By the end of 2001, we will have more than 8,000 systems in our installed base with Internet connectivity. This will improve customer workflow by offering online customer education, customer productivity data, software and application updates, and transactions. Globalization is a central part of our growth strategy. We experienced double-digit gains in every region of the world, and we have achieved strong growth in the Americas, Asia and many parts of Europe. We are accelerating the momentum of our Global Products Company, which has resulted in nearly half of our products being designed and manufactured in global platforms, including India, China, Mexico, Israel and Hungary.
Acquisitions continue to enhance our growth.
The acquisition, in 1999, of OEC Medical Systems has strengthened our position in the fast-growing interventional imaging segments. Our Women's Healthcare position was strengthened by the acquisition of Lunar, an innovator in the field of osteoporosis screening. The additions of Magnex, Parallel Design and SMV enhance our global product lines in CT, MR, ultrasound and nuclear medicine. GE Medical Systems is a business with unlimited potential. Healthcare customers need long-term partners who can deliver new technology and quality solutions that are so vital to their competitiveness.