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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