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EMC Named Official Physical Security Solutions Provider of Digital Surveillance for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
Teaming with Leading Industry Surveillance Technology Partners, Physical Security Solution Will Offer Comprehensive Protection for Second Largest Sporting Event in North America
LAS VEGAS, March 25 -- ISC West Conference -- EMC Corporation, the world leader in information infrastructure solutions, today announced it is the official physical security provider of digital surveillance for the upcoming 2010 Alltech Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) World Equestrian Games, taking place September 25 - October 10, 2010 in Lexington, Kentucky. Working with leading technology providers in the physical security and surveillance markets -- including Arecont Vision, Orion Systems Group, Theia Technologies and Verint Systems -- EMC will provide video surveillance for the more than a half million attendees and participants of this world class sporting event.
Facts on World Equestrian Games
-- As the largest event for equine athletics in the United States, the
World Equestrian Games gathers the best 60 countries to compete in
eight equestrian sports over a two week period. The Games are held
every four years, two years prior to the Olympic Games, and are
governed by the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI). Due to the
significant size and scope of this world championship event, security
of equine and human athletes and patrons is a top priority.
EMC Physical Security Solution for World Equestrian Games
-- EMC's Physical Security Solutions integrate physical security and
surveillance information from a wide range of data sources and help
automate the analysis and management of the information. Customers in
retail, financial services, gaming, transportation, seaports/airports,
correctional facilities, government, education, critical
infrastructure and border control use EMC's best-practices solutions
for real-time access to critical information, enabling them to
proactively protect critical assets.
-- As the official physical security solutions provider of the 2010 World
Equestrian Games, EMC will manage video surveillance information;
provide security for hardware, software, and information created,
used, stored and archived at the event; and conduct physical security
training and provide on-site staffing in the physical security control
center during the event. EMC will work with top camera, lense, video
and technology integration vendors to complete the solution across the
1,200-acre Kentucky Horse Park campus covering the World Equestrian
Games -- including Arecont Vision megapixel cameras; Theia
Technologies advanced lenses; Verint Systems video management
software; and Orion Systems Group integration and installation
services.
-- Dick O'Leary, Senior Director of EMC's Global Solutions, said, "As the
second largest sporting event to take place in North America other
than the Olympics, we are excited to be the official physical security
solutions provider of digital surveillance for the World Equestrian
Games. The sheer size and scope of the event highlight the need for
organizations to quickly analyze and respond to the vast amounts of
captured security data. Working with Arecont Vision, Orion, Theia and
Verint, we will provide the World Equestrian Games with the most
comprehensive security solution across a wide campus so their security
experts can make better and quicker decisions to ensure the safety and
protection of all spectators and participants."
Supporting Quotes from World Equestrian Games and Security Consultant
-- Jamie Link, World Games 2010 Foundation CEO, said, "The contribution
EMC is making towards the 2010 Games will not only make the Games safe
and successful for all visitors, but also has potential to enhance the
Kentucky Horse Park as a world-class facility."
-- Kevin Tyo, Principal of ESCO Security Consulting, the primary security
consultant of the World Equestrian Games, said, "As a full service
security system company that supports a number of high-profile
sporting events, we look to those vendors who help us provide the
highest surveillance functionality. With the World Equestrian Games,
we are excited to work with EMC in driving the technology portion of
our multi-zone visual monitoring system. The combination of EMC and
its best-of-breed partners gives us the highest quality physical
security solution available in the market for this global sporting
event."
EMC Physical Security Solution Partner Quotes
-- "We are excited to be participating, as an official sponsor, in a
sporting event with such incredible popularity worldwide," said Raul
Calderon, Vice President, Marketing, Arecont Vision. "An event of this
magnitude, with high profile guests and participants, requires a
premier level of equipment for its security solutions. Arecont Vision,
having pioneered megapixel camera technology will be deploying our
latest suite of products for the duration of the event. Combined with
the offerings of our fellow physical security solutions providers, the
World Equestrian Games will be one of the most technologically
advanced security deployments worldwide."
-- "Orion Systems Group is pleased to be part of the 2010 Alltech FEI
World Equestrian Games Security Solutions Team. Our team will be
showcasing the latest advancements in technology with Arecont Vision's
megapixel cameras, Theia's ultra wide megapixel lenses, EMC storage,
and Verint's enterprise surveillance software on an international
stage," said Paul Garver, President, Orion Systems Group. "The venue
for the World Equestrian Games is over 1,200 acres and presents
numerous design and deployment challenges that will allow Orion
Systems Group to highlight the best practices and technologies that
must be leveraged to successfully deploy and operate an enterprise
class surveillance system across a large geographic area with little
or no existing network infrastructure."
-- "Theia is proud to team with industry leaders EMC Physical Security,
Arecont Vision, Verint, and Orion, to be a part of the video
surveillance solution for the World Equestrian Games," says Jeff
Gohman, President and co-founder of Theia Technologies. "Theia
lenses, in conjunction with the other sponsors' world class video
surveillance products and services, will provide the immediate,
undistorted, clear images needed to ensure the security of World
Equestrian Games participants and spectators."
-- "Verint is pleased to partner with EMC, as well as Arecont Vision,
Orion and Theia Technologies at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian
Games," said Elan Moriah, President, Verint Video Intelligence
Solutions and Verint Witness Actionable Solutions. "We're honored to
take part in this historic event, leveraging our world-class networked
IP video solutions to enhance awareness and the security of athletes
and attendees."
About the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are the world championships of eight equestrian disciplines recognized by the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI). The Games are held every four years and this will be the first occurrence in the United States.
The Games will be broadcast on NBC Sports, which has marked the largest commitment to network coverage of equestrian sport in U.S. television history. The 2010 Games are expected to have a statewide economic impact of $150 million, and current sponsors include Alltech, Rolex, John Deere, Ariat International, Inc., Meydan and Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital. For more information on the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, please visit http://www.alltechfeigames.com
About EMC
EMC Corporation (NYSE:EMC) is the world's leading developer and provider of information infrastructure technology and solutions that enable organizations of all sizes to transform the way they compete and create value from their information. Information about EMC's products and services can be found at http://www.EMC.com.
EMC is a registered trademarks or trademarks of EMC Corporation in the United States and other countries. All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
Source: EMC Corporation
CONTACT: Todd Cadley, EMC Corporation, +1-843-569-2715,
cadley_todd@emc.com
Web Site: http://www.emc.com/
EMC Named Official Physical Security Solutions Provider of Digital Surveillance for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
Teaming with Leading Industry Surveillance Technology Partners, Physical Security Solution Will Offer Comprehensive Protection for Second Largest Sporting Event in North America
LAS VEGAS, March 25 -- ISC West Conference -- EMC Corporation, the world leader in information infrastructure solutions, today announced it is the official physical security provider of digital surveillance for the upcoming 2010 Alltech Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) World Equestrian Games, taking place September 25 - October 10, 2010 in Lexington, Kentucky. Working with leading technology providers in the physical security and surveillance markets -- including Arecont Vision, Orion Systems Group, Theia Technologies and Verint Systems -- EMC will provide video surveillance for the more than a half million attendees and participants of this world class sporting event.
Facts on World Equestrian Games
-- As the largest event for equine athletics in the United States, the
World Equestrian Games gathers the best 60 countries to compete in
eight equestrian sports over a two week period. The Games are held
every four years, two years prior to the Olympic Games, and are
governed by the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI). Due to the
significant size and scope of this world championship event, security
of equine and human athletes and patrons is a top priority.
EMC Physical Security Solution for World Equestrian Games
-- EMC's Physical Security Solutions integrate physical security and
surveillance information from a wide range of data sources and help
automate the analysis and management of the information. Customers in
retail, financial services, gaming, transportation, seaports/airports,
correctional facilities, government, education, critical
infrastructure and border control use EMC's best-practices solutions
for real-time access to critical information, enabling them to
proactively protect critical assets.
-- As the official physical security solutions provider of the 2010 World
Equestrian Games, EMC will manage video surveillance information;
provide security for hardware, software, and information created,
used, stored and archived at the event; and conduct physical security
training and provide on-site staffing in the physical security control
center during the event. EMC will work with top camera, lense, video
and technology integration vendors to complete the solution across the
1,200-acre Kentucky Horse Park campus covering the World Equestrian
Games -- including Arecont Vision megapixel cameras; Theia
Technologies advanced lenses; Verint Systems video management
software; and Orion Systems Group integration and installation
services.
-- Dick O'Leary, Senior Director of EMC's Global Solutions, said, "As the
second largest sporting event to take place in North America other
than the Olympics, we are excited to be the official physical security
solutions provider of digital surveillance for the World Equestrian
Games. The sheer size and scope of the event highlight the need for
organizations to quickly analyze and respond to the vast amounts of
captured security data. Working with Arecont Vision, Orion, Theia and
Verint, we will provide the World Equestrian Games with the most
comprehensive security solution across a wide campus so their security
experts can make better and quicker decisions to ensure the safety and
protection of all spectators and participants."
Supporting Quotes from World Equestrian Games and Security Consultant
-- Jamie Link, World Games 2010 Foundation CEO, said, "The contribution
EMC is making towards the 2010 Games will not only make the Games safe
and successful for all visitors, but also has potential to enhance the
Kentucky Horse Park as a world-class facility."
-- Kevin Tyo, Principal of ESCO Security Consulting, the primary security
consultant of the World Equestrian Games, said, "As a full service
security system company that supports a number of high-profile
sporting events, we look to those vendors who help us provide the
highest surveillance functionality. With the World Equestrian Games,
we are excited to work with EMC in driving the technology portion of
our multi-zone visual monitoring system. The combination of EMC and
its best-of-breed partners gives us the highest quality physical
security solution available in the market for this global sporting
event."
EMC Physical Security Solution Partner Quotes
-- "We are excited to be participating, as an official sponsor, in a
sporting event with such incredible popularity worldwide," said Raul
Calderon, Vice President, Marketing, Arecont Vision. "An event of this
magnitude, with high profile guests and participants, requires a
premier level of equipment for its security solutions. Arecont Vision,
having pioneered megapixel camera technology will be deploying our
latest suite of products for the duration of the event. Combined with
the offerings of our fellow physical security solutions providers, the
World Equestrian Games will be one of the most technologically
advanced security deployments worldwide."
-- "Orion Systems Group is pleased to be part of the 2010 Alltech FEI
World Equestrian Games Security Solutions Team. Our team will be
showcasing the latest advancements in technology with Arecont Vision's
megapixel cameras, Theia's ultra wide megapixel lenses, EMC storage,
and Verint's enterprise surveillance software on an international
stage," said Paul Garver, President, Orion Systems Group. "The venue
for the World Equestrian Games is over 1,200 acres and presents
numerous design and deployment challenges that will allow Orion
Systems Group to highlight the best practices and technologies that
must be leveraged to successfully deploy and operate an enterprise
class surveillance system across a large geographic area with little
or no existing network infrastructure."
-- "Theia is proud to team with industry leaders EMC Physical Security,
Arecont Vision, Verint, and Orion, to be a part of the video
surveillance solution for the World Equestrian Games," says Jeff
Gohman, President and co-founder of Theia Technologies. "Theia
lenses, in conjunction with the other sponsors' world class video
surveillance products and services, will provide the immediate,
undistorted, clear images needed to ensure the security of World
Equestrian Games participants and spectators."
-- "Verint is pleased to partner with EMC, as well as Arecont Vision,
Orion and Theia Technologies at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian
Games," said Elan Moriah, President, Verint Video Intelligence
Solutions and Verint Witness Actionable Solutions. "We're honored to
take part in this historic event, leveraging our world-class networked
IP video solutions to enhance awareness and the security of athletes
and attendees."
About the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are the world championships of eight equestrian disciplines recognized by the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI). The Games are held every four years and this will be the first occurrence in the United States.
The Games will be broadcast on NBC Sports, which has marked the largest commitment to network coverage of equestrian sport in U.S. television history. The 2010 Games are expected to have a statewide economic impact of $150 million, and current sponsors include Alltech, Rolex, John Deere, Ariat International, Inc., Meydan and Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital. For more information on the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, please visit http://www.alltechfeigames.com
About EMC
EMC Corporation (NYSE:EMC) is the world's leading developer and provider of information infrastructure technology and solutions that enable organizations of all sizes to transform the way they compete and create value from their information. Information about EMC's products and services can be found at http://www.EMC.com.
EMC is a registered trademarks or trademarks of EMC Corporation in the United States and other countries. All other marks and names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
Source: EMC Corporation
CONTACT: Todd Cadley, EMC Corporation, +1-843-569-2715,
cadley_todd@emc.com
Web Site: http://www.emc.com/