Cambridge Health Department Utilizes Alert System Developed by DynTek to Help Combat Bio-Terrorism.Business Editors IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 17, 2002 System Alerts Officials of Increased Requests for Emergency Care DynTek, Inc. (Nasdaq: DYTK, DYTKP, DYTKW), a leading provider of technology and management solutions to the state and local government sector, today announced that the Cambridge Health Department is utilizing an alert system developed by DynTek to notify public health officials of a possible bio-terrorist attack. The alert system is part of the Cambridge Health Department's overall bio-terrorism mitigation program. The alert system proactively tracks emergency room visits across multiple jurisdictions, which are often an initial indicator of a biochemical bi·o·chem·is·try n. 1. The study of the chemical substances and vital processes occurring in living organisms; biological chemistry; physiological chemistry. 2. attack. If abnormal or excessive emergency room activity is detected, the system automatically notifies a pre-set, prioritized list of Public Health administrators and emergency personnel. Prior to the DynTek system, such data could take weeks to assemble and there was no systematic alert mechanism in place. The system can also be expanded to track additional data elements, such as 911 inquiries and poison control calls. The Cambridge Health Department is currently working with DynTek to expand the data collection capabilities and better serve the regional Public Health network. The Cambridge initiative will serve five hospitals based in and around Cambridge, Massachusetts This article is about the city of Cambridge in Massachusetts. For the English university town, see Cambridge, England. For other places, see Cambridge (disambiguation). Cambridge, Massachusetts is a city in the Greater Boston area of Massachusetts, United States. with the intention of expanding the system regionally. Harold Cox Harold Cox (Tonbridge, Kent 1859 - 1 May 1936) was a Liberal MP for Preston from 1906 to 1909. The son of Homersham Cox a County Court judge, Cox was educated at Tonbridge School in Kent and was Scholar and later Fellow at Jesus College, Cambridge where he took a mathematics , the Chief Public Health Officer for the City of Cambridge Cambridge can refer to three cities:
n. 1. One who lives near or next to another. 2. A person, place, or thing adjacent to or located near another. 3. A fellow human. 4. Used as a form of familiar address. v. communities." "A comprehensive bio-terrorism alert solution should be a critical element of any state of local government's emergency program," said Steve Ross, DynTek's chief executive officer. "This system proactively provides methodical me·thod·i·cal also me·thod·ic adj. 1. Arranged or proceeding in regular, systematic order. 2. Characterized by ordered and systematic habits or behavior. See Synonyms at orderly. , functional information in real-time, which can aid in the prevention of widespread bio-terrorist attacks." About DynTek DynTek is a premier provider of technology and management solutions to the state and local government sector. The company offers a comprehensive solution, which includes consulting, security services Security services are state institutions for the provision of intelligence, primarily of a strategic nature, but also including protective security intelligence. Examples include the Security Service (MI5) and the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) in the United Kingdom, and the , systems integration, application development, legacy integration, support and management services. DynTek's solution has enabled major government entities in 17 states to enhance customer service, increase efficiency and improve access to government functions. For more information, visit www.dyntek.com. Forward Looking Statements This press release contains certain forward-looking statements forward-looking statement A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections. within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbors Safe Harbor 1. A legal provision to reduce or eliminate liability as long as good faith is demonstrated. 2. A form of shark repellent implemented by a target company acquiring a business that is so poorly regulated that the target itself is less attractive. created thereby. Investors are cautioned that certain statements in this release are "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA) implemented several significant substantive changes affecting certain cases brought under the federal securities laws, including changes related to pleading, discovery, liability, class representation and awards fees and of 1995 and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. Such uncertainties and risks include, among others, certain risks associated with the operation of the company described above, government regulation, demand for our products and other risk factors described in our latest From 10-K and other documents filed with the SEC. |
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