Japanese Multinational Information Technology Corporation
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synonymNEC(Japanese company) generally refers to Nippon Electric Co., Ltd
Nippon Electric Co., Ltd(English:NEC Corporation, Japanese:Electrical Engineering of Japan）, short forNEC, a multinational company in Japaninformation technologyCompany, headquartered in JapanTokyoPort area.NEC provides information technology (IT) andNetwork products。It is calledEn Yixi。
The business scope of NEC is mainly divided into three parts: IT solutions, network solutions andElectronic equipment。IT solutions mainly provide software, hardware and related services to commercial enterprises, governments and individual users.Network solutions mainly design and provide broadband systems, mobile andwireless communication Network system, mobile phones, radio and other systems.
NEC provides commercial enterprises, communication services and governments withinformation technology(IT) andNetwork products。The company's business scope is mainly divided into three parts: IT solutions, network solutions andElectronic equipment。IT solutions mainly provide software, hardware and related services to commercial enterprises, governments and individual users.Network solutions mainly design and provide broadband systems, mobile andwireless communication Network system, mobile phones, radio and other systems.NEC's electronic equipment includes semiconductors, displays and otherselectronic device。NEC also producesinternational marketVersa Series ofNotebook computerAnd for Japandomestic marketLaVie series notebook computers.NEC orEarth simulatorIt was once the fastest in the worldSupercomputer。
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In November 2022, 8 Japanese enterprises including Nippon Electric Co., Ltd. have established a high-end chip company, namedRapidus。[11]
In May 2023, NEC announced that it had reached a final agreement with Aviat Networks to integrate its wireless transmission business with Aviat's business, involving an asset acquisition transaction valued at $70 million in cash and stock.[12]
Company establishment
On August 31, 1898, Yanjui and Takeshiro Maeda jointly founded Nippon Electric Co., Ltd. on the basis of purchasing equipment from Sanhao Electric Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Yanchui is the shareholder representative, and Maeda is responsible for the company's sales.Walter Tenney Carleton is the representative of Western Electric, which is interested in the Japanese telephone market, and is also responsible for the equipment innovation of Sanhao Electric.
On July 17, 1899, Nippon Electric Co., Ltd., in which Nippon Electric Co., Ltd. had a stake, was established, which was also the first joint venture company in Japan with foreign capital.Yanchui was appointed asManaging DirectorErnest Clement and Carlton were appointed as directors.Maeda and Mototeru Fujii were appointedauditor。Yanchui, Maeda and Carlton are responsible for the operation of the whole company.
Early products
NEC was first engaged in the production, sales and maintenance of telephones and switches.In 1901, in order toProduction equipmentModernization: NEC started the construction of the Mita factory in Mita Shikokumachi and completed it in December 1902.In 1903, the Ministry of Communications also adopted a new technology, namely the universal battery switch panel.The use of the universal battery switch board eliminates the telephone pairPermanent magnetGeneratorRequirements.The switch board was originally imported from abroad, but in 1909 it was made in China.NEC began exporting to China in 1904telephone。
Management innovation
In 1905, Yanchui began to change the factory management policy.He visited Western Electric Company and watched their management andproduction control。After returning to Japan, he abolished the "pro party" system and replaced it with a new system, that is, all managers and employees are direct employees of the company.Production processThe invalid operation in is cancelled.The company uses high salary as incentive to improve employee efficiency.New revenue and expenditure controls were adopted and clocks installed.
telephony support
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Between 1899 and 1907, JapanTelephone usersFrom 35000 to 95000.In 1908, NEC entered the Chinese market under the agreement on telephone and telegraph between China and Japan.They also enterthe republic of koreaIn January 1908, in Seoul (today'sSeoul）Create an office.From 1907 to 1912, the sales revenue increased from 1.6 million yen to 2 million yen.The expansion of telephone service in Japan has become a key to the success of NEC.
In March 1913, the Ministry of Transport postponed the third expansion plan of telephone service.This prevents 120000 potential phone users from installing the phone.NEC's sales fell by 60% between 1913 and 1915.During this period, Yanchui began to introduce some new things, includingelectric fan, kitchen appliances, washing machines and vacuum cleaners, but before that, Japan had never had an electric fan.In 1916, the government restarted the telephone expansion plan, thus adding 75000 users and 32600 kilometers of long-distanceTelephone line。Thanks to the third expansion plan, NECJapanese industryWhen we go downhill, we get great development.
Sumitomo United
In 1919, NEC began its first association with Sumitomo.sumitomo Sumitomo Densen Seizosho is a company that produces electric wires.NEC provided it with wire manufacturing equipment, and the wire patent jointly owned by NEC and Western Electric Company was also transferred to Sumitomo Densen
Nirvana rebirth
1923Great Kanto earthquake Japan suffered a heavy blow, with 140000 people killed and 3.4 million homeless.Four NEC factories were destroyed and 105 engineers and workers were killed.TokyoThirteen telecommunications offices were destroyed in the fire, and telephones and telegrams were cut off because of damaged telephone lines.In response, the Ministry of Transport has accelerated the installation of automaticTelephone switching systemAnd radio broadcast plans.FirstAutomatic transferThe system is composed ofbritainOfAutomatic telephoneAutomatic Telephone Manufacturing Co. (ATM for short).NEC participated in the installation of the automatic switching system and eventually became the ATMSales agent。In 1924, NEC developed its own automaticexchange system 。
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radio broadcast
In 1924, NEC began to carry out radio communication business.The first radio broadcasting company in Japan, "Tokyo Broadcasting Bureau" (NHK), was founded in 1924 and began broadcasting in 1925.NEC introduced broadcasting equipment from Western Electric Company.Radio broadcast expanded toOsakaandNagoya, markingradio communicationIt began to appear as an industry.In 1924, NEC created the radio communication research.Development began in 1925Electronic tube。By 1930, NEC had produced the company's first 500W radio broadcasttransmitter。In 1934, they wereManchuriaOfXinjingbroadcasting stationA set of 100KW radio broadcasting system is provided.
Picture Fax
Picture Fax(photo television) device was invented by NECEmperor Hirohito Used in the ceremony of ascending the throne.The ceremony was held in 1928kyotoHeld,asahi shimbun andDaily NewsThe two newspapers are competing for this.Asahi Shimbun originally intended to use Siemens equipment while Daiichi Shimbun intended to use French photo fax equipment.Finally, both newspapers adopted NEC products because of its fast speed and high picture quality.
Microwave research
In 1939, NECTamachuanThe factory has established a research laboratory, thus becoming the first Japanese enterprise to successfully test microwave multiplex communications.
Domestic growth
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NEC started research and development in 1950transistor。
In 1958, NEC founded the Taiwan Telecommunication Company, which was the first joint venture established overseas after the war.In the same year, NEC developed NEAC-1101 and NEAC-1102 computers.
In 1960, the company started the research and development of integrated circuits.
In 1963, NEC began toADR(American Depositary Receipts) in the United Statessales revenue10 million.In the same year, Japan Electric New York Company (now Japan Electric America Company) was founded
In 1972,SwitzerlandOrdered a set from NECsatellite communicationGround workstation.In the same year, a small mobile satellite communication ground workstation was established in China.
In 1983, NEC sharesBasel 、GenevaandZurichListing.In the same year, NEC changed its English name.
In 1984, Japan Electric Information System Co., Ltd. began to produce computers andRelated products。In the same year, V series processors were introduced.
In 1986, NEC provided an SX – 2 to Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC)Supercomputer。In the same year, the digital switching system NEAX61 was put into use.
In 1987, Japan Electric Home Electronics (NEC Home Electronics) Co., Ltd. was established to enter the family entertainment and multimedia industry, and cooperated with Hudson Soft, a game software manufacturerCooperative developmentvideo gamehostPC Engine。
In 1988, the peripheral machine CD – ROM ² was launched for PC Engine, which was the world's firstCD-ROMMedia familysporting facilities。
In 1989, Japan Electric Americaconversion of a companyIt is the holding company of the North American business.
In 1990, the new headquarters office building was put into use.At the same time, we set up a joint venture in China to produce and sell digital electronic switching systems andlarge-scale integrated circuit。
In 1993, NEC'sAsynchronous transmissionAsynchronous transfer mode (ATM) switching system has been put into use in the United States.In the same year, Nippon Electric Europe Co., Ltd., as the European business holding company, was established.
In 1994, the PC – FX game console was launched.
In 1996, the C&C Research Institute of Nippon Electric Europe Co., Ltd. opened in Germany.
In 1996, Nippon Electric (China) Co., Ltd. was established as the holding company of China business.
In 1997, NEC launched 4GDynamic random access memory(DRAM), and the company's semiconductor team was awarded the first Japanese Quality Awards.
In 1998, NEC's world's most advancedsemiconductorThe R&D center was completed.
In 1999, NEC celebrated its 100th anniversary.
In 2002, NEC Electronics Corporation was separated from NEC and became a new semiconductor company.NEC madeEarth simulatorEarth Simulator Computer (ESC)running speed FastestSupercomputer。
On January 27, 2011,associationAnd NECNEC Lenovo Japan Group And build a company called Lenovo NEC Holding B5. 's new company inNetherlandsRegistration.According to the agreement,associationIt will hold 51% of the shares of the new company, while NEC will hold 49%. The joint venture transaction will be completed on June 30, 2011.
On July 31, 2013, NEC announced the official end of itsIntelligent mobile phoneBusiness, stop developing new products to focus on solutions and business development strategies supported by IT.
Sekawa Keiji (a chess player who used to work in NEC related enterprises)
Previous team or player
NEC Blue Rocket (Men's Volleyball Team, V-Legaue, Team Retired in 2009)
NEC Purple Rocket (women's basketball team, Japan Legaue, disbanded in 1997)
Mountain god(Formerly NEC Yamagata Football Team, J-Legaue · J1)
History of downhill training (track and field player, Japanese record holder of triple jump)
Masuda Mingmei (Marathoner, 1986 – 1992)
Shallow tolerance (tennis player, retired in 2006)
Qingshui Hongbao (Winter 1994OlympicAnd the speed skaters of the 2000 Winter Olympics, who were affiliated with NEC from April 1998 to March 2008)
Satoko Suetsuna（Beijing Olympic GamesRepresenting women badminton players, belonging to the old NEC SKY, now belonging to Renesas Sky, leaving the group in April 2010)
Miyuki Maeda(Beijing Olympic representative female badminton player, under the old NEC SKY, now under RenesasSKY, left the group in April 2010)
Enterprise honor
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In 2012, on FortuneWorld Top 500It ranked 271 in the ranking list.[2]
On December 15, 2014, it was rated by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute of Sweden as one of the top 100 enterprises in the world in terms of weapons sales in 2013.AndMitsubishiheavy industry(27th)Mitsubishi Electric(68th)Kawasaki Heavy Industries(75th) and NEC (93rd) were listed in the top 100.[1]
On July 19, 2018,2018 Fortune Global 500It was announced that Nippon Electric Co., Ltd. ranked 463.[3]
