ASHEVILLE, N.C., April 4, 2005 -- InterAct Public Safety Systems, a supplier of public safety technology systems used by local, state, national and international government agencies, today announced that its has been deployed by Orange County, FL to provide a unified emergency communications system. InterAct, whose majority stakeholder is SilkRoad Equity, LLC, of Winston-Salem, N.C., supports a universal collaborative environment between both the Orange County Sheriff's Office and the Fire and Rescue Division.

The innovative new system will enable Orange County operators to effectively route calls and apply critical resources to appropriate areas. A universal communications platform offers the residents of Orange County the utmost quality in emergency response.

"We are thrilled that yet another region is taking the steps necessary to better protect its citizens," said Bill Rhodes, executive vice chairman of InterAct. "With InterAct in place, the residents of Orange Country can feel confident that their public safety resources will be maximized to ensure the most effective, efficient response whenever they are needed."

Today, Orange County will publicly unveil the new system during a ceremony at the Orange County 9-1-1 Communications Center located at 6590 Amory Court, Winter Park, Florida, beginning at 10:30 a.m.

InterAct, a proven industry leader since 1975, provides a wide variety of products and services used in the $2 billion public safety market and $5 billion homeland security industry. Areas of expertise include Enhanced 9-1-1, computer-aided dispatch, geographical information systems, NCIC 2-way interface, ALI database, mapping and addressing, records management systems, jail management systems, fire management systems, state repository systems, emergency notifications, 3-1-1 non-emergency communications and mobile solutions.

The company's customer base serves a population of more than 40 million citizens in 600 communities in 25 states. InterAct's sales have grown sharply, from $6 million in 2000 to a projected $60 million in 2005, and its unprecedented 99 percent customer retention rate testifies to InterAct's success with carrying out its core mission of "making connections for life."

About InterAct Public Safety Systems

Visit www.interactsys.com

About SilkRoad Equity, LLC

SilkRoad Equity, LLC, is a private investment firm that acquires businesses in a broad range of industries and manages them for growth and profitability. http://www.silkroadequity.com

PAN Communications
Liz Erk, 978-474-1900
SilkRoad@pancomm.com