GDTI,...this could be huge,...ya never know,...but here it is,...
(a little DD on why i think this company is ready to go)
March 17, 2006
New Government Report Reveals Serious Gaps in Explosives Detection at U.S. Airports; Guardian Technologies' PinPoint(TM) Threat-Identification Software is Available Today to Sharply Improve Threat Detection
According to a media report, a recent government investigation reveals major deficiencies in the ability of airport security systems to detect explosive materials and other threat items in passenger baggage.
NBC News reported on March 16 that federal investigators recently were able to carry bomb-making materials through carry-on security screening at twenty-one airports across the United States. The Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) told NBC that "detecting explosive materials and IEDs (improvised explosive devices) at the checkpoint is TSA's top priority."
"While we cannot comment directly on the classified study cited by NBC, this is another serious reminder that there is still urgent work to be done to improve aviation security," said Michael Trudnak, chief executive officer of Guardian Technologies International, Inc. (OTCBB:GDTI). "In the post-9/11 world, travelers want to know that something is being done."
Guardian Technologies is working with the manufacturers of screening systems to apply advanced image informatics technologies to provide a much greater level of safety by ensuring that threat items are automatically detected and highlighted to TSA screening personnel. This breakthrough technology has yet to be deployed at airports in the United States.
Current x-ray scanners deployed at airport and building security checkpoints contain no automated explosives detection. The process of threat detection relies solely on a human being's ability to visually analyze complex images in seconds. "The challenge lies in the limitations of human vision," says Steven Lancaster, Vice President of Business Development for Guardian Technologies. "No amount of training can, or will, overcome the shortcomings of our eyesight. Technology remains the solitary solution to this extremely complex problem."
Guardian Technologies' PinPoint(TM) threat-identification software significantly increases the number of high-threat items identified in baggage, identifying hazardous materials that existing screening technologies have very limited ability to detect. This new proprietary software can be configured to augment existing airport screening systems as a "plug and play," complementary accessory that will dramatically increase security and safety for travelers and airport workers. The same technology also can be used to improve the capabilities and efficiency of screening systems used in high-profile buildings, sea cargo containers and other settings.
PinPoint identifies threats such as explosives, guns, and knives in carry-on luggage with an exceptionally high rate of detection, as well as a low rate of false alarms. "We have extensively tested our solution in the laboratory, and most recently we successfully demonstrated the efficacy of PinPoint in live field tests conducted in two international airports. What makes PinPoint so extremely valuable is that it complements the currently installed technology - we make the x-ray scanners more intelligent," Lancaster said.
Guardian Technologies is currently working to secure the necessary validation testing and certification of the technology by the TSA. PinPoint assists the screening process by notifying the screener of the existence of a potential threat and by clearly indicating the location of the threat within the x-ray image. "We believe that if PinPoint had been deployed in the 21 airports included in this government study, there would have been no basis for the report," Lancaster said.
About Guardian Technologies International, Inc.
Guardian Technologies International, Inc. (OTCBB:GDTI) employs high-performance imaging technologies and advanced analytics to create integrated information management products and services. Guardian's technologies are focused on two primary markets: Homeland Defense and Healthcare Solutions. Guardian's homeland defense security technologies provide highly accurate threat-item detection at the image-scanning level, and the company's Healthcare Solutions for radiology improve information and process flow with state-of-the-art RIS/PACS technology, and integrated archiving and reporting network services.
This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this document and those made from time to time by Guardian through its senior management are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current views with respect to the future events or financial performance discussed in this release, based on management's beliefs and assumptions and information currently available. When used, the words "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "project", "should", "expect", "plan", "assume" and similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements concerning future plans or results are necessarily only estimates and actual results could differ materially from expectations. Certain factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, among other things, in particular, the size and timing of contract awards, performance on contracts, performance of acquired companies, availability and cost of key components, unanticipated results from audits of the financial results of the Company and acquired companies, changing interpretations of generally accepted accounting principles, outcomes of government reviews, developments with respect to litigation to which we are a party, potential fluctuations in quarterly results, dependence on large contracts and a limited number of customers, lengthy sales and implementation cycles, market acceptance of new or enhanced products and services, proprietary technology and changing competitive conditions, system performance, management of growth, dependence on key personnel, ability to obtain project financing, general economic and political conditions and other factors affecting spending by customers, the unpredictable nature of working with government agencies and other risks, uncertainties and factors including those described from time to time in Guardian's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including without limitation, Guardian's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 and its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Guardian expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
Guardian Technologies International, Inc.
Media:
Dittus Communications
Dana Mellecker, 202-715-1544
Dana.mellecker@dittus.com
or
Financial Dynamics
Investor Relations:
Lauren Levine/Madhavi Venkatesan
212-850-5600
Source: Business Wire (March 17, 2006 - 2:45 PM EST)
News by QuoteMedia
www.quotemedia.com
==============================================================
December 7 2005 news on *national television Anderson Cooper CNN 360 News* spotlighting GDTI,...
http://www.guardiantechintl.com/news.php?npage=12072005_1&nmeta=49
===============================================================
,...if this thing is adopted by the Federal Government and implimented in the national airports TSA system,...GDTI's pps has the potential to fly parabolically.
===============================================================
the most recent progress is they affliated themselves with this company,...
Guardian Technologies International, Inc. Retains Global Business Communications Consulting Firm
Tuesday February 21, 11:32 am ET
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 21, 2006--Guardian Technologies International, Inc. (OTCBB:GDTI - News), a provider of intelligent imaging informatics solutions for the homeland security and healthcare industries, today announced it has retained Dittus Communications and Financial Dynamics (FD) to develop an integrated business communications program. Dittus/FD will initiate a program for Guardian including public affairs, media relations and investor relations services.
"We have the solutions -- developed on our 3i platform, our imaging analysis engine -- that meet the current and future technology requirements of the homeland defense and security sectors as well as the increasing demand for automated imaging diagnostics in the healthcare sector," commented Michael W. Trudnak, chairman and CEO of Guardian Technologies. "By pairing up with Dittus/FD, a globally recognized business communications consulting team, we will have the opportunity to increase our visibility with all of our key constituents including U.S. and foreign governments, business partners, and investors. This will increase our market presence and enhance our growth potential going forward."
"We believe the Dittus/FD team provides the expertise and guidance to clearly and successfully communicate our strategic business direction, enhance our reputation in the marketplace, facilitate introductions to key investors and analysts, and respond in a timely manner to investor inquiries and requests for information," stated Bill Donovan, president and chief operating officer of Guardian Technologies.
Gloria Dittus, president and CEO of Dittus Communications, said, "This is an exciting opportunity that partners us with an innovative company addressing sizeable markets. Guardian is poised for substantial success in rapidly emerging and growing market segments, not only for 2006, but for many years to come. Our goal at Dittus/FD is to be a catalyst in the marketplace to solidify Guardian's reputation as the preeminent provider of intelligent imaging informatics solutions for a broad range of applications."
About Guardian
Guardian Technologies (OTCBB:GDTI - News) employs high-performance imaging technologies and advanced analytics to create integrated information management products and services. Guardian's technologies are focused on two primary markets: Homeland Defense and Healthcare Solutions. Guardian's homeland defense security technologies provide highly accurate threat-item detection at the image-scanning level, and the company's Healthcare Solutions for radiology improve information and process flow with state-of-the-art RIS/PACS technology, and integrated archiving and reporting network services.
About Dittus/FD
Based in Washington, DC, Dittus Communications serves U.S. and international clients and is recognized as a leader in public affairs and government-sector marketing communications. In December 2005, Dittus became part of Financial Dynamics (FD), a leading business communications and consulting firm with a 20-year history advising clients' senior management in corporate and financial public relations, investor relations, transaction communications, public affairs, and crisis communications. FD is co-headquartered in London and New York.
This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this document and those made from time to time by Guardian through its senior management are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements reflect the Company's current views with respect to the future events or financial performance discussed in this release, based on management's beliefs and assumptions and information currently available. When used, the words "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "project", "should", "expect", "plan", "assume" and similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements concerning future plans or results are necessarily only estimates and actual results could differ materially from expectations. Certain factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, among other things, in particular, the size and timing of contract awards, performance on contracts, performance of acquired companies, availability and cost of key components, unanticipated results from audits of the financial results of the Company and acquired companies, changing interpretations of generally accepted accounting principles, outcomes of government reviews, developments with respect to litigation to which we are a party, potential fluctuations in quarterly results, dependence on large contracts and a limited number of customers, lengthy sales and implementation cycles, market acceptance of new or enhanced products and services, proprietary technology and changing competitive conditions, system performance, management of growth, dependence on key personnel, ability to obtain project financing, general economic and political conditions and other factors affecting spending by customers, the unpredictable nature of working with government agencies and other risks, uncertainties and factors including those described from time to time in Guardian's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including without limitation, Guardian's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004 and its quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Guardian expressly disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.
Contact:
Guardian Technologies International, Inc.
Investor Relations:
Financial Dynamics
Lauren Levine/Madhavi Venkatesan
212-850-5600
or
Media:
Dittus Communications
Dale Curtis, 202-715-1520
Dale.curtis@dittus.com
Source: Guardian Technologies International, Inc.
==============================================================
iHub GDTI Forum
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/board.asp?board_id=4876
News 
Market Data 
Discover 
