NEC Solutions America Names Glenn Brower to Lead Sales and Strategy for the Removable Storage Division

Business Wire, March 23, 2005

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- NEC Solutions (America), Inc., a premier provider of integrated solutions for the Connected Enterprise in North America, announced earlier this year on February 1st, 2005 that Glenn Brower, former director of storage products, has been named the new vice president of NEC Solutions America's Removable Storage Division (RSD).

Brower's transition to this position plays a pivotal role in NEC's strategy to reposition its former Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Division to better reflect the market dynamics of the DVD/disk drive industry. In his new role, Glenn will oversee sales operations and worldwide business interactions with international partners, who have customers based in the U.S. market. In addition, Brower will be responsible for NEC's removable storage product direction and sales strategy to further advocate customer's positions in the Optical Drive market.

"I am extremely excited about this new opportunity with NEC Solutions America. I appreciate working for a company with a long-standing reputation as a superior technology leader," said Brower. "I look forward to further establishing NEC as a leader in the optical drive market, and using its technology expertise to help grow its customer base worldwide."

"Glenn has demonstrated outstanding leadership heading the RSD team and has the vision and ability to drive the results that NEC Solutions America desires," said Larry Sheffield, senior vice president, Solutions Platform Group of NEC Solutions America.

Brower has been a key contributor to NEC's Worldwide Optical Drive business initiatives for the past 12 years and has helped build customer relationships and enhance team performance to strengthen long-term partnerships. Since joining NEC in 1991, Brower has helped lead global optical and magnetic storage sales that have now surpassed the $4 Billion level.

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 http://www.necsam.com.

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