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OSI Geospatial Signs Contract to Provide DC4S to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security

^{Published on 2009-08-26 03:32:56 - Market Wire}
 

 OTTAWA, Aug. 25 /CNW Telbec/ - OSI Geospatial Inc. (TSX: OSI) ("OSI") announced today that its U.S. Operations has signed a contract with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Under the terms of this contract, the company will deliver its DC4S-Responder, a version of DC4S-Assaulter(TM) and DC4S-Base(TM) technology to provide navigation and tracking capabilities which allows DHS agents to operate in GPS denied environments while being tracked and controlled from a remote command post. The systems will be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2009. "This is our first project with this customer and we are pleased that they have selected our DC4S technology to support operations being conducted under these extreme conditions," said Ken Kirkpatrick, president and CEO of OSI Geospatial. "We are optimistic that this initial success will lead to additional business with this customer and other DHS agencies." About DC4S Dismounted Close Combat Command and Control System (DC4S) - DC4S is a range of lightweight, highly man-portable products that enable Military or First Responder Team Leaders and Individuals to acquire, share and maintain real-time Situational Awareness. It provides the ability to navigate in even the most extreme conditions, share real-time information, and provide reports and updates on developing situations. The product range incorporates many advanced capabilities not found in similar systems produced by competitors. About OSI Geospatial OSI Geospatial Inc. delivers advanced geospatial systems and software that enable shared real-time situational awareness for military, safety and security applications. Our products and services enable our customers to integrate and visualize live data with any combination of sensor data, imagery, maps and charts. This capability provides our customers with enhanced operational performance, safety and security through shared real-time situational awareness. OSI Geospatial systems and software are in use by military, government, and commercial customers around the world. The company is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange. For additional information please visit [ www.osigeospatial.com ]. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements and information which reflect the current view of OSI Geospatial Inc ("OSI") with respect to future events and financial performance. Any such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and OSI's actual results of operations could differ materially from historical results or current expectations. Additional information on these and other potential factors that could affect OSI's financial results are detailed in disclosure documents filed from time to time with the applicable Canadian securities regulatory authorities. The Toronto Stock Exchange has neither approved nor disapproved the form or content of this release. Copyright (C) 2009 OSI Geospatial Inc. and its affiliated or related companies. ECPINS and COP-IDS are registered trademarks of Offshore Systems Ltd., an OSI Geospatial company. IGEN, C3CORE, DC4S Base, DC4S Assaulter and DC4S Commander are registered trademarks of CHI Systems Inc., an OSI Geospatial company. Other company brand, product and service names are for identification purposes only and may be either trademarks, service marks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Data subject to change without notice 

For further information: Jane Hayward, Investor Relations, (613) 287-8004 or 1-888-880-9797, (613) 287-0466 (FAX), [ invest@osigeospatial.com ]