2. More than 20 years after the telephone was invented, it was readily available worldwide.

3. Nippon Electric Company, Ltd. was established. NEC was the first joint venture company in Japan with foreign capital. 1899

4. Kunihiko Iwadare, Founder Corporate name reflected his strong will “ To be the electric company representing Japan, leading the industry worldwide.”

5. The corporate slogan at the time; “ Better Products, Better Services”

6. NEC began its business with the determination to deliver quality products and responsive after-sales services.

7. 1900 Communication regardless of “distance” became widespread across Japan. Started manufacturing desktop telephones

8. Developed photo-telegraphic equipment (today’s FAX machine) Successfully transmitted the clearest images compared to other existing products. 1928

9. NEC aggressively improved its technology with passion, ambition and commitment for the future.

10. Demonstrated the world’s first fully transistorized computer Led the era of practical computer use ahead of its time. 1959

11. Succeeded in broadcasting the Tokyo Olympic Games via satellite 1964 ( ｃ ) フォート・キシモト Enabled broadcasting to anywhere in the world through superior technology.

12. NEC, Nippon Electric Company, became a company representing Japan in its name, and in reality.

13. 10 th October, 1977 100 years had passed since the telephone was invented…

14. (Koji Kobayashi, then-Chairman) The “C&C” concept is launched Showed the world that “the integration of Computers and Communications” technology was the key to a brighter future.

15. With the goal to realize a society in which anyone can “ talk and see between any persons, at any time, at any place on the earth,”

16. NEC led the industry and expanded its business globally.

17. Communications, Computers, Semiconductors… At the core of the electronics industry, NEC ranked among the world’s top 5, and became a unique global company. Networking Technology Communications Information Technology Computers Electron Device Technology 1974 General-purpose computers ACOS series 1980 World first Digital signal processing processor 1995 RISC 64 bit Microcomputer 1955 Crossbar switching system Supercomputers SX-3 series 1989 1989 Trans-Ocean fiber optic cable systems (TPC-3) Servers Express5800 series 1994 Digital switching system NEAX61 1977 1982 Personal Computers PC-9801 1970 Satellite communications earth stations

18. 1989 90 th anniversary

19. Based on the “C&C” concept, our Corporate Philosophy was established.

20. NEC Group Corporate Philosophy NEC strives through C&C to help advance societies worldwide toward deepened mutual understanding and the fulfillment of human potential. (Established in 1990)

21. Pioneered the development of smaller, lighter, more functional and digitalized handsets In the 1990’s Dramatically improved the usability of mobile terminals and led technical development.

22. Began delivering “Pasolink” globally (Achieved No.1 in market share worldwide) In the 2000’s Our networks connected people around the world.

23. Took on the challenge to help people use information easily and enjoyably. 2001 Developed the communication robot “PaPeRo”

24. Based on our competitive strength in Hardware, NEC also cultivated a broad expertise in Software and System Integration,

25. and expanded its Solution businesses to meet the growing needs of our customers.

26. Developed the world’s fastest supercomputer, the “Earth Simulator” 2002 Achieved high accuracy in the simulation of global climate change. Source: Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC)

27. Enhanced technological competence to realize a more secure society. 2004 Ranked No.1 in US government test for the evaluation of fingerprint matching technology

28. And now…we live in a world of greater convenience and efficiency.

29. However at the same time, we are facing new challenges…

30. Environmental issues and climate change

31. Rapid population growth and increasing gap between developed and developing countries

32. What do we aspire to as a company in these circumstances?

33. 2007 30 years since the launch of the C&C concept

34. Based on the Corporate Philosophy, NEC Group members created the direction for the next 10 years through collaborative dialogue.

35. NEC Group Vision 2017 To be a leading global company leveraging the power of innovation to realize an information society friendly to humans and the earth (Established 2008)

36. We want to greatly contribute to human society and the earth.

37. We want to become a leading global company.

38. We want to impress and inspire people through our innovation.

39. イラスト池下章裕 “ HAYABUSA” returned to the earth 2010 “ Innovation” and “teamwork”, along with our spirit of never giving up, made HAYABUSA an impressive success.

40. The challenge NEC is now taking on toward 2017 is…

41. Sensor / Device Transforming information into electronic data

42. IT Platform / Network Gathering vast amounts of data and creating services through new data combinations

43. Services Delivering services via variety of terminals Mobile PC Digital Signage PUBLIC Services PERSONAL Services ENTERPRISE Services

44. C&C Cloud C&C C&C C&C C&C We aspire to realize an information society friendly to humans and the earth through “C&C Cloud”

45. Supporting a safe and secure society, a good quality of life, and a dynamic economy Friendly to humans

46. Deepening mutual understanding between people Developing collaboration and communities Information can be handled with more ease by everyone Supporting a safe and secure society, a good quality of life, and a dynamic economy Friendly to humans

47. Reducing emission of greenhouse gasses toward a low-carbon society Promoting efficient use of energy Friendly to the earth

48. Supporting closer monitoring of the earth for deeper understanding Promoting efficient use of energy Reducing emission of greenhouse gasses toward a low-carbon society Promoting conservation of natural resources and biodiversity Friendly to the earth

49. NEC will continue the pursuit of “ Better Products, Better Services” to further contribute to our customers and society.

50. Passion for Innovation Passion for Innovation With our infinite passion for innovation to contribute to and enhance our society,

51. Self-help Self-help each one of us will take on a challenge beyond our own boundaries,

52. Collaboration Collaboration collaborating with colleagues around the world,

53. Better Products, Better Services Better Products, Better Services continuing to create “better” for our customers, not settling for “best,”

54. to realize an information society friendly to humans and the earth.

58. NEC Group Vision 2017 To be a leading global company leveraging the power of innovation to realize an information society friendly to humans and the earth

60. NEC Group Vision 2017 To be a leading global company leveraging the power of innovation to realize an information society friendly to humans and the earth NEC Group Corporate Philosophy NEC strives through C&C to help advance societies world wide toward deepened mutual understanding and the fulfillment of human potential. NEC Group Core Values [ As a team member ] [ For our customers ] [ Our motivation ] [ As an individual ] Self-help Collaboration Better Products, Better Services Passion for Innovation