JMAR Recognized For Biological Detection Product Of The Year
SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--JMAR Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB:JMAR), a leading innovator in the development and commercialization of sensing systems for the detection of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) materials, today announced that its BioSentry™ water monitoring system has earned Frost & Sullivan's 2008 North American Biological Detection Product of the Year Award.
The consulting firm cited BioSentry's "continuous online monitoring and automated response within seconds," and said the system "is quickly changing the way that water is processed and protected." It also said BioSentry "is considered to be a disruptive technology throughout the water security industry. Water analysis processes that once took days can now be completed within a matter of seconds." The full text of the award press release can be found at http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?mode=open&docid= 145709774.
JMAR Technologies CEO Neil Beer, Ph.D., said, "This recognition from one of the world's most respected consulting firms verifies the revolutionary solution BioSentry provides. As Frost & Sullivan points out, BioSentry is unique in its ability to monitor water for biologic hazards online and in real time, thereby eliminating the need to send samples to a lab for a testing process that can take days. When the contamination of water supplies – intentional or accidental – can have deadly impacts almost immediately, BioSentry's capability is invaluable for ensuring health and security."
A "Completely Different" Solution
In presenting its 2008 North American Biological Detection Product of the Year Award to BioSentry, Frost & Sullivan called it "a completely different waterborne biological detection solution." BioSentry uses laser-produced, multi-angle light scattering (MALS) to detect signatures of microorganisms and to determine within seconds if a water supply is contaminated. Testing by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has found that this system detects waterborne pathogens 25 times better than any other device tested.
Once installed, BioSentry can immediately detect pathogens at contamination warning levels or continuously monitor for anomalies in the water supply. Frost & Sullivan notes that the product thus can serve as an early warning system for contamination, or it can be used to track changes that may indicate deteriorating water quality. It adds, "Customers are already seeing the added value of BioSentry with major municipalities purchasing the system in 2008."
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About the Award
The Frost & Sullivan Award for Product of the Year is presented each year to the company that has demonstrated excellence in new product development and launch within its industry. To choose the award recipient, the Frost & Sullivan analyst team tracks all new product launches, R&D spending, products in development and new product features and modifications. This is accomplished through interviews with market participants as well as extensive secondary and technology research. All new product launches and new products in development in each company are compared and evaluated based on degree of innovation and customer satisfaction. Frost & Sullivan then presents the Award to the company ranked number one in overall product success.
About Frost & Sullivan
Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, partners with clients to accelerate their growth. The company's TEAM Research, Growth Consulting and Growth Team Membership™ empower clients to create a growth-focused culture that generates, evaluates and implements effective growth strategies. Frost & Sullivan employs over 45 years of experience in partnering with Global 1000 companies, emerging businesses and the investment community from more than 30 offices on six continents. For more information about Frost & Sullivan's Growth Partnership Services, visit http://www.awards.frost.com.
About JMAR
JMAR Technologies, Inc. (OTCBB: JMAR) is a leading innovator in the development and commercialization of sensing systems for the detection of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive (CBRNE) materials. Coupled with its established expertise in building advanced laser systems, JMAR provides solutions for a broad range of military, industrial and commercial applications. The Company draws on more than twenty years of experience and thirty patents in photonics, laser and detection technologies to develop products and solutions that address some of the world's most pressing issues such as water quality, hazard detection and homeland security. JMAR's vision is to continue to develop innovative technologies and products that support the advancement of global health, safety, and security initiatives. For further information on JMAR Technologies, please visit www.jmar.com.
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