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DirectView Security Comments on Participation at the 2015 Texas Emergency Management and Homeland Security Conference
[May 28, 2015]

DirectView Security Comments on Participation at the 2015 Texas Emergency Management and Homeland Security Conference


NEW YORK, May 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --DirectView Holdings, Inc. (OTC:DIRV) ("DirectView" or the "Company"), a company focused on ownership and management of leading video and security technology companies, today commented on attending the 2015 Texas Emergency Management and Homeland Security Conference (the "TEM Conference") held on May 12-15, 2015 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. Hosted by the Texas Division of Emergency Management), the TEM Conference attracted approximately 3,000 including first responders, emergency managers, elected officials and decision makers from across the state and around the nation participated in emergency management workshops, presentations, training sessions and exhibits.

Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw said, "Emergencies that threaten public safety and homeland security can happen anywhere, at any time and run the gamut from severe weather and natural disasters to manmade disasters, industrial accidents and disease outbreaks, The unpredictable nature of such events underscores the vital need for extensive emergency planning, and this conference provides an optimal opportunity for local, state, tribal and federal organizations and officials to stay up-to-date on best practices and share ideas essential for effective emergency management."

Conference participants included representatives from local, state and federal law enforcement, border security and port security, transportation and cyber security, as well as firefighters, emergency medical personnel, Texas Military Forces, volunteer organizations and private sector partners. Attendees also include officials from higher education, public education, health and medical care, and public officials from local, state, tribal and federal organizations.  Representatives of more than 30 state agencies on the Governor's Emergency Management Council also participated in the conference.

DirectView joined xG Technology, Inc. ("xG") (Nasdaq: XGTI, XGTIW), a developer of wireless communications and spectrum sharing technologies, who demonstrated their private, secure, and high-performance communications capabilities of their xG's xMax private mobile broadband technology for security and emergency management.

Roger Ralston, CEO and Board Chairman of DirectView commented, the conference provided an excellent opportunity for us to meet and network with leaders, decision makers and influencers across a wide array of fields, municipalities, and business sectors form many parts of the nation. We look forward to generating further activity from the many contacts we made.  I am very pleased with our decision to participate and look forward to providing further updates and announcements as they become available.  We are getting very close to being able to announce the arrival of our first DirectView advanced Body Camera Systems and will do so as soon as we are able to.  As previously stated, we are looking forward to introducing the most advanced system to date.  Our systems will offer features not currently being offered in the market place today.  DirectView will have some of the most advanced features such as, high capacity streaming video, Bluetooth®, GPS, push to talk, WIFI/4G LTE, and imbedded biometric access to nae a few.  We are also working to deliver a full solution for our clients to aid in the acquisition of the units.  The $20 Million dollar funding recently announced by the DOJ is another fact that this technology in one that is in its early stages and a huge priority for mass implementation.  We intend to be there to participate fully as this early stage market evolves with the best technologies and solutions.  We are receiving a large amount of calls asking about exactly when and what will be announced related to this new venture and the answer has to remain the same.  We will make public announcements as we reach the point where we are able to make them to the public in a public format via press releases.  As a publicly traded company, we are unable to answer any questions as to when and what they will be.  I can say we are very excited with where we are at presently and look forward to the arrival and introduction of our DirectView advanced body camera systems."



About xG Technology, Inc.

xG Technology has created a broad portfolio of intellectual property that makes wireless networks more intelligent, accessible, affordable and reliable. The company has created xMax, a patented all-IP cognitive radio technology that enables robust mobile broadband communications for private, consumer and government networks. xMax can solve the crisis facing the wireless industry caused by data-hungry devices and applications that are straining network capacity. It eliminates the need to acquire scarce and expensive licensed spectrum, thus lowering the total cost of ownership for wireless broadband access. xG's goal is to help wireless broadband networks deliver voice, video and data services to fixed and mobile users. The xMax cognitive radio system incorporates advanced optimizing technologies that include spectrum sharing, interference mitigation, multiple-input multiple-output (MIMO) and software defined radio (SDR). These and other technologies make xMax ideal for wide area, as well as rapid emergency communication deployment. xG offers solutions for numerous industries worldwide, including urban and rural wireless broadband, utilities, defense, emergency response and public safety.


Based in Sarasota, Florida, xG has over 50 U.S. and over 120 international patents and pending patent applications. xG is a publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market where xG common stock is traded under the symbol XGTI and xG warrants are traded under the symbol XGTIW. For more information, please visit www.xgtechnology.com.

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About DirectView Holdings, Inc.

DirectView Holdings, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides teleconferencing and services to businesses and organizations. The company operates in two divisions, Security (Video Surveillance) and Video Conferencing. The Security division offers technologies in surveillance systems providing onsite and remote video and audio surveillance, digital video recording, and services. It also sells and installs surveillance systems; and sells maintenance agreements. The company sells its products and services in the United States and internationally through direct sales force, referrals, and its Websites. The Video Conferencing division offers teleconferencing products and services that enable clients to conduct remote meetings by linking participants in geographically dispersed locations. It is involved in the sale of conferencing services based upon usage, the sale and installation of video equipment, and the sale of maintenance agreements. This division primarily provides conferencing products and services to numerous organizations ranging from law firms, banks, high tech companies and government organizations. For more information visit our website at www.DirectView.com  and connect with us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Google+.

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements

Forward Looking Statements: This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding the outlook of the Company's business and results of operations. By nature, these risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated. Generally speaking, any statements using terms such as "will," "expect," "anticipate," or "may," or which otherwise predict or address future results or events, are likely to contain forward-looking statements. It is important to note that actual results may differ materially from what is indicated in any forward-looking statement. Readers should consider any forward-looking statements in light of factors that could cause actual results to vary. These factors are described in our filings with the SEC, and readers should refer to those filings, including Risk Factors described in those filings, in connection with any forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Contact:

DirectView Holdings, Inc.
Roger Ralston
+1-212-858-9100 EXT. 111
www.DirectView.com
[email protected]

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