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NEC Australia congratulates 2014 SA State iAward recipient and customer, South Australia Police

Announcement posted by NEC Australia 01 Jul 2014

Adelaide – 30 June 2014: NEC Australia, a leading technology solutions and services provider, congratulates South Australia Police (SAPOL) on winning two prestigious SA State iAwards for outstanding information and communication technologies (ICT) innovation dedicated to delivering improved government service to the community.
 
SA Police won the “SA State iAward” for the Fingerprint scanning solution project, as well as the “SA Premier iAward”. This is a new award announced by the SA Premier awarded to an SA Government Agency for investing in best ICT practices.
 
Into its 20th year this year, the prestigious State iAwards recognises the achievements and innovation made in ICT across all facets of the economy in Australia.
 
In an Australian first, NEC Australia developed a powerful, simple to use mobile fingerprint solution for SAPOL operations officers. The new Android smartphone-based application enhances policing capabilities by accurately verifying ‘on-the-spot’ identification of persons of interest at the scene, and providing background information in real-time. It is a highly flexible, robust and cost effective deployment.
 
The Mobile Fingerprint Scanning solution was developed in Australia by SAPOL in conjunction with NEC Australia, using NEC’s biometric and identification solutions.
 
Chris Korte, State Manager of SA at NEC Australia, said “The accessibility and ease of use of this mobility solution has placed sophisticated policing tools in the hands of South Australia’s patrol officers. SAPOL is to be congratulated for its technological innovation to create a safer environment for the people of South Australia. As a proud partner of SAPOL, NEC looks forward to working together to continue to offer innovative solutions which make a difference to the South Australian community.”
 
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NEC Australia specialises in information and communications technology solutions and services in multi-vendor environments. Solutions and services include: IT applications and solutions development, unified communications, complex communications solutions, network solutions, display solutions, biometrics, research and development services, systems integration and professional, technical and managed services. For more information, visit NEC Australia at www.nec.com.au
 
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