GE Security to Submit CommerceGuard Container Security Solution for Test and Evaluation by U.S. Customs and Border Protection

GE Security, Inc., a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of the General Electric Co. (NYSE:GE), today announced plans to submit its CommerceGuard container security solution for participation in the next phase of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) testing and evaluation of conveyance security devices (CSD). CommerceGuard is a leading solution for global supply chain security, currently helping to protect intermodal shipping containers while they are in-transit by adding intrusion detection to other security measures already in place in the supply chain. Test and evaluation is an important step forward on the path to better protecting seaports and the entire global supply chain with the critical security layer CSDs can currently offer. "CommerceGuard is pleased to submit its container security solution and we look forward to CBP’s continued work to test and evaluate such products,” said Randy Koch, general manager of GE Security’s cargo security business and president of CommerceGuard AB. "CommerceGuard currently helps protect the supply chain by alerting officials if a container is opened without authorization. The maritime supply chain remains vulnerable to those who would tamper with a U.S.-bound container during its transit, especially during its journey from a foreign factory or warehouse to the seaport where it is loaded for its trip to the U.S.” According to the Department of Homeland Security’s original synopsis of its request for information about conveyance security devices, "CBP is interested in understanding and testing the current state of the art in those CSD Systems offered as existing commercial products. The intent is to obtain mature CSD Systems to be tested in laboratory, field and under operational conditions in order to evaluate system readiness for operational deployment…” The CommerceGuard container security device is mounted inside a container as it is being stuffed for shipment in order to monitor for, and report on, potential en route tampering. While in transit, the devices communicate securely with fixed and handheld readers. The readers forward encrypted security and tracking information wirelessly to the global CommerceGuard Information Network where it is accessible by authorized shippers and officials such as customs officers. Automated tamper alerts are routed to appropriate authorities when warranted. The CommerceGuard system is commercially used today, and is deployed at more than 20 leading seaports around the world. It is available through a global business collaboration consisting of GE Security, Mitsubishi Corporation (TSE: 8058), Samsung C&T Corporation (SEO: 000830), and Siemens Building Technologies (NYSE:SI). CommerceGuard is adding an important layer of in-transit security and visibility to intermodal freight shipments. About CommerceGuard GE Security, Mitsubishi Corporation, Samsung C&T Corporation, and Siemens Building Technologies jointly own the CommerceGuard container security solution. CommerceGuard features the first market-ready container security device (CSD) that is located inside an intermodal cargo container and registers door openings. The CSD communicates with fixed and handheld readers to send alerts of security breaches and to record shipment status in the CommerceGuard Information Network, where data is accessed at no additional charge by customers and government officials from anyplace in the world. GE Security was honored with Frost & Sullivan’s 2007 Global Market Leadership Award for Container Security Devices for its CommerceGuard container security solution. For more information about GE Security and our products, please visit www.gesecurity.com. 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. GE Security, making the world safer.