December 06, 2007
WPCS Selected for World Trade Center Wireless Network Project
By Anil Sharma
TMCnet Contributing Editor
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WPCS International Incorporated, a design-build engineering services provider for specialty communication systems and wireless infrastructure, has been selected for World Trade center project.
WPCS serves the specialty communication systems and wireless infrastructure sectors and provides services that include site design, technology integration, electrical contracting, construction and project management for corporations, government entities and educational institutions worldwide.
The company, through its Heinz Corporation subsidiary, has been selected by Silverstein Properties as a wireless consultant in the design of an advanced wireless communications system for World Trade Center buildings 2, 3 and 4. The deal includes a needs analysis with technical performance specifications for a wireless in-building radio system that will insure the reliable communication for all emergency agencies including the Port Authority, FDNY and the NYPD.
Manhattan-based Silverstein Properties is a real estate development and investment firm that has developed, owned and managed more than twenty million square feet of office, residential and retail space. Silverstein Properties in July 2001 had completed one of the largest real estate transactions in New York history by acquiring the 10 million square foot World Trade Center, only to see it destroyed by terrorist attacks six weeks later on September 11, 2001.
Committed to the redevelopment of the World Trade Center site, the real estate company in May 2006, opened 7 World Trade Center, a 52 story 1.7 million square foot office tower at 250 Greenwich Street, just north of the World Trade Center site. The building is now approximately 75 percent leased.
Meanwhile, in September 2006, designs were unveiled for three new office towers on the World Trade Center site, which includes 200, 175 and 150 Greenwich Street and construction on the three towers is slated to begin when the Port Authority delivers the sites to Silverstein Properties in January 2008.
Larry Silverstein, president and CEO of Silverstein Properties, commented in a statement: "Beginning with 7 World Trade Center, we have set a new standard in technology and security for our buildings. This includes a commitment to the most advanced communication systems throughout our properties."
Richard Fann, president of WPCS/Heinz, added, "Our company completed a similar project for Silverstein Properties at 7 World Trade Center a few years ago and we are pleased to be selected again for this new project as we are aware of the high quality standards imposed by Silverstein Properties. We are looking forward to establishing the parameters for a best in class wireless communications system for such an important project."
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