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GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies Announces Rhythm® Enterprise Web

The latest addition to the Rhythm Software Suite provides on-demand access to NDT inspection data with just a Windows-based PC and web browser

Billerica, MA, USA — February 18, 2009 —GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies announces Rhythm Enterprise Web®, the latest addition to the Rhythm Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Software Suite.  In conjunction with the Rhythm Archive suite, Rhythm Enterprise Web provides single-point and enterprise-wide access to NDT images and data, regardless of where the information originated.  Prior to this, sharing NDT data across an enterprise was a time consuming task as the information needed to be burned to a disk and shipped. Now inspectors can view images from any PC on their network, send studies to colleagues as a file attachment to an e-mail, and use the conferencing feature to consult colleagues on images in real time, even though the inspector maybe continents apart. 

“Rhythm Enterprise Web is an excellent tool for organizations who need to share inspection data with experts across the globe,” says Andrea Koetz, Manager of Software Solutions at GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies.  “By simplifying the data sharing process and providing NDT data on demand, we are helping organizations elevate their productivity; allowing them to access and analyze data more quickly across the Web.”  

Rhythm Archive is the first step in making data sharing easier and more effective by providing a protected central information repository.  Rhythm Enterprise Web is taking data sharing one step further by providing a Web-based functionality that provides optimal delivery of cross modality NDT images and reports to all of NDT users, regardless of their bandwidth connections using a Web browser on a standard PC.   Rhythm web runs over customers’ network so the customers have full control over their security.

Like other versions of the Rhythm suite, Rhythm Web is DICONDE compliant, ensuring operators are not constricted by current proprietary formats, eliminating the need for future data conversion.  A hallmark of the Rhythm software suite is its scaleable architecture and Rhythm Enterprise Web software package provides versatility and flexibility; modules can be added as needed with added benefits such as real time conferencing tools, faster image downloads and on demand access to NDT information.    The real time conferencing tool allows for easy and quick data sharing across an organization while keeping the data stored in a central location.  Rhythm Enterprise Web benefits Rhythm users in many industries including aerospace, power generation and oil & gas.

About GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies
GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies is part of GE Enterprise Solutions, a $5 billion business helping customers compete and win in a changing global environment by combining the power of GE’s unique expertise and intelligent technology to drive customers’ productivity and profitability.  GE Sensing & Inspection Technologies is a leading innovator in advanced measurement, sensor-based and inspection solutions that deliver accuracy, productivity and safety to its customers.  The company designs and manufactures sensing instruments that measure temperature, pressure, moisture, gas and flow rate for demanding customer applications.  It also designs, manufactures and services inspection equipment, including radiographic, ultrasonic, remote visual and eddy current, that monitors and tests materials without disassembly, deforming or damaging them.  GE Sensing & Inspection’s products are used in a wide range of industries, including oil & gas, power generation, aerospace, transportation and healthcare.  The company has 4,700 employees at more than 40 facilities in 25 countries worldwide.