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New Technological revolution In Homeland Security In Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia

26 December, 2009
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - Developed Dimension for Information Technology Ltd (DDIT - www.ddgis.com) announced today (insert date) that it has completed the first large scale deployment of electronic policing systems in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the country's Special Forces for Highway Patrols. The technology includes mobile digital recording of audio and video (DVR) and License Plate Recognition (LPR) reading both old and new Saudi license plates in Arabic and English.

His Excellency Sheikh Hesham Bin Hamad Al Saedan, DDIT CEO mentioned that this project came as a result of two years continuing developments and trials with many Saudi policing agencies and suppliers to ensure that the systems are fully Arabic compatible for the operators.

His Excellency added "this project is a success story for DDIT, as a pioneer in the field of Homeland Security and GIS Systems, and its American and British technology partners, who led the research and developments, to make this happen in the Arab speaking states, whilst benefiting National Security".

His Excellency Mr. Imad Al Sayed, DDIT Managing Director, explained "The project was completed all over the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 3 Phases, initially in Riyadh Region followed by Western Province and finally in Eastern Province. DDIT installed over 100 systems but now" continued Al Sayed "our main priorities have shifted to continue with the training of The Highway Patrol Officers in order to raise their capabilities in this critical sector of Homeland Security".

The first phase covered the six main roads of The Central Region but the second phase was completed during the Holy Month of Ramadan where all parties completed their tasks with complete respect yet still managing to complete the task to international standards on time and on budget.

"We were very aware that this was the first project of its kind in The Kingdom" quoted Bill Russell, DDIT Engineering and Operations Director, "and we believe the technology to be the most advanced system deployed in Saudi. Many months of research, development and in country testing were successfully completed in order to deliver the solution as a powerful but user friendly system specifically designed to suit the harsh working and environmental condition that Saudi Arabia has to endure". He added "I have the utmost respect for all of the team, including the liaison officers of Highway Patrols, for the hard work and standards of fulfillment that was achieved in particular during the Holy Month of Ramadan. I look forward to working with the team again to continue working with the teams where we can add our expertise in deploying sophisticated Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) systems, Mobile Date Terminals (MDT) and Command and Control Rooms".

It should be noted that LPR and DVR systems can be used to increase the security of new and existing security systems in areas such as Smart Access Control Systems and Advanced Command and Control Centres.

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About DDIT Ltd.
Developed Dimension Information Technology Ltd. (DDIT), a Saudi Company, was formed as a Saudi company in 2004. Initially providing specialist Geographic Information Systems (GIS) services interpreting satellite imagery, the company has now targeted similar technologies to provide a range of GIS and Homeland security systems.

In April 2008, the company changed from a sole establishment to a limited liabilities company, and that is in order to match the growth in the company's activities and the targeted markets.

DDIT offers a broad range of GIS applications, ranging from Geo-Data procurement (satellite data, DEM, land use and land cover data), image processing and analysis, information processing and software development to the provision of turn-key technical assistance projects and customized spatial land management and monitoring systems.

As a part of the expanded range, the DDIT homeland security offering now includes in-vehicles Digital Video (and Audio) recording (DVR), Licenses Plate Recognition (LPR) (fixed & mobile), mobile vehicles computers, integrated communication control systems, security automatic vehicle location (AVL), mobile data messaging, command centers management software (fixed & mobile). Following a year of research and development and close work with selected technology partners, DDIT now design, implement, operate, and maintain the truly integrated system to give the Kingdom security forces an edge in its fight against crime.

For more information, please contact:
Developed Dimension for Information Technology Ltd.
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Tel: +966 1 2697555
Fax: +966 1 2694877
Website: www.DDGIS.com
P.O.Box: 88525 Riyadh 11672

Haitham Doraidy
Sales & Marketing Director
Email: Haitham.Doraidy@DDGIS.com

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