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MAXxess Announces New Class of Environmental Security System
Anaheim,
CA — January 4, 2002—
MAXxess Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Odetics
Inc. (NASDAQ: ODETA & ODETB) announced the introduction today
of an environmental security system that extends well beyond
the current, conventional access control systems. This new
class of security management system was designed to meet today's
heightened security concerns. Unlike traditional access control
systems that were developed to insure that only authorized
employees could enter designated areas, the new MAXxess System
has been designed to:
- Detect
threats such as explosives or chemical warfare agents
- Expand
the boundaries of security beyond the facility itself
- Harden
the security system to eliminate hacking or spoofing
"Our
customer's security requirements have changed," said
Wes Appleby, President of MAXxess Systems. "A year ago
their most serious concern was theft or industrial espionage.
Today, they have broadened that concern to include terrorist
activities."
MAXxess
designates systems that address terrorist security threats
as level 4 security systems. They employ new detection technologies
such as chemical detectors, combustible gas sensors that have
not previously been employed in the United States. They also
integrate a new class of vehicle detecting video cameras that
allow the central security station to monitor unusual vehicular
activity outside and around the facility.
"MAXxess
environmental security systems are designed to provide level
4 capabilities with solutions that are harmonious to customers
operations," continued Appleby. "Most of this heightened
detection is transparent to the work environment. We intend
to keep expanding the systems functionality and will be announcing
other unique detection modules in the months ahead."
About
MAXxess
MAXxess
specializes in the design and manufacture of high-level security
electronic access control and security management systems.
The company provides flexible security systems for a wide
variety of facilities. MAXxess is a pioneer in developing
the new wide area Ambit Security™ Systems. The company
also pioneered the use of 128-bit encryption for commercial
access control applications. For more information, contact
MAXxess at 1-800-842-0221 or go to the MAXxess website at
www.maxxess-systems.com.
About
Odetics
Odetics
is engaged in the development of communication and technology
companies that may be spun-off to its shareholders. Odetics
provides control and security for roadways, facilities, and
networks. Odetics headquarters are located in Anaheim, with
additional operations in Europe and Asia. For information,
contact Odetics at 714-774-5000 or access the Odetics website
at www.odetics.com.
Important
Notice
This
news release contains statements that may be deemed to be
forward-looking. These forward-looking statements may include
statements about revenue growth, profit margins, the effect
of cost reduction measures, and other statements relating
to the operating results of Odetics or its subsidiaries. Actual
results could differ materially from those projected in the
forward-looking statements as a result of risk factors such
as: short product lives, technological shifts, current technical
issues that cannot be resolved on a timely basis, component
availability, competition (including new and directly competitive
products from others), pricing pressures, incorrect assumptions
regarding market demand, the significant uncertainty of market
acceptance of new products by both distributors and end-user
customers, unanticipated capital requirements, retention of
key personnel, general economic conditions, the inability
of the company to execute its strategy including the completion
of both private and public equity financings of its subsidiaries,
and other factors identified in the Odetics' Annual Report
on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Investors
are strongly encouraged to review the risk factors set forth
in the Odetics most recent SEC filings.
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