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99.88%
Accuracy of NEC’s technology according to NIST in 2024
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World's No. 1 Biometric technology provider known for delivering solutions with social value
52%
of data breaches are caused by error or weak passwords
Overview
Public Safety and Security Solutions for Aotearoa
Safety and security demand solutions that are not only reliable but also cost-effective, fast to deploy, and effortless to maintain. Today, advances in accuracy, speed, and convenience have made biometrics the gold standard for modern identity management.
Elevate New Zealand’s safety with real-time, reliable identification.
In a world where rapid and accurate identity verification can save lives, NEC brings globally trusted biometric capabilities to New Zealand’s law enforcement, border agencies, and critical infrastructure providers. From fingerprint to facial and iris recognition, our advanced tools are designed for seamless, scalable deployment—empowering agencies to act swiftly, safely, and with confidence.
- Safety-first monitoring – Detect persons of interest in real time and trigger actionable alerts.
- Highest speed and precision – NEC’s facial recognition consistently ranks #1 by NIST for unmatched accuracy and velocity.
- Scalable & interoperable – Deploy across multiple locations, integrate with existing CCTV systems, and adapt to growing needs.
- Privacy in your hands – Ensure adherence to Aotearoa’s newly released Biometrics Code of Practice.
- Innovative edge – Backed by substantial R&D investment and global recognition, NEC’s tech is both transformative and trusted.
Our solutions ensure swift, precise identification in the field, across sites, and at border checkpoints, without compromising accuracy or usability.
Why NEC NZ
Why NEC matters for New Zealand today
Our biometric systems—proven in international security initiatives across law enforcement, border control, criminal justice, and defence sectors—are tailored for Kiwi contexts.
At NEC, we don’t just follow innovation — we lead it. As a global pioneer in biometrics and public safety, we are the trusted partner behind some of the world’s most advanced identity, border security, law enforcement, and defence programs.
Our global technologies are tailored for kiwi contexts and empower agencies to identify individuals with unmatched precision — anywhere, anytime.
With the largest portfolio of patents in biometric sensor and matching technologies, and world-leading AFIS (Automated Fingerprint Identification System) performance in accuracy and speed, NEC delivers security solutions that leave no room for compromise.
Choose certainty. Choose NEC.