MINNEAPOLIS, 29 Aug. 2007. Amcom Software, a provider of mission critical communication software, has been selected to participate in the Red Cell project -- a platform for the detection, response, and emergency communication associated with man-made and natural threats to public safety.

Amcom is providing the emergency notification software for the solution which will be demonstrated for the Institute for Defense and Homeland Security (IDHS) in September 2007. The initiative is led by American Systems -- a government IT solutions provider.

The objective of the Red Cell project is to ensure timely decision-making and rapid response in the event of man-made emergencies, such as chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive events.

"We have assembled an outstanding roster of partners to collaborate on Red Cell, and Amcom Software's expertise in emergency communications has been pivotal in this project," says Peter Smith, Executive Vice President and General Manager, Enterprise Engineering Group, American Systems. "Together, we have created an integrated platform that is destined to save lives and help dramatically enhance the safety and security of our citizens."