NEC New Zealand

Name

NEC New Zealand

Legal name

NEC New Zealand Limited

Website

https://nec.co.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2026

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

NEC New Zealand Limited, a subsidiary of NEC Corporation, delivers biometrics, digital identity, secure networks, unified communications, and intelligent transport solutions to government, defence, aviation, health, transportation, and enterprise clients across New Zealand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Biometric Identity Solutions

NAICS

Security Systems Services (56162), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

akta.pro primary industry

Access Control & Identity Systems Integration (Badge, Biometrics, Mobile) (BPAKAGAB)

Keywords

• Biometric identity solutions
• Facial recognition technology
• Intelligent transport systems
• Unified communications services
• Secure network infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

Wellington

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Technology Solutions & Systems Integration: NEC provides integrated technology solutions including biometrics, digital identity, secure networks, transportation systems, and unified communications. Revenue generated through project-based implementation, hardware/software provisioning, and managed services contracts with enterprise and government clients.
2. Hardware Sales: Sale of physical products including LED displays, network equipment, biometric hardware (scanners, cameras), and enterprise communication systems.
3. Software Licensing: Licensing of proprietary software including NeoFace facial recognition, digital identity platforms, and analytics solutions.
4. Partner/Channel Revenue: Revenue through channel partners selling UNIVERGE Blue unified communications solutions, with NEC as the leading global vendor in SMB phone systems.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NEC New Zealand designs, develops, integrates, and supports enterprise-grade technology solutions spanning biometrics and digital identity (NeoFace facial recognition, DISTF-accredited identity verification), intelligent transportation systems (NEC Mobility Platform, bus navigation), secure networks (SASE, SD-WAN, managed security), and unified communications (UNIVERGE BLUE cloud calling and contact centre). Offerings are delivered as integrated solutions combining proprietary software, hardware, and managed services for government, defence, aviation, health, justice, transport, retail, and utility organisations.

Product overview

NEC New Zealand delivers a comprehensive portfolio of technology solutions centered around biometrics and digital identity, intelligent transport systems, unified communications, and enterprise networking. The core offerings include the NeoFace facial recognition product family (Watch, Reveal, eGate, Express, Welcome) and face-and-iris multimodal authentication for identity verification across government, retail, transport, and public safety sectors. The Digital Identity Solutions platform operates under DISTF accreditation. Transportation solutions feature the NEC Mobility Platform and Turn By Turn Bus Navigation. UNIVERGE BLUE provides cloud communications, while AnyCase supports government case management. The ecosystem is supported by secure network infrastructure, the Innovation Lab for R&D, and strategic partnerships including quantum computing (D-Wave) and navigation (HERE Technologies).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• NeoFace Watch

Quantifiable outcome

• 85% reduction in physical violence incidents in supermarket facial recognition trial (from 14% to 2% of cases)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and flagship.

• AWS (Amazon Web Services)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2021Strategic collaboration since 2021 with AWS and One New Zealand to co-design a Self-Sovereign Identity model for New Zealand's digital identity ecosystem. Cloud infrastructure partnership supporting NEC's digital identity and biometric platforms.
• CiscocoreTechnology or IntegrationCiscoVision IPTV powering NEC's LED display systems for venues and stadiums. Strategic technology partnership for unified communications and network infrastructure solutions.
• HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise)coreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for enterprise hardware and infrastructure solutions including servers, storage, and networking equipment.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft-centric communications partnership providing Teams Calling and Azure-integrated solutions. UNIVERGE BLUE CONNECT for Teams deployment.
• FortinetcoreTechnology or IntegrationSASE capability partnership with Netskope Gold Partnership status. Security solutions combining Fortinet and Netskope technologies with NEC integration services.
• Aruba (HPE Company)secondaryTechnology or IntegrationWi-Fi and mobility solutions partnership for enterprise network infrastructure.
• Dylan AlcottsecondaryOthersANZ Ambassador - Paralympic gold medalist in two sports, Paralympian of the Year, and advocate for disability. Represents NEC at events and AbilityFest music festival.
• Hospitality New ZealandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to deliver digital proof of age credential solution, enabling age verification through secure digital credentials for hospitality venues.
• West HQflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding ICT Partner for Sydney Coliseum Theatre - providing LED display systems, CCTV security, network infrastructure, and free Wi-Fi across the eight-hectare entertainment precinct.
• Venues NSWflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner10-year preferred Digital Display Technology Supply Partner for Alliance Stadium (Sydney Football Stadium), Sydney Cricket Ground, CommBank Stadium, and other NSW venues.
• Sydney SwansflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerICT Solutions Partner for Swans HQ at Royal Hall of Industries, providing approximately 200 screens for fan experience, player facilities, and employee workspaces.
• Sydney Living MuseumsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrincipal Partner for Boundary Conditions Hyde Park Barracks annual art commission. NEC LED display technology showcasing digital artwork installations.
• Melbourne StormcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial High-Performance Partner combining world-class technology and sports performance. Leveraging analytics, AI, and smart technology for athlete monitoring and performance optimization.
• Essendon Football ClubflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial Commercial & ICT Solutions Partner including naming rights to 'The NEC Hangar' training facility, supporting both AFL and AFLW teams, and partnership with Invictus Australia.
• Invictus AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier Partner supporting 2,500+ veterans and family members through adaptive sport programs, with 25 activities and 50+ former competitors supported.
• National Gallery of VictoriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupporting partnership since 2020 for Triennial 2020 and Melbourne Now 2023 exhibitions. LED technology for digital canvas displays by Refik Anadol.
• Hayden AIsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationPartnership to facilitate automated bus lane and bus stop enforcement in Australia and New Zealand.
• ExabeamsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationAdvanced security services partnership providing AI-driven security analytics and automation.
• NetskopecoreTechnology or IntegrationNetskope Gold Partnership for SASE capabilities and secure access service edge solutions.
• MastercardsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationCollaboration to advance in-store biometric payments using facial recognition technology.
• HERE TechnologiessecondaryTechnology or IntegrationTurn By Turn bus navigation system powered by HERE Technologies location services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@necaustralia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nec-australia
• Xx.com/necnewzealand

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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