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2022 Press Announcements


NEC Corporation of America Names Carmelo Lisciotto as Vice President of Operations for its Advanced Recognition Systems Business

December 15, 2022 - NEC Corporation of America today announced Carmelo Lisciotto has joined the company as Vice President of Operations for its Advanced Recognition Systems (ARS) business, bringing nearly three decades of global IT operations and security experience to NEC.
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NEC National Security Systems’ Fiber Optic Intrusion Detection Technology Wins Top Award for Homeland Security

December 12, 2022 - NEC National Security Systems (NEC NSS) today announced that its Intelligent Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (IPIDS) has won the top award from American Security Today in the 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Award program.
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NEC Introduces Revolutionary CLOUD CASH Program That Pays Channel Partners Upfront on NEC UNIVERGE BLUE® Cloud Communications Deal

November 15, 2022 - NEC Corporation of America today launched NEC UNIVERGE BLUE® CLOUD CASH, a program that offers NEC UNIVERGE BLUE® cloud communications channel partners the option to get paid upfront on the full-term of the agreement.
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NEC Corporation of America Names Gary Lac as Vice President of Solutions

August 19, 2022 - NEC Corporation of America today announced Gary Lac has joined the company as Vice President of Solutions, bringing more than 20 years of biometric and identity solution sales, development and delivery experience to NEC.
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NEC NETWORK CONNECT Offers Intelligent Direct-Routing Integration & Unmatched Carrier Diversity with the Lowest Price Per Seat for Microsoft Teams Telephony

July 15, 2022 - NEC Corporation of America today announced new $7.99 USD pricing per seat for Microsoft Teams (MS Teams) telephony enablement for its NETWORK CONNECT intelligent call routing and telephony solution.
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NEC Corporation of America Celebrates Two Years of Success with UNIVERGE BLUE CLOUD SERVICES in Partnership with Intermedia Cloud Communications

May 26, 2022 - NEC Corporation of America (NEC) celebrated the second anniversary of the successful launch of its UNIVERGE BLUE® CLOUD SERVICES on May 20. UNIVERGE BLUE is a fully integrated, cloud-based platform that helps easily manage team communications and collaboration.
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NEC Corporation of America Strengthens Leadership with Newly Appointed Executive Roles

May 23, 2022 - NEC Corporation of America (NEC) announced that Marc Hebner is promoted to Senior Vice President - Head of Enterprise Business in the Americas, and Al Kelley will serve as Vice President, Channel Sales.
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NEC Corporation of America Names Steve Lizotte as Vice President of Engineering

May 18, 2022 - NEC Corporation of America announced industry veteran Steve Lizotte with more than 22 years of experience in biometrics, software engineering, business transformation and developing high-performing teams joins the company.
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NEC’s UNIVERGE BLUE MONITOR Safeguards the Workplace Through Cloud-Based Hosted Video Security Provided as a Service

May 17, 2022 - NEC Corporation of America announced the introduction of UNIVERGE BLUE MONITOR, a cloud-based, Plug-and-Play Hosted Video Security Camera solution provided as a service.
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NEC’s UNIVERGE INTEGRATION PLATFORM Empowers Enterprises to Dynamically Design, Manage & Streamline Workflows Across an Organization

May 5, 2022 - NEC Corporation of America announced the introduction of the UNIVERGE INTEGRATION PLATFORM (UIP) intelligent software that enables Smart Enterprises to easily and flexibly design, manage and streamline customized workflows through simple Drag & Drop actions, interconnecting disparate systems, integrating applications, data, devices, and services.
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NEC UNIVERGE BLUE SMART ACCESS Provides Employees & Visitors an Efficient & Secure Welcome Through Automated Reservation & Self-service Check-in

April 29, 2022 - NEC Corporation of America announced the introduction of UNIVERGE BLUE® SMART ACCESS solution, an easy-to-use, automated, customizable self-service, Android™-based application that guides employees, visitors or guests through the check-in/check-out process normally provided at a reception desk.
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NEC UNIVERGE BLUE SPACE MANAGEMENT Leverages the Power of Data & AI to Redefine the Workplace Experience with Flexible Location Options

April 21, 2022 - NEC Corporation of America announced the introduction of UNIVERGE BLUE® SPACE MANAGEMENT, an innovative, dynamic office space management tool that combines the benefits of flexible work location options with in-office simulations by leveraging the power of data and artificial intelligence (AI).
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Launch of NEC Smart Workplace Emanates the Future of Work

April 14, 2022 - NEC Corporation of America announced the launch of a comprehensive suite of Workplace Management solutions that complement its UNIVERGE BLUE® CLOUD SERVICES to realize the ultimate smart workspace for workforce wellbeing, convenience, safety, and seamless collaboration.
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U.S. Government Security Technology Provider Opens New Facility

March 31, 2022 - 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.
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NEC’s Information Security Management System Receives Global ISO 27001 Certification

March 30, 2022 - NEC Corporation of America announced that its Advanced Recognition Systems division including its portfolio of Digital Government ID Services and I:Delight products, received accreditation from NQA, a globally-recognized independent certification body.
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NEC Corporation of America is Partnering with Haven for Hope to Co-create Technology-Enabled Solutions That Enhance Safety, Streamline Operations and Empower Clients

March 30, 2022 - Haven for Hope, a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the root causes of homelessness in Bexar County, and NEC Corporation of America, announced their partnership on March 29. NEC and Haven for Hope are co-creating a model to transform the delivery of services to clients by utilizing NEC's best-in-class technology.
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NEC Corporation Of America Partnering With The State Of Oregon & NASPO ValuePoint

March 29, 2022 - NEC Corporation of America announces the expansion of its supplier partnership with NASPO ValuePoint through a new Participating Addendum with the state of Oregon to ease the purchasing path of procurement for state, local, education and special district (SLED) agencies.
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NEC’s NETWORK CONNECT Direct Routing Integration for Microsoft Teams Now Available on Azure Marketplace

March 16, 2022 - NETWORK CONNECT has quickly become a trusted technology for enterprise customers who demand a robust and reliable carrier solution for their most critical business communications.
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InfraGard National Members Alliance & NEC Corporation of America Join Forces in the Fight Against Human Trafficking

January 31, 2022 - 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.
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Government & Education Entities Streamline Purchasing Process for NEC’s Advanced Cloud & On-Premises Communications Solutions

January 10, 2022 - NEC Corporation of America announce the award of a new contract with the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA) extending the successful five-year relationship that provides state, local, education and government (SLED) agencies cost savings and efficiency in the procurement process.
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