NEC and Celequest Unveil Adaptable Compliance Dashboard; IT Operations Management Systems Allow Users to Analyze and View Critical Compliance and Risk Management Data Across and Enterprise.

NEW YORK -- NEC Solutions (America), Inc., a premier provider of integrated solutions for the Connected Enterprise in North America, today announced at the SIA Technology Management Conference that it has partnered with Celequest, a leading provider of operational business intelligence (BI) solutions, to deliver an integrated business analytics and regulatory compliance solution to financial services institutions.

Under the terms of the agreement, NEC's Information Technology Portfolio Management (ITPM) solution is now integrated with Celequest's LAVA(TM), the industry's first BI appliance that delivers flexible, customizable operational dashboards to users across the enterprise. When combined with the IT compliance consulting services of NEC Solutions America (NECSAM), the joint solution provides real-time compliance dashboards that allow users to monitor compliance and measure technology assets against business drivers to better align with strategic and tactical goals. Built on a "streaming" data architecture, the system continuously integrates and analyzes key operational and historical data to publish key metrics and alerts to users, providing them with instant notification of any changes that affect business operations and/or compliance, making this a unique offering in the financial services market.

"NEC takes a consultative approach in working with customers, and as a trusted advisor is expected to not only understand customer needs but recommend integrated solutions that meet their specific requirements," said Yuji Ichimura, vice president of Solutions, NEC Solutions America. "One of the key requirements for financial services institutions is achieving insight through access to adaptable, customized data, and that is what NECSAM's consulting and Celequest's LAVA bring to the table. With this solution, information is made more accessible and more valuable, for a greater number of personnel."

Celequest's LAVA helps companies gain visibility into business operations at any point in time, and is used extensively at financial services, manufacturing, and hospitality institutions. The dashboard system includes early-warning indicators of various operational issues, as well as key performance and risk indicators, enabling users to make faster decisions based on real-time operational events. Minimizing reaction time to various business operations roadblocks provides the opportunity for cost reduction, while improving performance and productivity.

"We are excited for the opportunity to partner with NEC to provide continuous monitoring of business performance and compliance throughout an organization," said Diaz Nesamoney, founder and chief executive officer of Celequest. "These joint compliance dashboards are ahead of the curve in the financial services market, having been developed by seasoned architects and program managers who know the business and technical aspects of the industry. Together with NEC, we can provide an unprecedented level of visibility into business operations to ensure regulatory compliance."

NEC's ITPM solution is a consulting practice that provides a framework for achieving enterprise-wide regulatory compliance, as well as rational and optimized IT governance. As part of the consulting services, the solution includes data warehousing, management dashboards, content management and business process management for IT governance, and change management processes. NEC's ITPM solution is designed for medium to large financial services companies, investment banks, exchange and brokerage firms. For more details on NEC's ITPM solution, please visit http://www.necsam.com/ITPM/ or visit NEC Solutions America at the Securities Industry Association (SIA) Technology Management Conference, June 20-22 at the Hilton New York in Booth #2305.

About Celequest

Celequest is the leading provider of operational business intelligence (BI) solutions. Celequest's award-winning technology is the foundation of LAVA(TM), the industry's first BI appliance that enables companies to provide up-to-the-minute business information to thousands of operational workers, empowering decision-makers across the organization to spot emerging trends, immediately take action when problems arise and positively affect their company's bottom line. Celequest customers include Citigroup, Fifth Third Bancorp, NCO, Jefferies, Software Spectrum, Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Holdings, the Clorox Company, Brocade and Cendant Corporation. Celequest is a privately held company based in Redwood City, California. For more information about Celequest, please visit www.celequest.com.

About NEC Solutions America

NEC Solutions (America), Inc. is a premier provider of integrated solutions for the Connected Enterprise in North America. As an affiliate of NEC Corporation (NASDAQ:NIPNY) (FTSE:6701q.1), NEC Solutions America taps into a global resource network to help clients leverage technology to achieve a competitive edge. From corporate performance management and biometric security solutions to digital cinema and in-theatre advertising systems, visual displays and server solutions, the expertise is delivered with the personal attention needed to address individual situations. With headquarters in Rancho Cordova, California, NEC Solutions America serves a wide range of markets, including the healthcare and public safety, financial services, cinema, retail and manufacturing markets. Information regarding NEC Solutions America can be found at www.necsam.com.

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