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NEC Corporation of America, a premier provider of IT, network, and identity management solutions, today announced the debut of its PIDplus identification technology to the civil and commercial markets. Leveraging the technology and industry leadership established with its Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) offering for law enforcement, PIDplus extends NEC�s identification expertise into new markets, providing the software tools to meet the growing demands for fast, accurate identification technology of civil and commercial users. PIDplus incorporates NEC�s best and latest multi-modal biometrics technology with fingerprint and facial matching, providing maximum matching accuracy and speed. NEC�s best-in-industry biometrics algorithms have been validated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in a comprehensive range of tests, so companies that integrate NEC�s biometrics matching technology can be confident that their products provide maximum security with highest performance. Backed by biometrics pioneer NEC, this is the first time such high-performance multi-biometrics matching technology has been made available for the commercial and civil markets. �There�s a growing need for more thorough security measures, and it�s crucial that the civil and commercial markets are provided with an easy-to-integrate and scalable option for their needs,� said Barry Fisher, vice president, Identification Solutions, NEC Corporation of America. �Making NEC�s leading biometrics matching technology available to mainstream users through PIDplus will simplify the identification process and provide a level of security that maintains their peace of mind.� PIDplus is a suite of software-based development toolkits offering multi-biometrics identification solutions that enable system integrators, applications providers and device manufacturers to quickly and seamlessly integrate NEC�s biometrics technology into their solutions and products. NEC�s PIDplus offers high-performance, easy-to-integrate matching technology that works with virtually every platform, database and device to deliver the highest accuracy and maximum security. PIDplus supports multiple modes of matching using fingerprints and faces, allowing for customizable combinations depending on specific business needs. The new system will be more accurate because each mode has unique performance characteristics which are blended to produce �fused� results that are more precise than either mode alone could produce. �Biometric-based authentication applications are taking off,� said Christian Christiansen, vice president, IDC. �These identification methods have been a major contributor to effective law enforcement processes and these technologies are ready to extend into new markets. NEC is demonstrating technology leadership in the law enforcement space, and is transferring that expertise to the civil and commercial sector, providing a fast and accurate personal identification solution with its new PIDplus offering.� PIDplus is a software developer�s kit composed of modular components to provide flexibility and scalability to meet each enterprise�s specific biometrics identification needs. PIDplus Verification Matcher: PIDplus Verification Matcher allows integrators to seamlessly build NEC�s fingerprint matching feature into any one-to-one verification or one-to-few identification applications. Examples include: enterprise single sign-on, time and attendance, transaction verification, physical access, and password replacement. PIDplus Verification Matcher also supports on-device fingerprint matching, eliminating the need to transmit large grey-scale images over the network. PIDplus Enterprise Matcher: PIDplus Enterprise Matcher is a software-based, multi-modal biometrics matching engine that offers both one-to-one verification and infinitely scalable one-to-many identification matching for medium- to large-scale projects, such as national identification systems and driver license programs. It is a fully-functional, self-contained �black box� that system integrators and solution providers can use to integrate NEC�s biometrics matching technology without costly programming, scripting and technical support. System integrators and solution providers can also use Web services to integrate PIDplus without special biometrics knowledge or expertise. With its multi-tiered software-based architecture, PIDplus can be easily scaled up to meet changing business needs while maintaining accuracy and system performance. As business grows, PIDplus supports growing performance requirements without having to replace the algorithm or reinvest in new systems. With the flexibility and scalability offered by PIDplus, systems integrator and solutions provider partners can pursue nearly any biometrics opportunity in the civil and commercial market without heavy investments in operations or overhead. Availability PIDplus is designed to provide civil and commercial users with the high-performance, multi-biometrics technology with top of the line accuracy and security. PIDplus is currently available throughout the U.S. The Identification Solutions Division (IDS) of NEC Corporation of America, a recognized industry leader in biometrics technologies, has developed some of the first and finest automated methods of identification. IDS delivers the best and most advanced biometrics solutions for law enforcement, government, civil and commercial applications. NEC�s matching algorithms meet and exceed the highest current government standards in identification technology, with unparallel accuracy, open system platforms, high capacity and integrated solutions. About NEC Corporation of America NEC Corporation of America is a leading technology provider of network, IT and identity management solutions. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, NEC Corporation of America is the North America subsidiary of NEC Corporation (NASDAQ:NIPNY), a Global 200 company founded in 1899, which delivers technology and professional services ranging from server and storage technologies, virtualization and digital cinema to biometric security, optical network, radio communications and IP voice and data solutions. NEC Corporation of America serves carrier, SMB and large enterprise clients across multiple vertical industries. For more information, please visit www.necam.com. NEC is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation. 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