EMC Named Official Physical Security Solutions Provider of Digital Surveillance for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

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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/

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