NEC for Higher Education

A smarter

campus

starts here.



Digital ID, AI, and data solutions that modernize
the campus journey — for students, faculty, and staff,
from admission to alumni.


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The Student Journey

One connected

experience.

From first click to lifelong

alum.

Eight moments that matter. Each one made simpler, more secure, and more human.

01 · ADMISSION

Prove it's really them.

Document validation, selfie capture, and liveness detection at the moment of application.
02 · ONBOARDING

Credentials, ready on day one.

Issue digital IDs and enrollment records the moment a student is admitted.
03 · ASSESSMENT

Exam integrity, assured.

Stronger identity verification helps faculty and academic teams confirm the right student is present for in-person and online assessments.
04 · SERVICES

One identity. Everywhere.

Payments, library access, certifications, and campus services, all connected.
05 · CAMPUS ACCESS

A look is the key.

Contactless entry to dorms, labs, libraries, classrooms, and events.
06 · LEARNING

Attendance, handled.

Automated check-in for in-person and remote classes — no lost time.
07 · COMPLIANCE

Attendance, audit-ready.

Verified clinical attendance records support compliance, accreditation, and certification reporting.
08 · ALUMNI

A relationship for life.

Identity that extends past graduation for engagement, networking, and recognition.
→ JOIN THE JOURNEY

Ready when you are.

Talk to NEC about where to start and how to modernize at your pace.
 
 
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Online Application Document Upload ID Verification Campus Access Doorms Access Library and Services Events and Activities Access Admission Onboarding Campus Access Campus Experience Alumni Engagement
Reimagined for campus

More than a card.

A credential that goes
where they do.

Digital Student ID

The wallet is the
new ID card.

  • Student ID, enrollment status, certifications, and campus entitlements.
  • Mobile-first, harder to misuse, easier to manage at scale.
 
Student ID
Alex Chen
ID · 2026·884·5521
 
ProgramComputer Sci
YearJunior
Status● Active
ValidMay 2027
 
Biometrics

A look becomes a
credential.

  • Facial recognition built on decades of NEC research. 
  • Accurate enough for the highest-stakes moments on campus.
  • Contactless.
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Solution Areas

Six building blocks.

Mix what fits your campus.

Start with one. Add another when you're ready. Every solution is
built to connect with the systems you already have.

Digital Student ID & Wallet

A mobile-first identity that holds student ID, enrollment status, and certifications - in one secure place.

Facial Recognition Access

Contactless biometric authentication at entry points and restricted areas. More secure, more convenient. 

Attendance Management

Automate classroom and remote lecture attendance. Fewer manual steps. More accurate records.

Exam Integrity & E-Learning

Authenticate students during online exams and remote learning. Reduce fraud and proctoring overhead.

Verifiable Credentials

Transcripts, enrollment certifications, and academic records - easier to issue, simpler to verify.

Integration Layer

Unify identity and authorization across SIS, access control, learning systems, and payments

How it
works.

 

01. Enroll

Students create a trusted digital identity with document verification, selfie, and liveness detection.

02. Authenticate

NEC biometric systems verify the user across digital and physical touchpoints.

03. Authorize

Institutional systems validate permissions and entitlements in real time.

04. Access

Students, faculty, and staff move seamlessly across services, spaces, and learning environments.

Value Creation

Designed for all.

Built for the people who rely on it.

FOR STUDENTS

Seamless, contactless campus experiences
Less dependence on physical cards
Faster access to classes, dorms, and events
Mobile-first interactions across campus

FOR INSTITUTIONS

Reduced administrative overhead
Improved efficiency through automation
Stronger security across every touchpoint
A scalable platform for what comes next

FOR
FACULTY

Spend less time on manual attendance
Improved accuracy for required course, lab, and clinical participation
Support exam integrity across in-person and online settings
Simplify access to classrooms, labs, offices, and research spaces

FOR IT & SECURITY

Centralized visibility across systems
Real-time monitoring and auditability
Privacy-first, consent-based design
Modernize without rebuilding from scratch

* Decades of biometric research.

* Enterprise-scale deployment.

* A privacy-by-design
architecture built for trust.

 
20+
Global leader in biometrics for over 20 years
#1
Ranked facial recognition accuracy (NIST)
70+
Countries deployed
API
& SDK-first integration

Let’s Design Your Smart Campus Strategy Together

Start with a consultation. Launch a pilot. Scale as needed.

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