Issue 7, March 2011
NEC Signs Technology Agreement with Federal Government
NEC Corporation and the Australian Federal Government have signed an agreement to work together on technology innovation that will seek to address key societal issues in Australia, including health and aged care and urban transportation.
Initially working together in the areas of health and aged care and Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS), NEC Australia and the Department for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy will share information and expertise to progress Australia as a leader in information communications technology (ICT).
Senator Stephen Conroy, said: “The Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy welcomes the opportunity to work with NEC, a leader in R&D and innovation in Australia, to capitalise on the drive towards the digital economy.”
Dr Nobuhiro Endo, President of NEC Corporation, who was visiting Australia on business, said: “NEC is pleased to be partnering with the Australian Federal Government on significant programs to place ICT innovation at the forefront of improved service delivery across all sectors of the economy.”
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UC Architecture Gets Smart
A new Unified Communications architecture which runs on virtually any device, including smartphones and tablets, has been announced globally by NEC.
UC&C allows unified communications functionality such as presence and messaging to be integrated into a range of business applications and devices. It also integrates social media content from sites including Twitter and LinkedIn.
The architecture, which is slated for release later this year, supports Android, iOS, Windows 7 and Blackberry. It allows organisations to run hybrid telephony deployment models merging public cloud, private cloud and on-premise environments.
Mike Rose, Manager Converged Communications Technologies NEC Australia, said: “Unifying different methods of communications isn’t just about bringing the phone and email together, but should also be about bringing different devices, environments, locations and people together.”
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MAC Makes Screen Debut
Two new touch screen interfaces for NEC’s Mobile Access Controller (MAC) solution have been showcased in Melbourne.
MAC is an integrated communications platform which provides fleet operators with advanced voice and data services.
The interfaces were showcased at the APCO exhibition. The show brings together vendors selling the latest communication technologies for emergency services, including tracking, navigation and network systems for vehicles.
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Broadband Initiative Retires at 2,000
Broadband for Seniors marked the end of a successful national rollout with the launch of its 2000th live site last month.
The final kiosk was opened at the Yarraville Senior Citizens Centre by Jenny Macklin, Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. The launch completed the delivery of the $15 million government initiative.
Since September 2009, an estimated 94,000 seniors have used the kiosks and over 43,000 online lessons have been completed.
The Australian Government’s Broadband for Seniors initiative has been delivered and managed by NEC Australia, leading a consortium of the Australian Seniors Computer Clubs Association, the University of the Third Age Online (U3A Online) and Adult Learning Australia. NEC provided the contract management, project management, staff, PC and broadband technology.
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Fingerprint First for NEC
NEC has announced the world’s first touch-free fingerprint and finger vein scanner. The system uses ultrasound technology to acquire fingerprint and finger vein information simultaneously.
The contactless sensor of the HS100-10 can accurately read prints even when fingers are extremely dry or moist.
Lance Heather, Biometric Solutions Specialist , NEC Australia said: "This latest technology will provide a rapid, accurate and touch free experience over current scanning solutions. It will be an ideal package for the Financial, Health and Enterprise markets, where personal identification matching is crucial."
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25 Years of Multisync
NEC’s MultiSync display brand has celebrated its 25th anniversary. Millions of computer users - from graphic designers to business professionals and consumers - have benefited from innovations introduced under the brand.
"In 1985, the same year that Microsoft released Windows 1.0 and Intel introduced a 16MHz processor, NEC unveiled a monitor brand that has enriched the computing experience of millions of people around the globe," said Kentaro Seki, General Manager of NEC’s Display Solutions division.
MultiSync has set the industry benchmark for display quality, reliability and durability. Concurrent to its silver anniversary, MultiSync has reached another milestone: 40 million units shipped worldwide.
To find out more about our Multisync monitors and displays, visit our Diplays and Monitors site.
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