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GE’s portable technology that detects trace amounts of explosives is now hitching up for a tour of duty with the U.S. Army. MobileTrace — which is made by GE Security’s Homeland Protection business — is a handheld device that can identify both explosives and narcotics by using the GE-patented technology already deployed at military bases, [...]

GE Security’s Homeland Protection business just announced that the Transportation Security Administration has certified its newest explosives detection system, which will give airports their first access to high-definition, 3-D imaging for checked baggage. It’s not only designed to check bags at twice the speed of existing machines, the technology powering it was originally developed by GE Healthcare.

The network of 30,000 technologists working across GE now have more elbow room to find the next high-tech breakthrough. Our technology development arm, GE Global Research, just announced the opening of its newest research space — a 350,000 sq. ft. building at its technology campus in Bangalore, India. The new facility, which will house nearly 2,000 researchers, adds to expansions at the group’s headquarters in upstate New York, the addition of a new center in Munich and further expansion of research operations in Shanghai.

As Florida and Oklahoma face off in tonight’s BCS National Championship Game at Dolphin Stadium, GE Security video technology will be working behind the scenes to help ensure that the only thing fans need to worry about is how the SEC will fare against the Big 12. The Miami Dolphins recently partnered with GE Security to deploy an advanced IP video solution, which includes GE Security Megapixel and pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) Legend Dome cameras and Video Management System (VMS) software. The video system is being used to identify and respond to emergencies and other situations in the stands (read: unruly fans who have a little too much spirit), as part of the NFL’s “Fan Code of Conduct” program.

The holidays are coming to full steam like grandma’s peppermint tea, and for most, that means holiday travel. However, instead of sugarplum fairies, this dreaded holiday tradition often involves visions of endless lines, overcrowded terminals, and that guy in 6C who will not stop snoring.