TUCSON, Ariz., Jan. 18, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Notwithstanding the busy Holiday Season, since the launch of the Company's new Computer-Guard(tm) web site in mid-December, Environmental Technologies International, Inc. (Pink Sheets:EMTI) is pleased to report that it has received over 40,000 visits to the website, far exceeding management's expectations.
EMTI president, Mr. Harold Clifford, commented, "We are working closely with the Silica Group on steadily upgrading and expanding the new web site, and are very enthusiastic about these improvements, and about the sales potential of Computer-Guard(tm)." Start-up of the new Computer-Guard(tm) Website was timed to coincide with EMTI's official market launch of the exciting computer security device. The site provides information on the critical need for computer security, as well as a full description of Computer-Guard(tm) and how it works.
SECURE ORDERING DIRECTLY FROM THE COMPUTER-GUARD(TM) WEBSITE
The Company's highly recommended computer security device can now be ordered directly from Computer-Guard's new, secure website. Our credit card transaction services are 100% secure, offering 128-bit SSL encryption between Web servers and browsers.
SECURING YOUR COMPUTER'S DATA
A unique solution to information protection, Computer-Guard(tm) provides a low cost, highly effective solution to securing confidential data on unattended desktop and laptop computers. We believe the following comments by John Kerr, general manager of Martin Security, Inc. (a leader in the field of corporate security that was involved in the beta testing of Computer-Guard) bear repeating, "Our experience with client computer security has shown it's not so much the machines themselves that are valuable, but rather it's the confidential information on them that's truly valuable. Experience also has shown that any data security platform must balance convenience and protection and counter people's tendency to cut corners. Our testing has shown Computer-Guard(tm) is a safe and simple solution for effective and cost-efficient protection of proprietary information. We highly recommend installation of Computer-Guard(tm) on any computer that may be left exposed to data theft."
COMPUTER DATA THEFT -- A MULTIBILLION-DOLLAR THREAT
While the value of actual computer hardware (often laptops) stolen usually amounts to $2000-$4000 per unit (the FBI estimates that 97% of stolen computer equipment is never recovered), the cost of the lost computer data is enormous! It is generally recognized that business-critical, proprietary confidential corporate data lost to potential competitors through computer data theft could amount to tens of billions in costs. And let's not forget the snoops and curious others, who may want to access your computer files and personal data while your back is turned! The security of important and confidential information is often critical, as with doctors, hospitals, and the entire Healthcare industry, government offices, lawyers, corporations, accountants, school boards, insurance companies etc.
In compliance with the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, EMTI notes that statements contained in this announcement that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements that are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, EMTI wishes to caution readers of this announcement that its future actual results may differ materially from those that any forward-looking statements may imply. There is no assurance the above-described events will be completed. There can be no assurance of the ability of the company to achieve sales goals, obtain contracts or financing, consummate acquisitions or achieve profitability in the future.