NEC Corporation of America Earns ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 27001:2022 Certifications for its Integrated Management Systems
IRVING, TX (USA) – December 16, 2024 - NEC Corporation of America (NEC), a leading provider and integrator of advanced IT, biometrics, communications, and networking solutions, today announced it has achieved recertification for ISO 9001:2015 and upgraded to the ISO 27001:2022 from NQA, a globally recognized, independently accredited certification body. These certifications reaffirm NEC’s commitment to excellence in quality management, information security and service delivery across its integrated management systems.
The ISO 27001:2022 certification encompasses NEC's Information Security Management System (ISMS) for its digital identification platform, biometric solutions, and internal proprietary data. Its scope reflects NEC’s dedication to safeguarding sensitive information through robust organizational, technical and procedural measures.
Similarly, ISO 9001:2015 certification validates NEC's Advanced Recognition Systems (ARS) Quality Management System, supporting the development and integration of biometric identification solutions for law enforcement and public safety agencies. These standards emphasize NEC's ability to deliver consistent, high-quality solutions while adhering to globally recognized benchmarks for operational excellence.
“NEC’s systems were evaluated by independent assessors across numerous criteria to ensure compliance with these globally recognized standards,” said Eugene le Roux, NEC Senior Vice President of Digital Government and Aviation. “We pursue these certifications voluntarily to underscore NEC’s commitment to innovation and delivering quality and security for our customers,” he added.
“Our commitment to integrating quality and security in our processes enables us to deliver trusted solutions to our customers. The recent upgrade to the ISO 27001:2022 certification highlights our efforts to continually enhance our security posture and provide secure digital identity solutions to our customers,” said Nanditha Rao, NEC Director of Security and Compliance.
These certifications, valid until November 2027, reflect NEC’s continuous dedication to integrating best practices into its operations. As an industry leader, NEC proudly provides advanced, reliable solutions that enhance security and public safety while driving customer satisfaction.
About NEC Corporation of America
NEC Corporation of America (NEC) is a leading technology integrator providing solutions that improve the way people work and communicate. NEC delivers integrated Solutions for Society that are aligned with our customers’ priorities to create new value for people, businesses, and society, with a special focus on safety, security, and efficiency. We deliver one of the industry’s strongest and most innovative portfolios of communications, analytics, security, biometrics, and technology solutions that unleash customers’ productivity potential. Through these solutions, NEC combines its best-in-class solutions and technology and leverages a robust partner ecosystem to solve today’s most complex business problems. NEC Corporation of America is a wholly-owned subsidiary of NEC Corporation, a global technology leader with a presence in 140 countries and $27 billion in revenues. For more information, please visit www.necam.com.
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