BOSTON, Sept. 7, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Markland Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:MRKL) and its subsidiary Technest Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:TCNH), defense and homeland security companies transforming advanced laboratory technology into real-world products, announced today that Genex Technologies Inc. (www.genextech.com) has donated the use of multiple OmniEye(TM) WellCam video surveillance sensors to the U.S. Army Rapid Equipping Force for rescue operations to be conducted in the wake of hurricane Katrina in Louisiana and Mississippi.
Genex's OmniEye(TM) WellCam(TM) fits in the palm of your hand and weighs less than 10 ounces. Because of its omni vision capability there is no need to spin a camera to view in different directions, the WellCam sees in 360 degrees at all times. The sensor is fully weatherproofed, rugged and mobile. It allows the user the capability to extend their vision potentially hundreds of feet below surface or deep into rubble left in the wake of hurricane Katrina. The WellCam enables faster inspection of hard-to-reach places. It is ideal for searching holes, shipping containers, oil pipelines, building rubble, wells, infrastructure, and other small areas that are difficult to see within.
Using the WellCam's detachable video/power cable, operators can deploy this powerful video surveillance sensor into deep areas below the inspection surface. Constant panoramic feedback is available by viewing the video with a mobile display, so there is no need to pause during a search.
Field-tested by U.S. Army troops in Afghanistan, OmniEye(TM) WellCam(TM) gives rescue personnel the edge in mission-critical situations. The WellCam was selected as the Night Vision and Electronic Sensors Directorate Product of the Year in 2003.
The company is pleased to be able to donate these powerful video surveillance tools for the life-saving efforts of U.S. Army search and rescue teams for victims of hurricane Katrina.
About Markland Technologies:
Markland Technologies, Inc. is committed to setting next-generation standards in defense and security through the provision of innovative emerging technologies and expert services. The Company is engaged in the identification of advanced technologies currently under development in laboratories, universities and in private industry, and in the transformation of those technologies into next-generation products. Markland's solutions support military, law enforcement and homeland security personnel to protect the nation's citizens, borders and critical infrastructure assets from the threat of terrorism and other dangers. Through strategic development, Markland focuses on the creation of dual-use technology and products with applications in both the defense market and civilian homeland security and law enforcement fields. The Company is a Board Member of the Homeland Security Industries Association, and is a featured Company on HomelandDefenseStocks.com; additional details can be viewed at http://www.homelanddefensestocks.com/Companies/MarklandTech. For more information about the Company and its products, please visit the Markland home page at http://www.marklandtech.com.
About Technest Holdings, Inc.
Technest Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB:TCNH) is a provider of intelligent surveillance and advanced 3D imaging technology solutions to the defense and homeland security marketplaces. Technest is committed to setting next-generation standards in defense and security through the provision of innovative emerging technologies and expert services. Technest's solutions support military, law enforcement and homeland security personnel. Through strategic development, Technest focuses on the creation of dual-use technology and products with applications in both the defense market and civilian homeland security and law enforcement fields.
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