Re: no phone line? & 2way voice. move over joel

[Red <RedNick@xxxxxxxxx>]

Now if they would only stop abandoning products after 3 years, maybe
I'd have a look at them again!

On Mon, 31 Mar 2008 11:13:44 -0400, Norton Nescio <spam@xxxxxxxx>
wrote:

>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 www.gesecurity.com.