Securus Technologies, Inc. Announces Corrections Corporation of America Contract...
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Securus Technologies, Inc. Announces Corrections Corporation of America
Contract Renewal
DALLAS, June 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Securus Technologies, Inc., a leading provider
of inmate communication services and innovative Offender and Case Management
software design, today announced that it signed a 5-year contract renewal that
includes the installation, operation, and maintenance of a sophisticated,
centralized inmate calling system for twenty-five of the Corrections
Corporation of America (CCA) facilities.
Highlights:
-- Executed on June 1, 2009, the contract is for a five (5) year term
-- The contract is worth over $19 million dollars annually
-- Includes the installation of Securus' premier centralized Secure
Call Platform (SCP) inmate calling system
-- The contract includes 25 facilities serving 33,000 inmates
-- The contract is one of the largest contracts ever signed with a
private
prison provider
The Corrections Corporation of America approved the five (5) year contract
with Securus Technologies because of their long history of success with
Securus' inmate calling systems. "Working together with CCA for over 18 years
has provided us with the knowledge to proactively anticipate their needs and
provide cutting-edge products to serve those needs. We understand the
specific requirements of private prisons like CCA who have diverse populations
and unique calling patterns," stated Art Heckel, Vice President DOC and
Private Prisons, for Securus Technologies.
In addition, CCA officials were impressed with the capabilities of the
state-of-the-art centralized SCP digital system that is Securus' flagship
product. The SCP system includes secure telephones that will digitally record
and monitor inmate calls, and which allows investigators to also monitor
calls. The system's anywhere, anytime capabilities will increase the
effectiveness of investigative personnel and will allow administrative
personnel to securely access the system 24-7 from any location. "This new
capability will increase the administrative staff's operating efficiencies and
the ability of the investigators to solve crimes," added John Viola, Executive
Vice President of Sales for Securus Technologies.
About Corrections Corporation of America
Corrections Corporation of America is the nation's industry leader of
privately managed corrections solutions for federal, state and local
government. Established in 1983, CCA founded the private corrections
industry. We manage, design, build and own more than 64 correctional
facilities and detention centers from coast to coast, in small cities,
metropolitan areas and destinations in between. With nearly 17,000
corrections professionals, CCA provides high-quality rehabilitation, security,
vocational, educational, health care and administrative services to the more
than 75,000 residents in our care. A seamless and successful example of the
public-private partnership in action, CCA achieves proven, accountable
corrections solutions responsive to the needs of today's national, regional
and local correctional climate.
For more information, visit http://www.correctionscorp.com
About Securus Technologies, Inc.
Securus Technologies, Inc. is one of the largest suppliers of detainee
communications and information management solutions, serving approximately
2,400 correctional facilities nationwide. A recognized leader in providing
comprehensive, innovative technical solutions and responsive customer service,
Securus' sole focus is the specialized needs of the corrections and law
enforcement communities. Securus is headquartered in Dallas, TX, with regional
offices in Carrollton and Allen, TX; and Atlanta, GA. For more information
please visit the Securus website at www.securustech.net.
Syscon Holdings, Ltd., our wholly owned subsidiary headquartered in Vancouver,
British Columbia, is a world leader in innovative Offender and Case Management
Software design and delivery. Syscon's Elite and Exact systems offer
management functionality from booking and legal documentation through trust
accounting, commissary, and medical records to the management of parole and
other forms of community supervision. Syscon's systems have been implemented
in many States and large Counties across North America, in Australia and in
England. Syscon solutions help manage more than 300,000 inmates and former
inmates every day. For more information about Syscon, please visit
www.syscon.net.
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
The foregoing release contains statements that are forward-looking within the
meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements are only
predictions and are not guarantees of future performance. Investors are
cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are and will be, as the
case may be, subject to many risks, uncertainties and factors relating to the
operations and business environment of Securus Technologies, Inc. that may
cause the actual results to be materially different from any future results
expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. Securus assumes no
obligation to update the information contained in this press release.
SOURCE Securus Technologies, Inc.
Investor Relations, William D. Markert, Chief Financial Officer,
+1-972-277-0690, or Media Inquiries, James S. Sidler, Sr. Director Marketing,
Communications & Research, +1-972-277-0340, both of Securus Technologies,
Inc.
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