Exhibit 99.1
Digital Recorders, Inc. Demonstrates New Transit Security-Related
Product During APTA Expo 2005
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 27, 2005--
Digital Recorders(R) VacTell(TM) Video Actionable Intelligence
RSD Remote ShutDown Demonstrations Illustrate Real-Time
Application Possibilities
Digital Recorders, Inc. (DRI) (NASDAQ:TBUS), a technology leader
in transportation, law enforcement, and security digital
communications systems, announced today that it is conducting multiple
demonstrations of its new transit security-related technology and
concept, Digital Recorders(R) VacTell(TM) Video Actionable
Intelligence and its RSD Remote ShutDown feature, at the American
Public Transportation Association International Public Transportation
Expo (APTA Expo 2005), Sept. 26-28, 2005, at the Dallas Convention
Center.
"In a time of heightened security, we need systems that not only
'talk' to each other, but additionally provide a tool to more
effectively manage transit security events. It's not good enough to
know long after the fact that an act of terrorism or lawlessness has
occurred; you need to be able to take immediate, real-time action
should the circumstances so dictate. Digital Recorders(R) VacTell(TM)
Video Actionable Intelligence solutions deliver a step in that
direction; advanced recording capabilities combined with Digital
Recorders(R) Automatic Vehicle Location and Digital Recorders(R)
Automatic Vehicle Monitoring systems in a communications arrangement
that can operate in the bandwidth environment typically found in most
communities. This is what DRI is all about - real solutions for real
problems," David L. Turney, the Company's Chairman, Chief Executive
Officer, and President, said.
ABOUT DIGITAL RECORDERS(R) VACTELL(TM) VIDEO ACTIONABLE
INTELLIGENCE RSD REMOTE SHUTDOWN FEATURE
Imagine a security breach occurring on a transit vehicle. When
VacTell(TM) is engaged, the incident information is transmitted to
local authorities for real-time action. Meantime, the digital video
recorder begins saving to a special file. The Digital Recorders(R)
Vehicle Logic Unit also begins saving Digital Recorders(R) Automatic
Vehicle Location and Digital Recorders(R) Automatic Vehicle Monitoring
systems' data, as well as other transit vehicle information. Immediate
action is enabled and the follow-up information is saved. The would-be
criminal is discouraged from harmful acts in this environment.
Mr. Turney said, "On the communication side of this, while some
believe 802.11x wireless technology is a viable solution in streaming
video for the transit industry, the reality is that municipalities
with good 802.11x infrastructure are few and far between. Yet this
technology does provide a reliable way to download data at the transit
depot or in location-specific, hot-spot areas; we routinely do that,
too. However, the transit industry's immediate need is an application
that can deal with today's infrastructure constraints, as well as
tomorrow's - one that can deal with existing low bandwidth issues.
Cellular technology is widely available, and consumer applications are
driving bandwidth expansion. As bandwidth increases, data delivery
increases. In turn, the performance of already existing applications
is enhanced. Not to imply that cellular technology is a trivial
implementation, but we have developed our system to dynamically tune
to the existing and typically low bandwidth available in the market,
as well as to adapt to evolution of communications technology for
tomorrow."
ABOUT DIGITAL RECORDERS(R) VACTELL(TM) VIDEO ACTIONABLE
INTELLIGENCE PARTNERS
According to Mr. Turney, the Company is working in alliance with
several outstanding organizations to bring its new VacTell(TM) Video
Actionable Intelligence solutions to reality. "ESPRE Solutions, Inc.
(OTC Pink Sheets: EPRT.PK), based in Plano, Texas, brings to the table
the ability for us to move a larger mass of video content in a given
bandwidth. Digital video recorder equipment is a cornerstone of our
new systems, and we announced in May 2005 a new distribution and
co-branding agreement with Verint Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: VRNT), based
in Melville, N.Y., for that capability. We have entered into a special
agreement with the industry leader in multiplexing systems, I/O
Controls Corporation, based in Azusa, Calif., to enable direct remote
access to vehicle control systems. Finally, we are working with
communications services providers to lower the cost of communications
air time. This is a team effort, and it must be. As a time-worn DRI
phrase goes, 'Not any of us is as smart as all of us.' DRI is bringing
together and integrating systems to help raise the bar on the ability
to deal with security threats."
ABOUT ESPRE SOLUTIONS, INC.
Plano, Texas-based ESPRE Solutions is a public company (OTC Pink
Sheets: EPRT.PK) and groundbreaking media collaboration solutions
provider that fulfills the promise of TV-quality streaming video over
the Internet - even at dial-up speeds as low as 28Kbps. ESPRE
Solutions intends to be the video applications provider of choice for
Internet Service Providers, Fortune 1000 corporations, and
institutions worldwide, adding both narrowband and broadband video to
traditional voice and data applications. ESPRE Solutions' eView
product suite provides an integrated solution for business and
personal communications. To learn more about ESPRE Solutions, or to
experience the company's pioneering eView technology, visit
www.espresolutions.com.
ABOUT VERINT SYSTEMS INC.
Verint Systems Inc., headquartered in Melville, New York, is a
leading provider of analytic software-based solutions for
communications interception, networked video security and business
intelligence. Verint software, which is used by over 1,000
organizations in over 50 countries worldwide, generates actionable
intelligence through the collection, retention and analysis of voice,
fax, video, email, Internet and data transmissions from multiple
communications networks. Verint is a subsidiary of Comverse
Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: CMVT). For more information, go to
www.verint.com.
ABOUT I/O CONTROLS
I/O Controls Corporation, based in Azusa, Calif., is the world's
leading supplier of total integrated control and monitoring solutions
for the heavy duty vehicles. I/O Controls believes in delivering
value, which is the end result of combining uniquely powerful
technology with fundamental commitment to service. Customers worldwide
provide powerful confirmation of I/O Control's value contribution by
serving millions of commuters efficiently and safely on a daily basis.
For more information, visit www.iocontrols.com.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Digital Recorders, Inc. is a technology leader in transportation,
law enforcement, and security digital communications systems using
proprietary hardware and software applications. Our products improve
the flow and mobility of people through transportation infrastructure,
mitigate security threats, and enhance law enforcement agencies'
surveillance capabilities. Our transportation communications products
- - TwinVision(R) and Mobitec(R) electronic destination sign systems,
Talking Bus(R) voice announcement systems, Internet-based passenger
information systems, and computer-aided dispatch/ automatic vehicle
location and monitoring systems, and VacTell(TM) video actionable
intelligence systems - enhance public transportation and mitigate
security threats worldwide. Our electronic surveillance tools,
including microphone amplifiers and processors, countermeasures
devices, speech activity detectors, and noise cancellation equipment,
help law-enforcement agencies around the globe arrest and prosecute
criminals. For more information about DRI and its operations
worldwide, go to www.digrec.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within
the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
In particular, statements concerning future product demonstrations;
future product and service offerings; the ability to include
additional security features to existing products and services; the
potential benefits such security features may have for our customers;
the future technology needs of our customers, the success of special
alliances with various product partners; as well as any statement,
express or implied, concerning future events or expectations is a
forward looking statement. Use of words such as "expect," "fully
expect," "expected," "appears," "believe," "plan," "anticipate,"
"would," "goal," "potential," "potentially," "range," "pursuit," "run
rate," "stronger," "preliminarily," etc., is intended to identify
forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and
uncertainties, including risks and uncertainties that the assumptions
behind future product and service offerings may not prove accurate;
risks that future product and service offerings may not be accepted by
our customers; risks that special partner alliances may not be
beneficial, as well as other risks and uncertainties set forth in our
Annual Report on 10-K filed April 1, 2005, particularly those
identified in Risk Factors Affecting Our Business. There can be no
assurance that any expectation, express or implied, in a
forward-looking statement will prove correct or that the contemplated
event or result will occur as anticipated.
CONTACT: Digital Recorders, Inc.
Veronica B. Marks, 214-378-4776
Fax: 214-378-8437
veronicam@digrec.com
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