Publication Offers Analysis of Avian flu Trends and Data to Aid in Response Planning
Annapolis, Maryland - January 22, 2007

iJET Intelligent Risk Systems, a leading provider of global intelligence, operating risk management technology and integrated emergency response services, today announced the publication and general availability of Avian Influenza and Pandemic Planning 2006: Year in Review. The free summary report provides an overview of global developments and initiatives regarding avian flu and aims to help corporations and organizations more effectively continue with pandemic planning efforts.

Studies have shown that the failure to adequately respond to a pandemic by a single industry sector could lead to a domino effect, causing other businesses to suffer. Supporting a concerted, worldwide effort to take precautions against a possible pandemic, iJET’s report provides a detailed synopsis of intelligence and lessons learned to help businesses better plan in 2007 and beyond. According to the report, effective pandemic planning requires coordination…

• …between governments and businesses
• …at all levels of government
• …between governments and businesses
• …between businesses
• …and across operations within businesses.

“Pandemic monitoring and planning is a very serious societal and business consideration,” said Joan Pfinsgraff, M.D., Director of Health Intelligence for iJET. “It is essential for organizations to not only plan for the potential consequences of a pandemic, but also to engage suppliers, partners and local communities in that planning."

The report chronicles the activity of H5N1 avian influenza during 2006, including its dramatic geographic expansion during the first half of the year; characteristics of recent human infections; and evolution of the virus. More importantly, it identifies the progress made in fighting bird flu and the problems and critical needs that still exist.

By better understanding available data from the recent past, businesses can more effectively plan for the future, including better integration of their plans with those of federal, state and local government agencies. While focused on the spread of a single disease, the report is based on data from iJET’s World Pandemic Monitor (www.worldpandemicmonitor.com). , which provides real-time alerting, authoritative analysis, and best practice tools to help businesses build plans to address various global health concerns.

Copies of the free report can be obtained by contacting iJET at pandemicweekly@ijet.com.



iJET Intelligent Risk Systems is a leader in business resiliency, helping multinational corporations and government organizations monitor, protect against and respond to global threats. Integrating world-class open source intelligence with patented technology, iJET’s award-winning Worldcue^® solutions help clients monitor and assess global threats relative to their key people, facilities and supply chain assets; automatically track and communicate with travelers and expatriates; and deploy emergency response services throughout the world at a moment's notice. Providing a unified view of threats to assets, iJET enables clients to mitigate risks, reduce corporate liability and prepare for and respond to business disruptions.

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