LOS ANGELES, July 12, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- Universal Detection Technology (OTCBB:UDTT) (FWB:P08) (www.udetection.com), a developer of early-warning monitoring technologies to protect people from bio-terrorism and other infectious health threats, has established a consulting division called the UDT Consulting Division. The new division will offer a variety of services, including specialized integration of the Company's anthrax spore monitor technologies with existing third party operational and safety systems, and the development of critical response plan protocols in the event of bio-threat emergencies.
Universal Detection's product, the BSM-2000, is an airborne spore monitoring system that utilizes proprietary core technology developed by NASA's JPL, and licensed exclusively by UDTT for commercial development, to provide constant monitoring of airborne bacterial spores such as anthrax. The product is designed to provide early-warning alerts with the goal of minimizing harm to people in the event of an airborne anthrax attack or other potential bio-threat involving endospores.
"The most advantageous deployment of technology devices such as the BSM-2000 monitor often demands consulting expertise and services beyond the standard installation and training phases, so we have established the UDT Consulting Division to offer these services to customers," said Jacques Tizabi, Chairman and CEO of Universal Detection. "Based on our recent research on response protocols and our discussions with experts in government and private agencies responsible for response, planning, and emergency management in the event of a biological attack, we believe UDTT is well positioned to provide consulting expertise to enable potential purchasers of the BSM-2000 to obtain the greatest potential security and cost-effective uses of our monitoring products."
In addition to providing product deployment expertise, UDT Consulting Division will offer a range of assessment expertise and services to determine effective response protocols in the event of possible terrorist attacks with conventional or non-conventional weapons. "We hope to utilize the specialized technical knowledge of UDTT's scientific and business staff members and UDTT's third party partners to provide our customers with threat evaluation, detection solutions, and pre and post incident planning and preparedness," said Nima Montazeri, Vice President of Strategic Development for UDTT. "To develop an effective response plan, for example, consultants must have a detailed understanding of the security needs of each client and the foresight to achieve a solution by analyzing all details of such client needs. Consultants must also be able to accurately evaluate the capabilities of local first responders, law enforcement and safety personnel."
About Universal Detection Technology
Universal Detection Technology (UDTT), founded in 1973, is a developer of monitoring technologies, including bio-terrorism detection devices. Universal Detection Technology, in cooperation with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) has developed the BSM-2000, a bacterial spore and anthrax spore monitoring device, which combines JPL's spore detection technology with UDTT's aerosol capture device. For more information, please visit http://www.udetection.com.
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