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- Oct 19, 2011
- NEC Collaborates with NZi3 for Research
NEC New Zealand Ltd announces today its collaboration for research as a Research Sponsor with the New Zealand ICT Innovation Institute (NZi3) based at the University of Canterbury, the first of such an engagement at this level for NZi3. Initial collaboration between the two institutes will focus on energy and ecology solutions to help rebuild the City of Christchurch after the massive earthquakes, as well as human interaction solutions such as biometrics and robotics.
NZi3 is a ‘hothouse’ of strategic ICT research and aims to be a globally-recognised innovation centre that transforms ideas from the lab, across the innovation gap, into industry. NEC New Zealand is the local subsidiary of NEC Corporation in New Zealand, with offices in Wellington and Auckland to provide the latest technologies and total solutions to the New Zealand market. This collaboration aims to unite world-class researchers and research students from the University of Canterbury with industry experts from NEC, to co-develop new and innovative technologies and solutions and transform these ideas into relevant applications for the market.
As part of this collaboration, NEC New Zealand will provide a sponsorship of NZ$90,000 over three years, in addition to the equipment and other in-kind support worth more than NZ$30,000 during the same period. This sponsorship also includes the funding of two full-time postgraduate research students whose thesis research will be guided and supervised by NEC and based in NZi3. Furthermore, NEC will promote and feature the collaborative demonstrations with NZi3 at its Innovation Centre showroom.
Rod Carr, Vice Chancellor of the University of Canterbury says, "We are delighted to be establishing this new partnership with NEC and NZi3. Innovation is at the forefront of our practice as a University and building industry relationships such as this is vital to our future."
Hamish House, Director of NZi3 says, "NZi3 is incredibly excited to be working with NEC in this new and exhilarating partnership. By bringing together a multinational company with over 100 years of expertise in technological innovation with the University’s world class expertise in ICT research and academia, bright young and talented post-graduate students are given the opportunity to work with one of the world’s best companies. Students and researchers will be working side by side in collaboration to co-develop new and ground breaking innovative technologies and solutions and transform these ideas into relevant applications for the global market place. We look forward to the first three years of this partnership delivering exciting new developments and value for NZi3, the University and NEC."
Leonard Dench, General Manager at NEC New Zealand says, "NEC New Zealand is thrilled to work with NZi3, a leading ICT research institute in New Zealand and this collaboration is part of our corporate strategy to leverage our research and development capabilities. There are abundant research opportunities that could be explored between the two institutes and we hope to bring to market some of our new and exciting developments and technologies soon."
- Sept 2, 2011
- NEC New Zealand Appoints New Managing Director
NEC New Zealand Ltd has announced the appointment of Alan Hyde as its Managing Director. Alan is currently the Managing Director of NEC Australia and he will assume this additional role with effect from 1 September 2011. He takes over from Jiro Inoue, who will take up his new role of heading up the international carrier solutions business at NEC Corporation.
Alan took up the role of Managing Director of NEC Australia in October 2010 and brings to the NEC group a wealth of experience in IT solutions and services. His commitment to achieving results through positive change and collaboration, coupled with this combined leadership of NEC in Australia and New Zealand, will enable real progress towards a one NEC approach.
"To further support NEC’s regionalisation strategy, I am delighted to take on this role, in addition to my NEC Australian commitments, as it will allow the two NEC companies in Australia and New Zealand to work closer together to strengthen our regional opportunities." says Alan Hyde, Managing Director of NEC Australia and NEC New Zealand.
Regional head Kiyofumi Kusaka, CEO of NEC Asia Pacific (NEC’s regional HQ for Asia Pacific) commented, "Both our NEC companies in Australia and New Zealand have a rich heritage and legacy in these countries and are evolving to meet the changing demands of the markets. I believe both NEC Australia and NEC New Zealand will strive under Alan’s leadership and I look forward to closer collaboration between all our companies in the Asia Pacific region."
- August 26, 2011
- NEC and WeITec Collaborate for Research
Co-developing innovative technologies and solutions on biometrics, human interactions, and visual solutions
NEC New Zealand Ltd and WelTec Connect Ltd, the service and commercial arm of the Wellington Institute of Technology ("WeITec") announced, today their collaboration for research and development of technologies and their commercial applications. The deal, the first of its kind for NEC in the South Pacific represents a significant commitment of this leading global IT and networks technology developer and provider to New Zealand’s foremost Institute of Technology.
This collaboration, spanning three years, will see research staff and students from the Wellington Institute of Technology work with technology experts from NEC, to co-develop new and innovative technologies and solutions on biometrics, human interactions, and visual solutions in the fields of energy, environment, public safety, and health, and transform these ideas into relevant applications for the market.
Since WelTec was established in Wellington, New Zealand over a century ago, it has worked hand-in-hand with industry and developed a unique store of expertise, backed up by sophisticated equipment and workshops, in areas as diverse as digital media, business skills, counselling, engineering literacy and numeracy, hospitality, automotive and information technology. WelTec is part of a consortium of six Institutes of Technology and Polytechnics in New Zealand and was the first ITP in New Zealand to be recognised by the New Zealand Government to provide Research and Development expertise to business via a voucher scheme.
As part of this collaboration, NEC New Zealand becomes a Technology Partner of WeITec, and will provide a sponsorship of NZ$90,000 over three years, which will be used for the funding of fellowships, projects, and student research allowances. WeITec will establish a new position for applied research titled "NEC Applied Research Fellowship" in recognition of NEC’s funding contribution, which will focus primarily on projects related to NEC’s technology. NEC also will take in engineering, IT and/or creative technology students from the Wellington Institute of Technology as part of the cadetship programme.
Dr Linda Sissons, Chief Executive of the Wellington Institute of Technology says, "WelTec is thrilled with this investment by NEC which recognises our contribution to providing applied R&D and Technology Transfer services to industry. WelTec and NEC are leading innovators in their respective fields. There will be significant benefits to our staff and students through this investment by NEC. I look forward to working with our new global partner and seeing our joint aspirations of advancing knowledge and applying this in real-life settings achieved."
Leonard Dench, General Manager at NEC New Zealand says, "NEC is excited to partner with WelTec, a leading research institute in New Zealand to explore and bring to market new innovative technology solutions. With this collaboration, we believe the combined strengths and collective expertise with a real practical focus, will take innovation to new heights in New Zealand and the wider global stage."
- August 1, 2011
- NEC named ‘Juniper NZ Partner of the Year 2010’
NEC have been awarded ‘Juniper NZ Partner of the Year’ for the second year running.
Presented at the Juniper Partner Conference in Sydney, an event which makes an up-beat assessment of business opportunities available to its partner ecosystem and celebrate its achievements through presentation of the 2010 Partner of the Year Awards.
- July 28, 2011
NEC’s Digital Wall Welcomes Travellers at Wellington International Airport
NEC in New Zealand has won a contract to supply a large format digital wall, comprising of 32 of NEC’s latest 46-inch Ultra-narrow MultiSync X462UN LCD monitors at the Wellington International Airport. This 8.2m x 2.4m digital wall that is due to go "live" by the end of July is part of the Wellington Airport’s and iSite Media’s continuous plans to improve its services at the airport.
- June 7, 2011
- NZ Advanced Network KAREN Extends Research Community with NEC and Juniper
Juniper Networks announce the completion of a project with NEC and REANNZ to extend the reach of KAREN (Kiwi Advanced Research and Education Network) to more points of presence across New Zealand, making it easier for more organizations to connect to the research, education and innovation community.
KAREN provides reliable, high speed, high capacity connectivity across New Zealand through 23 points of presence. As an Elite Juniper partner, NEC will provide fourteen Juniper Networks® MX80 3D Universal Edge Routers to support the growth of the network, which links KAREN members to over 200 million advanced network users worldwide.
- May 5, 2011
- World’s First as NEC Robot joins Chamber of Commerce
He’s just 38½ cm tall, weighs the same as the average three-month-old New Zealand baby boy, can speak multiple languages, blushes when you cuddle him and now, PaPeRo will become the first ever robot in the world to join a Chamber of Commerce.
Meet PaPeRo on 10th May 2011 at the Tech after 5 event - Click here to find out more
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- November 26, 2010
- NEC Stands Behind Its Projector Reliability With Extended Five Year Warranty On Select Models Of NEC Projectors.
Announcing a five year warranty on select models from our award winning line-up of ultra portable, ultra short throw and fixed installation projectors.
Previously shipping with a standard factory warranty of three years, this two year increase sets a new standard of product support and commitment.
The five year warranty is now standard on the following projectors:
- XGA and WXGA LCD Ultra Portable Projectors:
- NP305G, NP410G, NP510G, NP-M350XG, NP610SG, NP410WG, NP-M300WG, NP510WSG, NP905G (plus all upcoming replacement models)
- XGA and WXGA Ultra Short Throw DLP Projectors:
- XGA & WXGA LCD Fixed Installation Projectors:
- NP1200G, NP1250G2, NP2200G, NP2250G2, NP3250G2, NP3250WG2
Available through authorised resellers of NEC display products and solutions.
- June 24, 2010
- NEC wins REANNZ router RFP.
- March 5, 2010
- NEC NZ Announces The Release of Stackable Installation Projectors
NEC New Zealand Ltd, a leading stand-alone provider of commercial LCD displays, data projectors and innovative digital signage solutions, announced the release of the NP Series of Installation Projectors.
Packed with power and a full line-up of features, these NP Installation Series models can take on the most demanding integration projects in corporate boardrooms, education lecture halls and public display environments.
The four new NEC NP Installation Series projectors (NP1250G2, NP2250G2, NP3250G2, NP3250WG2) deliver high-tech performance with a variety of advanced features that create flexibility for enhanced usage. Bright enough for most applications, the projectors display images up to 5000 lumens.
For the ultimate presentation, users may take advantage of the stacking capability, enabling up to four projectors to boost an image's brightness up to 20,000 lumens, which is ideal for larger-sized screens and environments with heavy ambient light.
This feature also prevents the complete loss of an image, which can happen when using a single projector.
- Mar 5, 2010
- NEC NZ Introduces High-Bright LCD Display For Digital Signage Applications
NEC New Zealand Ltd, a leading stand-alone provider of commercial LCD displays, data projectors and innovative digital signage solutions, announced the release of the 46-inch MultiSync X461HB high-bright professional display.
This new model is enhanced by more than 30 advanced features of the Digital Signage Technology Suite that allow it to stand out in heavily-lit environments.
With a brightness measurement at 1500 cd/m
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and remarkable contrast ratio of 3500:1, the MultiSync X461HB boasts 110% higher brightness than NEC's previous-generation displays.
The MultiSync X Series display is ideal for environments heavy with ambient light, such as corporate lobbies, atriums and restaurants.
The X461HB high-bright display provides an extraordinary amount of brightness that outperforms displays using standard settings, allowing it to be truly noticeable in environments where typical, standard brightness would normally seem dim or washed out.
Its advanced features detect nearby light and automatically adjust the display according to its surroundings. Having a brilliant display in a highly-trafficked, brightly-lit area is crucial to getting a message across, and the X461HB's unrivalled screen performance is the essential solution to these elements.
- May 12, 2009
- NEC provides University of Canterbury's Innovation Institute with large screen LCDs. The new NZi3 National ICT Innovation Institute building at the University of Canterbury, has been fit out with fourteen 52" LCD5220s and four 65" LCD6520L large screens. NECs eco friendly technology ties in with the buildings reputation as being the most environmentally-friendly educational building in the country.
NEC products were also an obvious choice for a place that is considered a hub of innovation in New Zealand.
A video wall matrix of 3 x 3 LCD5220s is on display in the entrance foyer. The other screens are used for Video Conferencing and Smart Interactive overlays.
- May 06, 2009
- NEC Releases the new 46" NEC MultiSync X461 UN LCD. The new MultiSync X461 UN is about to revolutionize how LCD video walls are perceived. Its ultra-narrow bezel allows for a screen-to-screen distance between two neighbouring displays of only 7.3mm. The thinnest bezel LCD in New Zealand creates an eye catching homogenous tiled display. With this kind of impact, these screens are sure to grab attention.
- Jan 12, 2009
- NEC provides Wall Street Mall in Dunedin with New Zealand's largest video wall.
Working closely with Dunedin City Council and Strawberry Sound, NEC provided the mall with 25 40" 4020LCDs for the tiled digital signage in the main area of the shopping centre. The screens form a 5x5 matrix creating a huge presence in the foyer.
The slim bezel screens are a perfect match to the glass and steel architecture of the mall, and show advertising and video using Panel Director Software provided by NEC.
4 x 46" 4620LCDs were also used for digital signage in the mall entrance giving shoppers footage of Wall Street malls construction.
NEC's wireless networking, Built in PCs, software and bright displays create a total solution for any retail environment.
- October 30, 2008
- NEC Auckland - Officially Open. We are pleased to announce our new office has official opened. Located at Level 1, 7-9 Fanshawe St. Auckland. We welcome you to call or contact us to arrange to see the latest in visual products, digital signage and more!
- October 16, 2008
- NeoFace at the Heart of 3 Awards NEC Congratulates Ogilvy... again! Earlier this year the New Zealand All Black Rugby campaign which used NEC NeoFace Facial Recognition to match the public to their closest look-a-like, won the top public relations award from PRINZ (Public Relations Institute of New Zealand). August 2008 saw the campaign winning the Google New Zealand New Media Marketing Award, and now the campaign has won a prestigious bronze Effie award.
- October 02, 2008
- Unbundled Local Loop a Step Closer for Wellington Region. Thousands of internet users in the region soon to have faster services Wellington, 2 October, 2008: NEC working with Actrix, Wellington region's local ISP, brings the reality of unbundled local loop a step closer with the first deployment in New Zealand of its latest Multi Service Access Node (MSAN) product, the AM3110.
- May 23, 2008
- Weet-Bix Face2Face Campaign Wins Top Public Relations Award. NEC Congratulates Ogilvy New Zealand
Ogilvy Public Relations won the Supreme Award at this year's PRINZ (Public Relations Institute of New Zealand) Awards for its Sanitarium Weet-Bix Face2Face Challenge campaign. Chosen from over 65 entries, the Weet-Bix Face2Face Challenge inspired hundreds of thousands of kiwi kids (and more than a few mums, dads and grandparents) to go online and find out which All Black they most resembled. At the same time, Weet-Bix were flying off the shelves as kids everywhere collected cards to compete in the Weet-Bix Stat Attack game, based on All Black player statistics. Ogilvy MD Greg Partington said that it was Sanitarium's commitment to engage their audience that led to this being one of the country's most endearing and successful campaigns. NeoFace - Facial Recognition, developed by NEC Laboratories, was the core software technology behind the competition.
- November 05, 2007
- TOMORROW'S TECHNOLOGY - IN NEW ZEALAND TODAY. NEC in New Zealand, a wholly owned subsidiary of NEC Corporation (Japan), is celebrating 25 years of innovation in this country with a one-off Technology Showcase at the Michael Fowler Centre in Wellington on 22 November 2007.
- September 14, 2007
- Every face tells a story. For the first time in New Zealand biometric facial recognition software has been launched into the public arena. NeoFace, developed by NEC Laboratories, is the software behind the current Weet-Bix / All Blacks Face2Face competition.
- August 21, 2007
- NEC Delivers new Postal Automation Technology to New Zealand Post. The New system includes 22 NEC mail sorting and processing machines nationwide. NEC and New Zealand Post are nearing the end of an ambitious nationwide implementation program that has delivered 3 brand new Mail Service Centres in Auckland, Hamilton and Christchurch, and 3 significantly upgraded Mail Service Centres in Palmerston North, Wellington and Dunedin.
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