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Daiwa Securities Group will be using this technology to implement a company-wide system with more than 10,000 NEC Virtual PC Center (VPCC) terminals covering 117 branch offices in Japan.

NEC's VPCC is a complete virtual thin client and server solution and the first to truly replace the personal computer, supporting all existing PC applications with high quality multimedia delivery that replicates the familiar desktop environment. This step will be implemented with full sponsorship from Sayegh Group, NEC's exclusive agent in Jordan.

Commenting on the sponsorship made, Mr. Michael Sayegh Chairman of the Board at Sayegh Group, said' By ensuring the central management of each employee's PC environment, Daiwa Securities Group and NEC are jointly enhancing business continuity, while decreasing the need for terminal operation management. To this end we were insistent on sponsoring this project, for we at Sayegh group are advocates of business advancements that in turn foster economic and developmental growth.'

Daiwa Securities Group Inc. is constantly aiming to improve security and business continuity. The company chose to partner with NEC for this implementation because of the unmatched completeness, quality and performance of the NEC VPCC solution.

The first phase of the implementation will be for two of Daiwa Securities Group Inc.'s companies: 300 terminals with Daiwa Securities Inc. and 1,200 terminals with Daiwa Securities Co. Ltd.

Furthermore, Daiwa Securities Group is planning to move its headquarters. Beyond a savings expected with individual employee PC setup during the move, the company expects to decrease ongoing terminal operation management costs with NEC's VPCC.

In addition to the 10,000 NEC VPCC terminals, the system that Daiwa Securities Group is implementing will also include several NEC Virtual PC Servers, NEC Express5800/120Ri-2 servers.

NEC Corporation (NASDAQ: NIPNY) is one of the world's leading providers of Internet, broadband network and enterprise business solutions dedicated to meeting the specialized needs of its diverse and global base of customers. NEC delivers tailored solutions in the key fields of computer, networking and electron devices, by integrating its technical strengths in IT and Networks, and by providing advanced semiconductor solutions through NEC Electronics Corporation. The NEC Group employs more than 150,000 people worldwide.