BELLINGHAM, Wash. — April 29, 2009 — PIER Systems, the leading provider of web-based communication technology, is offering government and health agencies preparing and managing swine flu public health information, access to the company's on-line collaboration technology. Use of the PIER System platform is offered at no cost for 90 days to any US agency affected by the swine flu outbreak, as well as to agencies affected in areas of Mexico, Canada and Europe.

PIER (Public Information Emergency Response) enables a dispersed team to work together through a web-based communications control center that provides numerous integrated communication functions including mass notification distribution (via text message, automated phone message, email and fax), web content management, inquiry management, situation reporting, information gathering, and the monitoring of media sources including broadcast and online. Although PIER is specifically focused on public information management, the platform is frequently used for employee communication, business continuity public relations, and managing team work flow.

"Our hope, in this situation, is that sharing and disseminating reliable information to large audiences, in a timely manner, could help save lives and reduce speculation and rumors," said PIER Interim CEO Kevin Boxx.

While PIER is typically implemented well in advance of a major emergency, the company has been called upon in the past to assist with major events as they unfold. PIER is used by major federal agencies including the US Coast Guard and the US Department of Agriculture; by numerous Departments of Emergency Management and local, state and regional agencies; by major corporations such as BP, Shell and Boeing; by non-profits including the American Red Cross; and by universities including University of North Carolina and University of Houston.

For more information about this offer of assistance, please contact PIER Systems, Inc.

Click here to learn about how PIER helps organizations affected by the H1N1 flu (swine flu) outbreak and read a brief guide about effective public communication during health related crises.

About PIER Systems

The PIER System is the world's first and only all-in-one, Web-based communications management system. Many Fortune 500 companies and top organizations including BP, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Los Angeles Department of Water & Power, Marathon Oil Corporation, NASA, University of Houston, USDA and all 9 districts of the United States Coast Guard, use the PIER System for internal and external communications with employees, the public, investors, the media and more. PIER's advanced technology and powerful content management tools provide business continuity, safety solutions and preparedness standards. Features include contact lists, media management, mass notification, news and press release distribution, document approval and more in one easy-to-use platform. For more information visit www.PIERSystems.com.