BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 2, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flagship Solutions Group announced today at the Safety and Security Conference that, in conjunction with IBM, they will build a Blade Storage Solution Center (BSSC) at The University of Southern Mississippi ''the first of its kind'' National Center for Spectator Sport Safety & Security (NCS4) -- a world-wide interdisciplinary center specifically focused on research, education, and outreach efforts in sport event security.
The purpose of the BSSC in this location is to analyze and validate IBM technologies from an academic perspective and to aggregate data from various Stadiums to establish best practices across like venues. This is an ideal combination of partners as Flagship Solutions Group is a leader in IBM IOC technologies and NCS4 is a leader in Stadium Security.
Earlier this year, Flagship was selected as a 2012 Beacon Award Winner for their Cloud Computing solution for the Miami Dolphins. Flagship implemented a "Smarter Stadium" Intelligent Operations Center, which is a cloud based solution. It delivers a "Smarter Stadium" by integrating physical and digital infrastructure to provide a better fan experience focusing on premium features and services. With a centralized integrated control panel, it provides an enterprise view of stadium systems and departments and aggregates both digital and physical systems.
According to Mark Wyllie, CEO of Flagship, "We look forward to this exciting partnership with IBM and NCS4. It is an exciting opportunity to work with industry leaders to meet the operational and technological needs of venue operators and security personnel at sports venues."
The University of Southern Mississippi's National Center for Spectator Sports Safety & Security is an outgrowth of a grant initiative funded by the Mississippi Office of Homeland Security and Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. Established in 2006, the capabilities of the Center are enhanced by its close links with other Southern Miss academic and research centers as well as with other institutions of higher learning, professional associations, and corporate partners.
"We are pleased to partner with Flagship Solutions Group, a leader in the area of Stadium security," said Director Lou Marciani, Ed. D. "Our mission is to conduct innovative research, provide internationally recognized academic programs, enhance training capabilities and develop integrated security solutions and thus is a positive step in achieving our goals."
About Flagship Solutions Group:
Flagship Solutions Group is a privately held provider of comprehensive technology business solutions to clients in the Mid Market and Enterprise space. We have certifications in a wide range of products and technologies and our expert technology professionals have been providing IBM solutions and managed services worldwide. We are the Official IBM Business Partner of Sun Life Stadium and the Miami Dolphins.
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