NEC Solutions America Expands Media Solutions Division; Names Director

    Business Editors/High-Tech Editors

    RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 8, 2005--NEC Solutions (America), Inc., a premier provider of integrated solutions for the Connected Enterprise in North America, expanded the management team of its Media Solutions Division, by today announcing the appointment of digital projection veterans Peter Nicholas as director of digital cinema projector sales, and Robert Lelle as manager of digital cinema engineering.
    Both appointments underscore NEC Solutions America's continued commitment to delivering high quality and cost-effective digital media solutions. The Media Solutions Division leverages NEC's world-class expertise in visual display and server products, and integration services to develop specialized, turnkey solutions for the delivery and management of digital content.
    "We are pleased to continue to build on the wealth of veteran experience already at NEC as we continue to enhance and deliver our digital media solutions," said Kurt Schwenk, director of Media Solutions, NEC Solutions America. "Peter and Bob bring an impressive breadth of experience in the digital cinema industry, which complements the extensive knowledge of digital media business and technical requirements in the Media Solutions Division already focused on serving exhibitors in North America."
    Peter Nicholas will oversee sales of NEC's STAR*Beam(TM) DLP Cinema(R) projector product line, including the STAR*Beam iS8 projector and STAR*Beam iS15 projector, as well as future DLP Cinema projector offerings. Bob Lelle will manage the engineering development of NEC's industry-leading STARUS(TM) digital cinema system including the STAR*Cor(TM) multiplex server, the STAR*Show(TM) screen servers, and the STAR*Beam DLP Cinema projectors.
    Nicholas previously worked for Digital Projection International (DPI), most recently as the director of digital cinema sales and marketing for the Americas, where he was instrumental in developing the company's digital cinema business strategy.
    "NEC Solutions America has firmly planted a stake in the ground with respect to the delivery of true, digital cinema solutions," said Peter Nicholas, director of digital cinema projector sales, Media Solutions Division of NEC Solutions America. "NEC has become an industry-leading and truly innovative one-stop shop for supplying and deploying digital cinema solutions for nearly any environment."
    Lelle brings to NEC 13 years of expert technical knowledge of areas related to digital cinema applications engineering, video systems, and systems integration. Prior to NEC as cinema applications engineer for DPI, Lelle served as the primary technical resource in North America responsible for supporting the marketing and sales of digital cinema projectors into the post-production and exhibition markets.

    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 health care and public safety, financial services, cinema, retail and manufacturing markets. Information regarding NEC Solutions America can be found at www.necsam.com.

    NEC is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. (C)2005 NEC Solutions (America), Inc.

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CONTACT: NEC Solutions (America), Inc. Beth Makosey, 408-844-1320 beth.makosey@necsam.com or Voce Communications, Inc. Richard Brewer-Hay, 650-228-5164 rhay@vocecomm.com

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