Media Releases

NEC Face Recognition Technology Ranks First in NIST Accuracy Testing

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 06:06:00 +0000

NEC’s facial recognition technology leads the industry in accuracy and fairness, addressing biases related to age, gender, and ethnicity. Ranked most accurate by NIST, NEC continues to advance ethical and inclusive AI solutions across sectors.

NEC Face Recognition Technology Ranks First in NIST Accuracy Testing

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 05:19:00 +0000

Experts at a Digital Identity NZ webinar, sponsored by NEC, highlighted the critical role of biometrics in securing decentralized identity systems while ensuring user privacy and control.

NEC Recognised for Leadership in Corporate Sustainability – Again!

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 04:08:00 +0000

Experts at a Digital Identity NZ webinar, sponsored by NEC, highlighted the critical role of biometrics in securing decentralized identity systems while ensuring user privacy and control.

NEC Ranks 7th in TIME Magazine’s list of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies of 2025

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 04:03:00 +0000

Experts at a Digital Identity NZ webinar, sponsored by NEC, highlighted the critical role of biometrics in securing decentralized identity systems while ensuring user privacy and control.

NEC New Zealand Celebrates Creative Excellence at the 2025 Gold Awards

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 05:04:00 +0000

NEC New Zealand proudly sponsored the Create Category at the 2025 Gold Awards, celebrating bold ideas, creative excellence, and outstanding talent across Wellington.

Breaking barriers, driving change: Women leading the future of transport

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

NEC Australia is proud to renew its sponsorship of the renowned Women Who Move Nations podcast, reinforcing its commitment to supporting diverse leadership and empowering women in the public transport industry.

NEC Australia appoints Mike Sellars as Vice President – Chief Technology Office (CTO) to lead technology strategy

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 22:00:00 +0000

NEC Australia is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Mike Sellars as its new Vice President – Chief Technology Office (CTO).

NEC and EFC Extend Partnership to 2027

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 23:00:00 +0000

NEC and the Essendon Football Club are pleased to announce the extension of their partnership for a further three years.

Binding physical and digital worlds with biometrics key to decentralized ID

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 03:19:00 +0000

Experts at a Digital Identity NZ webinar, sponsored by NEC, highlighted the critical role of biometrics in securing decentralized identity systems while ensuring user privacy and control.

Summer Intern Opportunity (closed) – Specialising in biometrics and AI

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 05:32:00 +0000

Summer 2024 Internship at NEC New Zealand in AI and biometric technologies. Gain hands-on experience in machine learning, facial recognition, and fingerprint analysis.

NEC Australia drives next phase of growth and transformation with appointment of new Senior Vice President

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 01:00:00 +0000

NEC Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Keith Morrison as Senior Vice President of Digital Government and Digital Finance (DGDF), reinforcing the organisation’s focus on growth, transformation and customer success in these critical sectors.

Steering bus travel into the future with Turn By Turn navigation system, powered by NEC and HERE Technologies

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 22:30:00 +0000

Bus travel in Australia and New Zealand is entering a new era of precision and efficiency with an innovative Turn By Turn Bus Navigation System, delivered by NEC Australia, a trusted global provider of smart technology solutions, in collaboration with HERE Technologies, a leading location data and technology platform.

NEC Launches new system using Biometric Authentication Technology

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 22:30:00 +0000

NEC Corporation will launch a new system using biometric authentication technology that is capable of quickly authenticating large numbers of people at one time, even while they are in motion. The system is expected to accelerate admission and reduce congestion for busy events and infrastructure.

AI to Transform Transport Sector, but Trust is Key, say experts at NEC Breakfast – New Whitepaper Supports Claims

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +0000

NEC Australia hosted an exclusive breakfast event this morning at the ITS Australia Summit 2024 in Sydney, where industry leaders gathered to discuss the most pressing issues and cutting-edge trends in transport technology.

NEC Australia Partners with Hayden AI to facilitate automated bus lane and bus stop enforcement in Australia and New Zealand

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 23:00:00 +0000

NEC Australia, a leading provider of smart transport technology solutions and Hayden AI, a leader in artificial intelligence and spatial analytics, announced today a partnership to deliver a seamless enforcement technology platform designed to improve road safety, sustainability and public transport reliability and accessibility to customers in Australia and New Zealand.

Intermedium, supported by Amazon Web Services and NEC release 8th ANZ Digital Government Readiness and Maturity Indicator Report

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 23:00:00 +0000

Today marks the annual release of the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) Digital Government Readiness and Maturity Indicator Report, a report that evaluates Australia’s Federal and State Government digital maturity, alongside our neighbor New Zealand, and their progress in delivering digital services.

NEC Australia becomes Official High-Performance Partner of Melbourne Storm

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 02:30:00 +0000

NEC Australia is proud to become an Official High-Performance Partner of the Melbourne Storm Rugby League Club.

MyWay+ A simple way to plan and pay

Thu, 09 May 2024 03:00:00 +0000

The ACT Government is bringing Canberra’s public transport network into the future with the delivery of a new ticketing system MyWay+. This new system is now progressively 'learning' our public transport network as four new electric ‘demonstration buses’ hit the road with new equipment installed.

NEC becomes first GSI partner to achieve Fortinet’s Engage Regional Partner Level in APAC

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 22:00:00 +0000

NEC has further strengthened its relationship with its key strategic partner Fortinet, achieving the Regional Partner Level as part of Fortinet’s Engage Partner Program, for both technical and sales revenue requirements.

NEC named a Top Global Innovator for 13th year

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:05:00 +0000

NEC Corporation has been named a Clarivate Top 100 Global Innovator™ 2024 for the 13th consecutive year, recognizing its consistent leadership in global innovation.