- ICT integrator serving telecoms, government, energy, and security sectors across 16 African countries
- Offers cyber defence, smart infrastructure, and hybrid power solutions under NEC Corporation
NEC XON Systems: Technology integrator for African enterprise
NEC XON Systems (Pty) Ltd is a South African-based ICT solutions company operating in 16 countries across Sub-Saharan Africa. As a subsidiary of NEC Corporation, it delivers integrated services in telecommunications, cybersecurity, data infrastructure, energy storage, and public safety. The firm was established when Japanese tech giant NEC acquired a majority stake in XON in 2015. It now operates under the brand NEC Africa, headquartered in Louwlardia, Midrand.
The company supports multiple sectors including finance, telecoms, healthcare, mining, and government. Its offerings include digital identity systems, cyber incident response, data centre engineering, and hybrid energy solutions. NEC XON also deploys video analytics, border surveillance, and biometric identification technologies, drawing from NEC’s global expertise. Clients receive support through the company’s network operations centre, SOC services, and managed service platforms.
NEC XON holds a Level 1 B-BBEE certification and operates with a regional workforce, supported by Japanese management frameworks. Its deployments include over 700 hybrid energy storage systems that help mobile network operators operate during power outages, especially in regions with high load-shedding frequency. This system integrates solar charging, lithium batteries, and AI-based performance monitoring.
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NEC XON Systems: Regional demand and sector challenges
Africa’s ICT market continues to grow, but service delivery is shaped by infrastructure gaps, power supply issues, and rising cybercrime. NEC XON addresses these constraints with layered approaches. In telecoms, it builds full-spectrum core and access networks. In cybersecurity, it combines threat intelligence with real-time network forensics. It also supports municipalities and enterprises by deploying smart city systems and energy-efficient technology.
In a company statement, Yosuke Koide of NEC commented: “For almost half a day we are without power… Without power generators or batteries we cannot survive.” His remarks followed the deployment of NEC’s smart energy storage units in southern Africa, where telecom towers require stable power to maintain service continuity.
NEC XON remains a leading integrator by pairing global technology with regional deployment models. Its focus on scalable, decentralized systems has made it a key partner for African connectivity and resilience.
