NEC strengthens its presence in Myanmar

NEC Corporation has launched a new branch office in Yangon, Myanmar. It is a step towards the development of country’s information and communications technology (ICT) and social infrastructure. The new office is scheduled to begin operations in January 2013. 

In order to support the economic growth of the country, reports indicate that just 3% of the nation’s roughly 62 million people subscribe to fixed or mobile telephone lines. By 2015, the Government aims to increase this figure to as high as 50%, which is also expected to drive improvements in the banking and IT systems.

“NEC has been contributing to Myanmar’s communications infrastructure for 35 years through the provision of telephone switchboards, wireless equipment, satellite ground stations and broadcasting systems,” said Shin Sakamoto, General Manager, Greater China and Asia-Pacific Sales Division, NEC Corporation. 

“In the future, NEC aims to continue responding to local needs and strengthening regional business through the provision of international communication networks such as submarine cable systems, ICT infrastructure for industrial parks, disaster prevention systems, security systems, e-government systems and mass-market products such as servers,” Shin added.