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Press Releases
April 22, 2003 - Acsys Biometrics/Hummingbird Defense Systems Press Release
Acsys Biometrics, Hummingbird Defense Systems and Detaq Sciences
Form Strategic Alliance to Deploy Facial Recognition System in Asia
Technology Will Provide Comprehensive Solutions for Facility Security Over a Global Network
Burlington, ON, April 22, 2003 — Acsys Biometrics Corp announced today
that it has formed a strategic alliance with Hummingbird Defense
Systems, Inc. (H.D.S.I.), and Detaq Sciences to market Acsys Biometric
face-recognition technology with H.D.S.I.'s RapidFIRE PECOS
communication, command and control software environment to deliver the
most robust security solutions available into the growing Asian market.
This total security and building control environment will provide
customers a solution capable of securely monitoring and controlling
entire facilities. With its global network communication capability,
groups of facilities such as financial institutions, commercial
business, airports, ports of entry, and law enforcement offices will be
connected to one or more central alarm operation centers. Images and
alarm notification will be broadcast over wireless networks to security
personnel and law enforcement officials equipped with handheld PDA's or
cellular phones.
"Acsys has been aggressively pursuing "top-shelf"
channel solutions with various companies for some time now, and are
pleased to sign on with companies like Detaq and Hummingbird who have
strong industry relationships. These types of alliances will reduce our
time to market and bear immediate revenue opportunities, along with
expanding our international presence in biometric access control
solutions," commented Barry Hodge, President of Acsys Biometrics.
Daina Oku, Director, Channels for Acsys Biometrics
stated "This relationship is an example of our strategy to decrease our
"time to market", by joining forces with world class partners. Detaq
and Hummingbird have facilitated our access to this large market
segment by providing the high quality distribution channel required for
success."
"Detaq Sciences, Hummingbird and Acsys have successfully installed the
first system, written
entirely in Chinese. The initial order was for over $100,000.00 U.S. of
Acsys Biometrics facerecognition systems. Two more systems are to be
installed in commercial facilities in the next 30 days. An additional
million dollars in short term opportunities have been identified and
are in progress," stated Steve Greschner.
Detaq Sciences will act as the prime contractor and master distributor
for the sales efforts of the new security and building control products
in China and has been granted exclusivity in specific markets. Detaq
Sciences, Hummingbird, and Acsys are also in the process of
establishing a channel partner distribution program for local and
regional value added resellers in China.
Commenting on the relationship, Mr. Steven Chen, Detaq Sciences
Managing Director, said, "We
are pleased to partner with Hummingbird and Acsys Biometrics. They are
world-class
organizations that react quickly and have the flexibility and
willingness to tailor their solutions for the specific needs of our
customers in China. The combined technology delivers highly reliable,
scalable, secure alarm notification, facilities management and control
solutions that allow an operator to simply touch the graphic screen to
monitor and control the entire organizations health, safety, and
security systems".
Steve Greschner, H.D.S.I. CEO, said, "Acsys has a world-class
reputation for providing surveillance and access control security
solutions. By integrating their face- recognition technology with our
RapidFIRE PECOS system and displaying entirely in the Chinese language,
we have created an unparallel suite of products designed specifically
for markets in China. We see enormous potential partnering with Detaq
to leverage new business channels, to dramatically penetrate a huge
market ready to integrate unconnected and disparate building, safety
and security devices."
About Hummingbird Defense Systems Inc.
H.D.S.I. was established by defense industry experts, law enforcement
professionals, and
telecommunications and business executives to be the leading developer
of secure communications, command and control systems. The PECOS
technology delivers a powerful universal web-enabled architecture for
integrating and controlling a wide array of security devices throughout
a large facility. For over 10 years, PECOS has been in operation
providing security for a wide range of customers. Its mature and robust
environment is easily integrated into new and existing security
systems, CCTV, HVAC, fire alarms, building controls, sensors and voice,
data and video networks.
About Detaq
DETAQ SCIENCE is a premier research facility and supplier of safety and security systems, headquartered
in San Jose, California, with research and development, sales and manufacturing offices worldwide.
About Acsys Biometrics Corp.
Acsys Biometrics is a joint venture between NEXUS Group
International Inc. and AND Corporation, the owner and developer of the
patented, proprietary Holographic/Quantum Neural Technology (HNeT�).
Acsys is the leading-edge provider of facial recognition solutions
through its exclusive worldwide license for face and speech recognition
based on the core software - HNeT� - with applications for the
financial, manufacturing, security and medical sectors. NEXUS is a
Burlington, Ontario-based, organization focused on leading-edge
technologies with a primary focus on the security market. Its goal is
to position itself as the leader in biometric technology and other
advanced fields. NEXUS trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange as NXS.
Nexus Group International
Investor Information Contact:
Richard Bennet T: (877) 842-7687
399 Pearl Street Burlington,
399 Pearl Street, Burlington Ontario
ON L7R 2M8
rbennet@nxsgrp.com
Acsys Biometrics Corp.
Information Contact:
Daina Oku T: (905) 634-4477
Canada L7R 2M8
doku@acsysbiometrics.com
Detaq Contact:
Ms. Grace Lee (408) 982-8280
2350 Mission College Blvd., Ste 215
Santa Clara, CA 95054
Hummingbird Defense Contact:
Steve Greschner (602) 346-5050
2425 E. Camelback Rd. Suite 950
Phoenix, AZ 85016
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