NEC National Security Systems Recognized for Industry-Leading Homeland Security Technology
Company awarded multiple ‘ASTORS’ awards for effective public safety solutions
NEW YORK CITY, NY – December 4, 2023 - In light of their development and deployment of advanced security solutions, NEC National Security Systems (NEC NSS), a leading provider of biometric and AI technology to the federal government and law enforcement agencies, received multiple 2023 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security awards from American Security Today at the organization's annual awards ceremony in New York City.
The ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program is specifically designed to honor distinguished solutions that deliver enhanced value, benefit, and intelligence to end users in a variety of government, homeland security and public safety vertical markets. NEC NSS was honored to receive the top award in the categories of Best Perimeter Protection Solution, Best Facial/Iris Recognition System, and the Best Pedestrian Entrance Control Solution.
“NEC National Security Systems’ next-generation technologies enable law enforcement and federal agencies to respond at the speed of emerging threats,” said Dr. Kathleen Kiernan, President of NEC NSS and a longtime leader in federal law enforcement. “These innovative digital identity tools and perimeter security technologies play a key role in both securing the homeland and addressing pressing societal challenges like human trafficking. We are grateful to American Security Today for recognizing the contributions that NEC NSS makes to ensuring safe communities.”
NEC NSS was recognized for providing the top security solution in the following categories:
- PLATINUM Leadership and Innovation Award
- PLATINUM Award for Best Perimeter Protection Solution: NEC Intelligent Perimeter Intrusion Detection System (IPIDS)
- PLATINUM Award for Best Facial/Iris Recognition System: NEC Face/Iris Capture
- GOLD Award for Best Pedestrian Entrance Control: NEC Gateless Entry
American Security Today’s Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards is the preeminent U.S. Homeland Security awards program, and now in its eighth year, continues to recognize industry leaders of physical and border security, cybersecurity, emergency preparedness – management and response, law enforcement, first responders, as well as federal, state and municipal government agencies in the acknowledgment of their outstanding efforts to keep our nation secure.
NEC NSS is a division of NEC Corporation of America (NEC) with a focus on deploying groundbreaking AI solutions for government use, including end-to-end systems for access control and security, NextGen identity verification, scene processing, advanced analytics, and intrusion detection. To learn more about NEC’s national security solutions, please visit https://www.necnss.com/.
About NEC National Security Systems
NEC National Security Systems, Inc. (NSS), is a subsidiary of NEC Corporation of America and a leading provider of biometric identity and AI technology for federal government agencies in defense, intelligence, law enforcement, and homeland security agencies. Based in Arlington, Va., NSS deploys proven groundbreaking technology for access control, identity verification, scene processing, advanced analytics, fiber optic sensing, border control, and transportation security, among other applications. For more information, please visit www.necnss.com.
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