Institute for Securities Studies Appoints Xybernaut to Direct National Technology Alliance for Homeland Security
Thursday July 10, 9:10 am ET
Company Named NTA Executive Directorate for Federally Mandated Effort to Enhance Nation's Security
LAS VEGAS & FAIRFAX, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 10, 2003-- The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) today announced that Xybernaut Corporation (NASDAQ: XYBR - News) has been appointed to assume Executive Directorship for Administration and Program Management of the National Technology Alliance (NTA) for homeland security initiatives.
Under terms of the appointment, Xybernaut chairman and CEO, Edward G. Newman, will serve as co-chairman of the NTA Corporate Policy Board. The Company will direct programs related to national security and emergency preparedness by addressing the needs of both official first responders such as police, fire/rescue, EMTs, government officials as well as the needs of Necessarily Involved(TM) individuals (i.e., physicians, teachers, security personnel, transportation operators, job-site foremen).
The NTA is federally mandated to apply public-private technology and expertise to support local, state, federal and private organizations. The Xybernaut-NTA homeland security programs focus on research, education and training of these entities in matters related to national/homeland security, combating terrorism, weapons of mass destruction, violence prevention and major incident/emergency management.
Initial priorities outlined under the NTA-Xybernaut charter include:
Fast prototyping of "special technology" solutions
Testing, evaluation and certification of technologies, solutions and best-practices
Certification and standardization of training and support for individuals, as well as the organizations participating in homeland/national security initiatives
Granting of continuing education units (CEU's) -- recognized by professional societies and associations -- related to homeland/national security expertise
Licensure programs
Degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels
Planning and preparedness services and solutions to include contingency planning, vulnerability assessments, countermeasure solutions, training/exercises and on-demand incident response
Awareness-raising education, training, conferences and seminars with attendees to receive CEUs for their particular profession
Development of IT and web-based technologies to support wide variety of homeland/national security needs
Lee Van Arsdale, executive director of the ISS and former Delta Force officer, stated "The ISS is proud to be associated with Xybernaut, a values-based corporation with a proven track record and solid reputation to match. I am convinced that by combining America's unmatched educational capacity with her corporate strength to address our Nation's pressing security needs, we will together achieve results beyond imagination."
Mr. Van Arsdale went on, "We have observed Xybernaut's rapid and successful deployment of homeland security and unique defense-related solutions ranging from their wearable computing and communications products, to their deployed port security solution at Charleston, SC, to tactical operations such as the recent successful school hostage exercises at Littleton, CO, to various systems being utilized by our armed forces right now. Xybernaut is a "can do" company and that's the kind of organization the ISS/NTA needs to help our nation accelerate its march towards enhanced national security."
"Since its creation this year by federal law, and its mission to support anti-terrorism efforts, the ISS has made incredible progress," stated Mr. Newman. "By combining the work that the ISS has already accomplished with Xybernaut's own unique expertise, and our reputation of serving as a technology 'magnet,' with that of its strategic partners and members, we intend to make a difference to the nation's homeland security right out of the box -- particularly for the critical communities that are often overlooked -- what we call the Necessarily Involved."
The ISS is located at the University of Nevada - Las Vegas. One of the first strategic decisions in which Xybernaut will assist is the selection of an East Coast NTA university partner to host its research, development and educational activities in those areas where a regional approach makes the most sense. Discussions have already begun towards this end. Additionally, in its first certified educational offering, the NTA will soon be offering a suite of ten courses for physicians related to emergency and disaster management best practices.
Courses and realistic exercises for firefighters, police, emergency medical technicians, school security officers, private security firms, hospital administrators and key governmental agencies will be offered over the next 12-18 months.
About Xybernaut
Xybernaut Corporation is the leading provider of wearable/mobile computing hardware, software and services, bringing communications and full-function computing power in a hands-free design to people when and where they need it. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, Xybernaut has offices and subsidiaries in Europe (Germany) and Asia (Japan). Visit Xybernaut's Web site at www.xybernaut.com. Product photos are also available directly from Xybernaut.
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