Companies have competed on product leadership, operational efficiencies and customer relationships. Today, connected enterprises between businesses adds a new dimension to competition. But, it's not just about being connected it's about the speed, ease and security of the connections. The NEC vision of a Connected Enterprise addresses these issues and empowers the people who keep the enterprise moving and growing. Connected enterprises recognize and respond to markets quickly and accurately through connections with customers, suppliers, partners and employees enabling: Closer ties to customers Reductions in communication delays, errors and cost Shortened product development cycles through effective collaboration Learning and adapting with dynamic market feedback Transparency in financial processes

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NEC is delivering the Connected Enterprise today-helping enterprises align IT with their core business processes and strategic goals. We help enterprises maximize their ROI by finding ways to realize value from existing conected enterprise infrastructure while minimizing new IT investments. Governments rely on NEC to ensure homeland security and to provide high availability infrastructure for mission-critical applications. Our solutions allow governments to connect with constituents in real-time, secure their networks, manage the integrity of their data, and ensure business continuity and availability for their mission-critical needs. Manufacturers rely on NEC to improve collaboration across their connected enterprises and supply chains. Our solutions allow manufacturers to scale production according to market dynamics and collaborate information with partners in real-time. Retailers rely on NEC to translate point-of-sale information into customer insights, enabling a better understanding of market demand. Our connected enterprise solutions allow retailers to maximize their operational capacity, while improving inventory turnover and customer service. Health care providers and payers rely on NEC for boosting the accuracy of care delivery and ensuring the protection of patient confidentiality. Our solutions allow health care providers and payers to streamline business processes and improve HIPAA compliance. Financial institutions rely on NEC for improving operational efficiency and customer service. Our connected enterprise solutions allow institutions to strengthen and secure their connections with customers and partners, manage compliance with regulatory mandates and make business decisions based upon market intelligence. To create a Connected Enterprise for our customers, NEC explores the real needs of our customers and their operational environments. As an affiliate of NEC Corporation, NEC Corporation of America taps into a global resource network to help our clients achieve the competitive edge of the Connected Enterprise. With locations throughout the United States, NEC Corporation of America offers direct access to expert resources.