Autodesk is discontinuing Softimage in favor of their more successful products Maya and 3DS Max, incorporating features from Soft into them including ICE; which stands for Interactive Creative Environment. ICE is a visual programming tool used for advanced particle effects for things such as fire, water, dust, and other special FX.
source: http://www.geekbraindump.com/2014/06/04/the-death-of-softimage/
