NICE Security Solutions Deployed at Bangalore's "Namma Metro" to Secure Millions of Passengers on India's Rapid Transit Rail System
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NICE Security Solutions Deployed at Bangalore's "Namma Metro" to Secure Millions of Passengers on India's Rapid Transit Rail System
Railway system of India's fastest-growing metropolitan area implements NICE IP video surveillance solutions to address operational, safety and security needs
RA'ANANA, Israel, September 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
NICE Systems (NASDAQ: NICE) announced today that Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation
Limited (BMRCL) has launched a successful go-live of NICE's security solutions at Namma
Metro. This includes full implementation at the train's Operations Control Center (OCC)
and across six metro stations.
Using NICE IP video surveillance and analytics, Namma Metro is enhancing passenger
safety, securing its train lines, and ensuring efficient operations while also meeting the
necessary compliance requirements. While BMRCL projects full operational capacity in 2014,
Namma Metro is expected to serve 1.2 million passengers daily by 2013, with a capacity of
40,000 peak hour peak direction trips.
In addition to the advanced video management system monitoring the metro stations and
depot areas, the solution being deployed includes video analytics to provide automatic
intrusion detection for specified locations along the tracks and in restricted areas. It
will also enable crowd control by monitoring overcrowding and queue wait time at the
various stations. With NICE's video analytics, any surveillance camera can be configured
with many predefined functionalities, including operating within specific time ranges to
help optimize resources and reduce TCO. The integrated NICE solution also enables system
access by multiple agencies to facilitate collaboration between Namma Metro operators and
the police.
"Partnering with NICE Systems by the telecommunication system integrator for BMRCL was
critical due to its domain expertise in public safety and mass transit systems around the
world," said Mr. A. S. Shankar, Chief Engineer (S&T) at BMRCL. "Through the user
acceptance testing process, NICE security solutions have met our requirement to provide
the Bangalore Metro with seamless surveillance of the Metro railway stations and
passengers, mitigating operational, safety and situational risk."
"The completion of the first important milestone at BMRCL is a strong testament to the
joint partnership and collaboration fostered between NICE and BMRCL," said Yaron Tchwella,
Security President and EVP Business Operations at NICE. "Our deep understanding of the
needs of the growing public transport market enables us to provide the best solution based
on our unique technology. NICE will continue to focus on providing a holistic solution for
targeted vertical markets and tailored for specific market needs."
NICE's business partner for the metro project is the Thales Group, which designs and
builds mission-critical information systems for defense and security, aerospace and
transportation.
The NICE Security Offering addresses the needs of governments and enterprises with
intent-based solutions for fighting crime and terror, by anticipating, managing and
mitigating safety, security and operational risks. The offering enables capturing,
analysis and correlation of data from multiple sensors and systems, including audio,
video, radio, geo-location and web, providing a framework for fusing data silos into a
single, holistic operational view. NICE Security solutions empower organizations to act
effectively in real time to prevent, manage and investigate incidents, ensuring fast
resolution and debriefing, and continuous security improvements. NICE Security solutions
are deployed worldwide in transportation systems, critical infrastructures, city centers
and enterprise campuses. NICE deployments include solutions for securing the Beijing
Metro, India's Parliament House, Shanghai Pudong International Airport and other global
icons such as the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty.
About Bangalore Rail Corporation Limited
Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), a joint venture of the Government of
India and the Government of Karnataka, is a Special Purpose Vehicle entrusted with the
responsibility of implementation the Bangalore Metro Rail Project. It is the first metro
rail project in India commissioned with 750V DC third rail on standard gauge.
http://www.bmrc.co.in
About NICE Systems
NICE (NASDAQ: NICE) is the worldwide leader of software solutions that deliver
strategic insights by capturing and analyzing mass quantities of structured and
unstructured data in real time from multiple sources, including phone calls, mobile apps,
emails, chat, social media, and video. NICE's solutions enable organizations to take the
Next-Best-Action to improve customer experience and business results, ensure compliance,
fight financial crime, and safeguard people and assets. NICE solutions are used by over
25,000 organizations in more than 150 countries, including over 80 of the Fortune 100
companies. http://www.nice.com.
Trademark Note: NICE and the NICE logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of NICE
Systems. All other marks are trademarks of their respective owners. For a full list of
NICE Systems' marks, please see: http://www.nice.com/nice-trademarks.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements,
including the statements by Messer Tchwella, are based on the current expectations of the
management of NICE-Systems Ltd. (the Company) only, and are subject to a number of risks
and uncertainties that could cause the actual results or performance of the Company to
differ materially from those described herein, including but not limited to the impact of
the global economic environment on the Company's customer base (particularly financial
services firms) and the resulting uncertainties; changes in technology and market
requirements; decline in demand for the Company's products; inability to timely develop
and introduce new technologies, products and applications; difficulties or delays in
absorbing and integrating acquired operations, products, technologies and personnel; loss
of market share; pressure on pricing resulting from competition; and inability to maintain
certain marketing and distribution arrangements. For a more detailed description of the
risk factors and uncertainties affecting the company, refer to the Company's reports filed
from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's
Annual Report on Form 20-F. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release
are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to
update or revise them, except as required by law.
Corporate Media Contact
Erik Snider, +1-877-245-7448, erik.snider@nice.com
Investors
Marty Cohen, +1-212-574-3635, ir@nice.com, ET
Anat Earon-Heilborn, +972-9-775-3798, ir@nice.com, CET
NICE Systems Ltd.
Railway system of India's fastest-growing metropolitan area implements NICE IP video surveillance solutions to address operational, safety and security needs
RA'ANANA, Israel, September 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --
NICE Systems (NASDAQ: NICE) announced today that Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation
Limited (BMRCL) has launched a successful go-live of NICE's security solutions at Namma
Metro. This includes full implementation at the train's Operations Control Center (OCC)
and across six metro stations.
Using NICE IP video surveillance and analytics, Namma Metro is enhancing passenger
safety, securing its train lines, and ensuring efficient operations while also meeting the
necessary compliance requirements. While BMRCL projects full operational capacity in 2014,
Namma Metro is expected to serve 1.2 million passengers daily by 2013, with a capacity of
40,000 peak hour peak direction trips.
In addition to the advanced video management system monitoring the metro stations and
depot areas, the solution being deployed includes video analytics to provide automatic
intrusion detection for specified locations along the tracks and in restricted areas. It
will also enable crowd control by monitoring overcrowding and queue wait time at the
various stations. With NICE's video analytics, any surveillance camera can be configured
with many predefined functionalities, including operating within specific time ranges to
help optimize resources and reduce TCO. The integrated NICE solution also enables system
access by multiple agencies to facilitate collaboration between Namma Metro operators and
the police.
"Partnering with NICE Systems by the telecommunication system integrator for BMRCL was
critical due to its domain expertise in public safety and mass transit systems around the
world," said Mr. A. S. Shankar, Chief Engineer (S&T) at BMRCL. "Through the user
acceptance testing process, NICE security solutions have met our requirement to provide
the Bangalore Metro with seamless surveillance of the Metro railway stations and
passengers, mitigating operational, safety and situational risk."
"The completion of the first important milestone at BMRCL is a strong testament to the
joint partnership and collaboration fostered between NICE and BMRCL," said Yaron Tchwella,
Security President and EVP Business Operations at NICE. "Our deep understanding of the
needs of the growing public transport market enables us to provide the best solution based
on our unique technology. NICE will continue to focus on providing a holistic solution for
targeted vertical markets and tailored for specific market needs."
NICE's business partner for the metro project is the Thales Group, which designs and
builds mission-critical information systems for defense and security, aerospace and
transportation.
The NICE Security Offering addresses the needs of governments and enterprises with
intent-based solutions for fighting crime and terror, by anticipating, managing and
mitigating safety, security and operational risks. The offering enables capturing,
analysis and correlation of data from multiple sensors and systems, including audio,
video, radio, geo-location and web, providing a framework for fusing data silos into a
single, holistic operational view. NICE Security solutions empower organizations to act
effectively in real time to prevent, manage and investigate incidents, ensuring fast
resolution and debriefing, and continuous security improvements. NICE Security solutions
are deployed worldwide in transportation systems, critical infrastructures, city centers
and enterprise campuses. NICE deployments include solutions for securing the Beijing
Metro, India's Parliament House, Shanghai Pudong International Airport and other global
icons such as the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty.
About Bangalore Rail Corporation Limited
Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL), a joint venture of the Government of
India and the Government of Karnataka, is a Special Purpose Vehicle entrusted with the
responsibility of implementation the Bangalore Metro Rail Project. It is the first metro
rail project in India commissioned with 750V DC third rail on standard gauge.
http://www.bmrc.co.in
About NICE Systems
NICE (NASDAQ: NICE) is the worldwide leader of software solutions that deliver
strategic insights by capturing and analyzing mass quantities of structured and
unstructured data in real time from multiple sources, including phone calls, mobile apps,
emails, chat, social media, and video. NICE's solutions enable organizations to take the
Next-Best-Action to improve customer experience and business results, ensure compliance,
fight financial crime, and safeguard people and assets. NICE solutions are used by over
25,000 organizations in more than 150 countries, including over 80 of the Fortune 100
companies. http://www.nice.com.
Trademark Note: NICE and the NICE logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of NICE
Systems. All other marks are trademarks of their respective owners. For a full list of
NICE Systems' marks, please see: http://www.nice.com/nice-trademarks.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements,
including the statements by Messer Tchwella, are based on the current expectations of the
management of NICE-Systems Ltd. (the Company) only, and are subject to a number of risks
and uncertainties that could cause the actual results or performance of the Company to
differ materially from those described herein, including but not limited to the impact of
the global economic environment on the Company's customer base (particularly financial
services firms) and the resulting uncertainties; changes in technology and market
requirements; decline in demand for the Company's products; inability to timely develop
and introduce new technologies, products and applications; difficulties or delays in
absorbing and integrating acquired operations, products, technologies and personnel; loss
of market share; pressure on pricing resulting from competition; and inability to maintain
certain marketing and distribution arrangements. For a more detailed description of the
risk factors and uncertainties affecting the company, refer to the Company's reports filed
from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's
Annual Report on Form 20-F. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release
are made as of the date of this press release, and the Company undertakes no obligation to
update or revise them, except as required by law.
Corporate Media Contact
Erik Snider, +1-877-245-7448, erik.snider@nice.com
Investors
Marty Cohen, +1-212-574-3635, ir@nice.com, ET
Anat Earon-Heilborn, +972-9-775-3798, ir@nice.com, CET
NICE Systems Ltd.