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NextiraOne to build ICT Network for the National Stadium in Warsaw for Football’s EURO 2012
July 2010 by Marc Jacob
Narodowe Centrum Sportu (NCS) National Sports Centre and NextiraOne, Europe’s expert in communications services, have signed and agreement for the implementation of an IT and communications network for the National Stadium in Warsaw – a multi-functional facility which is being prepared for major events, including the UEFA European Football Championship, EURO 2012.
Under the contract, NextiraOne Experts will deliver, install and commission network equipment together with security components, implement system and applications software for the new stadium’s network and conduct all necessary project and integration work. In addition, NextiraOne will provide training for system users together with ongoing support and maintenance.
The National Stadium’s new IT and communications network will be an efficient, flexible, secure and reliable framework for a wide range of applications, including video surveillance, video transmission, applications for automated systems, such as for ticket sales, and the security of the facility. It will also provide the platform for voice communication, data transmission and access to the internet.
”Creating an IT and communications network for such large and prestigious facility as the National Stadium in Warsaw is an enormous undertaking, and we were therefore looking for an experienced partner with wide-ranging expertise. NextiraOne was able to meet all our specific requirements and was the most cost-effective.” said Robert Wojta?, Vicepresident of NCS.
”We recognize the challenge and responsibility of this project for the NCS” said Marek Kobielski, President of NextiraOne Polska. “The knowledge and expertise of our expert teams is our guarantee that the National Stadium in Warsaw will achieve a modern and reliable IT and communications infrastructure, ready for use by - among others – the organizers and participants of EURO 2012,” added Marek Kobielski.
According to the terms of the agreement, the new network for the National Stadium will be completed by February 15th, 2011.
About The National Stadium in Warsaw
The National Stadium in Warsaw is a multi-functional facility combining sport and entertainment functions together with a commercial area, and is due to be completed in June 2011. The company responsible for the realization of the arena is Narodowe Centrum Sportu (National Sports Centre), a State Treasury company created by the Ministry of Sport and Tourism. During UEFA Euro 2012™ the National Stadium will host the opening ceremony together with the opening match, three matches in the group phase and one quarter-final and one semi-final match. The stadium has the capacity for 55 000 spectators. www.stadionnarodowy.org.pl
