NEC Corp. engages in the provision of systems, components, services, and integrated solutions for computing and communications applications. It operates through the following segments: Public Business, Enterprise Business, Telecom Carrier Business, System Platform Business, and Others. The Public Business segment provides system integration (system architecture and consulting), support (maintenance), outsourcing and cloud services, and system equipment for public, medical and financial institutions. The Enterprise Business segment offers information technology solutions for manufacturing, retail, and services. The Telecom Carrier Business segment supplies equipment to telecom carriers for network implementation, along with network control platform systems and operating services. The System Platform Business deals with products from business such as from terminals to network and computer equipment, software products, and service platforms. The Others segment includes smart energy solutions, mobile phones, and lighting equipment businesses. The company was founded by Kunihiko Iwadare on July 17, 1899 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.