Date: December 7th
HomelandDefenseStocks.com Launches new Homeland Security Portal www.BorderAndPortSecurity.com with Exclusive Feature: “TSA Contracts Show Explosives Detection Still Needs Work At Airports”
POINT ROBERTS, WA.; ———————————————-December 7th —2004 – www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com, (HDS an investor news portal for the Homeland Defense and Security Sector, is pleased to launch a new portal within its content umbrella, BorderAndPortSecurity.com with an exclusive report on recent contracts issued by the Transportation Safety Administration to address air cargo screening in an article entitled “Explosives Detection Still Needs Work At Airports”. As companies compete for market share and introduce new leading edge technologies, private and public companies benefit financially as security is improved. As L-3 Communications announces its Security and Detection Systems subsidiary unveiling of the new eXaminer 3DX(R) 6500 explosives detection system (EDS the playing field heats up.
HDS offers investors following the Homeland Security sector and the participating public companies insight into the emerging and evolving industry.
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Article Excerpt: TSA Contracts show explosives detection still needs work at airports.
By Allen R. Gibson, HomelandDefenseStocks.com
December 2004
Now, the TSA has also awarded a contract to L-3 to participate in an air cargo screening pilot program using the company”s popular eXaminer X-ray based Explosives Detection Systems. The TSA pilot program will be taking place in air carrier cargo facilities. This follows on other TSA contracts, one to purchase another $30 million worth of the machines for checked baggage use, and a second to deploy another six of the eXaminer”s networked version for baggage screening at six major airports, in contracts valued up to $10 million. The networked version will allow fewer operators to scan more bags at various locations with less cost.
L-3 will utilize several subcontractors on its various EDS projects, including, Hewlett Packard, Scandia, and, until recently, Analogic Corporation. Analogic, however, is now working with Lockheed Martin, which led to a recently settled lawsuit. Overall, L3 says it is spending over $20 million dollars a year on R&D of new technologies.
Such partnerships and joint ventures are a key element of doing business in the Homeland Defense space, according to Frost and Sullivan.
Alliances key to success.
“This industry really likes strategic partnerships, says Frost and Sullivan industry analyst Matthew Farr, since they help companies speed their projects to markets, recoups RDTE costs time and money during certification, and because the government looks favorably on partnerships, specially if they are with the large integrators.”
One company that has taken the strategic partnership message to heart is Markland Technologies Inc. (OTCBB: MRKL who has made a series of acquisitions and forged relationships with major players in the space over the past two years.
Markland purchased Ergo Systems in 2003, which provided them contracts for border security from the DHS, and recently the company became a sub-contractor under Accenture, a major integrator, on the US-VISIT program. US-VISIT workers use biometrics such as digital, inkless fingerprint scans and digital photographs to determine if a person applying for entry to the United States is the same person to whom State Department officials issued a visa. 50 of the U.S. land crossings with the heaviest traffic, will begin enrolling aliens in US-VISIT by Jan 1.
“Our strategy from day one has been to develop an integrated suite of solutions for protecting our country. We feel the recent US-Visit subcontract provides great potential for future revenue growth, says Marklands CEO Robert Tarini. The strategy seems to be working, with the Company reporting its best quarter ever ended September 30th.
Another company that is moving ahead with partnerships to break into the air security market is OnScreen Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: ONSC who”ve made Robinson Aviation Inc. a distributor of their LED emergency signs. Steve Velte of Onscreen says “Robinson is very highly respected in the aviation security industry, and their recent focus on introducing new technologies to our key target markets should make this a winning relationship for both parties.”
For the complete article, click here: http://www.HomelandDefenseStocks.com/Companies/HomelandDefense/HDS/TSA.asp
HDS featured profiled companies:
Markland Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: MRKL) www.marklandtech.com – Integrated Homeland Security Technologies: Has four business segments, which address the needs of the Homeland Security marketplace: Chemical Detectors, Border Security, Advanced Technologies and Sensing Technologies.
OnScreen Technology, Inc. (OTCBB: ONSC) www.onscreentech.com and www.redialert.com – Developing next-generation portable LED video displays utilizing a revolutionary patent-pending architecture that enables rapid signage and visual communication during catastrophic events.
Bulldog Technologies, Inc. – Wireless Cargo Security
http://www.homelanddefensestocks.com/Companies/HomelandDefense/Stock_List.asp
Gabriel Technologies Corp – Cargo Security Devices
http://www.homelanddefensestocks.com/Companies/HomelandDefense/Stock_List.asp
BorderandPortSecurity.com Featured Companies:
Markland Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: MRKL) www.marklandtech.com
Wave Dispersion Technologies, Inc. (WDT) – The Global Leader in Maritime Homeland Port Security Barrier & Buoy Protection Systems
HomelandDefenseRadio.com is a 24-hour, national Internet station providing time-sensitive information to the homeland defense community. Hear HDS every Friday on this station: http://www.HomelandDefenseRadio.com/
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