NICE Solutions Providing World Cup with Logistics Help

The World Cup soccer tournament is arguably one of the largest sporting events in the world, running about even with the U.S.’s Super Bowl; it all depends on which fans are tabulating which numbers.

But no matter who’s No. 1, events of this size need to be carefully managed from the opening notes to the closing buzzer. So it was with that management challenge in mind that NICE Systems (News - Alert), a leading provider of software solutions that enable organizations to take the next best action in order to improve customer experience and business results, was selected to help Brazil run a smooth event.

NICE Systems has announced that Brazil has implemented NICE Situator to help secure its community for the World Cup, taking place in Brazil from June 12 to July 13. NICE Systems will continue working with local authorities following the tournament as part of a broader, safe city initiative, to protect millions of citizens.

“NICE Situator was selected as the centerpiece of the integrated management center that will oversee safety and security in one of the soccer tournament's host cities,” the company said in a statement. “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.”

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, as well as at hotels, roads, the transit system, airport and other locations.