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NEC Achieves Fortinet’s Engage Preferred Services Partner Designation

Tokyo, October 30, 2026 - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701), a leading global IT and network transformation services provider, today announced that it has been named an Engage Preferred Services Partner (EPSP) within Fortinet’s Engage Partner Program. This designation demonstrates NEC’s ability to expertly deploy, operate, and maintain end-to-end security solutions helping organizations achieve digital acceleration. "Achieving the Engage Preferred Services Partner designation marks an important milestone in our collaboration with Fortinet across Southeast Asia. Building on our long-standing relationship, we look forward to further strengthening our collaboration to help customers across the region address evolving cybersecurity challenges. By combining NEC's cybersecurity expertise, mission-critical engineering capabilities, and strong regional presence with Fortinet's security platform, we are well positioned to support customers as they modernize their networks, strengthen cyber resilience, and advance their digital transformation initiatives."— Masayuki Kayahara, Corporate SVP, Global Managed Service Division, NEC Corporation As an Engage Preferred Services Partner, NEC receives access to specialized training and direct assistance from Fortinet experts to build new skills in providing advanced security support or services for their customers, including those with rapidly evolving and expanding hybrid network infrastructures. NEC can also collaborate directly with Fortinet Professional Support experts on implementations to leverage Fortinet best practices, resulting in increased expertise and visibility while developing a more robust services portfolio.

NEC Develops AI Technology Using VLM to Detect Early Signs of Disasters from Live Camera Footage

Tokyo, October 23, 2026 - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has developed an AI technology that uses a vision-language model (VLM) to assign numerical values (scores) for on-site conditions from live camera footage monitoring roads and rivers, enabling the early detection of precursors to disasters such as river flooding, inundation, and snow accumulation. This technology can utilize existing live cameras operated by local governments, government agencies, and infrastructure operators, making it easy to deploy at disaster monitoring sites while streamlining monitoring operations and accelerating response decisions. NEC aims to put this technology into practical use during fiscal year 2027.

NEC Develops VLM Technologies That Accurately Identify Small-Scale Damage in Disaster Site Images and Adapt to New Types of Damage

Tokyo, October 14, 2026 - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has developed two new technologies for Vision-Language Models (VLMs), VLM-based Local Region Understanding (*1) and Continual Learning for VLMs (*2), which are expected to be utilized in rescue operations and recovery efforts by local governments and other organizations. VLM-based Local Region Understanding accurately identifies small-scale damage visible within images collected from disaster sites. Continual Learning for VLMs enables new types of damage information to be added as search criteria while maintaining the VLM’s original recognition capabilities. These technologies are the result of joint research with the Okatani Laboratory at Tohoku University in Japan. VLMs are expected to support rescue and recovery efforts by enabling users to search for large volumes of images using natural language and efficiently narrow down the images that match specific situations. NEC’s technologies not only reduce the likelihood of overlooking small-scale damage but also allow search criteria to be added later. In NEC’s verification, they reduced the time required to identify specific disaster conditions to less than an hour, which previously took approximately 7 hours by visual inspection (*3). Through these technologies, NEC aims to contribute to speeding up disaster response by local governments and other organizations, with practical implementation targeted for fiscal year 2027.

Next-Generation Cancer Immunotherapy Using Quantum Computing selected by NEDO: Press Releases

Tokyo, October 2, 2026 - A joint research and development project titled "Development and Demonstration of a Computational and Evaluation Platform for Next-Generation Cancer Immunotherapy Using Quantum Computing Technology," undertaken by NEC Corporation (NEC), Taiho Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. (Taiho Pharmaceutical), the Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research (JFCR), the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), and Waseda University, has been selected for the Large-Scale Demonstration for Use Case Creation under the Research and Development Project of the Enhanced Infrastructures for Post-5G Information and Communication Systems administered by Japan’s New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). Under this project, the five organizations will integrate their respective technologies and expertise in quantum computing, artificial intelligence (AI), drug discovery, and immunology to establish a new computational and evaluation platform that enables the optimal design and immunological validation of neoantigen (*1) candidates, which are regarded as promising targets for cancer immunotherapy.

Meta, NEC, and Sumitomo Electric Collaborate on "Petal" Transoceanic Submarine Cable: Press Releases

Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701), and Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. (Sumitomo Electric) have started collaboration to build "Petal," the world’s first commercial petabit (*) optical submarine cable system. In recent years, the need for resilient, reliable connectivity has grown rapidly as communication traffic has continued to increase. The transatlantic route connecting North America and Europe in particular serves as a crucial communication infrastructure linking major digital hubs, and further increases in communication capacity and efficiency are urgently required. Petal will become a transatlantic optical submarine system that will span approximately 7,000 km between the United States and France and is scheduled to commence operation in 2029. Petal will employ two-core fiber, with two optical transmission paths within a single fiber and an advanced single-housing repeater technology with reduced power consumption, enabling single-end feeding for maximum network resilience. With 48 pairs of spatial channels (core-pairs), Petal will achieve a transoceanic transmission capacity that doubles Anjana, the world’s first transoceanic 24 fiber-pair system (another collaboration between Meta, NEC, and Sumitomo Electric) and aims to be the world’s first petabit-class optical submarine cable system. Meta will fund and operate the cable system. As part of this, NEC will be responsible for the overall design and construction of the two-core system, and Sumitomo Electric will provide the two-core fiber for the submarine cable system construction. Comments from each company regarding this matter are as follows. Alex-Handrah Aimé, Vice President, Network Investments, Meta "Meta continues to invest in digital infrastructure, such as subsea cables, because they are foundational to delivering the high quality services our end users expect from us. Petal will set a new standard for what cable systems can deliver and is a testament to the deep collaboration and innovation between Meta, NEC, and Sumitomo Electric." Eduardo Mateo, Chief Strategy Officer, Submarine Network Division, NEC Corporation "Achieving petabit-per-second capacity across a transoceanic submarine system represents a major technological milestone in the history of global telecommunications. This achievement reflects NEC’s sustained investment in research and development, combined with decades of experience delivering some of the world’s most advanced, reliable, and secure submarine networks that interconnect the globe." Takehiko OKADA, General Manager, Optical Fiber & Cable Division, Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. "We are thrilled that Sumitomo Electric’s innovative submarine multi-core fiber, ‘2C Z-PLUS ULL Fiber’ will contribute to ‘Petal,’ an epoch-making Pb-class transatlantic cable system. As a pioneer with nearly four decades of experience in ultra-low loss submarine fiber manufacturing, we are committed to supporting the global network expansion essential to realizing a highly digital future."

Transgene and NEC Report 100% Three-Year Disease-Free Survival with TG4050: Press Releases

TG4050 as a single agent has the potential to prevent recurrence in head and neck cancer Peer-reviewed publication in Nature Communications highlights the Phase 1 clinical and translational findings, including durable neoantigen-specific T-cell responses Together, the long-term clinical and translational data further strengthen confidence in Transgene’s individualized neoantigen therapeutic vaccine approach and myvac® platform

NEC and Anthropic Accelerate Collaboration to Strengthen Cybersecurity Using Frontier AI

Tokyo, September 2, 2026 - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has joined "Project Glasswing," (*1), an initiative led by Anthropic PBC (*2; Anthropic) to ensure the security of the world’s most critical software, and is using Anthropic's frontier AI model "Claude Mythos Preview" (Mythos) for defensive cybersecurity work, including its own vulnerability management processes. By combining Mythos’ advanced software analysis capabilities with NEC’s expertise in system construction and cybersecurity for critical infrastructure—cultivated over many years—NEC will be able to rapidly detect vulnerabilities in internal IT systems as well as automate and streamline security measures within development and operations processes. Specifically, NEC will put Mythos to use in its own vulnerability management processes and other areas. Furthermore, NEC will apply its insights to the design, governance, and development of expertise in security for the AI-native era.

Next-Generation Data Transfer Infrastructure to Accelerate AI for Science with Secure 100 Gbps-Class Research Data Transfer

Tokyo & Osaka, August 21, 2026 — The University of Osaka, D3 Center (*1), SANKEN (*2), and NEC Corporation (*3, NEC), have jointly developed RED-ONION (Research EnhanceD Osaka university Next-generation Infrastructure for Open research and innovatioN), a next-generation data transfer infrastructure designed to securely and rapidly transfer large volumes of research data—including sensitive data related to genomics and healthcare, as well as the results of its analysis and processing—in both directions between the D3 Center and SANKEN on the university’s Suita Campus. The infrastructure is scheduled to begin pilot operation in October 2026. The infrastructure immediately transfers sensitive data generated at SANKEN to an on-campus data center via a dedicated optical-fiber network with 100 Gbps-class speeds, where the data is stored and managed under robust information security measures. In addition, the infrastructure provides secure connections to high-performance computing systems, including the SQUID and OCTOPUS supercomputers installed at the D3 Center, as well as the mdx II cloud computing platform. This enables highly efficient AI processing and simulation analysis of the data generated on these systems. The resulting processed and analyzed data can also be instantly transferred back to SANKEN. In this way, RED-ONION provides a research and development infrastructure for AI for Science research involving sensitive data. This data transfer infrastructure will help accelerate research initiatives at SANKEN, including the Nano-Gap Biomolecule Sequencer project led by Professor Masateru Taniguchi of the Department of Bio-Nanotechnology and his colleagues. The project was selected for the Cabinet Office’s Key and Advanced Technology R&D through Cross Community Collaboration Program (K Program) (*4). The research is focused on developing innovative technologies for the highly accurate and rapid analysis of biomolecules. By applying this infrastructure, large volumes of data generated by scientific measurement equipment and research activities can be transferred rapidly and securely, enabling researchers to routinely perform data analysis and processing on high-performance computing systems and develop AI-powered services. This seamlessly connects the processes of research data generation, aggregation, and analysis, significantly improving the productivity of academic research.

ITU-T Standardizes Framework of Low-Latency and Energy-Efficient Networks to Support the AI Era

August 21, 2026―KDDI Corporation, NTT, Inc., 1Finity Inc., a Fujitsu company and leading provider of global network solutions, NEC Corporation, Rakuten Mobile, Inc., Oki Electric Industry Co., Ltd., and Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. today announced that the framework of low-latency and energy-efficient networks to support the AI era has been approved as an international standard by the International Telecommunication Union Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T) on August 13, 2026 [1]. This framework will contribute to the realization of All-Photonics Network (APN), a strategic field under the "Strategy for Realizing Next-Generation Information and Communication Infrastructure to Support AI Society - Beyond 5G Promotion Strategy 2.0 -" promoted by Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. APN is expected to be deployed globally as a foundational network technology for next-generation services, including physical AI, because it enables high-capacity, low-latency, and energy-efficient communications and supports real-time processing of data obtained from sensors and robots in remote locations. Toward this goal, the IOWN Global Forum, an organization dedicated to driving the widespread adoption of APN-based next-generation communication infrastructure, is developing common technical documents on APN architecture and functional requirements. In parallel, research and development on photonic network federation technology, which enables stable interconnection among APNs operated by different providers [2], is also underway to develop interconnection methods and evaluate them using actual equipment. However, achieving global-scale interoperability and adoption, including among operators, countries or regions outside these initiatives, requires establishing a common framework based on broad international consensus. To address this challenge, Japanese telecommunications operators and equipment manufacturers have collaborated to lead the development of this framework. Now standardized as Recommendation ITU-T Y.3335, the framework defines the network configurations and technical requirements for establishing low-latency, energy-efficient communication paths across different operators [3]. It systematically organizes the accumulated knowledge of APNs and research outcomes on photonic network federation technology in a manner independent of any specific organization or implementation method. The approval from ITU-T provides a common framework for APN to be shared globally, making it easier to build APN services spanning multiple operators and enabling the use of high-speed, energy-efficient communication services even across geographically distributed sites.

Shaping the future of AI: Anthropic and NEC partner to build the ultimate Claude team

In 2026, Anthropic has generated widespread attention amid all the AI-related news in the headlines. Headquartered in the United States, Anthropic has also recently entered the Japanese market as a provider of Claude, an advanced AI model. On April 23, the company officially announced its strategic collaboration with NEC. Through this collaboration, NEC has become Anthropic's first Japan-based global partner. While Anthropic is a startup in its fifth year, NEC was founded 127 years ago. How did these two companies, which at first glance seem as different as night and day, launch their collaboration at such astonishing speed? The following conversation between Hidetoshi Tojo, Head of Anthropic Japan, and Takao Iwai, the executive officer at NEC who took the lead in making this strategic collaboration a reality, clearly reveals the inevitability of the collaboration and the vision shared by both companies.

NEC enhances its Obbligato series of PLM software products: Press Releases

Tokyo, July 28, 2026 - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) today announced that it is enhancing its Obbligato (*1) series of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM; *2) software products, which hold the top domestic market share in Japan (*3). Sales of Obbligato R5, the latest version of NEC’s Obbligato PLM software, are scheduled to begin in October 2026. With Obbligato R5, NEC will further develop its expertise in engineering chain and Bill of Materials (BOM) management to enable the circulation of previously siloed and duplicated data across the entire monozukuri (i.e., a manufacturing style unique to Japan) process, while also strengthening the use of AI and linkage with environmental data, such as environmental BOM and chemical substances in products. With "Monozukuri Master" (*4), comprised of BOM, BOP (*5), and other Monozukuri Master data, at its core, Obbligato R5 seamlessly integrates operations and data across five chains, including engineering and supply chains. This enables the cross-functional utilization of data, thereby facilitating faster and more accurate management decisions. Moreover, by adopting an upgrade-free architecture that minimizes the burden of future system updates, Obbligato R5 delivers continuous value and supports sustainable monozukuri that is resilient to change.

Noetra Launches Full-Scale R&D for Japan-Developed Multimodal Foundation Model

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NEC develops world's first proprietary-AI technology to rapidly generate highly detailed 3D models solely from general-purpose camera footage while automatically removing unnecessary subjects

Tokyo, July 14, 2026 - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has developed a first-of-its-kind technology (*1) that uses proprietary AI to rapidly generate highly detailed 3D models in as little as one minute, solely from footage captured with general-purpose cameras such as those on smartphones, while automatically removing unnecessary subjects. This technology was developed in collaboration with the Keio AI Research Center (*2). The technology can generate 3D models in as little as one minute that precisely replicate on-site conditions without the need for costly specialized equipment and without interrupting operations, even in frequently changing environments such as electric power infrastructure facilities and construction sites. Additionally, the 3D models can be easily viewed on ordinary computers or tablets, allowing users to instantly assess on-site conditions. This facilitates remote facility inspections and enables rapid decision-making in the event of anomalies. With this technology, NEC aims to promote the adoption of digital twin technology among infrastructure operators and the construction industry, helping to alleviate labor shortages and enhance facility safety. NEC plans to commercialize this technology within fiscal year 2027.

NEC Signs Supply Contract for I-2SEA Submarine Fiber-Optic Cable System: Press Releases

Tokyo, July 3, 2026 – NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has signed a supply contract with a consortium of companies, including Lightstorm, Microsoft, Singtel, and Tata Communications, for the India-Southeast Asia (I-2SEA) submarine cable system connecting India, Malaysia, and Singapore. Through the supply of this submarine cable system, NEC will contribute to strengthening the digital infrastructure between India and Southeast Asia.

NEC drives digital transformation at Messer Gases in Brazil with Cisco solutions: Press Releases

Tokyo, July 3, 2026 - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701), a leading global IT and network transformation services provider, today announced a collaboration with Messer Gases Brazil to support the company’s digital transformation as part of its Industry 4.0 strategy. With the deployment of Cisco connectivity and security solutions engineered by NEC, Messer Gases Brazil is strengthening its digital foundation to accelerate Industry 4.0 initiatives, enabling smarter, more automated, and data-driven operations across its plants. Messer Gases, a Germany-based company with global business in industrial, medical, and specialty gases, has been accelerating its digital transformation initiatives by modernizing processes and expanding the use of technologies to automate operations and improve the efficiency of its plants. Through consulting and integration services delivered over the past three years, NEC has helped modernize Messer Brazil’s network infrastructure, expand Wi-Fi coverage, and strengthen the security of the industrial network, reinforcing the digital foundation that supports more efficient and automated operations across its facilities. As part of projects contracted with NEC, Messer Brazil has invested in modernizing the wireless network infrastructure at its Jundiaí site in São Paulo state — the company’s largest operation in Brazil — through the implementation of network technologies that are part of the Cisco unified wired and wireless portfolio. To support the renewal of technology at the site, NEC deployed access points, including Cisco devices and switches to support the company’s network. The use of Cisco solutions with cloud-based management has brought greater visibility and operational simplicity to Messer Brazil’s IT team, enabling them to identify the optimal positioning of antennas and monitor network performance in real time. The infrastructure modernization has been essential to support new digital applications, such as Balcão, which allows gas cylinders to be tracked from production to delivery, eliminating the use of manual records that are more prone to errors or misplacement. The operation has gained efficiency and reliability with the expansion and strengthening of network connectivity. As part of the solution package, NEC also conducted a site survey, providing a technical and strategic mapping of the Wi-Fi network by measuring coverage, signal strength, and interference. The assessment was essential to identifying the best locations for installing access points and ensuring the overall effectiveness of the project. Another important milestone was an upgrade to the Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), a network access control platform already included in Messer Gases Brazil’s short-term roadmap. The solution enables authentication, authorization, and monitoring of devices and users, reinforcing the adoption of the Zero Trust security concept and expanding protection across both wired and wireless networks. The update also improved visitor network access, making it simpler and more controlled. Even before NEC joined as systems integrator, Messer Brazil had begun expanding Wi-Fi coverage in 2019, when configurations were still performed manually. The adoption of Cisco unified wired and wireless technologies and its integration with ISE represents a significant technological leap, enabling more automated and intelligent network infrastructure management — a critical step to support the increasing demands of digital transformation. "With the advancement of process digitalization and the growing use of applications, connectivity has become a critical factor for our operations. Ensuring stable and high-quality Wi-Fi access is no longer just a matter of convenience — it is essential for productivity and business continuity," said Sandra Deoti, Head of IT at Messer Gases Brazil. "NEC provided a consulting service that helped us identify which equipment best fit our needs. This work was almost like a mentorship. The partnership with NEC was fundamental to accelerating the implementation in a structured way and with specialized technical support. In addition, NEC repeated the site survey after hearing our feedback, which left us very impressed — the result was excellent and, most importantly, we saw that the customer’s voice was truly heard," said Lucas Ferrão, Infrastructure Specialist at Messer Gases Brazil. "Our partnership with Messer Gases Brazil represents an excellent example of what we strive to deliver to our customers every day — providing not only cutting-edge technology but also the expertise of a team shaped by decades of integration experience. Our solutions are also supported by strategic alliances with leading technology providers, enabling us to design highly secure, high-performance networks," said Roberto Murakami, Vice President of Network and Telecom Business Units at NEC Latin America.

NEC Recognized as a Specialist in Gartner® Emerging Market Quadrant for Physical AI Services – Established Vendors

Tokyo, June 29, 2026 - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has been recognized as a Specialist in the Gartner® report "Emerging Market Quadrant for Physical AI Services – Established Vendors." Access the Gartner report (for subscribers only):Emerging Market Quadrant for Physical AI Services — Established Vendors About the ReportPhysical AI services (PAIS) address the complex challenge of designing, developing, deploying and managing AI-enabled physical systems — such as mobile robots, autonomous vehicles, ships and drones — in real-world environments. Enterprise technology buyers should use this research to evaluate service providers’ PAIS offerings. About NEC’s AINEC has a long history of AI research and development, creating a wide range of technologies that help address business and social needs. For example, NEC pioneered the development of a proprietary world model (*1) capable of predicting human movement and psychological states. Leveraging this technology, in March 2026, NEC announced a first-of-its-kind physical AI system that quantitatively estimates levels of human anxiety and proactively controls robots to avoid increasing user stress (*2). Going forward, NEC will continue to promote the safe and secure implementation of AI by combining these advanced technologies with expertise rooted in specific industries and business operations. Reference URL: NEC's AI Business : AI | NEC Under its value creation model, "NEC BluStellar" (*3), NEC leverages cross-industry expertise and cutting-edge technologies to transform business models and help solve both social challenges and customer management issues. In AI—one of NEC BluStellar’s core technologies—NEC offers services centered on "cotomi," the company’s proprietary AI technology. Going forward, NEC will continue creating added value through the expansion of services and functionalities while helping customers address their challenges through secure, safe, and trustworthy AI services. Gartner DisclaimerGartner®, Emerging Market Quadrant for Physical AI Services — Established Vendors, Katie, Jonathan Davenport, Eric Goodness, Arjun Boparai, Christian Stephan, 8 June 2026GARTNER is a trademark of Gartner, Inc. and its affiliates. Gartner does not endorse any company, vendor, product or service depicted in its publications, and does not advise technology users to select only those vendors with the highest ratings or other designation. Gartner publications consist of the opinions of Gartner’s business and technology insights organization and should not be construed as statements of fact. Gartner disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, with respect to this publication, including any warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

NEC Participates in NATO CCDCOE’s Cyber Defense Exercise "Locked Shields 2026": Press Releases

Tokyo, June 18, 2026 - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) participated in the cyber defense exercise "Locked Shields 2026," hosted by the NATO Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE). NEC cooperated with partner organizations to support the design and development of the cyber defense exercise environment for the Japan team, including its network and analysis systems, and provided pre‑exercise training sessions for participants (*1).

BAE SYSTEMS AND NEC SIGN MOU TO STRENGTHEN JAPAN'S ACTIVE CYBER DEFENCE: Press Releases

BAE Systems and NEC Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to combine expertise for the implementation of active cyber defence (ACD) solutions for the Japanese Government. This MoU demonstrates the intent of both organisations to work together in various sectors beyond the defence domain, building on the momentum of the Japan-UK Strategic Cyber Partnership agreed by the respective Governments in January 2026. Under this MoU, BAE Systems and NEC will support the enhancement of the Japanese Government’s cybersecurity posture through the joint development, implementation and delivery of ACD solutions. It brings together BAE Systems' vast expertise and knowledge of ACD best practices with NEC's technological capabilities, deployment experience and deep understanding of Japan's ACD policy and operational landscape. By combining complementary strengths, both organisations will aim to deliver capability that is practically grounded, technically robust and aligned with national security priorities. In addition, BAE Systems and NEC will explore the establishment of a business collaboration framework focused on bringing together industry stakeholders from the cybersecurity and national security sectors of both the UK and Japan to help drive collective cyber resilience. This is expected to support the growth of a highly skilled cyber sector in both nations. Andrea Thompson, Group Managing Director, BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, said: "As a longstanding provider of cyber and digital capabilities to government organisations around the world, we recognise the importance of leveraging best-in-class capabilities to meet customers’ needs and reflect their operational environment. Working together with NEC, we will turn our respective expertise into practical, operational capability in pursuit of a fair, safe and secure cyberspace." Noboru Nakatani, Corporate Executive Vice President and Chief Security Officer, NEC Corporation, said: "Like many nations, we’ve seen a rise in cyber-attacks against national authorities and critical infrastructure. This is a trend which requires a proactive response. Government organisations need to know that they have access to the best possible technical and operational expertise, which is exactly what our cooperation with BAE Systems will deliver, enabling the implementation of ACD solutions to support long-term cyber resilience." ENDS

NEC’s Face Recognition Walkthrough Gate for JR East railways wins “Best of the Best” at the “Red Dot Design Award 2026”

Tokyo, Japan, June 12, 2026 — NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) today announced that its Face Recognition Walkthrough Gate, which has been used in a field test on the Joetsu bullet train conducted with the East Japan Railway Company (JR East) and JR East Mechatronics Co., Ltd. (JREM), a leading producer of station equipment, was named "Best of the Best," the highest honor awarded at the "Red Dot Design Award 2026."

NEC Wins at the Newsweek AI Impact Awards 2026

Tokyo, June 2, 2026 - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) today announced that it has been named a winner at the Newsweek AI Impact Awards 2026 (*1). NEC was recognized for its Management Dashboard initiative targeted at accelerating decision-making with AI in the category of AI Workplace: Best Outcomes, Leadership and Succession Planning. Winners were chosen by a panel of expert judges based on their ability to clearly demonstrate how they have utilized AI technology to address critical business challenges across different industry segments or to significantly improve their technical capabilities. NEC provides customers and society with hands-on experience by first implementing its cutting-edge technologies internally under its "Client Zero" strategy.

Successful Demonstration of Stable, High-Capacity mmWave Communications for Multiple High-Speed Vehicles for the 6G Era

NTT DOCOMO, INC. ("DOCOMO") and NEC Corporation ("NEC"), in collaboration with NTT, Inc. ("NTT"), have developed a technology (the "Technology") that enables multiple vehicles traveling at high speed to simultaneously maintain stable communications using high-capacity millimeter-wave (mmWave) communications in the 40 GHz band, which is expected to be leveraged in the 6G era. The Technology combines distributed MIMO (Note 1), in which multiple antennas are distributed and deployed from a base station, with a technique that pre-compensates the transmit frequency and transmit timing of signals. In a demonstration trial conducted in March 2026 at a full-scale tunnel test facility installed at Japan’s National Institute for Land and Infrastructure Management (NILIM), Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, multiple vehicles equipped with mobile terminals traveling at high speed in opposite lanes maintained stable, high throughput, achieving approximately a 1.3x improvement in average throughput compared to the conventional method. This result represents a major step toward social implementation of 6G-related technologies—including implementation in new base stations—such as autonomous driving utilizing mmWave and improved in-vehicle user experiences. Video of the demonstration:https://www.nec.com/en/global/onlinetv/en/mmwave_b5g_en.html

NEC completes construction of approximately 2,250 km EMCS submarine cable linking Pacific island nations

Tokyo, May 15, 2026 - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has completed construction of the East Micronesia Cable System (EMCS), a submarine cable connecting three Pacific island nations. The cable has been handed over, to the Federated States of Micronesia's (FSM) submarine cable operator, FSM Telecommunications Cable Corporation (FSMTCC), the Republic of Kiribati's state-owned telecommunications company Bwebweriki Net Limited (BNL), and the Republic of Nauru's state-owned telecommunications company Cenpac Corporation.

NEC Announces Strategic Collaboration with Anthropic Focused on Enterprise AI

Tokyo, April 23, 2026 - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) today announced a strategic collaboration with Anthropic PBC (Anthropic, *1) to accelerate the utilization of AI in the Japanese enterprise sector. Through this collaboration, NEC becomes the first Japan-based global partner of Anthropic. Both companies will begin joint development of secure industry-specific AI solutions for the Japanese market, leveraging "Claude Cowork" (*2), an AI agent for desktop use. As a first phase, initiatives for the financial, manufacturing, and local government sectors will include the development of solutions that combine the expertise of customers in their respective industries and operations. In addition, the partnership further enhances NEC’s next-generation cybersecurity service (*3). NEC will advance the utilization of Claude within "NEC BluStellar Scenario" (*4, *5), which underpins NEC's value creation model "NEC BluStellar." The deployment of Claude will also be promoted across the NEC Group globally, aiming to build one of Japan's largest AI-native engineer teams, and comprising approximately 30,000 members worldwide. Through these initiatives, both companies aim to accelerate the social implementation of safe and reliable AI technology, contributing to business transformation and enhanced competitiveness for Japanese companies and public administration.

NEC Receives Company of the Year recognition in Global Biometric Solutions from Frost & Sullivan

Tokyo, April 22, 2026 - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) becomes the first company in the biometrics industry to receive Frost & Sullivan’s Global Biometric Solutions Company of the Year recognition (*1), underscoring its leadership and innovation. Frost & Sullivan (*2) bestows Best Practices Awards annually to companies that have achieved outstanding performance in their respective industries based on a rigorous analytical process. This year, NEC has been honored with the most prestigious award, the Company of the Year Award.

IFS and NEC to Deploy Next-Generation Core System IFS Cloud for Hoshizaki

Tokyo, Japan, April 10, 2026 – IFS AB (IFS), the leading provider of Industrial AI software, and NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) have announced that Hoshizaki Corporation, a world-leading manufacturer of commercial foodservice equipment, will implement IFS Cloud as its next-generation core system to transform its legacy ERP systems. The implementation will support over 700 users across two major production sites and establish a foundation for AI-enabled manufacturing optimization. Amid intensifying competition, growing product diversification, and the approaching end of support for legacy systems, Hoshizaki identifies this timing as an opportunity to drive business transformation. The company’s existing ERP environment relies heavily on extensive customization and fragmented ancillary systems, which constrains operational agility and limits the advanced use of data. IFS Cloud provides comprehensive coverage of core business functions through standard capabilities, while also offering the flexibility required to support make-to-order and customized production. By upgrading to IFS Cloud, Hoshizaki aims to reduce excessive customization, optimize investment costs, and establish a scalable ERP platform capable of supporting future growth and expansion. At the heart of this transformation is Hoshizaki's vision not only to produce high-quality products, but also to leverage IFS in its standard configuration wherever possible. This will allow the company to stay aligned with the latest releases in a timely manner while enabling future enhancements in manufacturing efficiency and more advanced decision-making through AI and other digital technologies. By consolidating order management, production planning, manufacturing execution, and inventory control into a unified platform, IFS Cloud provides the standardized data infrastructure and real-time visibility essential for advanced AI-driven analytics and optimization, positioning the company to capitalize on emerging AI capabilities within the IFS ecosystem as they evolve. Hannes Liebe, Regional President, APJMEA, at IFS, said: "Hoshizaki is undertaking the modernization of its IT foundation with a forward-looking perspective, in response to the evolving environment surrounding the manufacturing industry. By establishing a modern, standardized ERP foundation, the company will make the use of industrial AI a practical option to support the next stage of manufacturing advancement, strengthening Hoshizaki’s sustainable competitive advantage." Tetsuya Kawai, Managing Director, Manufacturing Industries Solutions Division at NEC, said: "NEC has continuously supported Hoshizaki’s core business operations through the implementation of IFS solutions. We are pleased to support Hoshizaki’s upgrade to IFS Cloud as a strategic partner as it embarks on its business transformation journey. Through this collaboration, we will contribute our experience in large-scale manufacturing IT transformation to help build a stable and scalable ERP foundation. This platform will enable Hoshizaki to enhance operational efficiency while creating new value through the application of Industrial AI."

NEC’s Automated Negotiation AI recognized as a Use Case in Gartner® Research

Tokyo, Japan, April 9, 2026 – NEC Corporation’s automated negotiation AI initiative has been named as a use case in "Deploy AI Agents in Procurement: A Roadmap to Success" (*1), a research report published by Gartner. "This note gives CIOs and other executive leaders a roadmap for deploying machine buyers" "— machine customers that buy on behalf of organizations are an agentic AI capability set to transform internal supply chains and procurement, reducing procurement cycles from months to seconds." Under NEC’s "Client Zero" approach, where it positions itself as the first user of its own solutions, NEC is driving internal digital transformation (DX). As part of these efforts, NEC conducted pilot tests of its automated negotiation AI on the procurement systems of NEC Group companies with the goal of automating delivery schedule adjustments in the procurement of parts from suppliers (*2). Going forward, NEC will continue contributing to business transformation and the creation of new value through advanced AI technologies.

NEC Supports Ooredoo Algeria in Modernizing Enterprise Network Security with high-performance next-generation firewalls (NGFW)

Tokyo, March 31, 2026 – NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701), a leading global IT and network transformation services provider, today announced the deployment of high-performance next-generation firewalls for Ooredoo Algeria, one of Algeria’s largest mobile operators. The modernization enhances enterprise network security while improving operational efficiency, scalability, and energy conscious performance. This initiative strengthens Ooredoo Algeria’s internal network environment while accelerating its digital driven innovation and supporting the company’s long term business growth through more agile and sustainable operations. Ooredoo Algeria delivers mobile voice, data, and digital services to both consumer and enterprise customers. As digital transformation has advanced, the company has faced increasing demands on its internal network infrastructure, making modernization essential for operational efficiency and manageability. To sustain service quality and enable future business growth, Ooredoo Algeria was seeking a scalable, sustainable, and high performance enterprise security platform capable of supporting expanding traffic and organizational needs. To meet these needs, NEC delivered its Network Transformation Service across multiple sites, providing end to end network architecture design, professional services, and implementation while deploying firewalls for central and edge environments. The solution offers high throughput, strong session scalability, and advanced application control, contributing to reduced operational complexity and improved resource efficiency. Moreover, it is enhanced by NEC’s technical excellence, cost efficiency, and proven ability to support long term network evolution. This deployment reinforces Ooredoo Algeria’s enterprise network security by enabling more secure, efficient, and resilient internal operations. Improved resource utilization and streamlined management contribute to a sustainable IT environment that supports the company’s digital transformation and long term business growth. Going forward, NEC remains committed to advancing sustainable network modernization and will continue partnering with Ooredoo Algeria to enable future innovation and next generation enterprise connectivity. "Through our partnership with NEC Corporation, we are accelerating the modernization of our next-generation firewall infrastructure. This initiative strengthens our security posture and positions us to scale with confidence, innovate faster, and support sustainable business growth with a resilient and future-ready digital foundation. This modernization also reinforces our ability to deliver faster and more reliable mobile and digital services to our customers across Algeria."— Roni Tohme, Chief Executive Officer, Ooredoo Algeria. "NEC is proud to support Ooredoo Algeria in strengthening its enterprise network security and accelerating its digital transformation journey. Through the NEC Network Transformation Service, we remain committed to helping Ooredoo achieve sustainable growth and deliver high quality digital services to its customers."— Masayuki Kayahara, Corporate SVP, Global Network Division, NEC Corporation

NEC Ranks First in NIST Fingerprint Identification Accuracy Evaluation

Tokyo, March 26, 2026 - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) ranked first in the world in the latest fingerprint identification technology benchmark test (Friction Ridge Image and Features (FRIF) Technology Evaluations (TE) Exemplar One-to-Many (E1N), *1) conducted by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST, *2). In a test simulating the two-finger identification used in immigration control at airports in Japan and various other countries and regions, which matched images against a fingerprint database of 1.6 million people, NEC achieved the highest level of accuracy with an identification error rate of 0.02%, earning the top performance rating among participating global organizations. Furthermore, in a test matching images against a database of 3 million fingerprints, which simulated the 8-finger and 10-finger identification commonly used for national IDs, the system received one of the top evaluations, demonstrating excellent performance suitable for practical operation with large-scale databases (*3).

Sumitomo Heavy Industries and NEC to develop system capable of identifying and reporting near-miss incidents

Tokyo, March 25, 2026 - Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd. (SHI) and NEC Corporation (NEC) will begin joint development in April 2026 of a system that automatically identifies near-miss incidents at construction sites and generates reports as part of promoting safety. The system utilizes camera footage and sensor data collected from hydraulic excavators, aiming to prevent accidents.

NEC Develops Physical AI That Anticipates Human Movement and Psychological States

Tokyo, March 12, 2026 - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has developed a first-of-its-kind physical AI (*1) that proactively controls robots to help reduce human stress. This technology utilizes a proprietary "world model" (*2) from NEC to predict human movement and psychological states, quantitatively estimating a person's level of stress. The technology was developed based on a world model, an AI system that is attracting attention globally for accelerating robot adoption. It anticipates the direction a person will move based on the relative position and posture between a robot and the person, predicting the person's level of stress in real time. This enables robots to be controlled along paths and at speeds that reduce human stress. In collaborative human-robot work environments, this reduction of psychological stress can be closely linked to physical safety, helping to avoid collisions and unexpected contact. As a result, expectations are growing for robots utilizing physical AI as a solution to labor shortages and hazardous tasks. However, it is not easy for robots to control their movements based on expected human movements and psychological states. Moreover, robot behavior may cause humans to feel uneasy or tense, potentially hindering smooth collaboration. NEC developed this technology to address these challenges. The technology promotes robot deployment in environments where dedicated robot zones are not yet established, such as small-to-medium-sized logistics warehouses, factories, and retail stores with narrow aisles—locations where stress-related barriers to robot use are conventionally high. This development was achieved by integrating the knowledge and expertise NEC previously accumulated through the research and development of globally recognized models in the field of Physical AI and robot control technologies. The proprietary world model utilized by this technology was developed by combining two prediction models. This has enabled robots to predict the future level of human stress when executing a specific driving control, thereby achieving optimal driving control that anticipates human movement. As a result, it can navigate at speeds and along paths that minimize human stress while maintaining mobility efficiency and suppressing unnecessary deceleration or stops, which can contribute to resolving labor shortages and improving productivity.

NEC Face Recognition Ranks First in NIST Accuracy Testing

Tokyo, March 9, 2026 - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) today announced that its face recognition technology was ranked the world’s most accurate in the most recent "Face Recognition Technology Evaluation (FRTE) 1:N Identification," (*1) benchmark test conducted by the globally recognized U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST, *2). In this benchmark test, NEC’s system achieved the highest performance rating among algorithms submitted by participating global companies and organizations, with an authentication error rate of 0.06% in the "1:N Identification" test (*3) using still images of 12 million people. Furthermore, NEC secured the top position in two tests using 1.6 million still images and in an aging test evaluating images taken over 12 years ago, achieving the highest evaluation in four out of eight major categories of the FRTE 1:N Identification (T>0) by Algorithm results listed on the NIST website (*4). Additionally, NEC was recognized as a "Market Leader" in the "Frost Radar™: Biometric Solutions, 2025" report published by global research firm Frost & Sullivan.

DOCOMO and NEC Launch Japan’s First Commercial 5G Core on AWS, Built with World’s First AI-automated Network Construction Technology

TOKYO, JAPAN, March 2, 2026— NTT DOCOMO, INC. and NEC Corporation today announced the launch of Japan’s first commercial 5G core network (5GC) on Amazon Web Services (AWS) on February 26.1 Advanced architecture, constructed using Agentic AI,2 enables the network to flexibly and rapidly expand capacity, such as dynamically expanding its capacity in response to sudden traffic surges, for dramatically improved reliability, flexibility and sustainability. In a separate world-first achievement3, DOCOMO and NTT DOCOMO BUSINESS, Inc. in collaboration with NTT DOCOMO SOLUTIONS, Inc. have also successfully automated 5GC design and construction on AWS. To do this, they leveraged Agentic AI—a combination of AI and GitOps4 in a hybrid cloud environment. This innovative approach prevents human error and reduces construction time by approximately 80% compared to conventional methods.

NEC Strengthens Its Edge Portfolio for the 6G Era, Enabling Efficient Edge Deployment and Integration with Cloud Services

Tokyo, February 27, 2026 - NEC Corporation has expanded the capabilities of its User Plane Function (UPF, *1) for telecom operators by adding support for second-generation AWS Outposts racks (*2), further strengthening its multi deployment model. With this enhancement, NEC’s UPF can now operate consistently across on-premises environments, the cloud, edge locations, and AWS Outposts racks installed within operators’ network sites. This enables flexible deployment design that is tailored to traffic characteristics and service requirements.

NEC Demonstrates Agentic AI–Driven Autonomous Network Operations in Collaboration with AWS

Tokyo, February 27, 2026 - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has successfully demonstrated a technology in which Agentic AI autonomously manages the entire lifecycle of the User Plane Function (UPF)*, a primary function of 6G/5G core networks, from design, construction, and deployment through to operational monitoring. This research achievement was realized in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS). Based on NEC’s expertise and experience in communications service provider networks, this demonstration was achieved by leveraging "Kiro," an AWS agentic AI with an integrated development environment (IDE) and command-line interface (CLI). As a result, NEC confirmed that the time required from network design to initial service launch, which previously required several weeks with manual configuration by network operators, can be significantly reduced to just a few hours. In addition, automated anomaly detection and self-healing operations without human intervention were also verified using an AWS AI tool. These results demonstrate that automated orchestration of UPF utilizing an AWS AI tool contributes to reducing deployment burden for communications service providers (CSPs), improving operational efficiency, and accelerating service rollout. Traditionally, building and deploying network functions required extensive manual configuration and advanced technical expertise, placing a heavy burden on network operators at CSPs. These manual processes also increased the risk of human error, which complicated fault isolation and recovery during network incidents. These issues contributed to longer service rollout timelines and rising operational costs.

NEC Strengthens Multi-Vendor Optical Network Solutions with New TIP-Certified Phoenix Hardware Lineup

Tokyo, February 27, 2026 – NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701), in collaboration with Pegatron Corporation (Pegatron; 4938.TW) and Edgecore Networks, has obtained Bronze Badge certification from the Telecom Infra Project (TIP) for its new hardware products: Endeavor (Pegatron MPND400-2) and AMX3200 (Edgecore), components of the open and disaggregated 400G optical transponder platforms known as Phoenix, demonstrating the continued expansion of NEC's ecosystem portfolio. TIP is a global collaborative community advancing the development and deployment of open, disaggregated, and interoperable telecommunications infrastructure. The Phoenix solution is a standard specification defined by TIP's Open Optical and Packet Transport (OOPT) Project Group, that includes NTT, Telia, Telefonica, Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom, and MTN. OOPT is an operator-driven initiative responsible for the development of technical requirements and focused on the growth of open technologies, architectures, and interfaces in the optical and IP networking domains. NEC’s Phoenix Solution consists of the NEC Network Operating System (NOS), white box hardware, and third-party optical transceivers, enabling highly flexible and scalable network deployments. The newly added Endeavor and AMX3200 platforms are both 1U-height white boxes designed for standard 19-inch rack mounting. Each is equipped with four CFP2-DCO ports supporting 400G coherent pluggable transceivers, enabling transmission capacity of up to 1.6Tbps per device for Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) applications. The NEC NOS is universally deployed on Phoenix-certified white box platforms, providing advanced hardware management and supporting open APIs such as OpenConfig and YANG data models to ensure seamless integration and automation for network operators. The NEC NOS has previously been awarded the TIP Phoenix Gold Badge in combination with the Galileo Flex-T white box. The new Bronze Badge certifications for Endeavor and AMX3200 further strengthen the Phoenix ecosystem, enabling network operators to benefit from a truly multi-vendor environment and enhancing the reliability and flexibility of optical transport networks.

NEC and Nokia to Expand Eletronet’s Optical Fiber Network in Brazil by 50%

Tokyo, February 26, 2026 – NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701), a leading global IT and network transformation services provider, today announced that it has been selected by Eletronet, an Axia Energia company and widely recognized Brazilian Telecom and IT infrastructure provider, to modernize its optical backbone with the deployment of Nokia’s optical solutions. The project adds 8,000 kilometers of new fiber routes. This expansion will reach a total of 26,000 kilometers across 23 Brazilian states, covering all regions of the country by the end of 2026. The network will be upgraded with the Nokia 1830 Photonic Service Switch (PSS) and Nokia 1830 Global Express (GX) platforms to further enhance infrastructure reliability and stability. The modernization will enable services with speeds of up to 1.2 Tb/s per optical channel and ensure higher quality data transport. Project integration, including work coordination and equipment deployment, will be led by NEC as the system integrator. Eletronet is investing BRL 157 million (USD 30.4 million) in this initiative to reinforce its role as a neutral connectivity hub. The infrastructure uses OPGW fiber optic cables installed on power transmission lines, providing high resilience and availability. This modernization includes the creation of 85 new Edge Data Centers. These units will bring the company’s total to 255 Edge Data Centers nationwide to support low-latency applications. To further optimize this network, the project is based on Reconfigurable Optical Add-Drop Multiplexer (ROADM) technology and a flexible optical grid, embedded in Nokia solutions. These technologies optimize long-haul transport, expand revenue opportunities by handling traffic growth more dynamically, and reinforce high-demand routes with compact, energy-efficient equipment. ROADM functions as an "intelligent traffic system," enabling remote reconfiguration, new route activation, and traffic rerouting—accelerating service turn-up, reducing response times, and increasing overall service stability. With the flexible optical grid, Eletronet can transport more data over the same fiber, enabling these ultra-high speeds without new fiber installations, ensuring scalability for future demand and large strategic projects. NEC and Nokia will continue delivering robust optical network solutions to support Eletronet’s growth, driving broader and faster internet coverage across Brazil. By enabling scalable, high-performance connectivity, both companies aim to foster digital transformation and AI-driven innovation, contributing to economic development and a more connected society for the future. "We are living in a moment of rapidly growing data traffic, driven by cloud applications, intensive use of Artificial Intelligence, and the continuous increase in connected devices. This scenario demands increasingly robust networks to keep pace with the digital economy. The modernization of our backbone directly addresses this need, ensuring that Internet Service Providers (ISPs), telecom operators and submarine cable operators, data centers, and hyperscalers have an infrastructure ready to support the country’s growth."- Rogério Garchet, CEO, Eletronet "Advancing our backbone is essential to support Eletronet’s next expansion cycles and the delivery of high-quality services. Leveraging the experience of Nokia and NEC in this project strengthens our continuous evolution strategy and ensures the levels of quality, security, and performance our customers require."- Emerson Hioki, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Eletronet "This is a highly relevant project for Brazil. With Nokia’s solutions, Eletronet is reinforcing the infrastructure needed to support growing demand across market segments for low-latency connectivity, increased capacity, and distributed processing. At the same time, it expands broadband connectivity options and access to digital services across different regions of the country. We value Eletronet’s trust in Nokia and NEC’s partnership with us on this initiative."- Rafael Mezzasalma, Nokia Director for Brazil "NEC is delighted to support Eletronet’s business expansion in collaboration with Nokia. Leveraging decades of optical networking expertise built on our Global Center of Excellence, we are committed to building a robust optical foundation worldwide that fuels business growth and delivers positive social impact."- Masayuki Kayahara, Corporate SVP, Global Network Division, NEC Corporation

NEC Implements AI Code Review Service "Metabob," Reducing Technical Verification Time by Up to 66%

Tokyo, February 25, 2026 - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) today announced the operation of "Metabob," an AI-powered code review service for software development. The service is provided by Metabob, Inc., a Santa Clara-based AI startup established through NEC X, Inc.'s new business creation initiatives. Metabob is an important advancement for the development of AI agents, software programs that use AI to autonomously achieve specific goals. The development of AI agents requires both speed and high-quality assurance. However, traditional development processes rely heavily on manual code reviews and maintenance tasks. Existing static analysis tools are limited to syntax-level checks, making it time-consuming to detect, pinpoint, and verify fixes for complex defects. This often leads to prolonged development cycles. Metabob differs from conventional static analysis tools by analyzing code dependencies and execution flow as graph structures. This enables the early detection of complex bugs spanning multiple files, including issues that would otherwise only appear as runtime errors when a program is operating. Furthermore, its proprietary AI model, trained on millions of code-fix examples, can automatically detect bugs, explain what is causing them, and suggest how to fix them. NEC's verification tests of Metabob have reduced labor-hours required for software maintenance and defect fixes as follows:

Envisioning a future with +AI: NEC’s technology and thought leadership

Motoo Nishihara serves as NEC’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and as President of the NEC Group’s independent think tank, the Institute for International Socio-Economic Studies (IISE). Few understand the transformative power of technology as deeply as Nishihara. In this interview, we ask him about his vision for further leveraging AI and about NEC’s thought leadership activities, which create customer value by articulating forward-looking perspectives and ideas. Driven by a bold ambition to transform NEC into a world-class company, Nishihara shares his thoughts on the initiatives that will help open up future markets.

NEC Exhibits at MWC Barcelona 2026, the World's Largest Mobile-Related Exhibition

Tokyo, February 9, 2026 - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) will exhibit at MWC Barcelona 2026, the world's largest mobile-related exhibition, held from Monday, March 2 to Thursday, March 5, 2026, in Barcelona, Spain.

NEC BluStellar as a catalyst for creating value for society and our clientsNEC continues to reinvent itself to lead transformation

In May 2024, NEC unveiled its value-creation model NEC BluStellar, designed to help customers successfully drive transformation. In just a year and a half since its debut, NEC BluStellar has grown at a remarkable pace, putting NEC firmly on track toward achieving its FY2025 revenue target of 624 billion yen. What has fueled NEC BluStellar's success, and how will the company propel its next stage of growth? We spoke with Norihiko Kimura, NEC Corporate Executive Vice President and Head of the Digital Platform Services Business Unit, who leads the NEC BluStellar initiative.

NEC Develops High-Efficiency, Compact Power Amplifier Module for 5G Base Station Radio Units

Tokyo, January 28, 2026 - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) today announced the development of a high-efficiency, compact Power Amplifier Module (PAM) for the sub-6GHz band, designed for integration into 5G base station Radio Units (RUs). PAMs are electronic components that amplify signals for long-distance radio transmission, and their power consumption accounts for approximately 75% of the total power consumed by an RU (*1). By integrating this high-efficiency PAM into RUs, NEC aims to reduce device power consumption and size, thereby contributing to overall power savings in 5G networks and reduced operational costs for telecommunication carriers. NEC plans to incorporate this PAM into new RUs scheduled for release in the first half of fiscal year 2026 (*2) and also envisions a global deployment of the PAM as a standalone product, including its application in base stations from other manufacturers.

NEC Develops New 5G Base Station Radio Unit for Enhanced Communication Throughput, Compactness, and Energy Efficiency

Tokyo – January 23, 2026 – NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) today announced the development of a new Radio Unit (RU) for 5G Sub-6GHz band base stations, featuring Massive MIMO (*1) technology. The new device is a successor to NEC's current integrated antenna RU and is scheduled for release in the first half of fiscal year 2026, following performance evaluations and verification tests. Since 2020, NEC has shipped over 50,000 Massive MIMO units in Japan and international markets, demonstrating its cutting-edge technological capabilities and extensive experience in this field. The new device was developed in response to growing demand for communications traffic and increasing societal need for energy efficiency. It significantly improves both uplink and downlink throughput (*2), while also achieving a more compact, lightweight, and power-efficient design. Furthermore, by combining it with NEC's virtualized RAN (vRAN), it offers greater flexibility in base station deployment locations, contributing to a reduction in operators' total costs.

IFS and NEC Accelerate Digital Transformation of Core Industries with Domestically Managed Cloud Services and Industrial AI for the Japanese Market, Addressing Economic Security

Tokyo, January 16, 2026 - IFS AB (IFS) and NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) have launched a joint initiative to deploy IFS’s cloud service for the Japanese market, and to advance the development of industrial AI. This initiative aims to address the challenges facing Japan’s core industries and to accelerate the modernization of mission-critical systems that form the foundation of AI-driven digital transformation (DX). Specifically, the two companies will build a cloud infrastructure for IFS Cloud (*1) in domestic data centers. This infrastructure will be designed to meet Japan’s economic security requirements and expand the companies’ managed services offering "IFS Cloud Kaname" (*2), which is tailored for the Japanese market. Moreover, the companies will jointly develop industrial AI services. Through this strategic collaboration and the new services it delivers, IFS and NEC will support customers in Japan’s capital-intensive industries—including manufacturing, aerospace and defense, energy, transportation, and public infrastructure—in modernizing their core business operations such as supply chain management, enterprise asset management, and field service management, thereby accelerating DX. In addition, the initiative will contribute to the realization of "servitization," enabling customers to combine products and services to create new sources of revenue. This initiative is made possible by combining IFS’s extensive global track record in ERP implementations with NEC’s deep expertise and technological capabilities, built through their more than 30-year partnership (*3), during which NEC has deployed IFS solutions for over 200 companies. Both companies plan to begin offering these services within the 2026 fiscal year.

NEC Launches the World's First Fanless Optical Transmission Equipment, SpectralWave WX-E Series ETM54C

Tokyo, January 16, 2026 – NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) today announced the shipment of the "SpectralWave WX-E Series ETM54C," a compact, open-specification optical transmission device for data centers. As a part of the NEC Open Optical Solution, this launch represents a significant step towards the realization of all-optical networks.

NEC Launches "NEC Composable Disaggregated Infrastructure Solution" for Distributed Computing Resources

Tokyo, January 15, 2026 - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) today announced the launch of its "NEC Composable Disaggregated Infrastructure Solution" in Japan, enabling flexible and distributed deployment of computing resources such as servers and GPUs. This solution aims to reduce capital investment and operating costs for data centers and research institutions, while also promoting energy efficiency, by leveraging NEC's proprietary "ExpEther" technology for reliable and low-latency transmission of IT equipment signals.

NEC and emaratech Collaborate on Biometric Smart Gates Supporting UAE Airport Operations

DUBAI (UAE) – December 18, 2025 - NEC, a global leader in biometric and identity solutions, has teamed up with emaratech, the UAE’s leading digital identity and border control provider, to deploy six advanced biometric smart gates at the crew immigration area within flydubai’s Airport Operations Centre in Dubai. The solution enables secure, contactless identity verification for airline crew, streamlining clearance processes in one of the world’s busiest airport environments. Using NEC’s NeoFace Express X5 facepods, crew identities are authenticated almost instantly. This replaces manual checks with a fully automated, paperless process. Working together with emaratech, the solution is integrated with flydubai’s digital infrastructure and UAE immigration platforms to provide fast and accurate validation while maintaining the highest standards of data security and privacy.

NEC Wins Five Awards at Newsweek AI Impact APAC & EMEA Awards

Tokyo, December 16, 2025 - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) recently won awards in five categories at the Newsweek AI Impact APAC & EMEA Awards, which identify and recognize organizations for their innovative use of AI to solve everyday business challenges. Award SummaryNEC's proprietary AI technologies and solutions were recognized in the following five categories.

NEC Cybersecurity at the Forefront: High Hopes for New Center "Protecting .JP"

As digitalization accelerates and cyberattacks grow increasingly complex and sophisticated, NEC's cybersecurity business has reached a critical turning point. In May 2025, NEC announced the strengthening of its cybersecurity operations with a bold new mission: to protect .JP — Japan's cyberspace. Central to this initiative is the newly established "Cyber Intelligence & Operation Center," a cornerstone of defense that leverages NEC's advanced AI capabilities. Ahead of its full-scale launch in the latter half of fiscal 2025, we spoke with members on the front lines of cyber defense about NEC's commitment to safeguarding Japan's digital infrastructure.

NEC and AEROTHAI Elevate Air Traffic Safety with Advanced Time Sync Solutions from Adtran Oscilloquartz

Tokyo, December 15, 2025 – NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701), a leading global IT and network transformation services provider, and Aeronautical Radio of Thailand Ltd. (AEROTHAI), Thailand’s state enterprise for air traffic control and aeronautical communication, have partnered to capitalize on Adtran’s Oscilloquartz OSA 5412 timing solution. This deployment strengthens AEROTHAI’s air traffic management infrastructure by enhancing synchronization accuracy, mitigating Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)-related risks, and ensuring uninterrupted operations across critical airport systems. AEROTHAI is committed to delivering world-class navigation services that ensure safety, efficiency, and global competitiveness. As the organization faces rising air traffic demand, airspace congestion, and the challenge of modernizing aging infrastructure, AEROTHAI sought a solution that delivers greater accuracy, scalability, and reliability in order to replace outdated systems. To address these challenges, NEC has supplied AEROTHAI with Adtran’s Oscilloquartz OSA 5412, an advanced timing solution designed for precision and reliability, which improves timing accuracy, strengthens network resilience, and ensures compliance with international aviation standards—delivering a cost-effective, future-ready platform for safer skies. This deployment enhances aviation safety and reinforces Thailand’s role as a leading regional hub. By modernizing critical infrastructure, NEC helps AEROTHAI build long-term resilience and operational excellence. NEC remains committed to delivering secure, scalable network solutions that drive innovation and ensure a safer, more connected future for the aviation industry. "Safe, efficient air traffic operations depend on timing that’s accurate, stable and secure, making synchronization the backbone of modern air traffic management. Our OSA 5412 provides AEROTHAI with scalable multi-source synchronization that minimizes GNSS exposure and streamlines operations. With integrated assurance and aviation‑grade safeguards, the solution supports uninterrupted service as traffic grows, giving controllers consistent, dependable timing. This deployment helps Thailand modernize critical infrastructure with technology that strengthens safety, improves efficiency and sets a clear path for expansion."

Bank Mandiri Enhances Digital Resiliency for Financial Trading in Indonesia through Advanced Time Sync Solutions with NEC and Adtran Oscilloquartz

Tokyo, December 12, 2025 – NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701), a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies, today announced that Indonesia-based Bank Mandiri has selected NEC’s Network Transformation Service to implement Adtran’s innovative Oscilloquartz time synchronization technology in its Jakarta data centers, elevating the bank’s digital infrastructure. With this new secure timing solution, Bank Mandiri is reinforcing its abilities to comply with stringent global banking regulations, which enables effective auditing for fraud prevention and enhances operational efficiency. As one of the largest banks in Indonesia, Bank Mandiri aims to be the preferred financial partner for its customers by seamlessly integrating its financial products and services into their daily lives through the delivery of simple, fast digital banking solutions. While Bank Mandiri accelerates digital banking for social innovation, enhancing security to protect customers from fraud is crucial. However, using a traditional public Network Time Protocol (NTP) clock server has not been accurate enough to meet industry-standard regulations, such as MiFID, for effective fraud prevention. Moreover, reliance on public NTP servers may result in greater visibility of Bank Mandiri’s network, which creates a need for enhanced vigilance and risk management. To address these challenges, NEC collaborated with its global partner Adtran to deploy the OSA 5412, a versatile NTP clock server designed for precise time synchronization with upgradeability to support Precision Time Protocol (PTP). As dedicated NTP servers in data centers, OSA 5412 provide increased accuracy and reliability for important activities such as transaction reporting, effectively meeting banking regulations for traceability and enhanced customer security. Moreover, this solution offers advanced jamming and spoofing detection to safeguard against cyber threats. Bank Mandiri’s adoption of NEC’s Network Transformation Service and Adtran’s Oscilloquartz time synchronization technology positions the bank at the forefront of digital banking in Indonesia, setting a new benchmark for security and operational excellence. Moving forward, NEC is committed to supporting the evolving needs of the banking industry and driving the advancement of secure digital banking. "Bank Mandiri remains dedicated to driving digital innovation that enhances both customer satisfaction and security. Through our collaboration with NEC and Adtran, we have transformed our time synchronization capabilities, ensuring greater transaction traceability and operational reliability. As a digital pioneer in Indonesia's banking sector, we will continue to lead with innovation—leveraging AI and cutting-edge digital technologies to deliver trusted, future-ready financial services for our customers. "- Denny Dwi Mavianto – Team Leader Bank Mandiri "Precise and secure time synchronization is essential to building trust in digital banking. Our OSA 5412 platform delivers industry-leading accuracy, resiliency and advanced security features, such as jamming and spoofing detection. This deployment not only meets global regulatory standards but also strengthens Bank Mandiri’s foundation for secure, real-time financial services in today’s dynamic digital economy."- Stuart Broome, GM of EMEA and APAC sales at Adtran. "We are honored to support Bank Mandiri in elevating its digital infrastructure through our advanced network transformation and time synchronization solutions, in partnership with Adtran. NEC has long been dedicated to driving digital innovation in the banking sector by modernizing critical infrastructure, and we remain committed to delivering new advancements. We look forward to empowering financial institutions like Bank Mandiri to drive innovation and achieve business success in the AI and digital era."- Masayuki Kayahara, Corporate SVP, Global Network Division, NEC Corporation

NEC Wins TIP MUST Silver Badge with Advanced Network Operating System for Open Optical Transponders

Tokyo, December 9, 2025 – NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) announced today that its Network Operating System (NOS) has been awarded the Silver Badge for compliance with requirements outlined by the Telecom Infra Project (TIP). The NOS meets the Mandatory Use Case Requirements for SDN for Transport (MUST) developed for TIP’s open and disaggregated 400G optical transponder solution, Phoenix. This recognition further demonstrates the advancement and commercial-level reliability of NEC’s optical transport solutions. MUST is being implemented by the TIP Open Optical and Packet Trasport (OOPT) MUST SubGroup, led by telecom operators such as Telefónica, Vodafone, Orange, Deutsche Telekom and Telia, which defines the target architecture and technical requirements for SDN-based transport networks. It requires that the control and management APIs for open optical terminals (O-OTs) comply with OpenConfig data models. The Phoenix solution is also part of TIP's OOPT initiative, led by NTT, Telia, Telefonica, Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom, and MTN, which defines open technologies, architectures, and interfaces in the optical and IP networking domains. Phoenix is the result of close collaboration among operators, specifying technical requirements for evaluating solution compliance through TIP's testing and validation process. In the process of becoming compliant with Phoenix, NEC has transitioned from a traditional optical transmission architecture to an advanced SDN management approach, adopting the SDN concept of centralized network resource management to enable flexible control and operation. Practical feedback from leading telecommunications operators such as Telefónica and Orange was important in refining NEC’s NOS solution to meet the specified requirements of TIP. The solution already earned a Gold Badge from TIP’s Phoenix Program in January 2025, and its growing maturity has now been further demonstrated by receiving the MUST Silver Badge.

NEC Develops Walk-Through Face and Iris Multimodal Biometric Authentication Technology Using a Single Compact Camera

Tokyo, December 3, 2025 - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has developed a groundbreaking walk-through face and iris multimodal biometric authentication technology, enabling verification of individuals who are in motion, even in scenarios requiring strict identity verification. This technology combines NEC's world-leading face and iris recognition technologies (*1) to authenticate users (*2) with high accuracy and speed, both indoors and outdoors, even while they are walking. This allows users to enjoy the convenience of hands-free identity verification, while facilities can enhance security and alleviate congestion. NEC will commence proof-of-concept trials with customers in the 2026 fiscal year, aiming for implementation in the 2027 fiscal year at critical facilities that require stringent identity verification, thereby contributing to the realization of a safe, secure, and efficient society. In recent years, biometric authentication has become widespread in important facilities that require strict identity verification. These facilities have traditionally used two-factor authentication combining biometric authentication with card presentation or password entry. This process is often time-consuming, leading to congestion within facilities. Additionally, there are concerns that cards and passwords can be lost, stolen, or forgotten, resulting in growing demand for more secure and convenient identity verification methods. NEC has developed a biometric authentication technology that enhances user convenience and security by leveraging its long-established biometric authentication expertise and cutting-edge AI technology.

NEC Launches AI Agent Service in Japan to Automate Procurement Negotiations Using AI

Tokyo, December 2, 2025 - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) will begin offering its "NEC AI Agent Service for Procurement Negotiations" in Japan starting this December. This service utilizes NEC's proprietary AI technology, "Automated Negotiation AI," to autonomously generate optimal transaction terms for procurement operations in the manufacturing industry and to negotiate with suppliers. This service automates complex delivery date and quantity adjustment negotiations in manufacturing, drastically reducing the time spent on transaction negotiations. It enables rapid response to demand fluctuations and significantly improves operational efficiency. NEC conducted a proof-of-concept (POC) at an NEC Group company in November 2024, successfully automating delivery date and quantity adjustments with suppliers for the procurement of approximately 1,300 parts. In this proof-of-concept, the "automated agreement rate"—the percentage of agreements reached solely by AI without procurement personnel intervention—reached 95%. Negotiations concluded under optimal conditions for both the supplier and NEC. This confirmed that the adjustment time from negotiation initiation to completion, which previously took several hours to days, could be reduced to just approximately 80 seconds, achieving a significant improvement in operational efficiency. In recent years, negotiations among stakeholders in the manufacturing industry have become increasingly complex due to diversifying demand and the extensive supply chains spanning from raw material procurement to final product delivery. Amid demands for shortening overall supply chain lead times and adapting to high-mix, low-volume production, procurement operations must address risks in a VUCA environment, making efficiency and speed through digital transformation (DX) advancement an urgent priority. However, many companies lack the capacity to swiftly optimize production systems and procurement plans in response to unexpected fluctuations in demand, hindered by factors such as labor shortages, overly personalized work processes, and cost pressures. Particularly, adjusting delivery dates and quantities for parts and raw materials is a critical task directly linked to production planning and potentially leading to lost sales opportunities. Yet, due to its complexity and the time required for negotiations, many items face the challenge of insufficient coordination. NEC developed Automated Negotiation AI to address these challenges, leveraging its proprietary AI technology cultivated through years of research. This technology enables systems to autonomously negotiate with business partners without human intervention, supporting the formation of optimal agreements. This allows for the coordination of procurement timing even for vast numbers of items that were previously unmanageable manually. By curbing excess inventory, preventing stockouts, and avoiding delivery delays, it creates a supply chain resilient to demand fluctuations. Through this service, NEC resolves challenges in increasingly complex supply chains and contributes to enhancing customer competitiveness.

The global outlook for the Digital Government and Digital Finance business according to Tomoki Kubo: "Relocating to Europe has opened up a whole new realm of possibilities for us"

With the digitalization of government and finance poised to revolutionize the world, NEC is seeking to accelerate the global expansion of its Digital Government (DG) and Digital Finance (DF) business. As part of these efforts, the company relocated its Digital Government and Digital Finance (DGDF) Business Unit Headquarters to Zurich, Switzerland, in August 2025. Tomoki Kubo, Corporate Executive Vice President and President of NEC's DGDF Business Unit, asserted that moving the decision-making function of the business unit was merely common sense, as it was made to demonstrate NEC's commitment. We recently spoke with Kubo about how being in Europe has opened up new opportunities for NEC and what he envisions for the future.

The role of Japanese companies in ensuring safety and security in the age of AI — Insights from media artist Yoichi Ochiai and NEC President and CEO Takayuki Morita

AI-driven transformation is rapidly unfolding across every corner of society. As this wave, often called the “Fourth Industrial Revolution,” continues to accelerate, what will it take to steer it towards creating a better world? And what role should Japanese companies play in that process? Leading NEC, a company dedicated to delivering both security and innovation through technology, is President and CEO Takayuki Morita. Joining him is media artist Yoichi Ochiai, known for his creativity and visionary outlook on the future of society. The two leaders in the digital technology space sat down to share their perspectives on the theme: “Riding the Wave of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and Japan’s Digital Sovereignty.” (This article is an edited version of their dialogue originally featured on NewsPicks' "WEEKLY OCHIAI." ※program only in Japanese. Honorifics have been omitted below for clarity.)

A society advanced beyond our wildest imaginations: NEC’s facial recognition provides Japan’s famed “Expo Grandma” a glimpse into the future of society

Tomiyo Yamada, affectionately known in Japan as the “Expo Grandma,” became a world expo enthusiast after attending Expo 2005 Aichi, Japan, and has been in attendance at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (hereafter, Expo 2025) every day since it opened. The season pass Ms. Yamada uses to enter Expo 2025 each day is being utilized for entry control through a system powered by NEC’s facial recognition technology. This marks the first time such technology has been used at a world expo in Japan. We recently had the opportunity to speak with Ms. Yamada, who is not only “the face of the world expo” but also arguably the top user of NEC’s facial recognition technology, about her impressions of facial recognition and the expectations she has for future society.

Addressing the challenges arising from a surge in inbound tourism: The introduction of a talking AI avatar system to provide multilingual emergency information in times of disaster

The number of overseas visitors to Japan in 2024 exceeded 36 million, and this figure is projected to reach 40 million in 2025. It is now commonplace to see people from countries around the globe across the Japanese archipelago, and signs in English, Chinese, and other foreign languages are being posted in more and more sightseeing spots. While this surge in inbound tourism is boosting Japan's economy, the provision of emergency information to overseas tourists in times of disaster is a real issue that must be addressed in this country prone to earthquakes, typhoons, and other natural disasters. For example, it is said that some overseas tourists are even unfamiliar with the Japanese word tsunami. In a disaster, people often turn to TV for information, making it a lifeline for many when disaster strikes. That's why efforts are now underway in TV broadcasting to create a system for providing multilingual emergency information. In this edition of NEC Stories, we will share how NEC's technology is being used to contribute to these efforts.

NEC tackles large-scale farmlands in Hokkaido: Improving productivity with cutting-edge wireless communication technology and AI

Japanese agricultural and fishery products are gaining increasing attention from overseas. The export value of agricultural, forestry, and fisheries products reached record highs for 11 consecutive years through 2023, with "agricultural products" accounting for the largest share. On the other hand, the longstanding issues of labor shortages and a lack of successors in farming have led to a growing expectation for improved productivity through the use of advanced technologies. As part of NEC's initiatives aimed at solving these challenges, it is conducting proof-of-concept experiments in Hokkaido. Despite being at the forefront of automation, such as with autonomous farming machinery, Hokkaido's vast farmlands have faced technical barriers, such as the land being too vast for signals to reach. NEC is leveraging its expertise in wireless communication technology and AI to overcome these challenges.

Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan: Showcasing the future society made possible by NEC's advanced face recognition technology

In April 2025, a major event bringing together knowledge from around the globe is slated to be held—Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (the Expo). As the event draws near, we are starting to see MYAKU-MYAKU (Expo 2025 Official character) more and more around the streets of Japan. The Expo, whose theme is "Designing Future Society for Our Lives," will welcome approximately 160 participating countries and regions and serve as a testing ground for state-of-the-art technologies expected to pave the way for future society. NEC will also play a role in the Expo, providing face recognition technology to ensure the smooth admission of visitors and enable hands-free payment at stores. This is the first time Osaka has hosted a world exposition in 55 years, and the origins of NEC's face recognition technology can actually be partially traced back to the that time. In this edition of NEC Stories, we will share the sentiments of two members who took on this major project utilizing NEC's face recognition technology.

How letters correctly reach their destination: NEC's "eyes" and the evolution of address recognition technology in over 50 countries

NEC's sophisticated technology and system play an important role in ensuring that mail is delivered smoothly and accurately to its intended recipient. Known as the "postal automation system", this infrastructure handles everything from postmark printing to address recognition and sorting—all automatically. For over half a century, it has supported Japan's postal services. NEC has continually enhanced its address recognition technology, making the system a critical asset, not only in Japan but also as an infrastructure that is spreading globally, through detailed updates and reliable recognition.

Chief Security Officer Noboru Nakatani and his vision for "Digital Security Transformation" supporting all aspects of DX

The more digitized society becomes, the greater the threat of cyberattacks. In fact, at this very moment, there is bound to be an entity undergoing such an attack somewhere in the world. In May of this year, Noboru Nakatani—who had just been newly appointed Chief Security Officer (CSO) of NEC and President of NEC Security, Ltd.—sounded the alarm, saying, "Despite the fact that digital transformation is on the rise, companies are lagging behind when it comes to implementing the security measures necessary to protect critical information and operations." We recently sat down with Nakatani, one of Japan's leading security professionals with extensive experience in both the public and private sectors, including INTERPOL, to discuss the NEC Group's aspirations for the future.

Testing the latest technologies for the era of autonomous driving on an expressway under construction: Real-time utilization of information from roadways

While NEC and many other companies are engaged in research and development for autonomous driving, the reality is that performing trials on roadways where people and vehicles come and go is no easy task. This is especially true when it comes to expressways. Recently, NEC had the rare opportunity to conduct a field trial on an expressway under construction. This was the perfect environment for testing technologies as it is a real expressway minus the ordinary vehicle traffic. The site of this field trial was an approximately 3.1-kilometer section near the Shin-Gotemba Interchange of NEXCO Central Japan's Shin-Tomei Expressway. By successfully implementing our proprietary sensing and cutting-edge network technologies at this field trial site, NEC is making steady progress toward the realization of a safe and secure autonomous driving society.

NEC's Green Data Centers, "boxes" supporting safety and security in the Digital Transformation Era

Given the momentum of concepts such as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) management, there is no room for delaying the transition towards a sustainable society. In our daily lives, the adoption of renewable energy and the encouragement of recycling practices are becoming more widespread. The same is true in the world of digital transformation, or DX. In May 2024, NEC inaugurated its latest environmentally sustainable data centers in Kanagawa and Kobe, Japan. Here, we take a look behind the scenes at NEC's green data centers, which have been created in line with NEC's Purpose of "realizing a sustainable society where everyone has the chance to reach their full potential."

Real-time detection of abnormal conditions on expressways: Worldwide attention on NEC's revolutionary technology

If you drive, you may have had the experience of seeing a sign on an expressway saying "13-km, 100-minute traffic jam ahead" on the way back from a trip, making you feel suddenly even more exhausted. On the other hand, few people know about how expressway operators detect accidents and falling objects that cause such delays and congestion. In fact, thus far, the detection of abnormal conditions has mainly been done through "human" reports, such as those submitted by drivers and police. NEC's latest technology is now being introduced to detect such abnormal situations on roads in real time. This technology is known as "optical fiber sensing" of expressways, which is considered to be revolutionary in traffic engineering. Today, we will tell you how this technology contributes to the safety and security of roads.

Paving the way to validate the world's first biometric-based vaccination management prototype system

The NEC researcher, formerly a salesperson, on a mission to save newborns in developing countries

Accelerating digitalization of government through the synergy between NEC and KMD

The NEC Group's digital technologies have the power to make people happy. Now that the digitalization of government and finance is advancing around the world, what can the NEC Group do to create a society that leaves no one behind? Let's talk about the possibilities brought about by our partnership with KMD in Denmark.

Quantum technology: The talk of the 2022 Nobel Prize in Physics award ceremony and a potential game changer

NEC is well on its way to the commercialization of a quantum computer

What "Truly Open, Truly Trusted" means: What NEC has to say about dealing with risks that affect the world

Today, where we are all openly connected to each other through networks, we are facing considerable confusion and risks both in the real world and in the cyber world. What is required of companies to solve these problems? Takayuki Morita, President and CEO of NEC, introduced "Truly Open, Truly Trusted"—key words of what NEC considers important in realizing its purpose of creating social value—in his lecture at the recent Global Digital Summit 2022 (sponsored by Nikkei Inc.). What does it mean to be "Truly Open, Truly Trusted"? The following is President Morita's message.

Accomplishing what once took several months in just a single day: NEC's acceleration of the creation of social value with Japan's largest AI research supercomputer

Akio Yamada, Senior Vice President, NEC Takatoshi Kitano, Senior AI Platform Architect, NEC

The face of face recognition and the young researchers supporting NEC's technology: What strengths has NEC cultivated by harnessing the power of various "faces"?

NEC recently received The Commendation for Science and Technology by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology "Awards for Science and Technology" (Reiwa 4; 2022) for its face recognition technology, which has been ranked number one in the world. The five recipients of this award are Hitoshi Imaoka (age 52), an NEC Fellow who has led the way for NEC in face recognition, Principal Researcher Akihiro Hayasaka (age 39), Principal Researcher Yusuke Morishita (age 38), Principal Researcher Koichi Takahashi (age 34), and Senior Research Architect Hiroshi Hashimoto (age 33) of NEC Biometrics Research Laboratories. The strength of NEC's face recognition technology has been driven by the growth of its young researchers.

Airport Authority of India (AAI)

India is on track to surpass all other nations and claim the title of the world's most populous country by the end of 2024. Over the past decades, the Indian subcontinent has been undergoing a rapid transformation across all industry sectors, powered by the soaring aspirations of its citizens, and the sheer size of its consumer market. It is set to become the third-largest economy on the planet by 2030.

Cordoba Province, Spain

Situated in the heart of the Andalusian region in southern Spain, the Province of Cordoba is a vast and fertile area that boasts a cultural heritage rich with Islamic influences, a legacy of its historical past. It is composed of 78 municipalities, each on a path toward evolving into a smart city. As part of the efforts to make Cordoba Province a more livable and sustainable urban environment, a "common platform" plays a pivotal role by integrating and managing various types of data. Utilizing NEC's strengths in AI and cloud technologies, the platform collects and analyzes city-wide data. This process is aimed at providing improved services to citizens and encompasses; “a real-time data collection and analysis foundation”, “a waste management system”, “an incident management system”, “a facility and asset management system”, “an open data platform”, and “a web portal for communication between the administration and citizens”.By deploying a smart city platform that cuts across different sectors, we achieve a high level of digital and smart transformation in various areas, facilitated by broad regional collaboration among municipalities.

Environment Canterbury

Environment Canterbury and Christchurch City Council successfully launched a new real-time information (RTI) system for the Metro public transport network in late 2021. The implementation was completed when the Bus Interchange technology was upgraded. The project was refreshed and Metro's RTI system was upgraded within nine months, replacing the previous radio-based solution with a GPS based solution supplied by NEC NZ Limited.

NEC to Exhibit and Introduce Disaster Preparedness Solutions at 2024 International Fire and Disaster Prevention Forum

NEC participated in the 2024 International Fire and Disaster Management Forum held in Indonesia on February 12 and 13, 2025 by Japan Fire and Disaster Management Agency of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications. At this forum, NEC gave a presentation on its disaster prevention solutions that have been implemented and operated in Japan and the latest disaster damage assessment technology using large-scale language models (LLM) and image analysis and exhibited at a booth. In recent years, natural disasters such as torrential rains and major earthquakes have become more frequent and severe in the world. Indonesia, where this year's Forum would be held, is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world. NEC has a proven record of accomplishment in disaster management, including the introduction of an earthquake early warning system for the Japan Meteorological Agency, and we believe that NEC's disaster prevention solutions will contribute to Indonesia's disaster prevention and mitigation measures. NEC's advanced technology for assessing damage using LLM and image analysis technology (Note 1) attracted the interest of visitors. NEC's "LLM/Image Analysis Technology" helps to determine the extent and location of damage quickly and accurately from various images collected during a disaster to accelerate prompt response activities. (Note 2) NEC will continue to contribute to the realization of safer, more secure, and more comfortable societies around the world by deploying disaster prevention solutions and advanced technologies that have been proven in operation in Japan to overseas markets.

KAJIMA CORPORATION

Used NEC's deep expertise and knowhow to define the security standards required for the entire group.

KITZ Corporation

Advancement of Engineer To Order with information chain of engineering chain starting from 3D model

Sanden Holdings Corporation

Streamlining the linkage between engineering and manufacturing with integrated BOM

Surat Smart City Development Ltd. (SSCDL)

Renowned as a center for diamonds and textiles, Surat is a bustling city in the state of Gujarat on India's west coast. The eighth-largest city in India and one of the fastest-growing cities in the world, Surat is now home to nearly 7 million people, but it has been struggling with traffic congestion and underfunded infrastructure. After the administration of Prime Minister Narendra Modi was inaugurated in 2014, the government initiated the Digital India program in a bid to promote digitization of various fields. A related development in the urban planning field was the advent of smart cities in India. When Surat was chosen in 2015 as one of 100 cities in India that would be developed under the Smart Cities Mission, the Surat government focused on revolutionizing its public transit system in partnership with NEC Corporation India.