by Shane Henson — June 20, 2014—The best security is said to be one you do not know is there, something that both soccer fans who have traveled to Brazil for the 2014 World Cup, and NICE Systems, a provider of software solutions that help manage and mitigate security and safety risks, can appreciate. The company recently announced that its NICE Situator has been implemented in one of the soccer tournament’s host cities to keep both fans and residents safe.
NICE Situator was selected as the centerpiece of the integrated management center that will oversee safety and security in the city. The center brings together 24 government agencies that will leverage NICE Situator to enhance situational awareness, decision-making, and incident response. Should an incident occur, security operators will have instant access to real-time video from hundreds of video cameras along with an automated response plan.
“We’re proud to have been selected for this safe city initiative, which involves securing one of the biggest sporting events in the world,” said Chris Wooten, executive vice president of NICE Security Group. “NICE’s experience and technology make us uniquely equipped to support a multifaceted security initiative of this level. This comes on the heels of our successful safe city initiative with Sochi, Russia.”
At the conclusion of the project, NICE Situator will be the centerpiece of a comprehensive city-wide solution that integrates multiple video surveillance systems, including NiceVision, and connects to thousands of cameras and sensors. The solution will correlate data from behavioral analytics software, social media analysis, access control, and fire and intrusion detection systems. Operators will use Situator to monitor and manage security at the soccer stadium, hotels, roads, transit system, airport, and other locations in the city. The solution will also integrate computer-aided dispatching, helping to manage incidents that are escalated by emergency service center operators.
