Did you know?
99.88%
Accuracy of NEC’s technology according to NIST in 2024
$55B
is the forecast value of the global biometric technology market by 2027
1000+
NEC biometric customers in more than 50 countries
Overview
Biometrics and Digital Identity
Bridging physical and digital identity
In a world where security breaches and identity fraud are on the rise — with over 52% caused by weak or stolen credentials — biometrics is transforming the way New Zealand verifies and protects identities. From airports and hospitals to banking, utilities and everything between, biometric solutions are delivering secure, efficient, and seamless access across industries.
Unlike traditional authorisation methods such as PINs or passwords, biometrics cannot be lost, forgotten, or easily forged, making it the ideal foundation for digital identity. This bridge between physical and digital identity enables smarter services, safer environments, and faster, frictionless experiences for customers, employees, and citizens alike.
Secure, efficient, and seamless
At NEC, we’ve pioneered multi-modal biometric authentication, driving staggering advances in both speed and accuracy. With a track record of success across 1,000+ customers in 30+ countries — including tailored solutions right here in New Zealand — we deliver end-to-end expertise, from hardware and integration to ongoing support.
And because trust is built on responsibility, our solutions are designed with privacy, ethics, and data protection at their core — ensuring compliance with local regulations and safeguarding the trust of the communities we serve.
Trust NEC — the global leader trusted to keep identities secure.
Why NEC NZ
- Global leader in biometric innovation, with facial, iris, fingerprint, and palm recognition ranked among the most accurate worldwide by NIST.
- Deep local expertise—trusted by central and regional government, transport, healthcare, and enterprise sectors across New Zealand.
- Proven delivery through NEC NZ’s local engineering, integration, and support teams, backed by global R&D investment.
- Commitment to ethical, privacy-first design, aligning with Aotearoa’s Privacy Act 2020 and the upcoming Biometric Processing Privacy Code.
Benefits to You
- Strengthen public safety and trust with secure, real-time identity verification.
- Enhance customer and citizen experiences through seamless, touchless interactions.
- Reduce fraud, breaches, and compliance risks with robust biometric and digital identity platforms.
- Scale flexibly with cloud-native solutions that integrate easily into existing systems and grow with your needs.
Ready to shape a trusted future?
Contact NEC New Zealand today to discover how our Biometrics and Digital Identity solutions can deliver security, efficiency, and confidence—powered by global innovation and local expertise.
