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Michael Cavanaugh

Michael Cavanaugh

Michael Cavanaugh serves as vice president of Global Service and Digital Solutions for Smiths Detection. Previously, he acted as VP and general manager, global services and operations, as well as VP of global sales and marketing. Michael notably updated and repositioned the main company product lines that moved the company to a market leadership position. Prior to joining the company in 2005, Michael worked at General Electric's Employers Reinsurance Corp where he doubled sales of the professional liability insurance unit and implemented three e-business models. He began his career at United Airlines as the director of e-commerce strategy, marketing, and sales. Michael holds an MBA from the University of Chicago.

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Four Things You Should Expect from Your Airport Screening Service Partner

[fa icon="calendar'] Aug 1, 2017 1:00:00 AM / by Michael Cavanaugh posted in Airport Security Services, EDS, Service, Security Strategy

With the busy vacation travel season upon us, keeping airport operations running smoothly is more important than ever. And interestingly, it’s not just summer travel that’s contributing to the record-breaking numbers in the airline industry.

The forecast volume is expected to top 3.96 billion passenger departures in 2017, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA)[i]. This forecast means more passengers, more international flights, and more cargo throughout the year.

And for airport security teams, managing that increased volume of baggage through the screening area means your explosives detection systems (EDS) equipment needs to run in tip-top condition—for longer periods and at a faster pace.  

The good news: choosing the right service partner for your EDS equipment can help you drive more value from your airport screening operations and keep your equipment running reliably for years to come—whatever the volume.

Here are four things you should expect when choosing the right service partner for your screening operations.

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