Global Security Systems Supports Recent NAB Study Findings 

JACKSON, Miss. – July 11, 2008 – Global Security Systems (GSS) announced today full support of the recent findings from the “Study for the Potential for FM Radio to be a Universal Feature on Cellular Handsets,” released May 28.

The report, commissioned by the National Association of Broadcasters technology advocacy program NAB FASTROAD (Flexible Advanced Services for Television & Radio On All Devices), outlines a number of potential benefits derived from FM radio capability on cell phones. The study concludes that cell phone service providers, radio broadcasters, and handset manufacturers all stand to benefit from the expansion of FM-capable cell phones, a platform that could reach 257 million American subscribers.

“Cell phone subscribers are only an FM chip away from having the ability to receive real-time hazard and alert information over a secure and protected network,” said Robert Adams, president and CEO of Global Security Systems. “Implementing ALERT FM into the nation’s public alert and warning system will save lives.” 

With the launch of ALERT FM, an FM-based emergency messaging system, targeted alerts and messages are received on ALERT FM receivers and other mobile devices, including cell phones, PDAs, USBs, and other specialized receivers equipped with FM chips. ALERT FM incorporates Radio Broadcast Data System (RBDS) technology to send digital information using conventional FM radio infrastructure. Overlapping signals from different stations help to ensure that there is always a signal that can be received. Another added efficiency is that the system does not require reoccurring fees to broadcasters and citizens. ALERT FM allows authorized emergency management officials to send alerts and messages to specific groups of first responders, business and citizens before, during and after a crisis.

ALERT FM uses a dedicated and secured data channel so that there is no possibility of public access to the network. In a crisis, ALERT FM offers protective umbrella coverage for certified command and controlled messages to be delivered with a guaranteed source all the way to the receiver. It’s a powerful, switchless solution because messages will not clog up existing switched wireless networks, and the broadcast signal is more robust than cellular signals.

In addition to participating in local emergency communication, FM Broadcasters can leverage the RBDS encoders for mobile marketing campaigns and song tagging in non-emergency situations. MySimBook.com, wholly owned by Global Security Systems, specializes in developing mobile marketing campaigns.

Cell phone subscribers are only an FM chip away from having the ability to receive real-time hazard and alert information – including National Weather Service alerts and other local notifications.

To learn more about how ALERT FM and MySimBook.com can work in concert with wireless carriers to safeguard communities and individuals and to enhance a national Emergency Alert System, visit www.alertfm.com or www.mysimbook.com/business.  

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About ALERT FM ALERT FM is an aggregator of state and local emergency information with multiple contact paths for mass notification. The predominant contact path is the FM radio-based emergency alert and messaging system that operates on the data subcarrier of existing FM radio stations. State and local government and private sector officials can create and send emergency alerts and messages such as severe weather warnings, homeland security notices, hurricane evacuation instructions, utility notices, plant or school closings, employee notifications and traffic alerts. First responders, businesses, school officials and citizens can receive these alerts and messages based on geographic or organizational groupings through specially designed ALERT FM receivers or any device equipped with a standard FM chip. More than 20 million people in nine states have access to ALERT FM technology. 

About Global Security Systems LLC Global Security Systems LLC is a systems integrator, developer and operator of the ALERT FM system. The company has its headquarters in Jackson, Miss., with offices in Louisiana, Florida and Washington, D.C.