Video and voice transaction analysis company NICE Systems Ltd. (Nasdaq: NICE; TASE: NICE) said today its NICE IP video surveillance solution has been deployed as part of the overall security measures for the 2010 Shanghai World Expo. The expo is scheduled to be held from May 1st through October 31st, 2010.
The NICE IP video surveillance solution is part of the NICE security offering, which enables the capture of security, safety and operational data from multiple sensors and systems, including audio, video, radio, web, and more.
The 2010 Shanghai World Expo is expected to attract 70 million visitors over the course of the expo. The site spans both sides of the Huangpu River, covering a total area of about 5 square kilometers.
Hong Cheng Electrical and Mechanical Co. Ltd 's Jin Yao Hua said, “Security work within the Expo site was the vital part of preparing the event and will be critical to its success. The NICE solution was implemented as part of the efforts to minimize the risk involved with dealing with large crowds.” Hong Cheng Electrical and Mechanical Co Ltd. is NICE’s project partner for the Expo.
In a separate deal, yesterday, World of Warcraft game developer and publisher Blizzard Entertainment said it will deploy NICE's Smartcenter suite in its customer service centers in the US, France, Ireland, and South Korea.
Blizzard Entertainment has 2,500 support representatives, and the company said that they handle 5 million chat queries,8 million emails, and 7 million calls from players each year.
NICE shares fell 4.1% yesterday to $30.59.
Published by Globes [online], Israel business news - www.globes-online.com - on May 5, 2010
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