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NEC Companies Merge into NEC Corporation of America

Merger to strengthen NEC's Brand in IT, Network and Communications

IRVING, TX - October 1, 2009 ― NEC Corporation of America, a leading provider of network, IT and communications solutions , today announced that it has merged with NEC Unified Solutions , Inc. and NEC Infrontia, Inc. to become a single corporate entity doing business as NEC Corporation of America (NEC). Takayuki Okada will lead the company as President and CEO.

Backed by the global resources of NEC Corporation, a Fortune Global 200 enterprise with operations in 30 countries and revenues exceeding $42 billion, NEC's strategy is to mobilize the strengths and assets of its broad technology and services platform, build on its current capabilities and deliver even greater value to its markets. NEC will apply its full range of expertise in unified communications, wireless, voice and data, managed services, server and storage infrastructure, optical network systems, microwave radio communications and biometric security solutions to deliver solutions precisely tailored to the needs of customers.

"Combining the resources and capabilities across NEC's robust portfolio of technology and solutions will provide our customers broader and innovative choices for their business and technology needs," said Takayuki Okada, president and CEO of NEC Corporation of America. "As the largest market in the world, North America is integral to NEC's global strategy and success and this merger is in keeping with NEC's global commitment . During the merger and beyond our focus will continue to be on our customers and delivering the highest value and service to them."

The new company structure includes:

• Unified Solutions Group ― will continue to offer network centric solutions to customers leveraging NEC's award-winning business communications solutions and third party product and applications. They also will focus on emerging technologies, such as wireless, collaboration and vertical market solutions for Healthcare, Higher Education, Government and Hospitality.
• Communications Technology Group ― is responsible for the development, marketing and sale of NEC's broad suite of business communications products and solutions through NEC's extensive indirect sales channel.
• Carrier Solutions Group ― provides advanced optical network systems and microwave radio communications business units to carriers and service providers.
• IT Platform Group ― offers every element of an integrated IT infrastructure ranging from servers to storage, to virtualization and integrated services.
• IT Solutions Group ― provides specialized IT consulting, systems integration and managed services that enable businesses and industries to maximize business performance.

About NEC Corporation of America
Headquartered in Irving, Texas, NEC Corporation of America is a leading provider of innovative IT, network and communications products and solutions for service carriers, Fortune 1000 and SMB businesses across multiple vertical industries, including Healthcare, Government, Education and Hospitality. NEC Corporation of America delivers one of the industry's broadest portfolios of technology solutions and professional services, including unified communications, wireless, voice and data, managed services, server and storage infrastructure, optical network systems, microwave radio communications and biometric security. NEC Corporation of America is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NEC Corporation, a global technology leader with operations in 30 countries and more than $42 billion in revenues. For more information, please visit www.necam.com.