "By integrating physical and logical security systems and automating the workflow around those systems, we will enable customers to gain efficiencies in managing and deploying security assets and employees." "GE Interlogix is already the recognized leader in the electronic security systems market with three out of four Fortune 100 companies using our products," said Ken Boyda, President and Chief Executive Officer of GE - Interlogix. "We view the ability to combine IBM's IT experience with our physical security expertise as very significant for our customers." IBM Global Services IBM Global Services is the world's largest information technology services and consulting provider, generating over $36 billion in 2002. Approximately 180,000 professionals serve customers in more than 160 countries, providing the entire spectrum of customers' e-business needs -- from the business transformation and industry expertise of IBM Business Consulting Services Noun 1. consulting service - service provided by a professional advisor (e.g., a lawyer or doctor or CPA etc.) service - work done by one person or group that benefits another; "budget separately for goods and services" to hosting, infrastructure, technology design and training services. IBM Global Services delivers integrated, flexible and resilient processes -- across companies and through business partners -- that enable customers to maximize the opportunities of an on-demand business environment. About GE Interlogix GE Interlogix, part of GE Industrial Systems, is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of the General Electric Company (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : GE) focused on communication and information technologies for security, safety and lifestyle enhancements. It has operations in more than 35 countries and is represented by some of the best-known brand names in the industry for intrusion and fire detection, access and building control, video surveillance, explosive and narcotics narcotics n. 1) techinically, drugs which dull the senses. 2) a popular generic term for drugs which cannot be legally possessed, sold, or transported except for medicinal uses for which a physician or dentist's prescription is required. detection, key management and structured wiring. For more information about GE Interlogix and its product offerings, please visit www.ge-interlogix.com. Editors: For more information and photography about GE Industrial Systems products that help provide peace of mind and protection for people, property and communities, please visit our online media center at www.geindustrial.com/presscenter. |
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