Public Safety

Safety and convenience, hand in hand

Balancing the need for water-tight security and optimum convenience is the key to successfully navigating the disruptive waves of torrent technological advances and rapid urbanization, the sweeping impact they have on our lives, and the risks and threats they pose.

We are extremely proud of our world-leading biometrics authentication, AI technology, video analytics and system integration capability, and our NEC Safer Cities strategy. This winning technology skillset has enabled us to tailor convenience-sensitive solutions for many different security scenarios and public safety challenges worldwide. Walk-through airport check-in and customs, citizen and digital ID systems for secure identification and fair service access, to name just a few. We believe, with the right technology mix and solution expertise, safety and convenience can go together. Indeed, that's the only way to steer today’s complex data-driven world to its ultimate destination: the realization of a safe, secure, equal and efficient global society.

Why NEC?

World’s No.1

99.2 Billion yen invested globally annually in company-wide R&D
(As of March 31, 2025)

* NEC ranked No.1 several times as the world‘s most accurate face recognition technology in vendor tests conducted by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Results shown from NIST do not constitute an endorsement of any particular system, product, service, or company by the U.S. government.

Awards & Accolades

Recognized as Frost & Sullivan’s Global Biometric Solutions Company of the Year

NEC has been named a Biometric Solutions Leader by Frost & Sullivan and is the first company in the biometrics industry to receive the 2026 Global Biometric Solutions Company of the Year Award, recognized for its innovation, technical excellence, and customer-focused approach.

Ranked First in NIST’s Latest FRTE 1:N Identification Benchmark

NEC’s face recognition technology ranked first in NIST’s latest FRTE 1:N Identification benchmark, achieving an authentication error rate of 0.06% in a large-scale test using still images of 12 million individuals and securing the top position in four of the eight major categories, demonstrating its world-leading accuracy and continued strength in biometric innovation.

Ranked # 7 in TIME Magazine's list of the "World's Most Sustainable Companies of 2026"

NEC ranked 7th in TIME and Statista’s World’s Most Sustainable Companies of 2026, recognized for its ESG commitments, sustainability disclosures, and environmental and social performance, marking its third consecutive year in the top 10.

Customer Stories

Customer Story

Face Express at Narita Airport Facilitating smooth departures for thousands of passengers daily in Japan

Customer Story

Biometric Identification for Over 1 Billion People Providing all residents of India with a unique identity and a digital platform to authenticate anytime, anywhere

Customer Story

National Soccer Hall of Fame in the U.S. Soccer fans get a unique interactive experience at the National Soccer Hall of Fame through NEC's face recognition technology. See Other Content

Biometric Authentication
Learn more about NEC’s full suite of biometric authentication technologies, including face, iris, fingerprint, palmprint, voice, and ear acoustic authentication, all of which rank as world class.

Smart Transportation
Get to know NEC's urban mobility solutions and services that leverage operational management and data analysis to enhance passenger engagement and safety.

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