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ISCO International Demonstrates Clarity Public Safety Solution at Industry-Leading APCO Conference

KANSAS CITY, Mo.--(Business Wire)--
In conjunction with a sweeping new initiative in public safety --
ISCO International, Inc. (AMEX:ISO), a leading wireless
telecommunications solutions provider, announced today its invitation
from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to participate in
the acclaimed Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials
(APCO) meeting here to demonstrate "Clarity Public Safety".

   In addition to featuring its technology as part of a
conference-wide briefing on the DHS Radio Over Wireless Broadband
pilot program on August 7, ISCO will be showcasing its next generation
solutions here during the week.

   "ISCO's communications solutions deliver Active Situation
Awareness that results in more rapid response from field agents by
seamlessly integrating traditional land mobile radio, with broadband
cellular networks and location based services," said Gordon Reichard,
Jr., ISCO president and CEO. "We look forward to demonstrating our
complete solution to the public safety audience at this important
world-class conference."

   ISCO International is a leading supplier of infrastructure and
software solutions which increase the value of wireless networks.
Clarity, a subsidiary, specializes in the design, development and
deployment of software solutions that reduce costs while improving
communications and operational efficiency for public safety users.

   ISCO will be demonstrating:

   --  Next Generation PTT communications on packet data networks,
        including 3G Cellular and WiFi

   --  Cellular PTT interoperation with Land Mobile Radio

   --  Active Situational Awareness with near real time maps and
        GPS-enabled mobile devices

   --  Geographically defined PTT group calls

   ISCO's Clarity Public Safety solution is actively being tested by
the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. "The Office for
Interoperability and Compatibility's ROW-B project is an important
milestone in our efforts to advance interoperability progress," said
Dr. David Boyd, Director of S&T's Command, Control and
Interoperability Division. "The capacity to communicate among radio
and broadband system users will significantly improve emergency
response operations by allowing non-radio users to communicate with
response units in the field."

   By marketing Clarity Public Safety solutions, wireless service
providers and reseller partners can offer value-add data services that
increase their average revenue per user (ARPU) while offering a
service that enhances public safety agency operations, including the
deployment of personnel, interoperable communications between various
groups and ongoing awareness of the geographic relationship between
personnel and events.

   Most of the 30,000 first responder agencies in the United States
use 'land mobile radio' (LMR) networks. With the rapid advancement of
3G wireless technologies, Public Safety users are seeking to
complement their existing LMR solutions with the advantages derived
from 3G. Those solutions include more capable intelligent 3G handsets,
interoperability between organizations, expanded network coverage and
lower cost.

   Renewed interest in public safety communications is reflected in
the numbers. A recent study showed that government spending on IT
applications for first responders is expected to grow to $21.3 billion
by 2011. Public safety technological growth is also supported, at
least partially, by Department of Homeland Security grants and other
communications initiatives sponsored by the federal government.

   ISCO sells it Clarity Public Safety solution through wireless
service providers and system integrators, which include commercial
cellular network operators, private cellular network operators, and
MVNOs.

   About APCO International

   The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO)
International is the world's oldest and largest professional
organization dedicated to the enhancement of public safety
communications. APCO International serves the professional needs of
its 15,000 members worldwide by creating a platform for setting
professional standards, addressing professional issues and providing
education, products and services for people who manage, operate,
maintain and supply the communications systems used by police, fire
and emergency medical dispatch agencies throughout the world.

   About ISCO International and Clarity Communication Systems

   ISCO International (www.iscointl.com) is a leading wireless
telecommunications solutions provider -- and global supplier of radio
frequency management and interference-control systems. With its
acquisition of Clarity (www.claritycsi.com) in January 2008, it brings
to the wireless market a suite of highly differentiated solutions for
mobile operators, network infrastructure providers and other resellers
of wireless products and software solutions. ISCO solutions include
adaptive interference management and radio frequency spectrum
conditioning for all wireless technologies, and the latest integrated
software solutions for public safety and enterprise customers.

ISCO International, Inc.
Ed Bergstraesser
845/876-8880
845/546-8300 cell

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