Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.0, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # GTL The Corrections Innovation Leader ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.gtl.net/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/blog/) - [GTL Honors Those Who Serve](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-honors-those-who-serve/) - Correctional officers and employees around the country are recognized each May during National Correctional Officers & Employees Week. Started by President Reagan in 1984, this week recognizes those who serve every day ... - [Hispanic Heritage Month – The L.E.A.D. ERG Shares Their Favorite Recipes](https://www.gtl.net/celebrating-hispanic-heritage-month-erg-recipes/) - The members of GTL's Latinx for Engagement, Advancement, and Development (L.E.A.D.) Employee Resource Group share their favorite Hispanic and Latinx recipes. - [Taking Action for Our Customers](https://www.gtl.net/taking_action_for_our_customers/) - GTL has spent 2021 showing our commitment to expanding support to our family and friends customers, as well as incarcerated individuals and returning citizens. - [Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month - Explore Latinx and Hispanic Museums Across the U.S.](https://www.gtl.net/celebrating-hispanic-heritage-month-latinx-and-hispanic-museums/) - Hispanic and Latinx art and culture are unique and deserving of recognition, and there are many museums dedicated exclusively to recognizing Latinx and Hispanic history and culture across the U.S. - [Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month – Noted Authors and Novels](https://www.gtl.net/hispanic_heritage_month_noted_authors_and_novels/) - During Hispanic Heritage Month, GTL recognizes Hispanic and Latinx authors that have helped shape our world through poetry and prose. - [Recognizing the Imperative Work Conducted by Our Intelligence Analysts](https://www.gtl.net/national_crime_and_intelligence_analyst_appreciation_day_2021/) - September 20th is recognized as National Crime and Intelligence Analyst Appreciation Day, but at GTL, we see the dedication that our intelligence analysts give to GTL and to our correctional facility customers every day. - [Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month - Those Who Made a Lasting Impact](https://www.gtl.net/national_hispanic_heritage_month_2021/) - National Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the U.S. Latinx and Hispanic communities, as well as their influence and contributions to our society. - [Partnership in Our Communities – Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s Workforce and Education Executive Committee](https://www.gtl.net/va_chamber_of_commerce/) - GTL Executive Vice President of Human Resources, Jessica Artz, recently joined the Virginia Chamber of Commerce’s Workforce and Education Executive Committee. - [GTL Team Attends EDWINS’ “La Bastille” Fundraiser Event](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-team-attends-edwins-la-bastille-fundraiser-event/) - GTL team members showed support by attending La Bastille, EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute’s annual fundraising event. - [GTL Team Tours Michigan’s First-of-its-Kind Vocational Villages](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-team-tours-michigans-first-of-its-kind-vocational-villages/) - GTL’s mission includes investing in a better understanding of our impacts and identifying how our services have helped ease the transition for people returning to society. This means seeing and learning from reentry programs currently in place at facilities. GTL team members recently completed tours of two Michigan Department of Corrections’ Vocational Villages, located at Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility and Parnall Correctional Facility, to see their reentry programs in action. The Vocational Villages are a unique skilled trades - [Creating a More Inclusive, Cohesive Work Environment – GTL Named a Top Woman-Led Workplace](https://www.gtl.net/2021_woman-led_award/) - GTL is proud to announce that it is a recipient of the inaugural Top Workplaces Woman-Led Culture Excellence Award. - [Diversity & Inclusion at GTL](https://www.gtl.net/diversity_and_inclusion_at_gtl/) - As a company whose team members and stakeholders encompass many diverse backgrounds, it is important for GTL to expand its efforts in the areas of Diversity & Inclusion. - [Celebrating Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month](https://www.gtl.net/celebrating_asian-pacific_american_heritage_month_2021/) - May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month – a month where we recognize and celebrate the achievements of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. - [Education's Impact on Second Chances](https://www.gtl.net/the_impact_of_education_on_second_chances/) - Education's Impact on Second Chances - [Making the Most of a Second Chance – Christopher Washington's Journey to GTL](https://www.gtl.net/making_the_most_of_a_second_chance-2/) - Correctional officers and employees around the country are recognized each May during National Correctional Officers & Employees Week. Started by President Reagan in 1984, this week recognizes those who serve every day ... - [GTL Celebrates Women’s History Month](https://www.gtl.net/gtl_celebrates_womens_history_month/) - With February being Black History Month, GTL is taking the opportunity to highlight and celebrate diversity and inclusion within the company and its communities. Black History Month is a time to honor and celebrate black Americans and their artistic, cultural, scientific, and political contributions. - [GTL Celebrates Black History Month, Continues Mission of Diversity & Inclusion](https://www.gtl.net/gtl_celebrates_black_history_month/) - With February being Black History Month, GTL is taking the opportunity to highlight and celebrate diversity and inclusion within the company and its communities. Black History Month is a time to honor and celebrate black Americans and their artistic, cultural, scientific, and political contributions. - [Education for the Win – Pell Grants Reinstated for Prison Education Programs and Incarcerated Individuals](https://www.gtl.net/pell_grants_reinstated_for_prison_education_programs_and_incarcerated_individuals/) - Education is one of the key differentiators that can lower the recidivism rate and increase the likelihood of successful reentry for incarcerated individuals and returning citizens. Recently, Congressional leaders passed a bill that reinstated Pell grants for prison education programs and incarcerated students who take part in them. - [Spreading Christmas Joy – GTL Sponsors Families through Prison Fellowship’s Angel Tree Program](https://www.gtl.net/gtl_sponsors_families_through_prison_fellowship_angel_tree_program/) - GTL sponsored 49 families, for a total of 1010 children, through Prison Fellowship's Angel Tree program, which provides gifts and personalized messages to children of incarcerated parents. - [GTL Implements Town Hall Series to Engage Our Employees and Further Our Mission](https://www.gtl.net/gtl_implements_town_hall_series/) - GTL began an ongoing series of Town Hall meetings to engage employees in discussions about issues that affect the company. - [Reentry Spotlight: EDWINS](https://www.gtl.net/reentry_spotlight_edwins/) - EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute provides formerly incarcerated adults with a foundation in culinary arts and the hospitality industry, as well as the support network necessary for long-term success. - [Jessica L. Artz has been Inducted into the Marquis Who's Who Registry](https://www.gtl.net/jessica_artz_marquis_whos_who_registry/) - Ms. Artz has excelled in her current role as the senior vice president of Human Resources and Administration for GTL (www.gtl.net) since 2016. - [Reentry Spotlight: The LOHM](https://www.gtl.net/reentry_spotlight_the_lohm/) - Returning citizens have an open road ahead of them that is full of opportunity, and there are several organizations that can help steer the way like the Ladies of Hope Ministries (LOHM). As a previously incarcerated woman, founder and executive director of the LOHM, Topeka K. Sam leads the LOHM with its mission to help - [GTL’s Coronavirus Response Concluding](https://www.gtl.net/coronavirus_response_concluding/) - Free calls, visits, and messages were provided during March, April, and May to keep families connected As COVID-19 is changing the way we live and work, GTL continues to work side-by-side with correctional facilities to address the burdens faced while operating during a pandemic. Beginning in March, GTL worked with our facility customers to provide - [A Message from Our CEO](https://www.gtl.net/a-message-from-our-ceo/) - To our valued customers, I am writing today as we face a global pandemic, a troubled economy, and demonstrations in communities across the country. In difficult times like these, words are not enough. At GTL, we embrace people of all races, colors, and creeds. We are dedicated to making sure everyone has access to technology - [Continued Coronavirus Response Commitment](https://www.gtl.net/continued_coronavirus_reponse_commitment/) - Continued commitment to providing free calls, visits, and messaging to help incarcerated individuals, and families and friends stay connected With the continued prevalence of COVID-19, GTL has remained committed to partnering with correctional facilities to provide assistance. We understand that the pandemic presents an especially difficult situation for facilities, their communities and staff, and incarcerated - [GTL Coronavirus Response Update](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-coronavirus-response-update/) - Free calls, visits, messaging to help incarcerated individuals, family and friends stay connected As the novel coronavirus pandemic continues to have a tremendous impact around the world, and correctional facilities face the challenges it presents on top of their 24/7 day-to-day operating concerns, GTL has been working closely with our facility customers to provide assistance. - [COVID-19 Resources](https://www.gtl.net/covid-19_resources/) - Across the globe, correctional facilities and agencies are implementing practices to prevent and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in facilities and communities. Thank you for stepping up and taking these actions. - [Honoring Those Who Serve During National Correctional Officers and Employees Week](https://www.gtl.net/honoring_those_who_serve_ncoew_2020/) - Correctional officers and employees around the country are recognized each May during National Correctional Officers & Employees Week. Started by President Reagan in 1984, this week recognizes those who serve every day ... - [19 Clases de Educación Esencial Ahora Disponibles en Español](https://www.gtl.net/19-clases-de-educacion-esencial-ahora-disponibles-en-espanol/) - GTL proporciona contenido para los reclusos, independientemente de su habilidad o nivel educativo, desde Preparación Para el Trabajo y Emprendimiento hasta Habilidades Tecnológicas Contemporáneas y Mantenerse Saludable. - [19 Essential Education Classes Now Available in Spanish](https://www.gtl.net/19-essential-education-classes-now-available-in-spanish/) - GTL provides content for inmates regardless of skill or educational level -- from Job Readiness and Entrepreneurship to Contemporary Technology Skills and Staying Healthy. - [Changing the Way Correctional Facilities Approach Professional Staff Training](https://www.gtl.net/changing-the-way-correctional-facilities-approach-professional-staff-training/) - At the beginning of May, GTL announced that we would be providing current facility customers with free 15-day subscriptions to access a package of wellness courses that were added to our Learning Management System (LMS) in support of National Correctional Officers & Employees Week. - [The Importance of Education for Correctional Officers and Employees – How GTL Supports Our Customers](https://www.gtl.net/the-importance-of-education-for-correctional-officers-and-employees/) - Correctional officers and employees around the country are recognized each May during National Correctional Officers & Employees Week. Started by President Reagan in 1984, this week recognizes those who serve every day ... - [Kiosks Paying Off for Detroit’s Largest Court](https://www.gtl.net/kiosks-paying-off-for-detroits-largest-court/) - GTL’s payment kiosks help free up staff and increase revenue for Michigan’s 36th District Court - [Legislation Would Have Authorized Automated Payment Services in New Jersey](https://www.gtl.net/legislation-would-have-authorized-automated-payment-services-in-new-jersey/) - TouchPay/GTLFS accepts and processes government payments using state-of-the-art Lobby Kiosks, Countertop Terminals, Online Payment Platforms, IVR phone payment - [After patent victory filled 2015, GTL looking towards bright patent future](https://www.gtl.net/after-patent-victory-filled-2015-gtl-looking-towards-bright-patent-future/) - In 2015, Global Tel*Link (GTL) experienced unparalleled success against industry rival Securus Technologies in front of the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) - [Internet Video Visitation Offers Ideal Complement to Face-to-Face Visitation](https://www.gtl.net/internet-video-visitation-offers-ideal-complement-to-face-to-face-visitation/) - Internet video visitation is good for inmates and their families, but it also brings benefits in facilities that choose to add it to their visitation offerings - [The Global Tel*Link Data Center Gets a Facelift](https://www.gtl.net/the-global-tellink-data-center-gets-a-facelift/) - By Garth Johnson, Senior Vice President, Operations, GTL At Global Tel*Link, we constantly strive to improve our hardware and software to provide the highest quality service possible. This includes supplying patches and software updates through our existing wired systems and replacing hardware to keep pace with advances in technology. We also ensure that all of - [New Kiosks Streamline Child Support Payments](https://www.gtl.net/new-kiosks-streamline-child-support-payments/) - Non-custodial parents in Virginia have a new option for paying child support - [Partnership with Davidson County Sheriff Leads to Lowest Inmate Phone Call Rates in the State](https://www.gtl.net/partnership-with-davidson-county-sheriff-leads-to-lowest-inmate-phone-call-rates-in-the-state/) - By: Vinnie Mascarenhas On July 11, 2016, Davidson County (TN) Sheriff Daron Hall announced the culmination of negotiations with Global Tel*Link (GTL), implementing some of the lowest inmate phone call rates in the nation and the lowest in the state for inmates in Davidson County correctional facilities. Sheriff Daron Hall has long maintained his commitment - [GTL and Dynamic Imaging Remain on the Forefront of Technology](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-and-dynamic-imaging-remain-on-the-forefront-of-technology/) - By: John Lowry, Senior Product Manager, Product Management, GTL Reston, Virginia – February 28, 2017 - PRNewswire – Dynamic Imaging has been a GTL partner for over seven years. This close relationship has allowed us to introduce new and constantly evolving technologies. In the last two years, GTL and Dynamic Imaging have integrated our software - [GTL Video Visitation Technology Provides Friends and Family Increased Frequency of Contact with Incarcerated Loved Ones](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-video-visitation-technology-provides-friends-and-family-increased-frequency-of-contact-with-incarcerated-loved-ones/) - GTL Video Visitation Technology Provides Friends and Family Increased Frequency of Contact with Incarcerated Loved Ones - [Flex Link Receives Underwriters Laboratory (UL) Component Recognition](https://www.gtl.net/flex-link-receives-underwriters-laboratory-ul-component-recognition/) - By: Scott Hoostal - Associate Product Manager, GTL GTL’s touchscreen-based multi-service unit, known as the Flex Link, has officially become Underwriters Laboratory (UL) Component Certified. GTL’s Flex Link allows correctional facilities to deliver a diverse set of services to inmates, such as video visitation, inmate messaging and requests, phone calls, and commissary ordering. Delivering such - [Correctional Facilities Present Unique Environmental Challenges – GTL’s Technology is The Solution](https://www.gtl.net/correctional-facilities-present-unique-environmental-challenges-gtls-technology-is-the-solution/) - GTL Inspire® inmate tablets are secure communication devices built to meet the rigors of a corrections environment - [GTL: The Launch of Technology in Motion](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-the-launch-of-technology-in-motion/) - Our mission was clear from the outset: create a "demo center on wheels" that can roll up to an industry conference or a customer's parking lot and showcase - [GTL: Technology in Motion Tour Makes an Impact at the Annual Mock Prison Riot](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-technology-in-motion-tour-makes-an-impact-at-the-annual-mock-prison-riot/) - During the 2017 Mock Prison Riot, about 175 corrections customers and potential customers made their way through the motor coach. - [GTL Takes Data Security Seriously to Keep Our Customers Safe](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-takes-data-security-seriously-to-keep-our-customers-safe/) - Too often, companies have fallen victim to cyberattacks and data breaches, exposing confidential information for the world to access. - [Detecting and Eradicating Contraband Cell Phones is a Matter of Public Safety](https://www.gtl.net/detecting-and-eradicating-contraband-cell-phones-is-a-matter-of-public-safety/) - Cell phones are a particularly dangerous form of contraband, and they have morphed into a national epidemic and a serious public safety issue. - [GTL’s Education Solutions Can Break the Cycle of Recidivism](https://www.gtl.net/gtls-education-solutions-can-break-the-cycle-of-recidivism/) - GTL acquired Innertainment Delivery Systems (IDS), the leading provider of inmate education systems in the United States - [GTL helps connect customers in Texas impacted by Hurricane Harvey by providing free phone calls through the Labor Day holiday.](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-helps-in-wake-of-hurricane-harvey/) - GTL helps connect customers in Texas impacted by Hurricane Harvey by providing free phone calls through the Labor Day holiday. - [GTL helps connect customers in South Carolina, Florida, and Puerto Rico impacted by Hurricane Irma by providing free phone calls](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-helps-connect-customers-in-south-carolina-florida-and-puerto-rico-impacted-by-hurricane-irma-by-providing-free-phone-calls/) - Inmates in areas affected by Hurricane Irma will be provided free five-minute calls through September 12. - [What’s in Your Newsfeed?](https://www.gtl.net/whats-in-your-newsfeed/) - GTL introduces the "Newsfeed" function for the Inspire tablet program to help inmates stay current on world events, making transition back into society simpler. - [Keeping Calm and Carrying On: How Making Choices and Listening to Music Can Improve Inmate Behavior](https://www.gtl.net/music_can_improve_inmate_behavior/) - Inmates who engage in activities that keep their minds occupied while incarcerated have fewer violent incidents & better mental health and recidivism outcomes. - [We Must Help Each Other Find Humanity](https://www.gtl.net/we-must-help-each-other-find-humanity/) - During the holidays, it is just as important for inmates to be connected to their friends and families - [New Features on Inmate Call Manager – Communicating Changes to Customers](https://www.gtl.net/new-features-on-inmate-call-manager-communicating-changes-to-customers/) - A new standard feature on GTL's Inmate Call Manager is a “What’s New” screen that appears when users log into ICM after changes have occurred. - [Home for Christmas with Video Visitation](https://www.gtl.net/home_for_christmas_with_video_visitation/) - Family ties and visits are critical for helping inmates readjust to community life, as evidenced by studies such as one from the MN DOC. The holidays, a time when - [GTL Receives ASTORS Homeland Security Awards for Corrections Technology Solutions](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-receives-astors-homeland-award/) - GTL, a leader in corrections technology and inmate communications, recently received two ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards. Providing services to over 2 million inmates in more than 2,500 correctional facilities, it is critical for GTL to maintain the highest technology standards. Family ties and visits are critical for helping inmates readjust to community life, as evidenced by studies such as one from the MN DOC. The holidays, a time when - [How Far We've Come: 2017 A Year of Innovation](https://www.gtl.net/2017-a-year-of-innovation/) - At the end of 2016, GTL CEO Brian Oliver said he was “excited about the expertise that we have brought on board and look forward to the products, technology, and services GTL will bring to our current and new customers in 2017 with this experienced team.” - [12 Months of Progress: Leadership and Evolution](https://www.gtl.net/progress-leadership-evolution/) - The last 12 months have been particularly significant for the GTL team. As the needs of our industry changed, we spared no effort to remain the technology leader in everything related to corrections. It is an exciting time in our industry, and a look back at the past year shows why we are so excited about the months ahead. - [A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words](https://www.gtl.net/picture-worth-thousand-words/) - With GTL Tablet devices, inmates can look at their photos and videos anytime, just like we all do on our smartphones. While printed photos may be damaged or stolen, GTL Tablet devices give inmates a safe and private way to view their mementos. - [The Mission Behind GTL’s Request2Call™ Feature](https://www.gtl.net/mission-behind-request2call-feature/) - GTL is committed to increasing communication between inmates and their friends and family members, and our Request2Call™ application underscores that commitment. Request2Call is an innovative, industry-first feature that enables an inmate’s friends and family to submit a call request, notifying an inmate with a GTL Tablet device that their loved one is available to talk. - [GTL and Telmate Provide One Powerful Upgrade for Community Corrections](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-and-telmate-provide-one-powerful-upgrade-for-community-corrections/) - GTL both directly and via our wholly-owned subsidiaries Telmate and TouchPay provides value to our customers through parole and community corrections solutions that help reduce recidivism and streamlines the post-release process. The effect of these combined powers is seen in one of our newer products: Guardian - [GTL Data IQ: A Unique Security Aid](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-dataiq-a-unique-security-aid/) - GTL Data IQ is the most powerful analytical packages on the market, allowing investigators to visually analyze immense amounts of data, consolidating information from a number of databases, and providing concrete, actionable intelligence. It can be used to uncover connections between inmates and people on the outside that might be aiding them in the commission of a crime—uncovering such associations can help reduce risks and keep facilities safer. - [Video Visitation Helps Facilities Avoid Flu Outbreak](https://www.gtl.net/video-visitation-helps-facilities-avoid-flu-outbreak/) - GTL Video visitation ensures that incarcerated individuals can maintain and continue to strengthen their bonds with families and friends without contributing to a potential flu outbreak. - [Providing Gaming Options in Facilities Increases Security & Rehabilitation](https://www.gtl.net/providing-gaming-options-in-facilities-increases-security-and-rehabilitation/) - As a leading innovator of corrections technology, GTL has long understood the importance of offering a wide range of technological and educational products. To this end, one of the innovations GTL has developed for inmate tablets is a range of video games. - [Revolutionary Request2Call Feature Connects Inmates with Loved Ones and Increases Security](https://www.gtl.net/revolutionary-request2call-feature-connects-inmates-with-loved-ones-and-increases-security/) - In correctional facilities nationwide, an inmate attempt to reach a loved one over the phone can be a time-consuming and stressful event. Once an inmate gains phone access and makes a call, there is a good chance they will receive a busy signal or a voicemail message when the call finally goes through. - [Inmate Education is the Key to Reducing Recidivism Rates Nationwide and Worth the Investment](https://www.gtl.net/inmate-education-is-the-key-to-reducing-recidivism-rates-nationwide-and-worth-the-investment/) - Prison reform discussions include many topics, but one of the key components centers around lowering recidivism rates and the question of whether education and rehabilitation programs really have a positive impact on inmates. Studies have repeatedly shown that increasing education initiatives within prisons leads to lower recidivism rates, saving taxpayers millions of dollars. The RAND Corporation found that for every dollar spent on education, between four and five dollars are saved because of lower re-incarceration costs. - [Creating Better Opportunities by Investing in Inmate Education](https://www.gtl.net/creating-better-opportunities-by-investing-in-inmate-education/) - GTL’s Rehabilitative Education solutions are provided to inmates during incarceration through a Learning Management System that supplies credentialed education content on personal tablets. - [The Future of Corrections Education Technology; Tablets Over Textbooks](https://www.gtl.net/the-future-of-corrections-education-technology-tablets-over-textbooks/) - The last few decades have brought about a rapid progression of technology, and advancements are also taking place inside prisons. Many correctional facilities have introduced inmate tablet programs to improve communication with loved ones and give inmates access to educational programs. - [GTL Invests in Education](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-invests-in-education/) - Understand how educating inmates can reduce the burden on taxpayers, reduce the number of inmates who are incarcerated on an annual basis - [Entering a New Age of Corrections](https://www.gtl.net/entering-a-new-age-of-corrections/) - In the push to reduce the recidivism rate, correctional facilities are moving away from a traditional layout to one that is designed for inclusiveness and keeping inmates engaged with outside society. 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These Terms of Use apply when you access, visit or use the Site or use any of the products or services provided by Global Tel*Link Corporation ("GTL"), or one - [GTL Becomes ViaPath Technologies, Launches Expanded Reentry Services](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-becomes-viapath-technologies/) - To better reflect its mission and vision, GTL is now ViaPath Technologies. - [For Over a Year, GTL has Provided Free Weekly Communication Options to Incarcerated Individuals—Program Set to Expand](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-weekly-communications-program-to-expand/) - GTL will expand the permanent free communications program that provides a free weekly phone call, a video visit, or messages to individuals at customer facilities. - [Media Coverage](https://www.gtl.net/media-coverage/) - 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 Carbon inmates get tablets Times News - December 20, 2021 Carbon County Prison officials are looking to implement a tablet system through the company that oversees the inmate phone system. The Carbon County Prison Board, on Wednesday, voted to send a recommendation to the county commissioners to implement the tablets - [GTL Earns Platinum HIRE Vets Medallion Award for Supporting Veterans](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-earns-platinum-hire-vets-medallion-award/) - With a focus on hiring, retention, and development, the HIRE Vets Medallion Award is the only federal-level veterans’ employment recognition award. - [GTL Fusion Services Reveal Financial Crimes Within Correctional Facilities](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-fusion-services-reveal-financial-crimes-within-correctional-facilities/) - GTL Fusion Services and its intelligence analysts are identifying fraudulent activity and helping to stop financial crimes from happening every day. - [GTL’s Lowering of Rates to Adhere to FCC Order Highlights Complexities of Telecommunications Industry](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-lowers-rates-to-adhere-to-fcc-order/) - GTL has collaborated with its facility customers to implement the Federal Communication Commission’s new rate caps for phone calls for incarcerated individuals. - [GTL Fusion Services Increase Safety and Prevent Crimes Inside Correctional Facilities](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-fusion-services-increase-safety-and-prevent-crimes/) - GTL Fusion Services provides investigative tools and highly qualified intelligence analysts to assist correctional facilities in preventing crimes before they happen and solving them after they do. - [GTL Supports International Corrections and Prisons Association Annual Conference as Major Sponsor](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-supports-icpa-2021-annual-conference/) - GTL will serve as a Major Sponsor and workshop participant at the upcoming International Corrections and Prisons Association annual conference. - [GTL Fusion Integrates Artificial Intelligence to Accurately Monitor Phone Calls Within Correctional Facilities](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-fusion-integrates-artificial-intelligence/) - GTL's use of AI to phonetically search and transcribe audio recordings has distinct advantages over other methods. - [Following the Money – Using Financial Transactions to Uncover Illicit Activity in Correctional Facilities](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/using_financial_transactions_to_uncover_illicit_activity/) - GTL Fusion Services and its essential intelligence analysts and tools can expose illegal financial activities happening in correctional facilities. - [California Public Utilities Commission](https://www.gtl.net/california-public-utilities-commission/) - The California Public Utilities Commission issued new regulations regarding rates and fees for in-state telephone calls that are effective October 7, 2021. The new rates are as follows: In-state rates CA in-state calls from facility other than CDCR $0.07/minute or less Division of Juvenile Justice youth calls: No cost ​ *Ancillary Service Charges Automated Payment - [Providing Resources to Improve the Mental and Emotional Health of Incarcerated Individuals During Suicide Prevention Month](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/providing_resources_during_suicide_prevention_month/) - GTL supports National Suicide Prevention Month and the need for increased focus on suicide prevention within correctional facilities. - [Recognizing the Importance of National Recovery Month – How GTL’s Resources Aid Incarcerated Individuals in Their Paths Forward](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/recognizing_national_recovery_month_2021/) - GTL supports National Recovery Month and especially this year's theme 'Recovery is for Everyone.' This includes the incarcerated individuals that GTL provides rehabilitative resources for through its tablets. - [GTL Partners with Prison Fellowship to Increase Second Chance Opportunities](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl_partners_with_prison_fellowship/) - GTL has partnered with Prison Fellowship, a leading voice in criminal justice reform, to develop high-quality, educational materials for GTL tablets, as well as collaborate on second chance hiring initiatives. - [GTL Receives Aetna Workplace Well-Being Award for Focus on Employee Health](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl_receives_aetna_workplace_well-being_award/) - GTL received an Aetna Workplace Well-Being Award for its outstanding efforts and support of employee well-being. - [Creating Plans and Setting Goals for a New Life – How the Brian Hamilton Foundation and GTL are Working Together to Bring Entrepreneurial Skills to Incarcerated Individuals](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/brian_hamilton_foundation_and_gtl_bring_entrepreneurial_skills_to_incarcerated_individuals/) - GTL is expanding its rollout of the Brian Hamilton Foundation’s online entrepreneurship course, Starter U, on tablets across the country. - [GTL Supports Lower Calling Rates, Helping to Fuel More Connection Opportunities Between Incarcerated Individuals and Their Loved Ones](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl_supports_lower_calling_rates/) - GTL announced its support for the Federal Communications Commission’s continued work to reduce calling rates for incarcerated individuals. - [GTL CEO Deb Alderson Joins Hope for Prisoners’ National Reentry Advisory Council](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/deb_alderson_joins_national_reentry_advisory_council/) - GTL CEO recently joined Hope for Prisoners' National Reentry Advisory Council, which aids in successful reentry by providing long-term support to the formerly incarcerated as they reintegrate into society. - [Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) Announces 60% Reduction in Call Rates as Part of Extended Agreement with GTL](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/odrc_gtl_new_contract_reduces_call_rates/) - Individuals incarcerated at Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) will pay significantly lower rates for phone calls as part of a new contract with GTL. - [GTL Reports Record Breaking Growth as the Market Leader of Intelligence-Based Solutions and Services](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/record_breaking_growth_fusion/) - Over the last year, GTL experienced exceptional growth in Fusion Services, which is comprised of four fundamental pillars of service: criminal intelligence, digital forensics, security monitoring, and training/consultation. - [New Partnership, New Application, New Hope – GTL and Families of the Incarcerated (FOTi) Partner to Offer Guidance and Support](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl_and_foti_partner_on_new_smartphone_app/) - GTL and FOTi are working together to create a new smartphone app that will help families and friends connect with each other and find guidance. - [Visitation Scheduling](https://www.gtl.net/correctional-facility-services/communication-solutions/visitation-scheduling/) - Deploy a Safe, Secure, and Fully Automated Visitation Management and Scheduling Solution - [Mental Health Awareness Month – Recognizing the Need for Resources in Correctional Facilities and Providing Access to Help](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/recognizing_mental_health_awareness_month_2021/) - GTL reiterated its support for Mental Health Awareness Month and has introduced several new initiatives to help address the emotional and mental health of incarcerated individuals. - [Processing Government Payments in a Pandemic – How TouchPay’s Automated Solutions Assist Tennessee Department of Human Services](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/touchpay_automated_solutions_assist_tdhs/) - Touchpay has expanded its comprehensive, turnkey suite of financial services with the release of mobile applications that allow agencies to continue the safe, secure, and accurate processing of payments in the midst of a pandemic. - [Complete Dedication to the Job – Recognizing the Efforts and Sacrifices During National Correctional Officers and Employees Week](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl_recognizes_ncoew_2021/) - In recognition of National Correctional Officers and Employees Week, GTL is providing staff training and wellness content to customer facilities, including exclusive content from Dr. Christian Conte. - [GTL Partners with Dr. Christian Conte to Provide Custom Tablet Content for Incarcerated Individuals and Correctional Officers](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl_partners_with_dr_christian_conte/) - GTL has partnered with Dr. Christian Conte, a mental health specialist in the field of anger and emotional management, to provide unique content on GTL inmate tablets. - [International Technology in Corrections Conference Goes Virtual, Focuses on Technology Innovations that Significantly Alter Correctional Agency Operations](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl_to_participate_in_international_technology_in_corrections_conference/) - GTL is sponsoring and participating in the 4th Technology in Corrections (TIC) Conference hosted by the ICPA and EuroPris. - [Recognizing Second Chance Month to Identify the Barriers to Starting Over and Support Returning Citizens on Their Journey](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/recognizing_second_chance_month_2021/) - GTL recognizes and supports Second Chance Month, which is a nationwide effort during the month of April to raise awareness about the obstacles faced by adults with a criminal record. - [Notice Of Public Participation](https://www.gtl.net/notice-of-public-participation/) - NOTICE OF PUBLIC PARTICIPATION HEARINGS BEFORE THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION REGARDING RULEMAKING 20-10-002 ON THE COSTS OF CALLING FROM PRISONS AND JAILS IN CALIFORNIA Dates: Public hearing #1, April 28, 2021, at 1:30 p.m. www.adminmonitor.com/ca/cpuc/hearing/20210428/ Toll-free phone number: 1-800-857-1917; code: 7218384# Spanish language toll-free phone number: 1-800-857-1917; code: 8147204# Public hearing #2, April 29, - [GTL Leadership by the Numbers](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/gtl_by_the_numbers/) - GTL is a leading provider of technology to the government sector. With service to over 2,300 correctional facilities and growing, GTL is a name you can trust. - [ICPA 2019](https://www.gtl.net/icpa-2019/) - Working with partners across the globe, GTL provides technology solutions to the criminal justice system. GTL’s technology solutions enable agencies to rapidly deploy business intelligence applications on a single, unified platform and realize benefits to both staff and incarcerated individuals without compromising the security of correctional facilities. As active members of the - [CDCR Inmate Telephone Information](https://www.gtl.net/friends-and-family-information/cdcr-inmate-telephone-information/) - California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Inmate Telephone Service Information - [South Carolina Department of Corrections Transforms Incarceration Environment with Use of Tablets](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/scdc_transforms_incarceration_environment_with_tablets/) - SCDC has implemented GTL tablets at its facilities, realizing benefits for staff, the incarcerated population, and families waiting back home. - [Creating New Futures Through Technology – Winnebago County Implements GTL Tablets to Expand Inmate Programming](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/winnebago_county_implements_gtl_tablets/) - GTL has implemented new technology solutions at Winnebago County Jail in Rockford, Illinois, to assist the facility in reducing recidivism and boosting successful outcomes among returning citizens in its community. - [Friends and Family](https://www.gtl.net/friends-and-family-information/) - GTL’s friend and family web portal, offenderconnect.com, is designed for friends and family members to set up and manage prepaid accounts - [A Recipe for Success – Addition of EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute Curriculum to GTL Tablets Helps Bridge Learning Gap for Returning Citizens](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/_gtl_adds_edwins_curriculum_to_tablets/) - GTL has introduced the curriculum from EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute onto its tablets. A Cleveland-based restaurant and training program, EDWINS helps returning citizens gain life skills and training for a job in the food service industry. - [New Art Therapy Tablet Application Helps Incarcerated Individuals Regulate Emotions and Behaviors, Improving Mental Health](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl_adds_new_art_therapy_tablet_app/) - GTL today announced that it has partnered with Hayes Art Therapy to provide new content on GTL tablets. - [South Carolina Department of Corrections Identifies Largest Federal Racketeering Conspiracy in State History with Help from GTL Investigative Tools](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/scdc_identifies_conspiracy_with_help_from_gtl/) - GTL today announced that its investigative and intelligence tools played a part in South Carolina Department of Corrections’ (SCDC’s) multi-year investigation into the state’s largest federal racketeering conspiracy. - [GTL Named a 2021 Top Workplaces USA Award Winner by Energage](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl_named_a_2021_top_workplaces_usa_award_winner_by_energage/) - GTL has earned the 2021 Top Workplaces USA Award from Energage, a purpose-driven organization that develops solutions to build and brand Top Workplaces. - [Media Coverage 2017](https://www.gtl.net/media-coverage-2017/) - 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 The Second Annual Champions Edition. American Security Today - December 2017 Edition GTL won a Platinum ASTOR Award in the Best Rugged Computer Tablet category for its Inspire® inmate tablet and a Silver ASTOR Award in the Best Cell Phone Detection Solution category for its Mobile IQ/blended approach for Best - [Media Coverage 2018](https://www.gtl.net/media-coverage-2018/) - 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 Cellblock Santa: Local inmates get 'calls' for Christmas KWTX 10 News - December 24, 2018 GTL, the phone company at the jail, gave all the inmates two, five-minute phone calls so they could talk longer to their families over the holidays, jail officials said. Continue Reading After the Webinar: Intelligence - [Media Coverage 2020](https://www.gtl.net/media-coverage-2020/) - 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 First Capital provides ‘Church Anywhere’ to offender tablets Corydon Democrat - November 25, 2020 While COVID-19 pandemic conditions resulted in suspension of visitors and volunteers to correctional facilities, use of special tablets from GTL helps incarcerated men and women maintain contact with family, receive educational training and participate in religious - [Media Coverage 2019](https://www.gtl.net/media-coverage-2019/) - 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 Coconino County Detention Facility upgrades to remote video visitation system ABC15 - December 18, 2019 The Coconino County Detention Facility in Flagstaff, Arizona, has upgraded their visitation process with the addition of video visitation. This new system allows visitors to video chat with inmates using a smart phone, computer or - [Our Mission](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/our-mission/) - At GTL, our mission is to create impactful connections and provide industry-leading service. We give incarcerated individuals the ability to stay engaged with their support networks by making meaningful connections through our products and services. Regardless of past life choices, socioeconomic status or criminal history, we make sure everyone has access to technology and - [GTL and the Brian Hamilton Foundation Team Up to Provide Free Entrepreneurship Courses in Correctional Facilities Nationwide](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/teaming_up_with_the_brian_hamilton_foundation/) - GTL announced today that the Brian Hamilton Foundation’s online entrepreneurship course, Starter U, was made available to 200,000 tablets provided by GTL in prisons and jails. - [Going Beyond Reentry – GTL Works With EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute to Fund a New Playground for Children of Returning Citizens](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/funding_a_new_playground_for_edwins/) - GTL supports EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute, a Cleveland-based restaurant and training program, which provides a foundation in culinary arts and the hospitality industry to returning citizens. - [Making a House a Home – GTL Shows its Support to the New Ladies of Hope Ministries Hope House in New Orleans](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/making_a_house_a_home_gtl_supports_lohm/) - GTL today announced that a company-wide drive was recently held to provide items for the Hope House New Orleans, which is run by the Ladies of Hope Ministries (LOHM). - [Contact Us](https://www.gtl.net/contact-us/) - Contact a GTL Representative to learn more about GTL's product portfolio. - [Facilitating Second Chances – GTL Adds Returning Citizens Magazine to Tablets](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl_adds_returning_citizens_magazine_to_tablets/) - GTL today announced that Returning Citizens Magazine is being made available on GTL tablets as part of its educational and reentry readiness content. Incarcerated individuals will be able to read editions of the magazine at no cost to them. - [How a Blended Technology Approach Combats Contraband Within Correctional Facilities](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/how_a_blended_technology_approach_combats_contraband_within_correctional_facilities/) - GTL today announced that its blended technology approach continues to be a winning strategy for the detection and mitigation of contraband cell phones within correctional facilities. - [Easing the Burden on Correctional Officers – How Intelligence and Investigative Solutions Supplement Facility Resources, Reduce the Operational Workload, and Solve Crimes](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/easing_the_burden_on_correctional_officers_with_gtl_fusion_services/) - GTL today announced that GTL Fusion Services not only assist in anticipating and preventing criminal activity, they also help save facilities staff time and improve efficiency. - [Increasing Safety for Correctional Officers and Incarcerated Individuals – How GTL Fusion Services Are Preventing Crimes Inside Facilities](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/increasing_safety_for_correctional_officers_and_incarcerated_individuals/) - GTL Fusion Services provide the capability to improve safety and security for everyone inside correctional facilities by collecting, analyzing, and comparing telephone calls, visitor information, accounting information, and other data points. - [GTL Fusion Services Proactively Find Violations, Make Correctional Facilities Safer](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl_fusion_services_proactively_find_violations_and_make_correctional_facilities_safer/) - GTL Fusion Services continues its nonstop effort to enhance the investigative capability at correctional facilities. With correctional officers and investigators outnumbered at many facilities, GTL deploys intelligence analysts to assist in monitoring and searching across communication, payment, and other channels for activity that indicates misconduct both inside and outside a facility’s walls. - [Successfully Connecting Families – GTL and Correctional Facilities Working Together to Implement Permanent Free Weekly Communication Program](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/successfully_connecting_families_with_free_weekly_communication_program/) - GTL, a trusted partner that connects those affected by incarceration with the resources and support necessary to achieve success, today announced that it continues to work alongside customer facilities who are implementing GTL’s free communications program. This program provides a free weekly communication option (phone calls, messages, or video visits) for incarcerated individuals located at GTL customer facilities. - [Request a Resource](https://www.gtl.net/request-a-resource/) - < Back to Resources - [Respecting the Journey During National Recovery Month – Helping Incarcerated Individuals Manage Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/respecting_the_journey_during_national_recovery_month/) - GTL is celebrating the successes and respecting the journeys of those navigating a path to sobriety during National Recovery Month. GTL tablets are an effective way to provide treatment resources without straining a facility's budget. - [The Power of Working Together – GTL and Indiana Department of Correction Employees Recognized for Outstanding Intelligence Work](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/the_power_of_working_together_gtl_and_idoc_employees_recognized_for_outstanding_intelligence_work/) - GTL today announced that Chris Eloiza, Indiana Department of Correction (IDOC) Intelligence Coordinator, and Gabrielle Padilla, GTL Intelligence Services Supervisor, were recognized with an award from the National Corrections/Custodial Intelligence Sharing Group (NCCISG). - [Recognizing Suicide Prevention Month – Using Technology to Decrease Suicide Ideations and Attempts in Correctional Facilities](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/recognizing_suicide_prevention_awareness_month_2020/) - GTL today announced its support for World Suicide Prevention Month. Mental illness does not discriminate based on housing location—in fact, over 55% of incarcerated individuals suffer from mental illness, and there are more individuals with mental illness in correctional facilities than in psychiatric hospitals. - [GTL Establishes New Baseline of Free Weekly Communication for All Incarcerated Individuals](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/new_baseline_of_free_weekly_communication/) - GTL today announced that free weekly communication options are now being offered to county customers that contract phone or tablet services with GTL. - [Submit a Resource](https://www.gtl.net/submit-a-resource/) - < Back to Resources - [Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Becomes First Jurisdiction to Provide Breaking Free from Substance Abuse Digital Behavioral Support Program for Incarcerated Individuals](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/odrc_becomes_first_jurisdiction_to_provide_breaking_free_from_substance_abuse_digital_behavioral_support_program/) - GTL today announced that Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) has become the first jurisdiction in the United States to offer the evidence-based digital behavior change intervention for substance use disorder, "Breaking Free from Substance Abuse," to its incarcerated population. - [Removing Barriers to Child Support – How TouchPay’s Automated Services are Increasing Payments Across the United States](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/removing_barriers_to_child_support/) - TouchPay, a leading provider of automated payment services, today announced that it now provides assistance to child support agencies in 18 states and continues to expand its reach across the nation. - [GTL to Permanently Provide Free Weekly Communication Options to All Incarcerated Individuals at State Correctional Facilities](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl_to_permanently_provide_free_weekly_communication_options_state_facilities/) - GTL today announced a permanent initiative to provide free weekly communication options to incarcerated individuals at their contracting state correctional facilities. - [AdvancePay International](https://www.gtl.net/friends-and-family-information/advancepayinternational/) - In addition to the traditional AdvancePay® service, GTL offers an International AdvancePay® program. This program allows friends and relatives of inmates to establish an AdvancePay® account via Western Union or ConnectNetwork from over 150 countries and territories, provided the facility where the inmate is housed allows international calls. Please contact our International Customer Service Department - [A Good Night’s Sleep – AFOI and GTL Work Together to Provide Pajamas to Children Affected by Incarceration](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/afoi_and_gtl_provide_pajamas/) - Assisting Families of Inmates (AFOI) is proud to announce that it has recently received a generous donation from GTL, a corrections technology company, to provide new clothing for children in AFOI’s programs. - [GTL Suggestion Box](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-suggestion-box/) - GTL leadership wants to hear your thoughts and ideas on how we can improve. Whether focused on the customer experience, the employee experience, or any other area – all suggestions will be forwarded to the appropriate member of the executive team for consideration. All submissions with contact info will receive a response, and if you - [Mental Illness Affects 1 in 5 People, Incarcerated Individuals Included – How Correctional Facilities Can Provide Beneficial Resources](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/mental-health-awareness-month-2020/) - GTL today announced today announced its support for Mental Health Awareness Month. For over 70 years, Mental Health Awareness Month has been recognized in May by organizations such as Mental Health America, National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), and many others. - [A Second Chance at Life – How GTL Offers Reentry Support Year-Round](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/a_second_chance_at_life/) - GTL reiterated its support for Second Chance Month. Occurring in April and with a mission of offering necessary resources and support for a successful chance at life after release, Second Chance Month is a nationwide effort begun by Prison Fellowship and championed by companies focused on assisting returning citizens on their journey. - [Honoring Those Who Serve During National Correctional Officers and Employees Week](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/ncoew_2020/) - GTL today announced, in recognition of National Correctional Officers & Employees Week (NCOEW), its continued support for the essential officers and staff members that work at correctional facilities. - [Supporting Second Chance Month – Revitalizing Corrections to Support Successful Reentry](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/supporting_second_chance_month_2020/) - GTL, a leader in transformative corrections technology that improves outcomes for inmates and facilities, today announced its support for Second Chance Month and reiterated its commitment to aiding successful reentry for returning citizens. Second Chance Month occurs in April each year and is a nationwide effort launched by Prison Fellowship in 2017 to raise awareness about the barriers faced by adults with a criminal record. In 2019, April was officially proclaimed as Second Chance Month by the White House. - [No-Cost Educational Opportunities Inspire Change at Metropolitan Detention Center](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/no-cost_education_opportunities_inspire_change_at_metropolitan_detention_center/) - GTL, a leader in transformative corrections technology that improves outcomes for inmates and facilities, today announced that the Metropolitan Detention Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is leveraging technology for the benefit of its incarcerated population and making it easier for inmates to participate in education courses and instruction. - [Coronavirus Prevention Update](https://www.gtl.net/coronavirus-prevention-update/) - To our partners in the Corrections Community, I would like to take a moment to let you know that we are thinking of each of you as GTL closely monitors the coronavirus situation. The health and safety of you, your staff, your inmates, and your community are extremely important to us. There are several ways - [PA DOC Inmate Services by GTL](https://www.gtl.net/pa-doc-inmate-services-by-gtl/) - The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (PADOC) entered into an agreement with GTL to provide a variety of advanced services to the inmate population - [Stopping Crime Before It Happens – Intelligence Tools, Analysts Prevent Planned Attacks](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/stopping_crime_before_it_happens_intelligence_tools_analysts_prevent_planned_attacks/) - GTL, a leader in transformative corrections technology that improves outcomes for inmates and facilities, today announced that GTL Fusion services, combining intelligence and investigative solutions, continues to help protect the secure environment inside correctional facilities and saves lives inside and outside the facility walls. - [Boyd County Detention Center Introduces Tablets to Improve Inmate Outcomes](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/boyd_county_detention_center_introduces_tablets_to_improve_inmate_outcomes/) - GTL, a leader in transformative corrections technology that improves outcomes for inmates and facilities, today announced that the Boyd County Detention Center in Catlettsburg, Kentucky, has completed an implementation of GTL inmate tablets to improve the experience for inmates and their family and friends. - [GTL and The Prem Rawat Foundation Team Up to Offer Peace Education Program in Correctional Facilities, Increasing Successful Inmate Reentry and Reducing Recidivism](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-and-the-prem-rawat-foundation-team-up-to-offer-peace-education-program-in-correctional-facilities/) - GTL and The Prem Rawat Foundation (TPRF) today announced that they have teamed up to offer TPRF’s Peace Education Program on GTL’s Inspire inmate tablets. GTL, a corrections technology leader with three decades of experience, is at the forefront of inmate tablet programs. A hardened device intended for the corrections space, the Inspire tablet allows inmates to have small, safe areas of choice and responsibility that are not usually available during incarceration. - [GTL Provides Access to Substance Abuse Behavioral Modification Resources to Assist Inmates in Rehabilitation](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-provides-access-to-substance-abuse-behavioral-modification-resources-to-assist-inmates-in-rehabilitation/) - GTL, a leader in transformative corrections technology that improves outcomes for inmates and facilities, today announced that is has implemented several resources to assist inmates in rehabilitation for substance abuse while incarcerated and after release on probation or parole. - [Companies Partner to Give Inmates Access to Freelance Training, Unique Opportunity to Help Bypass Roadblocks of Traditional Employment](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/companies-partner-to-give-inmates-access-to-freelance-training-unique-opportunity-to-help-bypass-roadblocks-of-traditional-employment/) - TL, a leader in transformative corrections technology that improves outcomes for inmates and facilities, today announced a partnership with VirtualiaNet, a company offering vocational training courses targeted towards the most in-demand opportunities on freelancing websites which post thousands of jobs every day. - [Combining Trained Analysts and Proactive Intelligence, GTL Fusion Helps Correctional Facilities Solve Crimes and Stop Illicit Activity](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/combining-trained-analysts-and-proactive-intelligence-gtl-fusion-helps-correctional-facilities-solve-crimes-and-stop-illicit-activity/) - By combining the knowledge and hard work of trained, qualified intelligence analysts with the power of data analysis through the use of GTL Data IQ, GTL is able to develop reliable, actionable intelligence. - [Upcoming International Corrections & Prisons Association (ICPA) Annual Conference Brings Together Professionals from Across the Globe to Share Best Practices](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/upcoming-international-corrections-prisons-association-icpa-annual-conference-brings-together-professionals-from-across-the-globe-to-share-best-practices/) - Major Sponsor GTL to showcase technology expertise and proven global model to correctional facilities around the world. - [Education-Focused BEST Program Transforms Inmates into Entrepreneurs](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/education-focused-best-program-transforms-inmates-into-entrepreneurs/) - GTL, a leader in transformative corrections technology that improves outcomes for inmates and facilities, today announced that it is entering its sixth year as a committed partner to the Building Entrepreneurs for Success in Tennessee (BEST) program. - [Human Trafficking Awareness Month: GTL Resources Help to Combat All Types of Crimes](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/human_trafficking_awareness_month/) - GTL, a leader in transformative corrections technology that improves outcomes for inmates and facilities, today announced that its GTL Fusion Services and associated investigative and intelligence technologies continue to play a committed role in seeking out possible human and sex trafficking crimes. - [Arizona Documents](https://www.gtl.net/legal-and-privacy/arizona-documents/) - Notice of Proposed Amendments to the Arizona Universal Service Fund & Proposed Surcharge Increase - Docket No. RT-00009H-97-0137 - [Tablets Provide Free Access to Planning Guide for Incarcerated Veterans Reentering Society](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/tablets-provide-free-access-to-planning-guide-for-incarcerated-veterans-reentering-society/) - GTL, a leader in transformative corrections technology that improves outcomes for inmates and facilities, today announced that a free guide is available on its Inspire tablets to assist incarcerated veterans with preparing for their life after incarceration. - [Video Visitation](https://www.gtl.net/correctional-facility-services/communication-solutions/video-visitation/) - This highly scalable solution can help facilities of any size improve security while allowing staff time to be reallocated to more critical tasks. - [Sitemap](https://www.gtl.net/site-map/) - [ConnectNetwork.com Account Management Instructions – PIN Debit](https://www.gtl.net/friends-and-family-information/cnipd/) - ConnectNetwork.com Account Creation and Management Instructions Family and friends of inmates can use the ConnectNetwork.com website to manage their account with GTL. Friends and family can create and fund an AdvancePay prepaid telephone account, and create, send and receive e-messages (very similar to email) with inmates from the ConnectNetwork.com website. The instructions below will walk - [ConnectNetwork.com Account Management Instructions – Email](https://www.gtl.net/friends-and-family-information/cnmsg/) - ConnectNetwork.com Account Creation and Management Instructions Family and friends of inmates can use the ConnectNetwork.com website to manage their account with GTL. Friends and family can create and fund an AdvancePay prepaid telephone account, and create, send and receive e-messages (very similar to email) with inmates from the ConnectNetwork.com website. The instructions below will walk - [ConnectNetwork.com Account Management Instructions - Trust Deposits](https://www.gtl.net/friends-and-family-information/cnitd/) - ConnectNetwork.com Account Creation and Management Instructions Family and friends of inmates can use the ConnectNetwork.com website to manage their account with GTL. Friends and family can create and fund an AdvancePay prepaid telephone account, and create, send and receive e-messages (very similar to email) with inmates from the ConnectNetwork.com website. The instructions below will walk - [ConnectNetwork.com Account Management Instructions - AdvancePay](https://www.gtl.net/friends-and-family-information/cnadv/) - ConnectNetwork.com Account Creation and Management Instructions Family and friends of inmates can use the ConnectNetwork.com website to manage their account with GTL. Friends and family can create and fund an AdvancePay prepaid telephone account, and create, send and receive e-messages (very similar to email) with inmates from the ConnectNetwork.com website. The instructions below will walk - [Account Signup Instructions -- Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department](https://www.gtl.net/friends-and-family-information/account-signup-process-los-angeles-county/) - Creating an ConnectNetwork account Using an ConnectNetwork account How to use ConnectNetwork.com Description Click to expand 1. To create your account, type www.connectnetwork.com in the address bar of your web browser, or click here 4. On the Account Setup page, enter your information - it is very important that your first and last name match - [Intake Kiosks](https://www.gtl.net/correctional-facility-services/payment-and-deposit-solutions/intake-kiosks/) - The GTL Intake Kiosk uses technology to significantly increase efficiency and reduce liability when booking inmates into correctional facilities. - [Voice Analysis](https://www.gtl.net/voice-analysis/) - GTL's voice analysis solution utilizes state-of-the-art technology to positively identify voiceprints for each and every call. - [Transforming to a SmartPrison™](https://www.gtl.net/transforming-to-a-smartprison/) - SmartPrison is GTL’s proprietary method of increasing efficiency in operations, visibility to critical data and utilizing technologies to dramatically change how correctional facilities operate. By implementing the innovative concepts and principles of the SmartPrison initiative to maximize integration between technology solutions, GTL allows customers to better manage care, custody and control of inmates in their - [Creating a SmartPrison](https://www.gtl.net/correctional-facility-services/smart-prison/) - Utilize the latest in technology to streamline operations at correctional facilities. - [Inspire Tablet Headset Bulk Order Form for Correctional Facilities](https://www.gtl.net/orderheadsets/) - Inspire Headset Order Form Corrections officers: To place your order for Inspire headsets for your facility, please complete the form below: - [Inspire Headset Order Confirmation](https://www.gtl.net/inspire-headset-order-confirmation/) - Inspire Tablet Headset Order Confirmation Thank you for submitting your order for Inspire tablet headsets. A copy of your submission has been sent to the email you registered with us.If you do not receive your confirmation email, please check any spam folders to see if it mistakenly ended up there and if you still do - [Information Security Framework](https://www.gtl.net/information-security-framework/) - GTL takes information security and data protection very seriously. - [FAQ](https://www.gtl.net/facility-support/faq/) - We are pleased to provide answers to some of our most frequently asked questions. - [DSI](https://www.gtl.net/dsi/) - Hello, and welcome to GTL.net. You have been redirected to this page from www.dsiiti.com because DSI-ITI, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Global Tel*Link Corporation (GTL). The people and products of DSI-ITI joined the GTL family in June 2010. The quality and versatility that DSI-ITI customers have valued in the market are now part - [CTI](https://www.gtl.net/cti/) - Hello, and welcome to GTL.net. You have been redirected to this page from www.cticorrections.com because Conversant Technologies, Inc. (CTI) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Global Tel*Link Corporation (GTL). The people and products of CTI joined the GTL family in November 2011. The quality and versatility that CTI customers have valued in the market are - [Elizabeth Mayrose - Ronald McDonald House Volunteer](https://www.gtl.net/employee-spotlight/elizabeth-mayrose-ronald-mcdonald-house-volunteer/) - While most of us struggle to find enough hours, there are always those that seem to have a knack for finding a couple of extra hours in the day. Elizabeth Mayrose, Prepaid Coordinator-Technical Support at Global Tel*Link, is one of those people. In addition to her hectic work schedule with GTL, Elizabeth somehow finds the - [Duane Mahon - Biking for a Cause](https://www.gtl.net/employee-spotlight/duane-mahon-biking-for-a-cause/) - It is no secret the Global Tel*Link employees truly care about their communities. From San Francisco to Washington D.C., GTL employees continue to find ways to give back to their communities in meaningful ways. Duane Mahon, Senior Group Manager at Global Tel*Link, is certainly not an exception to this trend. Duane has been an avid - [Deborah Powe - Community Outreach](https://www.gtl.net/employee-spotlight/deborah-powe-community-outreach/) - Deborah Powe of GTL has volunteered with numerous charities in the city of Mobile, including the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Alabama, which recently received a donation of $2,500 from GTL. The contribution will help provide important needs such as books, miscellaneous supplies and toiletries, as well as food. Brenda Carlisle of the Boys - [About GTL](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/) - GTL is the leading provider of integrated corrections technology for facilities across North America. - [Tech Brief Confirmation](https://www.gtl.net/tech-brief-confirmation/) - Thank you for your request! 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Don't forget to sign - [GTL Tablet Solutions](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-tablet-solutions/) - GTL's inmate tablet program is a simple & secure way to increase efficiency for facility staff while finding more ways to connect inmates to friends and family. - [Wanda Joyce Robinson Foundation Partners with GTL to Offer Video Visitation Between Children and Incarcerated Parents](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/wanda-joyce-robinson-foundation-partners-with-gtl-to-offer-video-visitation-between-children-and-incarcerated-parents/) - The Wanda Joyce Robinson Foundation (WJRF), which advocates for and serves Central Kentucky children and youth impacted by incarceration, announced today that it has started a new initiative with GTL to offer one hour of free video visitation time each week for a child to talk to a loved one currently incarcerated in a correctional facility. - [Madison County Detention Center Implements GTL Services to Increase Communication Between Inmates and Friends and Family](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/madison-county-detention-center-implements-gtl-services-to-increase-communication-between-inmates-and-friends-and-family-2/) - GTL, a leader in transformative corrections technology that improves outcomes for inmates and facilities, today announced that the Madison County Detention Center in Richmond, Kentucky, has installed a new inmate telephone system to increase meaningful connections between inmates and their loved ones. - [CO DOC Inmate Communication Services by GTL](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/co-doc-inmate-communication-services-by-gtl/) - The Colorado Department of Corrections (CO DOC) entered into an agreement with GTL to provide a variety of advanced services to the inmate population - [Franklin County Regional Jail Inmates Now Have More Options for Connecting with Loved Ones and Using Education Services](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/franklin-county-regional-jail-2019/) - Franklin County Regional Jail Inmates Now Have More Options for Connecting with Loved Ones and Using Education Services Facility expands inmate services with launch of GTL Inspire tablets MEDIA RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PR Newswire) – June 3, 2019 – GTL, a leader in transformative corrections technology that improves outcomes for inmates and facilities, today announced - [Technology In Motion](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/technologyinmotion/) - TIM-Emblem_Full-Color-gallery-vers-1Bus2-600x400Bus3-600x400IMG_6774-galleryIMG_4216-galleryTIM-Vehicle20171004_024454000_iOS20171004_034651000_iOS Technology In Motion Home Technology In Motion- Blog Technology In Motion- Press and News Technology In Motion- Bus Gallery TIM Hits the Road GTL's complete portfolio is brought to life with Technology in Motion (TIM), enabling customers to get up close and personal with our innovations simply by stepping outside their door. With the - [ConnectNetwork Services](https://www.gtl.net/friends-and-family-information/offender-connect-services/) - Introducing ConnectNetwork Services ConnectNetwork is a range of products and services that increase productivity for correctional facilities and inmate friends and family members. Innovative software powers ConnectNetwork.com and the applications that run GTL's revolutionary touch-screen kiosks to provide a greater level of service for visitors to your facility so that dependence on corrections staff is - [Account Setup Information](https://www.gtl.net/friends-and-family-information/account-setup-information/) - ConnectNetwork.com Account Creation and Management Instructions Family and friends of inmates can use the ConnectNetwork.com website to manage their various accounts associated with implemented products offered by GTL. Services offered through ConnectNetwork.com provide the capability for friends and family to create and fund an AdvancePay prepaid telephone account, deposit funds to an inmate trust account, - [VAC](https://www.gtl.net/vac/) - Hello, and welcome to GTL.net. You have been redirected to this page from www.vaci.com because Value-Added Communications, Inc. (VAC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Global Tel*Link Corporation (GTL). The people and products of VAC joined the GTL family in August 2011. The quality and versatility that VAC customers have valued in the market are - [GTL to Demonstrate How Its Solutions Bring Safety, Security, and Success to Correctional Facilities at National Conference](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/aja2019-attendance/) - GTL to Demonstrate How Its Solutions Bring Safety, Security, and Success to Correctional Facilities at National Conference Technology solutions focused on increasing connections will be on display at the American Jail Association’s Annual Conference and Jail Expo MEDIA RELEASE Reston, Virginia – May 14, 2019 – GTL, a leader in transformative corrections technology that improves - [GTL Education Changes Lives](https://www.gtl.net/correctional-education-programs/) - GTL Education Services delivers end-to-end programs that address the unique requirements of any correctional facility. Why GTL Education Services? We are educators first and foremost, with your academic interests and outcomes as our goals. We partner with the world’s best education content providers to give the most choices. We scale our offerings to fit your - [Deb Alderson, GTL’s Chief Executive Officer, to Share Inspiration and Knowledge at Women In Technology’s Annual Leadership Awards](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/deb-alderson-wit-leadership-awards/) - Deb Alderson, GTL’s Chief Executive Officer, to Share Inspiration and Knowledge at Women In Technology’s Annual Leadership Awards Ms. Alderson, a former Leadership Award recipient, will share insights as part of a panel of past winners FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PR Newswire) – May 7, 2019 – GTL, a leader in transformative corrections technology - [GTL Celebrates National Correctional Officers and Employees Week by Providing Customers with Free Package of Wellness Courses](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/ncoew2019/) - GTL Celebrates National Correctional Officers and Employees Week by Providing Customers with Free Package of Wellness Courses Free 15-day subscriptions showcase the importance of correctional staff training and wellness, allowing facilities to achieve the foremost goals of safety and security FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PR Newswire) – May 6, 2019 – GTL, a leader - [Webinar Replay: Intelligence-Driven Strategies - Creating an Integrated Approach for Justice Agencies](https://www.gtl.net/intelligence-driven-strategies/) - [Webinar replay: How Correctional Facilities Can Attract and Develop All-Star Talent](https://www.gtl.net/how-correctional-facilities-can-attract-talent/) - [Technology Brief - Wireless Tablet Security](https://www.gtl.net/technology-brief-wireless-tablet-security/) - [Technology Brief - Solution Integration](https://www.gtl.net/technology-brief-solution-integration/) - [Technology Brief - Investigative Technology](https://www.gtl.net/technology-brief-investigative-technology/) - [Technology Brief - Information Security Framework](https://www.gtl.net/technology-brief-information-security-framework/) - [Contact Sales](https://www.gtl.net/contact-sales/) - [In-Pod Kiosks](https://www.gtl.net/correctional-facility-services/inmate-services/in-pod-kiosks/) - Introducing GTL Genesis to a facility provides an automated alternative to manual, behind-the-bars activities. - [Transaction Accounts](https://www.gtl.net/correctional-facility-services/payment-and-deposit-solutions/transaction-accounts/) - Easy Account Creation and Management Options for Inmate Friends and Family - [Release Funding](https://www.gtl.net/correctional-facility-services/payment-and-deposit-solutions/release-funding/) - GTL’s innovative technology allows correctional facilities to streamline the release process through a suite of easy-to-use products. - [Deposit Systems](https://www.gtl.net/correctional-facility-services/payment-and-deposit-solutions/deposit-systems/) - GTL offers a range of products and services designed to make taking deposits convenient and cost effective. - [Virtual Receptionist](https://www.gtl.net/correctional-facility-services/enterprise-management-solutions/virtual-receptionist/) - GTL Virtual Receptionist can be configured to access multiple sources of information and services that a facility would like to make public. - [GTL's Facility Accounting System](https://www.gtl.net/correctional-facility-services/enterprise-management-solutions/oms-accounting/) - GTL’s accounting system – known as OMS Accounting – was specifically designed to meet the needs of correctional facilities of every size. - [Offender Management System](https://www.gtl.net/correctional-facility-services/enterprise-management-solutions/offender-management-system/) - GTL OMS now manages one out of every five county inmates in the U.S., proving its reliability day after day. - [Entertainment](https://www.gtl.net/correctional-facility-services/inmate-services/entertainment/) - The GTL Genesis in-pod kiosk can be configured to allow inmates to access a variety of approved multimedia applications through a secure personal device. - [Inmate Voice Mail](https://www.gtl.net/correctional-facility-services/communication-solutions/inmate-voicemail/) - GTL Inmate Voice Mail is secure, automated and provides many benefits for communicating with inmates when the called party is unavailable - [Inmate Messaging](https://www.gtl.net/correctional-facility-services/communication-solutions/inmate-messaging/) - Message Link provides a secure, controlled environment for inmate messaging. - [Inmate Telephone Systems](https://www.gtl.net/correctional-facility-services/communication-solutions/inmate-telephone-systems/) - GTL’s feature-rich Inmate Telephone System (ITS) is a turnkey solution that comes complete with all hardware and software - [Technology In Motion- Bus Gallery](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/technologyinmotion/technologyinmotion-gallery/) - Technology In Motion Home Technology In Motion- Blog Technology In Motion- Press and News Technology In Motion- Bus Gallery - [PCS](https://www.gtl.net/pcs/) - Hello, and welcome to GTL.net. You have been redirected to this page from www.pcstelcom.com because Public Communications Services (PCS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Global Tel*Link Corporation (GTL). The people and products of PCS joined the GTL family in November 2010. The quality and versatility that PCS customers have valued in the market are - [Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Inmate Telephone Information](https://www.gtl.net/los-angeles-county-inmate-telephone-information/) - Inmate Telephone Service Information The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) features the PCS inmate telephone system. PCS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Global Tel*Link (GTL). The inmate telephone system allows family and friends to keep in contact with their incarcerated loved ones. - [IN DOC Inmate Telephone Service](https://www.gtl.net/in-telephone-service/) - Multiple Payment Options Available for Inmate Telephone Service GTL provides the opportunity for inmate telephone accounts to be created and minutes purchased through multiple payment solutions. PREPAID COLLECT: GTL’s prepaid collect option, AdvancePay®, allows a friend or family member to set up a calling account to his or her phone number without the restrictions of - [Illinois DOC Inmate Services](https://www.gtl.net/illinois-doc-inmate-services/) - Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) entered into an agreement with GTL to provide a variety of advanced services to the inmates population. - [AZ Deposit Services - Español](https://www.gtl.net/friends-and-family-information/az-deposit-services-es/) - In a strategic partnership with Global Tel*Link, the Arizona Department of Corrections now offers the availability for deposit services through ConnectNetwork. - [AZ Deposit Services](https://www.gtl.net/friends-and-family-information/az-deposit-services/) - In a strategic partnership with Global Tel*Link, the Arizona Department of Corrections now offers the availability for deposit services through ConnectNetwork. - [GTL Sets Annual Record for Visitation Management](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-sets-annual-record-for-visitation-management/) - Global Tel*Link (GTL), the leading provider of correctional technology solutions, shattered industry visitation records in 2014 - [GTL’s Voice IQ™ solves issue of inmate identification on calls with biometric voiceprints](https://www.gtl.net/gtls-voice-iq-solves-issue-of-inmate-identification-on-calls-with-biometric-voiceprints/) - Voice IQ™, patented by GTL as a “Telecommunication call management and monitoring system with voiceprint verification,” - [GTL Releases Industry-Leading Video Visitation App for Handheld Device](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-releases-industry-leading-video-visitation-app-for-handheld-device/) - New app, available for Android devices, allows for greater flexibility in visitation - [GTL’s Phone IQ™ combats inmate fraud and criminal activity by determining phone type](https://www.gtl.net/gtls-phone-iq-combats-inmate-fraud-and-criminal-activity-by-determining-phone-type/) - GTL announces the release of Phone IQ™, a new intelligence application available for its inmate telephone platforms that combats fraud - [GTL Releases Mobile Website, Application and Text Alert Program to Improve User Experience](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-releases-mobile-website-application-and-text-alert-program-to-improve-user-experience/) - Global Tel*Link announces the release of its new ConnectNetwork™ mobile site and downloadable payment applications for both iOS and Android - [GTL Offers Corrections-Grade Secure Tablets and Mounts for Stationary Use](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-offers-corrections-grade-secure-tablets-and-mounts-for-stationary-use/) - Flex™ platform capable of supporting video visitation, e-messaging, and more with small footprint - [GTL Recaps Record Milestones in 2014](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-recaps-record-milestones-in-2014/) - Industry leader introduces updated brand and new products, experiences all-time record metrics - [GTL Acquires Leading Payment Services Company TouchPay](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-acquires-leading-payment-services-company-touchpay/) - GTL offers customers secure electronic and kiosk-based payment systems throughout the country - [GTL hires former State of Missouri Department of Corrections Inspector General](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-hires-former-state-of-missouri-department-of-corrections-inspector-general/) - GTL the leading provider of integrated correctional technology solutions, announces that it has hired Chris Pickering. - [GTL’s Data IQ™ enables correctional facilities to consolidate offender data and flag suspicious behavior](https://www.gtl.net/gtls-data-iq-enables-correctional-facilities-to-consolidate-offender-data-and-flag-suspicious-behavior/) - Data IQ™ interfaces with GTL inmate telephone platform, financial transactions, email visitation, offender management systems, commissary orders and more. - [GTL Includes Key-Injected Credit Card Scanners in All New Payment Kiosks, Updates Kiosk Inspection Protocol](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-includes-key-injected-credit-card-scanners-in-all-new-payment-kiosks-updates-kiosk-inspection-protocol/) - Industry-leading technology and inspection process ensures customer data safety - [Global Tel Link (GTL) successfully challenges Securus patent claims before PTAB](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/global-tel-link-gtl-successfully-challenges-securus-patent-claims-before-ptab/) - The Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) on Friday issued final written decisions granting GTL's request to invalidate two Securus Technologies patents - [Global Tel*Link Expresses Grave Concern with Proposed FCC Decision on Inmate Calling Services](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/global-tel-link-gtl-grave-concern-with-proposed-fcc-decision-on-inmate-calling-services/) - Today, Global Tel*Link (GTL) expressed its dismay and concern about the impact of the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) latest order instituting new - [GTL Begins Process of Appeal of FCC Order Affecting the Inmate Calling Services Market](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-begins-process-of-appeal-of-fcc-order-affecting-the-inmate-calling-services-market/) - GTL, the leading provider of correctional technology solutions, today announced its decision to pursue judicial review of the recent FCC order. - [Industry-Leading Patent Portfolio Adds Fifth New Patent of 2015, With Five More Patents to Issue Soon and A Patent Pipeline of More Than Two Dozen Pending Applications](https://www.gtl.net/industry-leading-patent-portfolio-adds-fifth-new-patent-of-2015-with-five-more-patents-to-issue-soon-and-a-patent-pipeline-of-more-than-two-dozen-pending-applications/) - he company’s portfolio has been carefully groomed to focus on the latest developments in the market’s need and the latest technology - [GTL Begins Providing Video Visitation Services to the South Carolina Department of Corrections](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-begins-providing-video-visitation-services-to-the-south-carolina-department-of-corrections/) - GTL Begins Providing Video Visitation Services to the South Carolina Department of Corrections - [GTL Houston Expansion Project Reflects Continued Commitment to Best-in-Class Data Center Infrastructure](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-houston-expansion-project-reflects-continued-commitment-to-best-in-class-data-center-infrastructure/) - GTL Leads industry in robust data center systems that ensure consistent service for customers - [GTL’s Called Party IQ™ combats criminal activity within and across facilities by detecting or disconnecting multiple-inmate calls](https://www.gtl.net/gtls-called-party-iq-combats-criminal-activity-within-and-across-facilities-by-detecting-or-disconnecting-multiple-inmate-calls/) - Called Party IQ™, a new intelligence application available for its inmate telephone platforms that combats fraud and other criminal activity - [Orange County, California Awards ITS Contract to GTL](https://www.gtl.net/orange-county-california-awards-its-contract-to-gtl/) - Sheriff’s Department host to second-largest inmate population in California - [GTL Announces New Rates and Fees for Alabama](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-announces-new-rates-and-fees-for-alabama/) - Company hopes to reduce confusion among correctional facilities, inmates, and called parties - [Judge Grants Global Tel*Link Request to Halt Securus Patent Case As US Patent Office Considers Invalidating Securus Patents](https://www.gtl.net/judge-grants-global-tellink-request-to-halt-securus-patent-case-as-us-patent-office-considers-invalidating-securus-patents/) - U.S. District Court judge in Dallas granted GTL’s request to immediately halt proceedings in Securus Technologies Inc.’s patent infringement suit - [GTL Installs Payment Kiosks to Improve Operational Efficiency at Michigan’s 36th District Court](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-installs-payment-kiosks-to-improve-operational-efficiency-at-michigans-36th-district-court/) - New kiosks save time for citizens and court employees in Michigan’s largest district court - [GTL Achieves PCI Level 1 Compliance – Highest Level for Merchants](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-achieves-pci-level-1-compliance-highest-level-for-merchants/) - Global Tel*Link (GTL), the leading provider of integrated correctional technology solutions, announces that it has attained PCI-DSS Level 1 compliance. - [GTL Continues Annual Donations to Miami-Dade County’s Corrections Cares Charitable Programs](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-continues-annual-donations-to-miami-dade-countys-corrections-cares-charitable-programs/) - GTL has been a key partner of the “Corrections Cares” program for over ten years. - [GTL’s Landmark Patent Challenge Targets Securus Technologies’ IP Portfolio](https://www.gtl.net/gtls-landmark-patent-challenge-targets-securus-technologies-ip-portfolio/) - Global Tel*Link Files 10 Petitions Under the America Invents Act Challenging the Validity of Securus Patents - [GTL Deploys Groundbreaking New Inspire™ Correctional Tablets](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-deploys-groundbreaking-new-inspire-correctional-tablets/) - GTL announces that it has developed and successfully deployed its groundbreaking Inspire™ inmate tablet technology. - [GTL Showcases Integrated Technology at ACA Trade Show](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-showcases-integrated-technology-at-aca-trade-show/) - GTL's patented and proprietary technology solutions are seamlessly integrated on the backend, and all data is merged to create a powerful, singular solution. - [GTL Continues Successful Campaign to Eliminate Core Securus Patents Before the PTAB](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-continues-successful-campaign-to-eliminate-core-securus-patents-before-the-ptab/) - Patent Trial and Appeal Board invalidates all claims from Securus' '222 patent - [GTL Continues Process of Appeal Of FCC Order by Filing Stay in U.S Court of Appeals](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-continues-process-of-appeal-of-fcc-order-by-filing-stay-in-u-s-court-of-appeals/) - GTL Continues Process of Appeal Of FCC Order by Filing Stay in U.S Court of Appeals Action Underscores Commitment to correctional facilities and friends and family of those incarcerated Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – January 29, 2016 – Global Tel*Link (GTL), the leading provider of integrated correctional technology solutions, today announced the company has filed statement - [GTL Wins Milestone Victory Against Securus](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-wins-milestone-victory-against-securus/) - GTL Wins Milestone Victory Against Securus PTAB Invalidates Key Securus Data Analytics Patent Due To Similarity to Patents Held by GTL and Others Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – Feb 19, 2016 – In a capstone victory for Global Tel*Link’s two year campaign to end predatory patent litigation in the inmate telephone services market, the Patent Trial - [New ICS Rules Put on Hold in Global Tel*Link v. FCC](https://www.gtl.net/new-ics-rules-put-on-hold-in-global-tellink-v-fcc/) - U.S. Court of Appeals Grants Request From GTL to Postpone Implementation of New Caps on ICS Rates - [GTL Files for Emergency Relief from FCC’s Last Minute ‘Conjuring’ of Intrastate ICS Rate Regulation](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-files-for-emergency-relief-from-fccs-last-minute-conjuring-of-intrastate-ics-rate-regulation/) - GTL Seeks Enforcement of Existing US Court of Appeals Stay to Prevent Federal Communications Commission Attempt to Regulate - [Federal Court Again Halts FCC Plan To Regulate Intrastate ICS Rates](https://www.gtl.net/federal-courts-again-halts-fcc-plan-to-regulate-intrastate-ics-rates/) - US Court of Appeals grants GTL Motion to Apply Existing Stay to Prevent FCC Implementation of New - [GTL Patent Victories Against Securus Become Final](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-patent-victories-against-securus-become-final/) - After deadline for appeal passes, decisions from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) on 3 Securus patents are finalized - [USPTO Validates Key Elements of GTL VoIP Patent; GTL Now Positioned to Pursue Injunction and Past Damages of More than $100M in Infringement Suit Against Securus](https://www.gtl.net/uspto-validates-key-elements-of-gtl-voip-patent-gtl-now-positioned-to-pursue-injunction-and-past-damages-of-more-than-100m-in-infringement-suit-against-securus/) - GTL Now Positioned to Pursue Injunction and Past Damages of More than $100M in Infringement Suit Against Securus - [Tim Skaja Joins Corrections Technology Association Board of Directors](https://www.gtl.net/tim-skaja-joins-corrections-technology-association-board-of-directors/) - Tim Skaja, Senior Vice President of Product Management and Service Delivery, has joined the board of directors of the Corrections Technology Association - [GTL Offender Management System Now Available on GSA IT Schedule 70](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-offender-management-system-now-available-on-gsa-it-schedule-70/) - Global Tel*Link (GTL) today announced its award of Contract No. GS-35F-203DA by the United States General Services Administration (GSA) - [GTL Staff Joins Elite Group of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-staff-joins-elite-group-of-certified-anti-money-laundering-specialists/) - The compliance team makes a critical contribution to GTL Financial Services and the CAMS Certification is a major accomplishment - [GTL Mobile IQ Product Suite Launched as Affordable and Reliable Means of Eliminating Cell Phones in Correctional Facilities](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-mobile-iq-product-suite-launched-as-affordable-and-reliable-means-of-eliminating-cell-phones-in-correctional-facilities/) - Mobile IQ ™, a new proprietary strategy designed to decrease the use of contraband cell phones in correctional facilities across the United States - [GTL Launches New Government Payment Processing Station](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-launches-new-government-payment-processing-station/) - t's ideally suited for facilities or agencies with limited office space that doesn't allow for placement of a full-size payment kiosk - [GTL Launches Game Center Subscription Service on Tablets in Correctional Facilities](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-launches-game-center-subscription-service-on-tablets-in-correctional-facilities/) - GTL ‘Game Center Subscription’ will allow inmates to access a variety of facility-approved games that have passed GTL’s stringent security testing requirements - [GTL Video Visitation Patent Deemed Valid By USPTO - GTL Now Clear to Seek Injunction Preventing Securus From Using GTL’s Patented Technology For Video Visitation Monitoring](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-video-visitation-patent-deemed-valid-by-uspto-gtl-now-clear-to-seek-injunction-preventing-securus-from-using-gtls-patented-technology-for-video-visitation-monitoring/) - GTL Now Clear to Seek Injunction Preventing Securus From Using GTL’s Patented Technology For Video Visitation Monitoring - [Pima County Introduces GTL Tablet Services to Inmates](https://www.gtl.net/pima-county-introduces-gtl-tablet-services-to-inmates/) - Now Launching Secure Tablets to 2,300 inmates nt no cost to tax payers - [PTAB Ruling Underscores the Strength of Key GTL Patents For Detecting and Controlling Contraband Cell Phones in Correctional Facilities](https://www.gtl.net/ptab-ruling-underscores-the-strength-of-key-gtl-patents-for-detecting-and-controlling-contraband-cell-phones-in-correctional-facilities/) - GTL technologies detect, monitor, and report contraband cell phone activity to assist GTL customers in combating the growing security threat of illegal phones - [GTL and Purple Communications Partner to Launch Video Relay Service (VRS) for Deaf or Hard- of-Hearing Inmates](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-and-purple-communications-partner-to-launch-video-relay-service-vrs-for-deaf-or-hard-of-hearing-inmates/) - GTL and Purple Communications Partner to Launch Video Relay Service (VRS) for Deaf or Hard- of-Hearing Inmates - [GTL’s ConnectNetwork Now Features Messaging On Mobile Application](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtls-connectnetwork-now-features-messaging-on-mobile-application/) - ConnectNetwork’s new mobile messaging service adds convenience and versatility for inmates to communicate with their friends and family members - [GTL Blended Technology Strategy to Combat Contraband Cell Phones in Prisons Continues to Stop Supply and Demand](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-blended-technology-strategy-to-combat-contraband-cell-phones-in-prisons-continues-to-stop-supply-and-demand/) - Leader in managed access deployments is equipping customers with layered solutions to increase safety and security - [GTL Builds and Deploys Secure Streaming Music Service for Corrections](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-builds-and-deploys-secure-streaming-music-service-for-corrections/) - Twelve million music tracks of corrections-approved content available to inmates on GTL Inspire platform - [Federal Circuit Upholds Global Tel Link’s (GTL) Successful Challenge of Securus Patent Claims](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/federal-circuit-upholds-global-tel-links-gtl-successful-challenge-of-securus-patent-claims/) - A three-judge Federal Circuit panel summarily affirmed the PTAB’s invalidation of all claims of two Securus patents – U.S. Patent Nos. 7,899,167 and 8,577,003 - [GTL CEO Issues Statement Following Actions of Pulaski County, Indiana Sheriff’s Department](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/ceo-statement-pulaski-county-indiana-rescue/) - This is an example why prison telephone monitoring and recording systems are a vital tool in stopping crimes and preventing them from happening - [GTL Improves Upon Customer Experience by Attaining Net Promoter Certified Associate](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-improves-upon-customer-experience-by-attaining-net-promoter-certified-associate/) - GTL Improves Upon Customer Experience by Attaining Net Promoter Certified Associate - [GTL’s Intelligence as a Service Leads the Corrections Market as a Proven Effective Forensic Tool](https://www.gtl.net/gtls-intelligence-as-a-service-leads-the-corrections-market-as-a-proven-effective-forensic-tool/) - GTL Intelligence Analysts – trained and qualified professionals – operate at correctional facilities within on-premise GTL Fusion Centers. - [New GTL Friend and Family Member Website Officially Launches](https://www.gtl.net/new-gtl-friend-and-family-member-website-officially-launches/) - Advances in customer experience on ConnectNetwork.com make site simpler to use for inmate friends and family members - [GTL Commends Its Customers as ICS Marketplace Implements New FCC Rules for Jails](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-commends-its-customers-as-ics-marketplace-implements-new-fcc-rules-for-jails/) - GTL worked side by side with its county and municipal partners to meet the FCC's final deadline on terms best suited to each community - [In Nine Months GTL Deploys Over 1,000 Flex Link Units Nationwide](https://www.gtl.net/in-nine-months-gtl-deploys-over-1000-flex-link-units-nationwide/) - GTL’s Flex Link and Inspire tablet programs are a culmination of GTL’s efforts to provide customers with a unified enhanced services platform - [GTL Unveils Education Management Offering for Corrections Professionals and Inmates](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-unveils-education-management-offering-for-corrections-professionals-and-inmates/) - GTL’s Inspire tablets provide the most secure educational platforms available; new offering also aligns with U.S. Government Pell Grant initiative for inmates - [GTL Enhances All Friends and Family Member Mobile Applications](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-enhances-all-friends-and-family-member-mobile-applications/) - GTL has launched improved payment apps for Android and iOS mobile devices. These apps follow GTL’s launch of an improved version of their ConnectNetwork website - [GTL Will Oppose FCC Order On Reconsideration for Interstate ICS Phone Call Rates](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-will-oppose-fcc-order-on-reconsideration-for-interstate-ics-phone-call-rates/) - GTL believes the FCC has set rate caps at levels that fail to account for the costs of administering inmate calling services (ICS) in our nation's prisons - [GTL Offender Management System (OMS) Continues to Prove Instrumental in Solving Correctional Facility Problems](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-offender-management-system-oms-continues-to-prove-instrumental-in-solving-correctional-facility-problems/) - Rapidly growing OMS integrates seamlessly with systems correctional facilities already have in place - [GTL Pulls Together Resources to Assist LA Area Flood Victims](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-pulls-together-resources-to-assist-la-area-flood-victimsgtl-pulls-together-resources-to-assist-la-area-flood-victims/) - GTL’s “Give To Live” volunteer efforts, donated goods and supplies have been collected to help our Louisiana neighbors - [GTL Invests in Data Center Security, Technology and Software Upgrades](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-invests-in-data-center-security-technology-and-software-upgrades/) - Customers will benefit from next-generation products, enhanced security and data features - [GTL Files Notice of Appeal on FCC Order On Reconsideration for ICS Phone Call Rates](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-files-notice-of-appeal-on-fcc-order-on-reconsideration-for-ics-phone-call-rates/) - Price cap shortcomings and FCC’s jurisdictional oversteps require court challenge - [GTL Expands Mobile IQ and Fusion Services with Law Enforcement and Correctional Partners](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-expands-mobile-iq-and-fusion-services-with-law-enforcement-and-correctional-partners/) - Addition of a West Coast mobile forensics lab underscores success of GTL’s delivery of “Intelligence as a Service” for its customers - [GTL’s 41st Customer Conference Sets New Attendance Record](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtls-41st-customer-conference-sets-new-attendance-record/) - Premier customer event affords GTL end users the opportunity to provide direct input into future versions of all products - [GTL Unites to Support the National Down Syndrome Society’s Annual Buddy Walk](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-unites-to-support-the-national-down-syndrome-societys-annual-buddy-walk/) - October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month and holds a personal meaning for some GTL employees - [GTL Acquires Corrections Patents From Verizon](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-acquires-corrections-patents-from-verizon/) - The acquisition of this portfolio of corrections patents strengthens GTL’s position in traditional technologies, as well as emerging technologies - [WADOC Inmate Release Phone Program is Helping Reduce Recidivism](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/wadoc-inmate-release-phone-program-is-helping-reduce-recidivism/) - GTL is proud to underwrite and support a forward-thinking WADOC initiative to empower inmates released back into their communities - [GTL Successfully Requests Inter Partes Review of Three Securus Patents](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-successfully-requests-inter-partes-review-of-three-securus-patents/) - (PTAB) finds a reasonable likelihood GTL would prevail in demonstrating that all claims for Securus’ Correctional Technology patents are invalid - [GTL Achieves New Milestone in Delivering Educational Content to Inmates](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-achieves-new-milestone-in-delivering-educational-content-to-inmates/) - Longest running U.S. correctional digital education platform on tablets, has delivered over 100,000 eBooks - [GTL Releases Offender Management System Version 5.4](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-releases-offender-management-system-version-5-4/) - Routine updates to OMS have been a tradition since the inception of this industry-leading facility management software nearly three decades ago. - [GTL Commends U.S. Court of Appeals for Decision on ICS Phone Call Rates](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-commends-u-s-court-of-appeals-for-decision-on-ics-phone-call-rates/) - (ICS) proposed rate caps adopted by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in its 2015 Second Report and Order exceeded the FCC’s authority - [GTL Becomes First Company to Release Education Products for Entire Corrections Ecosystem](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-becomes-first-company-to-release-education-products-for-entire-corrections-ecosystem/) - Facilities, agencies, staff, and offenders can now benefit from GTL education solutions - [GTL Releases Inspire® 2.0 Next-Generation Inmate Tablet](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl_releases_inspire_2_next-generation_inmate_tablet/) - The Inspire 2.0 is GTL's second generation tablet that includes enhanced features and specifications. - [GTL Implements Staff Education and Training Platform in Partnership with Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC)](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-implements-staff-education-and-training-platform-in-partnership-with-tennessee-department-of-correction-tdoc/) - GTL gives the Department a practical, low-cost way to increase the amount of training our team receives using an interactive, efficient tool. - [GTL Releases New Subscription Applications for Inmate Entertainment](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-releases-new-subscription-applications-for-inmate-entertainment/) - TV Audio and FM Radio applications available on Inspire tablets promote a quieter, calmer, and more controlled environment within correctional facilities - [GTL Countersues Securus for Patent Infringement](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-countersues-securus-for-patent-infringement/) - GTL alleges Securus uses GTL technology related to wireless services, voice messaging and voice biometrics - [GTL Bolsters Patent Portfolio with Non-Scheduled Video Visitation Patent](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-bolsters-patent-portfolio-with-non-scheduled-video-visitation-patent/) - ‘523 patent addresses these challenges by providing a novel way of integrating voice biometrics, speech recognition, facial recognition and kinematic modeling - [GTL Recaps Record Expansion of its Innovative Service and Solution Portfolio in 2016](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-recaps-record-expansion-of-its-innovative-service-and-solution-portfolio-in-2016/) - Major investment in technology by industry leader is catalyst for record number of inmate phone calls and new product introductions - [Industry Veteran Joins GTL as Executive Vice President of National Sales Team](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/industry-veteran-joins-gtl-as-executive-vice-president-of-national-sales-team/) - Respected market leader further strengthens executive staff entering 2017 - [GTL Unveils Major Release of Inmate Telephone Platform](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-unveils-major-release-of-inmate-telephone-platform-at-aca/) - Enhancements enable administrative access from any mobile device, improved functionality, and tighter security - [GTL Inspire® 1.5 Launches Nationwide](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-inspire-1-5-launches-nationwide/) - New version of corrections-grade tablet offering enhanced performance and features now available - [GTL Acquires Leading Provider of Inmate Education Systems in US](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-acquires-leading-provider-of-inmate-education-systems-in-us/) - GTL will now have an industry-leading focus on reducing recidivism rates by providing expansive educational opportunities to inmates - [GTL Extends Data Encryption to Further Protect Customer Information](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-extends-data-encryption-to-further-protect-customer-information/) - This expansion of data encryption is yet another example of GTL leading the industry – here in the area of information security - [GTL Inspire® 1.5 Inmate Tablet Passes Military-Grade Drop Test](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-inspire-1-5-inmate-tablet-passes-military-grade-drop-test/) - GTL’s continued investment in building products designed to endure the rigor of a corrections environment separates company from competitors - [IDS Donates $100,000 Towards Inmate Education-Focused BEST Program in Nashville, Tennessee](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/ids-donates-100000-towards-inmate-education-focused-best-program-in-nashville-tennessee/) - Co-founders of IDS, GTL’s education services subsidiary, invest back into local program that proves educating inmates can reduce recidivism rates - [ConnectNetwork® Expands User Experience with New Photo Messaging Feature for Mobile Devices](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/connectnetwork-expands-user-experience-with-new-photo-messaging-feature-for-mobile-devices/) - Friends and family members can select photos from their photo library to send to an incarcerated loved one, with or without a written message - [GTL Releases Virtual Reality Platform for Corrections](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-releases-virtual-reality-platform-for-corrections/) - The proprietary system consists of a virtual reality headset, a learning management system, and educational content - [GTL Encourages FCC and Wireless Carriers to Take Proactive Action](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-encourages-fcc-and-wireless-carriers-to-take-proactive-action/) - GTL supports and shares in the concerns recently expressed by SCDC Director Stirling and other correctional administrators - [Here We Grow Again – GTL Expands Production and Logistics Center](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/here-we-grow-again-gtl-expands-production-and-logistics-center/) - The adoption rate of tablets is rising rapidly because of the broad spectrum of services now available on these devices - [Federal Circuit Affirms Validity of GTL Biometric Security Patent, All Claims of Key Inmate Communications Patent Deemed Valid](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/federal-circuit-affirms-validity-of-gtl-biometric-security-patent-all-claims-of-key-inmate-communications-patent-deemed-valid/) - Federal Circuit Affirms Validity of GTL Biometric Security Patent, All Claims of Key Inmate Communications Patent Deemed Valid - [GTL Releases Offender Management System Version 5.4.2 Encompassing 171 Enhancements](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-releases-offender-management-system-version-5-4-2-encompassing-171-enhancements/) - Continuous development enables GTL to offer best possible jail management system to the market - [GTL Acquires Telmate, a Leading Provider of Secure Corrections Solutions and Community Corrections and Probation, Parole Applications](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-acquires-telmate/) - GTL Acquires Telmate, a Leading Provider of Secure Corrections Solutions and Community Corrections and Probation, Parole Applications - [GTL Now Offers Video Attachments for its Patented Inmate Messaging Product](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-now-offers-video-attachments-for-its-patented-inmate-messaging-product/) - ConnectNetwork mobile applications have direct influence on stopping contraband from entering correctional facilities - [GTL Continues Support of BEST Entrepreneurship Program](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-continues-support-of-best-entrepreneurship-program/) - Commitment to entrepreneurship which began with IDS’ and the Nashe family’s involvement in the Building Entrepreneurs for Success in Tennessee (BEST) - [GTL Increases Inmate Identification and Fraud Prevention with New Voice Biometrics Feature](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-increases-inmate-identification-and-fraud-prevention-with-new-voice-biometrics-feature/) - New addition to patented voice biometric able to search and detect an inmate voice throughout entire enterprise of stored recordings - [GTL Deploys Revolutionary New Request2Call Feature to Increase Communication Between Inmates and their Friends and Family](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-deploys-revolutionary-new-request2call-feature-to-increase-communication-between-inmates-and-their-friends-and-family/) - Industry-first feature allows friends and family members to see an inmate's "status," enabling more frequent communication and lowering recidivism rates - [GTL Introduces Offender Management System Version 5-5](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-introduces-offender-management-system-version-5-5/) - Third major release of OMS in 2017 brings almost 500 enhancements to customers - [GTL to be Main Sponsor at Leading International Conference on Prison Reform](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-to-be-main-sponsor-at-leading-international-conference-on-prison-reform/) - Presentations by GTL speakers will highlight the key benefits being delivered by tablet technology and education in correctional facilities - [GTL Offers Newsfeed Subscription Service to Inmates](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-offers-newsfeed-subscription-service-to-inmates/) - Inmates can remain knowledgeable about world events with a secure application on the patented, best-in-industry Inspire® tablet - [GTL Intelligence Analysts Leverage GTL Data IQ to Assist in Identification of Homicide Suspect](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-intelligence-analysts-leverage-gtl-dataiq-to-find-killer/) - GTL announced today that its link analysis application, GTL Data IQ, has been used to identify a suspect in a homicide that recently occurred at a large correctional facility in the United States. - [GTL’s Give to Live and Telmate Gives Back Programs Thrive in 2017](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-give-to-live-and-telmate-gives-back-programs-thrive-in-2017/) - GTL is proud to share some of the initiatives of its Give to Live and the Telmate Gives Back programs in 2017 as associates volunteered across the nation. - [GTL Announces Plan for Management Change](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-announces-plan-for-management-change/) - GTL announced that CEO Brian Oliver will retire and remain with the company as an advisor to the GTL Board of Directors. - [GTL Sick Call Feature Offers Benefits for Correctional Facilities and Inmates Alike](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-sick-call-feature-offers-benefits-for-correctional-facilities-and-inmates-alike/) - GTL announced today that its patented Inmate Telephone System (ITS) and Inspire® tablets have the capability to handle inmate medical and appointment requests through an interactive voice response (IVR) Sick Call feature. GTL was the first company - [GTL and Sentinel Team Up to Provide Offender Tracking and Monitoring Technology](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-and-sentinel-team-up-to-provide-offender-tracking-and-monitoring-technology/) - GTL and Sentinel Offender Services today announced that they have teamed up to collaborate on advancements in the areas of offender tracking and monitoring technology. - [GTL to Showcase Technology Leadership at International Conference Focused on Digital Transformation](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-to-showcase-technology-leadership-at-international-conference-focused-on-digital-transformation/) - GTL to Showcase Technology Leadership at International Conference Focused on Digital Transformation Christopher Ditto, GTL Vice President of Research & Development, will conduct an interactive presentation focused on how increased communication aids in the reduction of recidivism FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PR Newswire) – March 19, 2019 – GTL, a leader in transformative corrections - [Inmates Can Find Jobs, Get Training, and Prepare for Reentry with the Department of Labor’s CareerOneStop ReEntry Application, Now Available on GTL Inspire® Tablets](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/inmates-can-find-jobs-with-careeronestop-reentry-application/) - Inmates Can Find Jobs, Get Training, and Prepare for Reentry with the Department of Labor’s CareerOneStop ReEntry Application, Now Available on GTL Inspire® Tablets Inmates can use GTL Inspire® tablets to access tools, resources, and information to find jobs in their communities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PR Newswire) – March 26, 2019 – GTL, - [Stopping the Flow of Contraband with GTL Data Analysis Tools and Intelligence Analysts](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/stopping-the-flow-of-contraband-with-gtl-data-analysis-tools-and-intelligence-analysts/) - GTL today announced that its patented inmate telephone system (ITS), data analysis tools, and professionally-trained intelligence analysts have assisted correctional facilities in helping stem the influx of contraband. - [GTL Introduces Offender Management System Version 5.6](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-introduces-offender-management-system-version-5-6-2/) - GTL today announced the release of the next version of its Offender Management System (OMS) version 5.6. This industry-leading jail management software provides correctional professionals with a tool to manage the activities of the inmates they supervise. - [GTL Industry-Leading Learning Management System (LMS) Reaches New Milestones in Professional and Rehabilitative Education](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-industry-leading-learning-management-system-reaches-new-milestones-in-professional-and-rehabilitative-education/) - GTL, a leader in transformative corrections technology that improves outcomes for inmates and facilities, today announced new milestones in professional and rehabilitative education efforts through its robust Learning Management System (LMS). - [GTL to Sponsor and Present at International Corrections Conference](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-to-sponsor-and-present-at-international-corrections-conference/) - Presentations by GTL and collaborating organizations will highlight how technology can improve the criminal justice system and corrections facilities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia – October 16, 2018 – GTL, a leader in transformative corrections technology that improves outcomes for inmates and facilities, today announced its participation at the upcoming International Corrections & Prisons Association - [GTL Recaps Year of Charitable Giving in 2018](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-recaps-year-of-charitable-giving-in-2018/) - Emphasis placed on charities that help disadvantaged youth and individuals preparing for reentry FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PR Newswire)– December 27, 2018 – GTL, a leader in transformative corrections technology that improves outcomes for inmates and facilities, today emphasized its commitment to its local communities through increased charitable giving and volunteer participation. GTL’s mission - [Joining Experience and Solutions: A Discussion on the Changing Needs of Correctional Facility Analytical Services](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/joining-experience-and-solutions-a-discussion-on-the-changing-needs-of-correctional-facility-analytical-services/) - 30-year veteran of the corrections industry presents at the American Correctional Association Winter Conference FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia – January 3, 2018 – GTL, a leader in transformative corrections technology that improves outcomes for inmates and facilities today announced that it will be showcasing its solutions at the American Correctional Association’s (ACA’s) Winter Conference - [Year of Growth – GTL Celebrates Successful 2018](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/year-of-growth-gtl-celebrates-successful-2018/) - Banner year highlights included new Chief Executive Officer and expanded education user base FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PR Newswire) – January 15, 2019 – GTL, a leader in transformative corrections technology that improves outcomes for inmates and facilities, today highlighted major growth that occurred in 2018; emphasizing a continued commitment to its facility customers, - [GTL Inmate Communication System Deployed for the Corrective Services of New South Wales, Australia](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-inmate-communication-system-deployed-for-the-corrective-services-of-new-south-wales-australia/) - Collaboration with Ericom and Telstra led to implementation of GTL’s platform as first phase of New South Wales’s offender digital strategy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PR Newswire) – January 23, 2019 – GTL, a leader in transformative corrections technology that improves outcomes for inmates and facilities, today announced that its reliable, world-class inmate telephone - [GTL & Telmate: One Powerful Upgrade](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/powerful-upgrade/) - GTL is constantly working to move the needle for our customers. 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Opportunities to Learn and Grow Unique to the corrections industry, our education - [Communication Solutions](https://www.gtl.net/correctional-facility-services/communication-solutions/) - GTL is the trusted leader in helping correctional facilities leverage technology - [Solutions](https://www.gtl.net/correctional-facility-services/) - The solutions within GTL’s integrated corrections technology offerings are designed to provide facilities with unprecedented levels of visibility into every aspect of their operations. - [GTL Launches Technology in Motion Tour](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-launches-technology-in-motion-tour/) - Technology-packed demo bus brings innovation directly to customers, showcasing solutions optimized for the corrections, government, and education sectors - [GTL Expands Technology in Motion Tour](https://www.gtl.net/gtl-expands-technology-in-motion-tour/) - Customer exposure is doubling with the launch of a second mobile briefing center - [Technology In Motion- Press and News](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/technologyinmotion/technologyinmotion-press-and-news/) - GTL Expands Technology in Motion Tour Customer exposure is doubling with the launch of a second mobile briefing center FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia – October 9, 2017 – GTL,today announced the debut of a second Technology in Motion motor coach, expanding an already successful nationwide bus tour. “In April of this year, GTL launched - [Technology In Motion- Blog](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/technologyinmotion/technologyinmotion-blog/) - Technology in Motion Tour- Blog Posts GTL: The Launch of Technology in Motion Tuesday May 9, 2017 The Launch of Technology in Motion GTL: Technology in Motion Tour Makes an Impact at the Annual Mock Prison Riot Wednesday June 7, 2017 Technology in Motion Tour Makes an Impact at the Annual Mock Prison Riot Technology - [GTL Inmate Communication System Deployed for the Corrective Services of New South Wales, Australia](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-inmate-communication-system-deployed-for-the-corrective-services-of-new-south-wales-australia-2/) - GTL Inmate Communication System Deployed for the Corrective Services of New South Wales, Australia Collaboration with Ericom and Telstra led to implementation of GTL’s platform as first phase of New South Wales’s offender digital strategy FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PR Newswire) – January 23, 2019 – GTL, a leader in transformative corrections technology that - [Technology Briefs](https://www.gtl.net/technology-briefs/) - GTL offers a range of cutting-edge services and solutions for today’s corrections market, and the materials on this website tell our story to a broad audience. - [Employee Spotlight](https://www.gtl.net/employee-spotlight/) - Deborah Powe – Community Outreach Deborah Powe of GTL has volunteered with numerous charities in the city of Mobile, including the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Alabama, which recently received a donation of $2,500 from GTL... Read More › Duane Mahon – Biking for a Cause In addition to shouldering the duties of Race - [Press and News](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/) - GTL is the leading provider of integrated correctional technology solutions, delivering financial value, security, and ease of operation to our customers - [Associations](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/associations/) - GTL participates as a corporate member in the three largest law enforcement associations in the country. - [GTL Patents](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/patents/) - GTL products are protected by patents in the United States listed in the PDF on this page. This web page is provided in compliance with the virtual patent marking provisions of the America Invents Act. These downloadable lists may not be all inclusive. All GTL products may be protected by additional patents, and patents that may be pending. - [GTL Introduces Offender Management System Version 5.6](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-introduces-offender-management-system-version-5-6/) - GTL today announced the release of the next version of its Offender Management System (OMS) version 5.6. This industry-leading jail management software provides correctional professionals with a tool to manage the activities of the inmates they supervise. - [GTL Unveils Integrated Video Relay Service to Improve Experience for Hearing-Impaired Inmates and Increase Security in Correctional Facilities](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-unveils-integrated-video-relay-service-to-improve-experience-for-hearing-impaired-inmates-and-increase-security-in-correctional-facilities/) - GTL today announced that it has integrated Video Relay Service (VRS) into its inmate telephone system (ITS) platform, providing a better user experience for both inmates and correctional facilities. - [GTL Announces Deb Alderson as Chief Executive Officer](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-announces-deb-alderson-as-chief-executive-officer/) - GTL today announced that Deb Alderson has been named as Chief Executive Officer of GTL, joining the company on April 2nd. Alderson brings a history of past success and leadership to the company, most recently as CEO of Sotera Defense Solutions, which was acquired by KeyW Corporation in March 2017. - [GTL Enhances Payment Services for Child Support Agencies](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-enhances-payment-services-for-child-support-agencies/) - GTL Enhances Payment Services for Child Support Agencies. Growth reflects the simplicity and convenience offered to many of the nation’s 13.4 million noncustodial parents through TouchPay automated payment services - [Global Tel*Link Voice Print Patent Validated at USPTO, Clears Way for Infringement Suit Against Securus](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/global-tellink-voice-print-patent-validated-at-uspto-clears-way-for-infringement-suit-against-securus/) - GTL Now Permitted to Pursue Injunction and Damages Against Securus in Texas Federal Court - [Global Tel*Link Expresses Grave Concern with Proposed FCC Decision on Inmate Calling Services](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/global-tellink-expresses-grave-concern-with-proposed-fcc-decision-on-inmate-calling-services/) - Today, Global Tel*Link (GTL) expressed its dismay and concern about the impact of the Federal Communication Commission's (FCC) latest order instituting new - [GTL Inspire® Inmate Tablet Now Offering eBooks Subscription](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/gtl-inspire-inmate-tablet-now-offering-ebooks-subscription/) - Inmates can now purchase a subscription with access to over 40,000 downloadable eBooks - [More Than 2,000 Connect with GTL’s Technology in Motion Tour](https://www.gtl.net/about-us/press-and-news/more-than-2000-connect-with-gtls-technology-in-motion-tour/) - Technology in Motion is equipped to provide hands-on demonstrations for GTL’s full range of products and services for the corrections, government, and education - [Handheld Devices](https://www.gtl.net/correctional-facility-services/inmate-services/handheld-devices/) - GTL can offer one of two different proprietary inmate tablet solutions based on facility needs. - [SC DOC Information](https://www.gtl.net/sc-doc-information/) - a:1:{i:101;a:7:{s:15:"_composer-title";s:17:"HTML / Text Block";s:14:"_composer-type";s:21:"CloudFw_Composer_HTML";s:16:"_composer-column";s:3:"3/4";s:14:"_composer-last";s:1:"1";s:11:"the_content";s:22683:"OffenderConnect.com Account Creation and Management Instructions for South Carolina Department Family and friends of inmates in a South Carolina Department of Corrections facility can use the OffenderConnect.com website to manage their account with GTL. Friends and family can create and fund an AdvancePay prepaid telephone account, and create, send and receive e-messages ## News - [GTL Coronavirus Response Update](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-coronavirus-response-update/) - Free calls, visits, messaging to help incarcerated individuals, family and friends stay connected As the novel coronavirus pandemic continues to have a tremendous impact around the world, and correctional facilities face the challenges it presents on top of their 24/7 day-to-day operating concerns, GTL has been working closely with our facility customers to provide assistance. - [GTL Announces Deb Alderson as Chief Executive Officer](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-announces-deb-alderson-as-chief-executive-officer/) - Former Sotera CEO’s history of leading successful companies will bolster GTL’s technology leadership and growth FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PR Newswire) – March 21, 2018 – GTL today announced that Deb Alderson has been named as Chief Executive Officer of GTL, joining the company on April 2nd. Alderson brings a history of past success - [GTL Includes Key-Injected Credit Card Scanners in All New Payment Kiosks, Updates Kiosk Inspection Protocol](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-includes-key-injected-credit-card-scanners-in-all-new-payment-kiosks-updates-kiosk-inspection-protocol/) - Reston, Virginia (PR Web) –August 5, 2015 – Global Tel*Link (GTL), the leading provider of correctional technology solutions, today announced that it has begun to include key-injected credit card scanners in all of its new payment kiosk deployments, as well as to perform quarterly inspections and audits of all payment kiosks. With this move, GTL - [GTL Continues Annual Donations to Miami-Dade County’s “Corrections Cares” Charitable Programs](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-continues-annual-donations-to-miami-dade-countys-corrections-cares-charitable-programs/) - Reston, Virginia (PR Web) –July 31, 2015 – Global Tel*Link (GTL), the leading provider of correctional technology solutions, announces that it will continue its annual participation in the Miami-Dade Corrections and Rehabilitation Department’s “Corrections Cares” charitable programs with a donation of backpacks and other school supplies to needy children this summer. GTL has been a - [GTL Achieves PCI Level 1 Compliance – Highest Level for Merchants](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-achieves-pci-level-1-compliance-highest-level-for-merchants/) - Reston, Virginia (PRNewswire) –July 29, 2015 – Global Tel*Link (GTL), the leading provider of integrated correctional technology solutions, announces that it has attained Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS) Level 1 compliance. Level 1 is the highest level of compliance possible, with a requirement of over 6 million securely-processed transactions in a 12-month period. - [GTL Featured in Corrections Today article](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-featured-in-corrections-today-article/) - The July/August 2015 print edition of Corrections Today included a story submitted by the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) about an automated process and system that was put in place to automate inmate requests to staff. The article explains how the request system that was deployed by GTL for SCDC ultimately led to a - [GTL Continues Process of Appeal Of FCC Order by Filing Stay in U.S Court of Appeals](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-continues-process-of-appeal-of-fcc-order-by-filing-stay-in-u-s-court-of-appeals/) - Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – January 29, 2016 – Global Tel*Link (GTL), the leading provider of integrated correctional technology solutions, today announced the company has filed statement of legal issues, or a stay, with the U.S. District Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. This filing occurred on January 26, 2016. The company has filed this - [New ICS Rules Put on Hold in Global Tel*Link v. FCC](https://www.gtl.net/news/new-ics-rules-put-on-hold-in-global-tellink-v-fcc/) - U.S. Court of Appeals Grants Request From GTL to Postpone Implementation of New Caps on ICS Rates Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – March 7, 2016 – The implementation of new Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rate caps for inmate communication services (ICS) was halted today by the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., where a three-judge - [GTL Files for Emergency Relief from FCC’s Last Minute ‘Conjuring’ of Intrastate ICS Rate Regulation](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-files-for-emergency-relief-from-fccs-last-minute-conjuring-of-intrastate-ics-rate-regulation/) - GTL Seeks Enforcement of Existing US Court of Appeals Stay to Prevent Federal Communications Commission Attempt to Regulate Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – March 18, 2016 – Global Tel*Link (GTL) on Thursday sought emergency relief from the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., from enforcement of a Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) edict, issued just hours - [Federal Court Again Halts FCC Plan To Regulate Intrastate ICS Rates](https://www.gtl.net/news/federal-court-again-halts-fcc-plan-to-regulate-intrastate-ics-rates/) - US Court of Appeals grants GTL Motion to Apply Existing Stay to Prevent FCC Implementation of New Rate Caps on Local Services Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – March 24, 2016 – On Thursday, for the second time in less than three weeks, the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C granted a request by Global Tel*Link - [GTL Patent Victories Against Securus Become Final](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-patent-victories-against-securus-become-final/) - After deadline for appeal passes, decisions from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) on 3 Securus patents are finalized Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – April 6,2016 – Global Tel*Link (GTL), the leading provider of correctional technology solutions, today announced that the Patent Trial and Appeal Board’s (PTAB) deadline for appeal of three of its previously - [Global Tel*Link Voice Print Patent Validated at USPTO, Clears Way for Infringement Suit Against Securus](https://www.gtl.net/news/global-tellink-voice-print-patent-validated-at-uspto-clears-way-for-infringement-suit-against-securus/) - Patent Trial and Appeal Board rules against Securus’ Inter Partes Review of GTL’s Patent on Biometric Identification – GTL Now Permitted to Pursue Injunction and Damages Against Securus in Texas Federal Court Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – April 11, 2016 – Global Tel*Link (GTL) today announced that it has prevailed against Securus Technologies in the Inter - [Global Tel*Link's Inmate Calling Patent Survives AIA Review](https://www.gtl.net/news/global-tellinks-inmate-calling-patent-survives-aia-review/) - The Patent Trial and Appeal Board has held that Securus Technologies fell short of proving allegations that Global Tel*Link’s inmate calling system patent was obvious, upholding the patent and clearing the way for the patent owner to proceed with infringement litigation against Securus in a Texas federal court. Read More - [USPTO Validates Key Elements of GTL VoIP Patent; GTL Now Positioned to Pursue Injunction and Past Damages of More than $100M in Infringement Suit Against Securus](https://www.gtl.net/news/uspto-validates-key-elements-of-gtl-voip-patent-gtl-now-positioned-to-pursue-injunction-and-past-damages-of-more-than-100m-in-infringement-suit-against-securus/) - PTAB Decision allows GTL unobstructed path to pursue patent claims against Securus in Texas Federal Court Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – May 3, 2016 – Global Tel*Link (GTL) today announced that the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeals Board (PTAB) had completed its review of GTL patent 7,551,732, preserving two key elements protecting GTL’s technology for connecting - [Tim Skaja Joins Corrections Technology Association Board of Directors](https://www.gtl.net/news/tim-skaja-joins-corrections-technology-association-board-of-directors/) - Veteran GTL technologist accepts leadership position ahead of association’s annual conference Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – May 11, 2016 – Global Tel*Link (GTL) , the leading provider of correctional technology solutions and an innovator in payment services solutions for government, today announced that Tim Skaja, Senior Vice President of Product Management and Service Delivery, has joined - [GTL Offender Management System Now Available on GSA IT Schedule 70](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-offender-management-system-now-available-on-gsa-it-schedule-70/) - Simplifies procurement for federal, state, and local governments Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – May 13, 2016 – Global Tel*Link (GTL) today announced its award of Contract No. GS-35F-203DA by the United States General Services Administration (GSA) under GSA’s IT Federal Supply Schedule 70, one of the largest and most widely used acquisition vehicles in the government - [GTL Staff Joins Elite Group of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-staff-joins-elite-group-of-certified-anti-money-laundering-specialists/) - GTL committed to upholding the highest standards of regulatory compliance Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – May 16, 2016 – Global Tel*Link (GTL) , the leading provider of correctional technology solutions and an innovator in payment services solutions for government, today announced Ms. Sheila R. McCrary, GTL’s Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) Compliance Officer, was - [GTL Mobile IQ Product Suite Launched as Affordable and Reliable Means of Eliminating Cell Phones in Correctional Facilities](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-mobile-iq-product-suite-launched-as-affordable-and-reliable-means-of-eliminating-cell-phones-in-correctional-facilities/) - Real solution replacing costly and unreliable Managed Access Solutions Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – May 20, 2016 – Global Tel*Link (GTL) , the leading provider of correctional technology solutions and an innovator in payment services solutions for government, today deployed Mobile IQ ™, a new proprietary strategy designed to decrease the use of contraband cell phones - [GTL Launches New Government Payment Processing Station](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-launches-new-government-payment-processing-station/) - Compact PPS-100 countertop unit allows corrections and government agencies with limited space to accept deposits and payments Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – May 20, 2016 – Global Tel*Link (GTL) , the leading provider of correctional technology solutions and an innovator in payment services solutions for government, today announced the release of the PPS-100. This new model - [GTL Launches Game Center Subscription Service on Tablets in Correctional Facilities](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-launches-game-center-subscription-service-on-tablets-in-correctional-facilities/) - Unique approach provides inmates with suite of secured facility-approved games Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – May 23, 2016 – Global Tel*Link (GTL) , the leading provider of correctional technology solutions and an innovator in payment services solutions for government, today announced the release of a ‘Game Center Subscription’ application, which unlike other gaming services in the - [GTL Video Visitation Patent Deemed Valid By USPTO](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-video-visitation-patent-deemed-valid-by-uspto/) - GTL Now Clear to Seek Injunction Preventing Securus From Using GTL’s Patented Technology For Video Visitation Monitoring PTAB Decision allows GTL to proceed to seek injunction in patent infringement case pending against Securus in Texas Federal Court Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – June 3, 2016 – Global Tel*Link (GTL) , today announced that the U.S. Patent - [Pima County Introduces GTL Tablet Services to Inmates](https://www.gtl.net/news/pima-county-introduces-gtl-tablet-services-to-inmates/) - Now Launching Secure Tablets to 2,300 inmates at no cost to tax payers Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – June 7, 2016 – Global Tel*Link (GTL) , the leading provider of correctional technology solutions and an innovator in payment services solutions for government agencies, today announced that by working closely with the Pima County Corrections Bureau, it - [Court Ruling Shows the Strength of Key GTL Cell Phone Detection Solutions Patents](https://www.gtl.net/news/ptab-ruling-underscores-the-strength-of-key-gtl-patents-for-detecting-and-controlling-contraband-cell-phones-in-correctional-facilities/) - Key Technology Keeps Facilities, Offenders and Staff Safer Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – June 9, 2016 – Global Tel*Link (GTL) , the leading provider of correctional technology solutions and an innovator in payment services solutions for government agencies, today announced that the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeals Board (PTAB) has rejected Securus Technologies’ request for Inter-Partes - [GTL and Purple Communications Partner to Launch Video Relay Service (VRS) for Deaf or Hard- of-Hearing Inmates](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-and-purple-communications-partner-to-launch-video-relay-service-vrs-for-deaf-or-hard-of-hearing-inmates/) - VRS provides video calls – meeting the unique needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing inmates Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – June 14, 2016 – Global Tel*Link (GTL) , the leading provider of correctional technology solutions and an innovator in payment services solutions for government, today announced a partnership with Purple Communications, Inc., to empower deaf and hard-of-hearing - [GTL Improves Upon Customer Experience by Attaining Net Promoter Certified Associate](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-improves-upon-customer-experience-by-attaining-net-promoter-certified-associate/) - Elite Net Promotor Certification underscores GTL’s commitment to customer satisfaction Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – June 15, 2016 – Global Tel*Link (GTL) , the leading provider of correctional technology solutions and an innovator in payment services solutions for government, today announced Raymund Ferrer, Product Marketing Manager at GTL, has become a highly regarded Net Promoter Certified - [GTL’s Intelligence as a Service Leads the Corrections Market as a Proven Effective Forensic Tool](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtls-intelligence-as-a-service-leads-the-corrections-market-as-a-proven-effective-forensic-tool/) - Intelligence Analysts enhance safety for correctional facilities and surrounding communities Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – June 16, 2016 – Global Tel*Link (GTL) , the leading provider of correctional technology solutions and an innovator in payment services solutions for government, today announced its Intelligence as a Service offering, a leading intelligence and forensic services solution setting new - [New GTL Friend and Family Member Website Officially Launches](https://www.gtl.net/news/new-gtl-friend-and-family-member-website-officially-launches/) - Advances in customer experience on ConnectNetwork.com make site simpler to use for inmate friends and family members Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – June 17, 2016 – Global Tel*Link (GTL) , the leading provider of correctional technology solutions and an innovator in payment services solutions for government, today announced the relaunch of its ConnectNetwork website which will - [GTL Commends Its Customers as ICS Marketplace Implements New FCC Rules for Jails](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-commends-its-customers-as-ics-marketplace-implements-new-fcc-rules-for-jails/) - After implementation of rules for correctional facilities in March, GTL worked side by side with its county and municipal partners to meet the FCC’s final deadline on terms best suited to each community Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – June 20, 2016 – Global Tel*Link (GTL) , the leading provider of correctional technology solutions and an innovator - [In Nine Months GTL Deploys Over 1,000 Flex Link Units Nationwide](https://www.gtl.net/news/in-nine-months-gtl-deploys-over-1000-flex-link-units-nationwide/) - Correctional facilities see benefits in functionality and applications of GTL Flex Link units Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – July 19, 2016 – Global Tel*Link (GTL) , the leading provider of correctional technology solutions and an innovator in payment services solutions for government, today announced the nationwide deployment of its 1000th Flex® Link multi-service kiosk unit – - [GTL Unveils Education Management Offering for Corrections Professionals and Inmates](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-unveils-education-management-offering-for-corrections-professionals-and-inmates/) - GTL’s Inspire tablets provide the most secure educational platforms available; new offering also aligns with U.S. Government Pell Grant initiative for inmates Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – July 27, 2016 – GTL, the leading provider of correctional technology solutions and an innovator in payment services solutions for government, today announced an educational solution for correctional facilities - [GTL Will Oppose FCC Order On Reconsideration for Interstate ICS Phone Call Rates](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-will-oppose-fcc-order-on-reconsideration-for-interstate-ics-phone-call-rates/) - Price cap shortcomings and FCC’s jurisdictional oversteps require court challenge Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – August 11, 2016 – GTL, the leading provider of correctional technology solutions and an innovator in payment services solutions for government, today announced its intention to oppose new rate caps contained in the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) Order on Reconsideration (Order) - [GTL Offender Management System (OMS) Continues to Prove Instrumental in Solving Correctional Facility Problems](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-offender-management-system-oms-continues-to-prove-instrumental-in-solving-correctional-facility-problems/) - Rapidly growing OMS integrates seamlessly with systems correctional facilities already have in place Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – August 18, 2016 – GTL, the leading provider of correctional technology solutions and an innovator in payment services solutions for government, today reaffirms that across the nation correctional facilities continue to see immediate and long-term benefits from the - [GTL Invests in Data Center Security, Technology and Software Upgrades](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-invests-in-data-center-security-technology-and-software-upgrades/) - Customers will benefit from next-generation products, enhanced security and data features Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – September 6, 2016 – GTL, the leading provider of correctional technology solutions and an innovator in payment services solutions for government, today announced a major investment in data storage, security and integrity by installing EMC® VMAX® All Flash storage systems - [GTL Files Notice of Appeal on FCC Order On Reconsideration for ICS Phone Call Rates](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-files-notice-of-appeal-on-fcc-order-on-reconsideration-for-ics-phone-call-rates/) - Price cap shortcomings and FCC’s jurisdictional oversteps require court challenge Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – September 13, 2016 – GTL, the leading provider of correctional technology solutions and an innovator in payment services solutions for government, today announced it will appeal and seek a stay of new rate caps contained in the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) - [GTL Expands Mobile IQ and Fusion Services with Law Enforcement and Correctional Partners](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-expands-mobile-iq-and-fusion-services-with-law-enforcement-and-correctional-partners/) - Addition of a West Coast mobile forensics lab underscores success of GTL’s delivery of “Intelligence as a Service” for its customers. Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – September 14, 2016 – GTL, the leading provider of correctional technology solutions and an innovator in payment services solutions for government, today announced the expansion of its intelligence services as - [GTL’s 41st Customer Conference Sets New Attendance Record](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtls-41st-customer-conference-sets-new-attendance-record/) - Premier customer event affords GTL end users the opportunity to provide direct input into future versions of all products Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – October 10, 2016 – GTL, the leading provider of correctional technology solutions and an innovator in payment services solutions for government, today announced its 2016 User Group customer conference was a tremendous - [GTL Unites to Support the National Down Syndrome Society’s Annual Buddy Walk](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-unites-to-support-the-national-down-syndrome-societys-annual-buddy-walk/) - October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month and holds a personal meaning for some GTL employees Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – October 25, 2016 – GTL, the leading provider of correctional technology solutions and an innovator in payment services solutions for government, today announced that both its Mobile, Al., and Reston, Va., offices sponsored and participated through - [GTL’s ConnectNetwork Now Features Messaging On Mobile Application](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtls-connectnetwork-now-features-messaging-on-mobile-application/) - ConnectNetwork’s new mobile messaging service adds convenience and versatility for inmates to communicate with their friends and family members Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – October 27, 2016 – GTL, the leading provider of correctional technology solutions and an innovator in payment services solutions for government, today announced that a new secure messaging service is now available - [GTL Blended Technology Strategy to Combat Contraband Cell Phones in Prisons Continues to Stop Supply and Demand](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-blended-technology-strategy-to-combat-contraband-cell-phones-in-prisons-continues-to-stop-supply-and-demand/) - Leader in managed access deployments is equipping customers with layered solutions to increase safety and security; demonstrates that there is no single solution to this growing and complex threat Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – October 31, 2016 – GTL, the leading provider of correctional technology solutions and an innovator in payment services solutions for government, today - [GTL Builds and Deploys Secure Streaming Music Service for Corrections](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-builds-and-deploys-secure-streaming-music-service-for-corrections/) - Twelve million music tracks of corrections-approved content available to inmates on GTL Inspire platform Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – November 2, 2016 – GTL, the leading provider of correctional technology solutions and an innovator in payment services solutions for government, today announced the release of an unlimited on-demand streaming music application for GTL’s Inspire™ inmate tablet - [Federal Circuit Upholds Global Tel Link’s (GTL) Successful Challenge of Securus Patent Claims](https://www.gtl.net/news/federal-circuit-upholds-global-tel-links-gtl-successful-challenge-of-securus-patent-claims/) - Ruling confirms invalidation of “crown jewel” patent in case where Securus misstated key facts in patent application FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – December 14, 2016 – GTL, the leading provider of correctional technology solutions and an innovator in payment services solutions for government, today announced that the United States Court of Appeals for - [GTL CEO Issues Statement Following Actions of Pulaski County, Indiana Sheriff’s Department](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-ceo-issues-statement-following-actions-of-pulaski-county-indiana-sheriffs-department/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – December 23, 2016 – Background: Following is a statement by GTL CEO, Brian Oliver honoring the laudable actions this week of Pulaski County, Indiana Sheriff Jeff Richwine and the 11 deputies who rescued a three-year old child and her five siblings, after receiving a tip from an inmate - [GTL Recaps Record Expansion of its Innovative Service and Solution Portfolio in 2016](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-recaps-record-expansion-of-its-innovative-service-and-solution-portfolio-in-2016/) - Major investment in technology by industry leader is catalyst for record number of inmate phone calls and new product introductions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – January 11, 2017 – GTL an innovation leader in correctional technology and payment services solutions for government, today announced a range of 2016 achievements across multiple areas of - [Industry Veteran Joins GTL as Executive Vice President of National Sales Team](https://www.gtl.net/news/industry-veteran-joins-gtl-as-executive-vice-president-of-national-sales-team/) - Respected market leader further strengthens executive staff entering 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – January 16, 2017 – GTL an innovation leader in correctional technology and payment services solutions for government, today announced that Jonathan (Jon) B. Walker was recently brought on board to serve as Executive Vice President of Sales. In this - [GTL Unveils Major Release of Inmate Telephone Platform](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-unveils-major-release-of-inmate-telephone-platform/) - Enhancements enable administrative access from any mobile device, improved functionality, and tighter security FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – January 18, 2017 – GTL an innovation leader in correctional technology and payment services solutions for government, today announced a major release of its industry-leading centralized inmate calling system featuring a new user interface that - [GTL Inspire® 1.5 Launches Nationwide](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-inspire-1-5-launches-nationwide/) - New version of corrections-grade tablet offering enhanced performance and features now available FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – January 23, 2017 – GTL an innovation leader in correctional technology and payment services solutions for government, today announced the release of Inspire® 1.5 (TG701), an enhanced inmate-use tablet that builds upon the success of Inspire - [GTL Extends Data Encryption to Further Protect Customer Information](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-extends-data-encryption-to-further-protect-customer-information/) - Encrypting data at rest adds another security layer to guard against data breaches FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – February 8, 2017 – GTL the leading provider of correctional technology solutions and an innovator in payment services solutions for government, today announced that by early 2017, all customer data residing in company databases will - [GTL Acquires Leading Provider of Inmate Education Systems in U.S.](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-acquires-leading-provider-of-inmate-education-systems-in-u-s/) - GTL will now have an industry-leading focus on reducing recidivism rates by providing expansive educational opportunities to inmates FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – February 23, 2017 – GTL an innovation leader in correctional technology and payment services solutions for government, today announced that it has acquired Innertainment Delivery Systems (IDS), the leading provider - [State of Arizona USF Update](https://www.gtl.net/news/state-of-arizona-usf-update/) - State of Arizona USF Update - [GTL Inspire® 1.5 Inmate Tablet Passes Military-Grade Drop Test](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-inspire-1-5-inmate-tablet-passes-military-grade-drop-test/) - GTL’s continued investment in building products designed to endure the rigor of a corrections environment separates company from competitors FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – March 8, 2017 – GTL an innovation leader in correctional technology and payment services solutions for government, today announced that the Inspire® 1.5 corrections-grade inmate tablet has fully met - [IDS Donates $100,000 Towards Inmate Education-Focused BEST Program in Nashville, Tennessee](https://www.gtl.net/news/ids-donates-100000-towards-inmate-education-focused-best-program-in-nashville-tennessee/) - Co-founders of IDS, GTL’s education services subsidiary, invest back into local program that proves educating inmates can reduce recidivism rates FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – March 13, 2017 – GTL an innovation leader in correctional technology and payment services solutions for government, today proudly shares that Innertainment Delivery Systems, LLC (IDS) co-founders Dr. - [ConnectNetwork® Expands User Experience with New Photo Messaging Feature for Mobile Devices](https://www.gtl.net/news/connectnetwork-expands-user-experience-with-new-photo-messaging-feature-for-mobile-devices/) - Expanded friends and family service portfolio increases ease of use and frequency of contact with inmates by adding a photo attachment option to ConnectNetwork’s free downloadable mobile applications FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – March 20, 2017 – GTL , an innovation leader in correctional technology and payment services solutions for government, today announced - [GTL Countersues Securus for Patent Infringement](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-countersues-securus-for-patent-infringement/) - GTL alleges Securus uses GTL technology related to wireless services, voice messaging and voice biometrics; Latest action builds upon pending infringement suits implicating Securus’ core SCP Platform and a range of new services FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – March 21, 2017 – GTL , an innovation leader in correctional technology and payment services - [GTL Bolsters Patent Portfolio with Non-Scheduled Video Visitation Patent](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-bolsters-patent-portfolio-with-non-scheduled-video-visitation-patent/) - Latest patent highlights GTL innovation and sets stage for GTL patent growth in 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – March 27, 2017 – GTL , an innovation leader in correctional technology and payment services solutions for government, today announced that the USPTO issued U.S. Patent No. 9,558,523, entitled Secure Non-Scheduled Video Visitation System - [GTL Acquires Corrections Patents From Verizon](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-acquires-corrections-patents-from-verizon/) - Bolstering GTL’s industry leading portfolio FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – April 4, 2017 – GTL , an innovation leader in correctional technology and payment services solutions for government, today announced that it has acquired a portfolio of telecommunications, messaging, and inmate visitation patents from Verizon Patent and Licensing Inc. These patents complement other - [GTL Launches Technology in Motion Tour](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-launches-technology-in-motion-tour/) - Technology-packed demo bus brings innovation directly to customers, showcasing solutions optimized for the corrections, government, and education sectors FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – April 10, 2017 – GTL , an innovation leader in correctional technology and payment services solutions for government, today announced the launch of the Technology in Motion tour, a mobile - [WADOC Inmate Release Phone Program is Helping Reduce Recidivism](https://www.gtl.net/news/wadoc-inmate-release-phone-program-is-helping-reduce-recidivism/) - GTL is proud to underwrite and support a forward-thinking WADOC initiative to empower inmates released back into their communities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – April 12, 2017 – GTL, an innovation leader in correctional technology and payment services solutions for government, today announced that a program which provides prepaid mobile phones to Washington - [GTL Inspire® Inmate Tablet Now Offering eBooks Subscription](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-inspire-inmate-tablet-now-offering-ebooks-subscription/) - Inmates can now purchase a subscription with access to over 40,000 downloadable eBooks FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – April 17, 2017 – GTL , an innovation leader in correctional technology and payment services solutions for government, today announced it is now offering eBooks subscription options through the Inspire® inmate tablet. The Inspire eBooks - [GTL Successfully Requests Inter Partes Review of Three Securus Patents](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-successfully-requests-inter-partes-review-of-three-securus-patents/) - Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) finds a reasonable likelihood GTL would prevail in demonstrating that all claims for Securus’ Correctional Technology patents are invalid FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – May 3, 2017 – GTL , an innovation leader in correctional technology and payment services solutions for government, today announced that the PTAB - [GTL Achieves New Milestone in Delivering Educational Content to Inmates](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-achieves-new-milestone-in-delivering-educational-content-to-inmates/) - Longest running U.S. correctional digital education platform on tablets, has delivered over 100,000 eBooks FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – May 4, 2017 – GTL , an innovation leader in correctional technology and payment services solutions for government, today announced that it has delivered more than 100,000 eBooks to offenders over its digital platforms. - [GTL Releases Offender Management System Version 5.4](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-releases-offender-management-system-version-5-4/) - Latest release of OMS includes nearly 200 enhancements FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – May 30, 2017 – GTL , an innovation leader in correctional technology and payment services solutions for government, today announced the release of Offender Management System (OMS) version 5.4. Routine updates to OMS have been a tradition since the inception - [GTL Commends U.S. Court of Appeals for Decision on ICS Phone Call Rates](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-commends-u-s-court-of-appeals-for-decision-on-ics-phone-call-rates/) - Court recognizes shortcomings of FCC rate caps and FCC jurisdictional oversteps FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – June 13, 2017 – GTL , an innovation leader in correctional technology and payment services solutions for government, commends the U.S. Court of Appeals on its ruling today in Global Tel*Link v. FCC, Case No. 15-1461, which - [GTL Becomes First Company to Release Education Products for Entire Corrections Ecosystem](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-becomes-first-company-to-release-education-products-for-entire-corrections-ecosystem/) - Facilities, agencies, staff, and offenders can now benefit from GTL education solutions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – June 15, 2017 – GTL , an innovation leader in correctional technology, education solutions that assist in rehabilitating inmates, and payment services solutions for government, today announced it has released education solutions that benefit all stakeholders - [GTL Releases Inspire® 2.0 Next-Generation Inmate Tablet](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-releases-inspire-2-0-next-generation-inmate-tablet/) - Newly added features and increased functionality make GTL Inspire the most advanced inmate tablet available in the corrections market FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – June 20, 2017 – GTL an innovation leader in correctional technology, education solutions that assist in rehabilitating inmates, and payment services solutions for government, today announced the official launch - [GTL Implements Staff Education and Training Platform in Partnership with Tennessee Department of Correction (TDOC)](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-implements-staff-education-and-training-platform-in-partnership-with-tennessee-department-of-correction-tdoc/) - System geared toward saving taxpayer dollars and increasing education for state’s correctional officers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – June 22, 2017 – GTL, an innovation leader in correctional technology, education solutions that assist in rehabilitating inmates, and payment services solutions for government, today announced it is the first corrections company to implement a - [GTL Releases New Subscription Applications for Inmate Entertainment](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-releases-new-subscription-applications-for-inmate-entertainment/) - TV Audio and FM Radio applications available on Inspire tablets promote a quieter, calmer, and more controlled environment within correctional facilities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – June 27, 2017 – GTL, an innovation leader in correctional technology, education solutions that assist in rehabilitating inmates, and payment services solutions for government, today announced that - [GTL Releases Virtual Reality Platform for Corrections](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-releases-virtual-reality-platform-for-corrections-industry/) - Proprietary VR headset and educational content bring real world experiences to inmates Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – July 10, 2017 – GTL, an innovation leader in correctional technology, education solutions that assist in rehabilitating inmates, and payment services solutions for government, today announced that it has built a virtual reality platform for corrections that will be - [GTL Encourages FCC and Wireless Carriers to Take Proactive Action](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-encourages-fcc-and-wireless-carriers-to-take-proactive-action/) - Resolving contraband cell phones in prisons is a matter of public safety Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – July 10, 2017 – GTL, an innovation leader in correctional technology, education solutions that assist in rehabilitating inmates, and payment services solutions for government, encourages the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to take immediate action to address the nationwide public - [Here We Grow Again – GTL Expands Production and Logistics Center](https://www.gtl.net/news/here-we-grow-again-gtl-expands-production-and-logistics-center/) - Cutting-edge, industry-leading technology drives customer demand for GTL products FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – July 12, 2017 – GTL, an innovation leader in correctional technology, education solutions that assist in rehabilitating inmates, and payment services solutions for government, today announced the expansion of its Production and Logistics Center in Mobile, Alabama. GTL’s Production and Logistics Center - [Federal Circuit Affirms Validity of GTL Biometric Security Patent, All Claims of Key Inmate Communications Patent Deemed Valid](https://www.gtl.net/news/federal-circuit-affirms-validity-of-gtl-biometric-security-patent-all-claims-of-key-inmate-communications-patent-deemed-valid/) - GTL to request restart of patent infringement litigation against Securus Technologies in Texas federal court and will seek trial for injunction and $100M in damages FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – July 20, 2017 – GTL, an innovation leader in correctional technology, education solutions that assist in rehabilitating inmates, and payment services solutions for government, today announced - [GTL Releases Offender Management System Version 5.4.2 Encompassing 171 Enhancements](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-releases-offender-management-system-version-5-4-2-encompassing-171-enhancements/) - Continuous development enables GTL to offer best possible jail management system to the market FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – July 27, 2017 – GTL, an innovation leader in correctional technology, education solutions that assist in rehabilitating inmates, and payment services solutions for government, today announced the release of Offender Management System (OMS) version - [GTL Acquires Telmate, a Leading Provider of Secure Corrections Solutions and Community Corrections and Probation, Parole Applications](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-acquires-telmate-a-leading-provider-of-secure-corrections-solutions-and-community-corrections-and-probation-parole-applications/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – August 1, 2017 – GTL, an innovation leader in correctional technology, education solutions that assist in rehabilitating inmates, and payment services solutions for government, today announced the acquisition of Telmate, a leading provider of secure corrections and community corrections solutions including inmate telephone service, tablets, visitation, messaging, education and entertainment content, - [GTL Now Offers Video Attachments for its Patented Inmate Messaging Product](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-now-offers-video-attachments-for-its-patented-inmate-messaging-product/) - ConnectNetwork mobile applications have direct influence on stopping contraband from entering correctional facilities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – August 11, 2017 – GTL, an innovation leader in correctional technology, education solutions that assist in rehabilitating inmates, and payment services solutions for government, today announced that it has launched video attachments for its patented, industry-leading inmate messaging - [GTL Continues Support of BEST Entrepreneurship Program](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-continues-support-of-best-entrepreneurship-program/) - Underscores commitment to promote and enhance programs that put inmates on a path towards personal achievement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – August 15, 2017 – GTL, an innovation leader in correctional technology, education solutions that assist in rehabilitating inmates, and payment services solutions for government, today announced it will continue the commitment to entrepreneurship which began - [GTL Increases Inmate Identification and Fraud Prevention with New Voice Biometrics Feature](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-increases-inmate-identification-and-fraud-prevention-with-new-voice-biometrics-feature/) - New addition to patented voice biometric able to search and detect an inmate voice throughout entire enterprise of stored recordings FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – August 29, 2017 – GTL, an innovation leader in correctional technology, education solutions that assist in rehabilitating inmates, and payment services solutions for government, today announced an enhancement to its industry-leading - [GTL helps connect customers in Texas impacted by Hurricane Harvey](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-helps-in-wake-of-hurricane-harvey/) - GTL helps connect customers in Texas impacted by Hurricane Harvey by providing free phone calls through the Labor Day holiday. September 2, 2017 GTL will provide free five-minute calls to inmates at the Galveston, Gonzales, Karnes, Montgomery, Orange and Rusk county correctional facilities through September 4. This will help those incarcerated in areas affected by - [GTL helps connect customers in South Carolina, Florida, and Puerto Rico impacted by Hurricane Irma by providing free phone calls](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-helps-connect-customers-in-south-carolina-florida-and-puerto-rico-impacted-by-hurricane-irma-by-providing-free-phone-calls/) - GTL helps connect customers in South Carolina, Florida, and Puerto Rico impacted by Hurricane Irma by providing free phone calls. September 9, 2017 Inmates in areas affected by Hurricane Irma will be provided free five-minute calls through September 12. This will help those incarcerated in potentially impacted states and territories – and their loved ones - [GTL Deploys Revolutionary New Request2Call Feature to Increase Communication Between Inmates and their Friends and Family](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-deploys-revolutionary-new-request2call-feature-to-increase-communication-between-inmates-and-their-friends-and-family/) - Industry-first feature allows friends and family members to see an inmate’s “status,” enabling more frequent communication and lowering recidivism rates FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – September 26, 2017 – GTL, today announced the release of Request2Call™, an industry-first feature that allows an inmate’s friends and family members to submit a call request to the inmate. “Inmates - [GTL Expands Technology in Motion Tour](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-expands-technology-in-motion-tour/) - Customer exposure is doubling with the launch of a second mobile briefing center FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – October 9, 2017 – GTL,today announced the debut of a second Technology in Motion motor coach, expanding an already successful nationwide bus tour. “In April of this year, GTL launched Technology in Motion as a mobile customer briefing program that allows - [GTL Introduces Offender Management System Version 5.5](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-introduces-offender-management-system-version-5-5/) - Third major release of OMS in 2017 brings almost 500 enhancements to customers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – October 16, 2017 – GTL,today announced the release of the next version of its Offender Management System (OMS)—version 5.5—in a continuing effort to improve efficiency and security for correctional facilities. “This latest release further solidifies OMS as the - [GTL to be Main Sponsor at Leading International Conference on Prison Reform](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-to-be-main-sponsor-at-leading-international-conference-on-prison-reform/) - Presentations by GTL speakers will highlight the key benefits being delivered by tablet technology and education in correctional facilities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – October 17, 2017 – GTL,today announced its participation at the prestigious International Corrections & Prisons Association (ICPA) Annual Conference. This year’s conference, “Innovation in Rehabilitation: Building Better Futures,” takes place October - [GTL Offers Newsfeed Subscription Service to Inmates](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-offers-newsfeed-subscription-service-to-inmates/) - Inmates can remain knowledgeable about world events with a secure application on the patented, best-in-industry Inspire® tablet FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – October 23, 2017 – GTL,oday announced that inmates can now keep up to date on world events through the latest Inspire® inmate tablet application—Newsfeed. The Newsfeed application delivers secure access to articles from several major - [GTL Intelligence Analysts Leverage GTL Data IQ to Assist in Identification of Homicide Suspect](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-dataiq-ids-suspect-in-killing/) - GTL Intelligence Analysts Leverage GTL Data IQ to Assist in Identification of Homicide Suspect Analysts identified suspect based on phone and financial transaction connections FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – November 15, 2017 – GTL,announced today that its link analysis application, GTL Data IQ, has been used to identify a suspect in a homicide - [GTL’s Give to Live and Telmate Gives Back Programs Thrive in 2017](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtls-give-to-live-and-telmate-gives-back-programs-thrive-in-2017/) - GTL’s Give to Live and Telmate Gives Back Programs Thrive in 2017 Serving communities and causes around the nation, GTL and Telmate set the bar high for corporate giving in 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – January 18, 2018 – GTL, is proud to share some of the initiatives of its Give to Live and the Telmate - [GTL Announces Plan for Management Change](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-announces-plan-for-management-change/) - GTL Announces Plan for Management Change CEO Brian Oliver to retire and assume advisory role to the GTL board FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia – January 24, 2018 – GTL, today announced that CEO Brian Oliver will retire and remain with the company as an advisor to the GTL Board of Directors. Oliver will continue in his present - [GTL Enhances Payment Services for Child Support Agencies](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-enhances-payment-services-for-child-support-agencies/) - Growth reflects the simplicity and convenience offered to many of the nation’s 13.4 million noncustodial parents through TouchPay automated payment services FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PR Newswire) – February 5, 2018 – GTL today announced that it continues to expand its state-of-the-art TouchPay automated payment services, which now also assist child support agencies in 11 states. According - [GTL Sick Call Feature Offers Benefits for Correctional Facilities and Inmates Alike](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-sick-call-feature-offers-benefits-for-correctional-facilities-and-inmates-alike/) - GTL Sick Call Feature Offers Benefits for Correctional Facilities and Inmates Alike Patented Inmate Telephone System (ITS) differentiates itself from the competition by enabling inmates to place medical and appointment requests from a telephone or Inspire tablet FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PR Newswire) – February 27, 2018 – GTL announced today that its patented Inmate Telephone System (ITS) and Inspire® tablets - [Stopping the Flow of Contraband with GTL Data Analysis Tools and Intelligence Analysts](https://www.gtl.net/news/stopping-the-flow-of-contraband-with-gtl-data-analysis-tools-and-intelligence-analysts/) - GTL’s patented inmate telephone system (ITS), data analysis tools, and intelligence analysts help improve safety inside correctional facilities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PR Newswire) – April 11, 2018 – GTL today announced that its patented inmate telephone system (ITS), data analysis tools, and professionally-trained intelligence analysts have assisted correctional facilities in helping stem the - [GTL and Sentinel Team Up to Provide Offender Tracking and Monitoring Technology](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-and-sentinel-team-up-to-provide-offender-tracking-and-monitoring-technology/) - GTL and Sentinel Team Up to Provide Offender Tracking and Monitoring Technology Corrections, probation, parole, and community corrections agencies will have access to full offerings of tracking and monitoring products provided by both companies FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PR Newswire) – July 27, 2018 – GTL and Sentinel Offender Services today announced that they - [GTL Introduces Offender Management System Version 5.6](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-introduces-offender-management-system-version-5-6/) - GTL Introduces Offender Management System Version 5.6 Containing over 380 feature enhancements FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia – August 7, 2018 – GTL today announced the release of the next version of its Offender Management System (OMS)—version 5.6. This industry-leading jail management software provides correctional professionals with a tool to manage the activities of the - [GTL Industry-Leading Learning Management System (LMS) Reaches New Milestones in Professional and Rehabilitative Education](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-industry-leading-learning-management-system-reaches-new-milestones-in-professional-and-rehabilitative-education/) - GTL Industry-Leading Learning Management System (LMS) Reaches New Milestones in Professional and Rehabilitative Education Effective inmate education and staff training tools fuel exponential participation growth, creating safer correctional facilities and aiding inmate reintegration into society FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PR Newswire) – October 4, 2018 – GTL, a leader in transformative corrections technology that - [Year of Growth - GTL Celebrates Successful 2018](https://www.gtl.net/news/year-of-growth-gtl-celebrates-successful-2018/) - Banner year highlights included new Chief Executive Officer and expanded education user base. January 15, 2019 – GTL, a leader in transformative corrections technology that improves outcomes for inmates and facilities, today highlighted major growth that occurred in 2018; emphasizing a continued commitment to its facility customers, and inmates and their families and loved ones. - [GTL Inmate Communication System Deployed for the Corrective Services of New South Wales, Australia](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-inmate-communication-system-deployed-for-the-corrective-services-of-new-south-wales-australia/) - Collaboration with Ericom and Telstra led to implementation of GTL’s platform as first phase of New South Wales’s offender digital strategy. January 23, 2019 – GTL, a leader in transformative corrections technology that improves outcomes for inmates and facilities, today announced that its reliable, world-class inmate telephone system was implemented in Australia to enable better - [GTL to Showcase Technology Leadership at International Conference Focused on Digital Transformation](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-to-showcase-technology-leadership-at-international-conference-focused-on-digital-transformation/) - Christopher Ditto, GTL Vice President of Research & Development, will conduct an interactive presentation focused on how increased communication aids in the reduction of recidivism March 19, 2019 – GTL, a leader in transformative corrections technology that improves outcomes for inmates and facilities, today announced its participation at the 3rd Global Corrections Digital Technology Conference. - [GTL Unveils Integrated Video Relay Service to Improve Experience for Hearing-Impaired Inmates and Increase Security in Correctional Facilities](https://www.gtl.net/news/gtl-unveils-integrated-video-relay-service-to-improve-experience-for-hearing-impaired-inmates-and-increase-security-in-correctional-facilities/) - Newly integrated system still enables quick connection between inmates and their loved ones while providing enhanced security features for facilities FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PR Newswire) – May 1, 2018 – GTL today announced that it has integrated Video Relay Service (VRS) into its inmate telephone system (ITS) platform, providing a better user experience - [More Than 2,000 Connect with GTL’s Technology in Motion Tour](https://www.gtl.net/news/more-than-2000-connect-with-gtls-technology-in-motion-tour/) - Mobile briefing program reaches major milestone at recent industry conference FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Reston, Virginia (PRNewsWire) – August 30, 2017 – GTL, an innovation leader in correctional technology, education solutions that assist in rehabilitating inmates, and payment services solutions for government, today announced that more than 2,000 visitors have boarded the Technology in Motion tour bus. 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