MDI and Jenkins Security Solutions Team to Deploy Unified Security Convergence Solution for Major Hospital Client; First in a Series of Unified Hospital Security Projects Opens Door to Healthcare IT Convergence Engagements for Premier Security Integrator.SAN ANTONIO -- MDI (1) (Multiple Document Interface) A Windows function that allows an application to display and lets the user work with more than one document at the same time. Security Systems, a division of MDI, Inc. (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :MDII MDII Machine Detected Interoffice Irregularity ) and a leading manufacturer of unified security software, hardware and video solutions, today announced that they have partnered with Jenkins Security Solutions, a Walnut Creek, CA, based provider of integrated security services and converged security solutions to deploy the first in a series of security convergence projects for key hospital clients in California and Nevada. The Jenkins team, along with the client hospital's IT department is currently installing the MDI SAFEnet system, which is built on the company's ONE Unified Technology platform. After evaluating a variety of integrated solutions for this project, Jenkins chose MDI based on the superior systems control capabilities and end user value of the "unified" system. ONE delivers an open architecture environment that adapts each individual application and device into its platform -- promoting collaboration as one unified command and control operating system. "We found that MDI provided the best solution for our client's needs," said Vince Hernandez, CET CET abbr. Central European Time CET Central European Time CET n abbr (= Central European Time) → hora de Europa central CET abbr , vice president of operations for Jenkins Security Solutions. "The open architecture platform was key to delivering a total solution to the client. With this platform, we can seamlessly adapt and integrate SAFEnet with the client's existing IT and security technology infrastructure, versus forcing them to change to accommodate a new solution," he added. Jenkins has positioned the MDI platform with additional hospital clients in California and Nevada who are seeking similar solutions. Ultimately, the combination of Jenkins' experience and MDI's technology will enable the team to win additional healthcare security engagements in the future. The MDI unified system empowers healthcare related organizations to scale their security as needed to address their organizational growth needs and respond proactively to government-mandated security and privacy regulations such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was enacted by the U.S. Congress in 1996. According to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website, Title I of HIPAA protects health insurance coverage for workers and their families when (HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act of 1996, Public Law 104-191) Also known as the "Kennedy-Kassebaum Act," this U.S. law protects employees' health insurance coverage when they change or lose their jobs (Title I) and provides standards for patient health, ), Joint Council on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO JCAHO Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, see there ) and any future state-sponsored or Homeland Security initiated directives that may affect their business continuity. "Representing MDI assists us in solidifying relationships with clients and allows us to bring in a solution that exceeds our client's expectations," stated Scott Jenkins, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Jenkins Security. "We are very optimistic that our partnership with MDI will help both companies achieve their business goals in the future. MDI's willingness to support our team helps us in delivering total solutions to the client, which is the core focus of our business," he concluded. The MDI and Jenkins team will also combine forces to target business in the new building construction and building security market, where MDI's high-security government experience delivers value beyond that of any competing industry solution. About MDI, Inc. MDI (NASDAQ:MDII) manufactures security software, hardware and video solutions designed to protect people, facilities and assets. These products and solutions are united by ONE Technology. ONE Technology unifies security point products, systems and subsystems into a common management platform. Far beyond the Integrated Security Management software promoted by industry competitors, ONE delivers an open architecture environment that adapts each individual application and device into its platform -- promoting global collaboration as ONE system. The MDI product family currently protects over 8 million alarm points across the globe for many of the world's most recognized organizations including Microsoft, MBNA MBNA Monument Builders of North America MBNA Mercedes-Benz North America MBNA Maryland Bank, National Association MBNA Maryland Bank North America MBNA Mount Baker Nurses Association (Bellingham, Washington) Worldwide, John Deere, Pepsi, FBI, Fidelity Investments, Bureau of Engraving & Printing, American Express, Department of Defense, IRS An abbreviation for the Internal Revenue Service, a federal agency charged with the responsibility of administering and enforcing internal revenue laws. , Disney, Smithsonian Institution and MIT MIT - Massachusetts Institute of Technology to name a few. For more information on MDI or its diversified line of security products, please visit www.mdisecure.com. Forward-Looking and Cautionary Statements Except for historical information and discussions contained herein, certain statements included in this press release may constitute "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. These statements include a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, as discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
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