GlobalOptions Group Awarded Contract to Provide Strategic Advisory Services to Purple Tree Technologies

Business Wire,  March 26, 2008  

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Breakthrough Emergency Alert Response System Introduced to Education and Community Level Markets

NEW YORK -- GlobalOptions Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: GLOI), a leading provider of domestic and international risk management services, today announced that its Crisis Management and Preparedness Services unit, James Lee Witt Associates (JLWA), has been retained by Purple Tree Technologies, Inc., to provide strategic advisory services over the course of the next year.

James Lee Witt Associates will assist Purple Tree Technologies, a leader in developing advanced emergency alert response systems, in identifying target sectors and specific opportunities in communities where this technology would be most vital with an emphasis on corporate and educational environments. JLWA's team members possess unique experience and hands-on knowledge of partnership development and coalition building ability.

"When an emergency strikes, one of the most critical factors in saving lives is immediate, reliable notification so that people can stay informed and put emergency plans into action," said James Lee Witt, Chief Executive Officer of JLWA. "Purple Tree has developed an interoperable system that can transmit geo-specific emergency alerts in a matter of seconds and is not dependent on Internet-based text messaging or other signal redistribution systems that can interfere with the speed of delivery."

A small key fob developed by Purple Tree (approximately the size of a car key) can be used as a keychain and carried by individuals in their pockets, backpacks, purses or in their vehicles. When an emergency alert is sent, the device will display a warning light and text-screen message within seconds of the initial transmission.

"We are thrilled to have the support of James Lee Witt and his team in bringing this new technology to market," said Richard A. Happel, CEO of Purple Tree Technologies. "We are confident that Purple Tree's emergency response system can make a significant contribution in preparing communities, campuses and businesses for emergencies. James Lee Witt Associates has the experience, depth of knowledge and proven expertise to move this kind of technology forward in educational environments and at the community level where it can protect and save lives."

"With recent events around the country, such as tornadoes, hurricanes, and school shootings, this could not be a better time to promote the adoption of Purple Tree's emergency alert response technology," said Dr. Harvey Schiller, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, GlobalOptions Group, Inc. "It's smart technology and we look forward to working with Purple Tree and communities and campuses throughout the U.S. to face these types of emergencies head on."

GlobalOptions Group

GlobalOptions Group, with headquarters in New York City and offices in 16 cities, is a provider of high-end risk assessment and mitigation services to Fortune 1000 corporations, governmental organizations and high-profile individuals throughout the world. GlobalOptions Group's services currently include risk management and security, investigations and litigation support, and crisis management. These engagements take GlobalOptions Group staff around the world and are typically highly-sensitive engagements where GlobalOptions Group is interacting with senior leaders in corporations and governments. Its overall mission is to identify, evaluate, assess, prevent and correct issues that may threaten people, organizations or strategic initiatives for corporations or governments. Additional information can be found at www.globaloptionsgroup.com.

Purple Tree Technologies, Inc.

Purple Tree Technologies, Inc., a privately held company based in Columbia, Missouri, is the developer of the only emergency alert response system technology capable of broadcasting geo-specific emergency alerts to freestanding electronic fobs (e-Fobs) the size of a key and through cell phone networks. This interoperable system is capable of sending alerts in a matter of seconds to individuals warning them of impending emergencies such as tornadoes, school violence, terrorist threats and child abductions. Purple Tree Technologies was founded in 2001 by Dr. Maurice Karl, a veteran electrical engineer and physical chemist. For more information, visit www.purpletreetechnologies.com

Statements in this press release regarding the company's business that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" that involve risks and uncertainties. The company wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which statements are made pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1994, and as such, speak only as of the date made. To the extent the content of this press release includes forward-looking statements, they involve various risks and uncertainties including the successful integration of acquired businesses and revenue run rates.