Amcom Software Selected for Red Cell Project Preview

MINNEAPOLIS, MN -- [EMERGENCY NOTIFICATION NEWS] -- August 20, 2007 -- Amcom Software, a provider of mission critical communication software, today announced it has been selected to participate in the Red Cell project -- a platform for the detection, response and emergency communication associated with man-made and natural threats to public safety. Amcom is providing the emergency notification software for the solution which will be demonstrated for the Institute for Defense and Homeland Security (IDHS) in September 2007. The initiative is led by AMERICAN SYSTEMS -- a government IT solutions provider and one of the top 100 employee-owned companies in the U.S.

The objective of the Red Cell project is to ensure timely decision-making and rapid response in the event of man-made emergencies such as chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive events. In addition, Red Cell may be used as a public safety service for natural disasters and as a complement to existing public notification systems.

"We have assembled an outstanding roster of partners to collaborate on Red Cell, and Amcom Software's expertise in emergency communications has been pivotal in this project," said Peter Smith, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Enterprise Engineering Group, AMERICAN SYSTEMS. "Together, we have created an integrated platform that is destined to save lives and help dramatically enhance the safety and security of our citizens."

Red Cell is built on a standards-based, net-centric framework that interconnects sensor networks and mobile phone users located in a specific geographical area (cell tower footprint). Sensors will detect deviations from baseline data and notify appropriate first response command and control personnel who can then take immediate action. As a leading provider of software products for emergency communications, Amcom will contribute both the software and expertise for managing key elements of the Red Cell emergency notification system.

"Our e.Notify emergency communication solution has quickly been recognized as the leader in sophisticated, high-end mission critical notification systems," said Chris Heim, CEO for Amcom. "We are honored to play a key role in the development of Red Cell, and look forward to our role in helping transform the emergency communications capabilities in America."

About AMERICAN SYSTEMS

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States, generating 2006 revenues of approximately $231 million. Based in the Washington, DC, suburb of Chantilly, VA, the company provides systems engineering, technical and managed services to government and private sector customers. With approximately 1,500 employees in 22 office locations and more than 125 field sites, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is known for anticipating and responding rapidly to our customers' present and future needs.