NEC to Exhibit M2M Service Enabled by Mobile Cloud and Mobile Broadband Solutions at Mobile World Congress 2012

NEC will showcase a range of innovative and revenue-generating solutions for mobile operators and enterprises on the concept of “Winning in Verticals with M2M Cloud” at its stand 8A125, Hall 8. In particular, NEC will present its machine-to-machine (M2M) solutions from platform to cloud based applications, end-to-end cloud solutions including vertical applications for healthcare, education, retail and smart home services with combination of M2M cloud services and next-generation mobile broadband solutions: LTE (Long-Term Evolution), femtocell, mobile backhaul and operational support system (OSS).

“M2M communications via Mobile Cloud is a fast-growing market for NEC”, says Takayuki Morita, senior vice president, NEC. “Already utilities, retail, transportation and medical organisations benefit from connecting smart meters, healthcare monitors and telematics devices. NEC’s seamless IT and network solutions will help them to capture revenue from the expected massive increase of connected devices.”

In addition, NEC will demonstrate its display solutions, tablet and smart-phones. NEC will also host two forums: “Mobile Cloud” and “LTE”.

Products/Solutions

Big Data Processing Technology

NEC has developed a big data processing platform technology able to batch process and analyse data in shorter time, meeting the increasing customer demand for higher-speed data storage systems. NEC’s technology analyses large volumes of data, collected by an ever growing number of sensors and terminals, and provides users with the resulting information in real-time. The technology also reduces power consumption by two-thirds compared to conventional technologies for distributed storage with analysis systems.

LTE

NEC will showcase its small cell LTE solutions that help mobile operators around the world to reduce their soaring CAPEX and OPEX spending for LTE rollout strategies. NEC’s solutions give back control to mobile operators and enable them to test, adjust and tailor the provision of LTE services according to capacity demand and profitability of high-data rate services. NEC’s small cell LTE solutions also supports the business transformation of the many operators that re-examine their strategy, trying to avoid the costly experience with the macro rollout of their 3G networks.

Femtocell

As one of the leading companies providing end-to-end femtocell solutions, NEC will demonstrate its femtocell solution, which enables mobile operators to provide premium mobile services and an excellent mobile consumer experience. This is critical to the objectives of mobile operators seeking to address the retention of their mobile subscriber base and customer acquisition.

Mobile backhaul

NEC will show its market leading product portfolio of next-generation solutions for packet microwave with innovations in high capacity technologies, new frequencies, and new compact equipment designs. , NEC’s portfolio includes seamless integration of networks and computing with best-in-class customer experience and end-to-end SLAs, providing mobile operators with deep coverage in chosen market segments.

Forums  LTE Forum Date: Tuesday, February 28th, 11:15-12:30 - 12:30-13:30 Lunch Title: TBC Name: Mr. Keiichi J. Miyahara, Corporate Chief Engineer, NEC  Mobile Cloud Forum Date: Wednesday, February 29th, 13:30 - 14:45 - 14:45-15:15 Networking Theme 1: Perspective of Mobile Cloud Services Name: Mr. Shinya Kukita, Chief Manager of International Sales, NEC Theme 2: The M2M Cloud Evolution Name: Dr. Heinrich Stuttgen, Vice President, NEC Laboratories Europe

For further information or to register for the Forums please visit http://www.nec.com/mwc.

About NEC Corporation

NEC Corporation (TSE: 6701) is a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies that benefit businesses and people around the world. By providing a combination of products and solutions that cross utilize the company’s experience and global resources, NEC’s advanced technologies meet the complex and ever-changing needs of its customers. NEC brings more than 100 years of expertise in technological innovation to empower people, businesses and society. For more information, visit NEC at http://www.nec.com.

Contact:

Chris Shimizu NEC Corporation +81-3-3798-6511  E-Mail: yc-shimizu@cb.jp.nec.com