Ottawa, Ontario, January, 2010: Black Coral Inc. announced today that it has been selected as the vendor for Alberta Emergency Public Warning System’s modernization initiative.

When fully upgraded, Alberta’s new public alerting system will take advantage of new and emerging technologies such as satellite and web-based alerting, while continuing to use traditional television and radio media.

"The EPWS initiative is a great opportunity for Black Coral, these new technologies we are providing will enhance the Government of Alberta’s capability to protect Albertans across the province," said Douglas Duncan, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Black Coral.

"We are looking forward to working with Black Coral on the development of a new and enhanced public alerting system," said Colin Lloyd, Executive Director of Operations with the Alberta Emergency Management Agency.

Black Coral was selected by the Government of Alberta, following a Request for Proposal that was issued in the spring of 2009, to explore ways that could improve and enhance the existing system.

About Black Coral Inc. - Black Coral (www.BlackCoral.net), a privately-held, Ottawa, Ontario, company, is the industry leader in software solutions that facilitate information exchange and collaboration at the strategic, operational, and tactical levels during emergencies. Their leading-edge solutions provide enhanced situational awareness, incident management capabilities, and ultimately the ability to make informed decisions that lead to successful outcomes.

Contact: Douglas Duncan
Ottawa, Ontario
(613) 216-8833 x 238
dduncan@blackcoral.net