2026
NEC CORPORATION OF AMERICA Announces Western Identification Network (WIN) Upgrade to Latest Integra-ID® 7 Cloud Platform
NEC CORPORATION OF AMERICA today announced that the Western Identification Network (WIN) has selected an upgrade to the latest release of Integra-ID® 7, NEC’s next-generation, cloud-native biometric identification platform.
2025
NEC and Outsight Advance Airport Intelligence with Proven LiDAR Spatial AI Solutions
NEC and Outsight, a global provider of Spatial AI technology, announced a strategic collaboration to deliver advanced airport operational intelligence solutions that provide real-time 3D understanding of airport environments.
NEC and HID Combine Trust and Expertise to Advance Biometric Capture
NEC announced a strategic alliance with HID, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions. This collaboration brings together NEC’s advanced SmartScan™ software and HID’s biometric capture hardware in a best-in-class solution designed to help public safety agencies and other mission-critical organizations strengthen security with reliable identity matching capabilities.
NEC Corporation of America Appoints Todd Morris as President of NEC National Security Systems
Today, NEC Corporation (NEC) announced the appointment of Todd Morris as the new president of NEC National Security Systems (NEC NSS), effective immediately.
NEC Introduces Identity Cloud Service for Global, Scalable Identity Verification
NEC Corporation of America (NEC), a leader in advanced IT, biometrics, and analytics solutions, introduces Identity Cloud Service (ICS), a new identity verification solution to deliver streamlined, secure and cost-effective access management.
NEC Face Recognition Ranks First in NIST Accuracy Testing
NEC announced that its face recognition technology was ranked the world’s most accurate in the most recent benchmark test conducted by the globally recognized U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
2024
NEC Corporation of America Earns ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 27001:2022 Certifications for its Integrated Management Systems
NEC announced it has achieved recertification for ISO 9001:2015 and upgraded to the ISO 27001:2022 from NQA, a globally recognized, independently accredited certification body.
Dr. Kathleen Kiernan Recognized as Part of the Security Industry Association’s 2024 Women in Security Power 100
NEC NSS president honored by leading advocacy group as one of 100 distinguished women who are role models, leaders, innovators and influencers in the global security industry.
2023
NEC National Security Systems Recognized for Industry-Leading Homeland Security Technology
Company awarded multiple ‘ASTORS’ awards for effective public safety solutions.
NEC Announces Agreement with Ideal Innovations Inc. to Promote Responsible Use of Face Recognition Technology
The new agreement offers NEC customers the opportunity to attend virtual and in-person training sessions designed to equip users with the latest knowledge and skills.
2022
U.S. Government Security Technology Provider Opens New Facility
NEC Corporation of America announced the opening of its NEC National Security Solutions, Inc. (NSS) offices in Arlington, VA, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house.
InfraGard National Members Alliance & NEC Corporation of America Join Forces in the Fight Against Human Trafficking
In honor of National Human Trafficking Prevention Month in January, NEC has formalized its commitment as a diamond sponsor of InfraGard National Members Alliance and will support educational programs that promote awareness and prevention of the heinous crime of human trafficking.
2021
Dr. Kathleen Kiernan Announced As Permanent President of NEC National Security Systems
Dr. Kathleen Kiernan will assume the office of President at NEC National Security Systems (NEC NSS) and brings three decades of federal law enforcement experience to NEC's FOCI-mitigated subsidiary.
Star Alliance, NEC & SITA Sign Teaming Agreement, Paving The Way To Expand Touchless Journeys Across Member Airlines
Frequent flyer program customers of Star Alliance member airlines will soon be able to use their biometric identity across any participating airline at any participating airport following a new agreement between the world’s largest airline alliance, NEC Corporation and SITA.
NEC & Hawaii Department Of Transportation Complete Latest Phase Of Airport Thermal Screening Project
NEC Corporation, NEC Corporation of America and the Hawaii Department of Transportation announced the operation of Phase III of the thermal temperature screening and facial imaging project at Hawaii's five major airports that accept trans-Pacific flights.
NEC Corporation of America Launches FOCI-Mitigated Subsidiary to Provide Advanced Technology Solutions to the US Government
NEC Corporation of America, a leading technology integrator of advanced IT, networking, communications, and multimodal biometric solutions, is proud to announce the launch of their newest company, NEC National Security Systems, Inc. (NSS).
2020 & Earlier
NEC & SITA Announce Global Aviation Partnership Agreement To Deliver The Future Of Digital Identity At Airports
NEC Corporation and SITA announced a global partnership to develop market-leading solutions that enable a secure walk-through travel experience at airports, leveraging NEC’s I:Delight identity management platform together with SITA Smart Path and SITA Flex.
NEC Face Recognition Technology Ranks First In NIST Accuracy Testing
NEC Corporation announced that its face recognition technology achieved the highest matching accuracy in the Face Recognition Vendor Test (FRVT) 2018 performed by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), with an error rate of 0.5% when registering 12 million people.
NEC's Video Face Recognition Technology Ranks First in NIST Testing
NEC Corporation announced that NEC's face recognition technology achieved the highest performance evaluation in the recent Face in Video Evaluation testing performed by the U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).