Archer Named Head of Operations at NEC National Security Systems (NSS)

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In her new role as Head of Operations, Kimberly will work with the NEC NSS leadership team to execute on priorities, oversee business operations and support the team in driving future strategic objectives.

American Security Today is delighted to congratulate Kimberly Archer on her new role as Head of Operations for NEC National Security Systems (NEC NSS), the PLATINUM Industry Sponsor of the 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program.

Kimberly brings over 20 years of results-oriented experience, successfully building, improving, and integrating sales, marketing, and support organizations.

She is skilled in sales leadership, channel marketing, organizational alignment, process transformation, strategic planning, market research, and intelligence and program development.

Kimberly has been with NEC Corporation of America, which was honored with Multiple Platinum Excellence Awards in the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program, for nine years having most recently served as Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives and Corporate PMO in the Finance organization.

Keith Terreri, Senior Vice President CFO & CIO, NEC Corporation of America
Keith Terreri, SVP, CFO & CIO, NEC Corporation of America

“I am very thankful for Kimberly’s contributions over the years in the finance department,” said Keith Terreri, Senior Vice President CFO & CIO, NEC Corporation of America.

“She is a tremendous team player and helped manage major projects in the department over the years.”

“I am confident she will be a great asset to NEC NSS and Dr. Kiernan.”

(NEC National Security Systems (NEC NSS) recently showcased several of its latest #AI and #biometric technologies, including the company’s #digital #identity management #platform and #iris recognition capabilities, at the connect:ID 2021 conference in Washington, D.C. Additionally, several NEC NSS experts presented and participated in speaking sessions to discuss key issues in homeland security and public safety. Courtesy of NEC Corporation of America and YouTube.)

Kimberly’s career at NEC began by supporting the growth and transformation of the Enterprise direct sales organization, leading both inside sales and technical teams.

Kimberly has been involved with numerous strategic initiatives over the years, most notably, leading NECAM’s successful transition of business operations into a Global Shared Services Center in the Philippines and managing NECAM’s strategic relationship with Accenture to deliver the expected business outcomes.

As a Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) mitigated subsidiary of NEC Corporation of America with an anticipated special security agreement (SSA), NEC National Security Systems leverages its parent company’s rich history of innovation and service to the U.S. government with scientific curiosity, robust R&D budget, and flexibility to rapidly prototype custom solutions.
As a Foreign Ownership, Control, or Influence (FOCI) mitigated subsidiary of NEC Corporation of America with an anticipated special security agreement (SSA), NEC National Security Systems leverages its parent company’s rich history of innovation and service to the U.S. government with scientific curiosity, robust R&D budget, and flexibility to rapidly prototype custom solutions.

Kimberly is also engaged in supporting Executive Management’s vision surrounding NEC’s Social Value Creation, leveraging technology to address society’s most complex problems through co-creation and sustainable partnerships with organizations like Haven for Hope.

In her new role as Head of Operations, Kimberly will work with the NEC NSS leadership team to execute on priorities, oversee business operations and support the team in driving future strategic objectives.

NEC NSS is a rapidly growing subsidiary of NEC Corporation of America with an anticipated Special Security Agreement (SSA) coming in the near term.

(With the company’s focus on Solutions for Society, NEC’s goal is to lead the advancement of the world’s social infrastructure by leveraging ICT and new business models. NEC Solutions for Society activities will become the pillars of NEC over the company’s next 100 years. Courtesy of NEC Corporation of America and YouTube.)

NEC NSS was envisioned and designed by NEC to optimize its ability to deliver key capabilities and technologies to federal government customers across the homeland security, defense, and national security threat landscape.

NEC NSS is continuing to grow and expand its service to government customers, partnering with purpose and operating at a speed that anticipates emergent threats to safety and security, developing technology and services that enable those who protect us.

Dr. Kathleen Kiernan, CEO of Kiernan Group Holdings (KGH)
Dr. Kathleen Kiernan, President of NEC NSS, is also a 29-year veteran of Federal Law Enforcement, previously serving as the Assistant Director for the Office of Strategic Intelligence and Information for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) where she was responsible for the design and implementation of an intelligence-led organizational strategy to mine and disseminate data related to explosives, firearms and illegal tobacco diversion, the traditional and non-traditional tools of terrorism.

Working within a classified environment carries tremendous responsibilities, and NEC NSS is building new capabilities into the organization and hiring additional engineers, data scientists, and intelligence analysts to deliver upon those requirements.

“Please join me in welcoming Kimberly Archer as Head of Operations for NEC NSS,” said Dr. Kathleen Kiernan, President of NEC NSS.”

“I am confident that with her talent and expertise coupled with our distinguished team of employees that we are positioned to change the world for the better.”

NEC NSS and NEC Corporation of America Win Big in 2021 ‘ASTORS’  Awards Program

Representing NEC at the 2021 'ASTORS' Awards Luncheon -Stacey Brown, SVP Raffie Beroukhim, Dr. Kathleen Kiernan, 2021 'ASTORS' Industry Leader of the Year; Christopher Gillyard, Rachel Sisk, and Frank Sangiorg
Representing NEC Corporation at the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Luncheon at ISC in New York City – NEC Director of Marketing Stacey Brown, NEC Senior Vice President Raffie Beroukhim, NEC NSS President Dr. Kathleen Kiernan, the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Extraordinary Industry Leadership & Innovation Person of the Year; NEC NSS Regional Sales Director Chris Gillyard, NEC NSS Executive Assistant Rachel Sisk, and NEC Regional Sales Director Frank Sangiorgi.

American Security Today’s Annual ‘ASTORS’ Awards is the preeminent U.S. Homeland Security Awards Program, and now in its Seventh Year, continues to recognize industry leaders of Physical and Border Security, Cybersecurity, Emergency Preparedness – Management and Response, Law Enforcement, First Responders, as well as federal, state and municipal government agencies in the acknowledgment of their outstanding efforts to Keep our Nation Secure.

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Best Federal Govt/DoD Access Control Management

NEC National Security Systems (NSS) provides full-service solutions for large agencies using the intellectual property and resources of the global NEC brand. (Courtesy of YouTube)
NEC National Security Systems (NSS) provides full-service solutions for large agencies using the intellectual property and resources of the global NEC brand. (Courtesy of YouTube)
  • Redstone Arsenal, one of the most important military bases in the US (serving the DoDDOJ, the NASA, and the likely future home of USSPACECOM, requires best-in-class security solutions, and with 44,000 employees and guests using the facility, it also requires solutions geared towards improving daily efficiency around the base.

  • In March 2021 Redstone began using a new NEC Face Recognition Algorithm (NeoFace) deployed by Leidos to verify all entries onto the base, while seated comfortably in their vehicles.

  • The NeoFace System minimizes time-consuming manual checks, and gives security personnel an added tool to verify identity with greater assurances.

(Redstone Arsenal is the only base in the country with this facial recognition technology.  “We are the only post right now with facial recognition. So, we are leading the army in this part of the technology,” said Redstone Garrison Commander Col. Glenn Mellor. “…all Arsenal employees, members of the military, and retirees and their dependents who utilize a Defense Common Access Card for entry to the installation are automatically registered in the pilot programs database via hand-held scanners at the Gates. Once the initial scan is complete, the registered individual is clear to use the Facial Recognition lanes,” added Arsenal representatives. Courtesy of WZDX News and YouTube. Posted on Mar 12, 2021.)

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  • NEC Thermal Express combines NEC’s world-class artificial intelligence (AI)-driven advanced video and thermal analytics, and industry-leading face recognition technologies with trusted infrared (IR) thermal imaging sensors to deliver a solution that simultaneously verifies identities and detects body temperatures without contact. 

HDOT, airlines and the Hawaii Department of Health were all involved with the project, which has allowed the state the ability to safely reopen tourism – a major economic driver in the state.
HDOT, airlines and the Hawaii Department of Health were all involved with the project, which has allowed the state the ability to safely reopen tourism – a major economic driver in the state.
  • This innovative NeoFace Thermal Express technology was successfully deployed by the State of Hawaii at all five Hawaiian airports in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic, to automatically screen the body temperature of every arriving passenger entering the airport terminal, to ensure they would not become hotspots of virus contraction as people cross paths from across the globe.

  • As a global technology leader for 120 years, NEC has proven its ability to anticipate and meet market needs, to demonstrate technical excellence, and to build a dependable and enduring business model based on NEC’s primary mission, to help orchestrate a brighter world.

(The Hawaii Department of Transportation (DoT) partners with NEC to install a hygienic, contactless, thermal body temperature screening solution at Hawaii’s 5 major airports. The purpose of this project is to protect the health and safety of the traveling community, the visitors, and the residents and to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Courtesy of NEC Corporation of America and YouTube.)

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    • Excellence in National Security for Traveler Security Mgmt

  • The NEC I:Delight digital identity management platform provides a unified experience for a variety of aviation services using a unique Digital ID to transform the passenger curb-to-gate journey.  

  • NEC I:Delight enables a hygienic and seamless travel experience that benefits everyone, from travelers to airport staff by giving travelers a single Digital ID that they can use within the airport and beyond.”

(The world’s largest global airline alliance, Star Alliance, launched its new #biometrics service, Star Alliance Biometrics in November 2020. Watch this video to see how Star Alliance members can enjoy and experience various airport touchpoints using a single #DigitalID. Touchpoints include check-in, baggage drop, VIP lounge, duty-free shopping, and many more. Powered by NEC I:Delight, this technology is now available at Frankfurt and Munich airports, for Lufthansa flights. Courtesy of NEC Corporation of America and YouTube.)

Thomas Richardson, FDNY Chief of Department; Dr. Kathleen Kiernan, President of NEC National Security Systems; and Richard Blatus, FDNY Assistant Chief of Operations at the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Luncheon at ISC East.

AST Honors Thomas Richardson, FDNY Chief of Department; Dr. Kathleen Kiernan, President of NEC National Security Systems; and Richard Blatus, FDNY Assistant Chief of Operations, at the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Luncheon at ISC East.

The United States was forever changed 20 years ago on September 11th, and we were fortunate to have many of those who responded to those horrific tragedies join us at the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Luncheon.

In the days that followed 9/11, the critical needs of protecting our country catapulted us into new and innovative ways to secure our homeland – which is how many of the agencies and enterprise organizations that are today ‘ASTORS’ Awards Champions, came into being.

Our keynote speaker TSA Administrator David Pekoske delivered a moving and timely address on the strategic priorities of the 64,000 member TSA workforce in securing the transportation system, enabling safe, and in many cases, contactless travel, and more (Be sure to see Interview.)
TSA Administrator David Pekoske addressing attendees at the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Luncheon in New York City on November 17, 2021. (Be sure to see AST Exclusive Interview, facilitated by Dr. Kathleen Kiernan HERE.)

Our 2021 keynote speaker featured a moving and informative address from TSA Administrator and Vice-Admiral of the United States Coast Guard (Ret), David Pekoske; to our attendees who traveled from across the United States and abroad, on the strategic priorities of the 64,000 member TSA workforce in securing the transportation system, enabling safe, and in many cases, contactless travel.

Commissioner Bill Bratton signing copies of his latest work, ‘The Profession: A Memoir of Community, Race, and the Arc of Policing in America,’ at the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Presentation Luncheon. (Be sure to see AST Exclusive Interview with Comm Bratton, facilitated by Dr. Kathleen Kiernan HERE.)

Legendary Police Commissioner William Bratton of the New York Police Department, the Boston Police Department, and former Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department was also live at the event, meeting with attendees and signing copies of his latest work ‘The Profession: A Memoir of Community, Race, and the Arc of Policing in America,’ courtesy of the generosity of our 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Premier Sponsors.

The 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program is Proudly Sponsored by New PLATINUM SPONSOR: NEC National Security Systems (NSS), New Premier Sponsors Rajant Corporation, and guardDog AI, and returning Sponsors to date, Automatic Systems, RX Global, and SIMS Software!

The continually evolving ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program will emphasize the trail of Accomplished Women in Leadership in 2022, as well as the Significance and Positive Impact of Advancing Diversity and Inclusion in our Next Generation of Government and Industry Leaders. #MentorshipMatters

So be on the lookout for exciting upcoming announcements of Speakers, Presenters, Book Signing Opportunities, and Attendees at the 2022 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Presentation Luncheon in November of 2022 in New York City!

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Team TSA
Honoring the 20th anniversary of the Transportation Security Administration (Team TSA at the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Presentation Luncheon.)

In 2021 over 200 distinguished guests representing Federal, State and Local Governments, and Industry Leading Corporate Firms gathered from across North America, Europe, and the Middle East to be honored among their peers in their respective fields which included:

NCDMPH (Dr. Goolsby second from left), and American Red Cross Members accept 'Excellence in Public Safety' Awards at 2021 'ASTORS' Luncheon
NCDMPH (Dr. Goolsby second from left), and American Red Cross Members accept an ‘Excellence in Public Safety’ Awards at 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Luncheon
Representing NEC at the 2021 'ASTORS' Awards Luncheon -Stacey Brown, SVP Raffie Beroukhim, Dr. Kathleen Kiernan, 2021 'ASTORS' Industry Leader of the Year; Christopher Gillyard, Rachel Sisk, and Frank Sangiorg
Representing NEC Corporation at the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Luncheon at ISC in New York City – NEC Director of Marketing Stacey Brown, NEC Senior Vice President Raffie Beroukhim, NEC NSS President Dr. Kathleen Kiernan, the 2021 ‘ASTORS’ Extraordinary Industry Leadership & Innovation Person of the Year; NEC NSS Regional Sales Director Chris Gillyard, NEC NSS Executive Assistant Rachel Sisk, and NEC Regional Sales Director Frank Sangiorgi

Corporate firms, the majority of which return year to year to build upon their record of accomplishment include:

AlertMedia, Allied Universal, AMAROK, ATI Systems, Attivo Networks, Axis Communications, Automatic Systems of America, BriefCam, Canon U.S.A., Fortior Solutions, guardDog.ai, Hanwha Techwin of America, HID Global, Mark43, IPVideo Corporation, Konica Minolta Business Solutions, Lumina Analytics, NEC National Security Systems, NICE Public Safety, OnSolve, PureTech Systems, Quantum Corporation, Rave Mobile Safety, Regroup Mass Notification, Robotic Assistance Devices, Rajant Corporation, SafeLogicSenstar Corporation, ShotSpotter, Singlewire Software, SolarWinds Worldwide, Teledyne FLIR, Valor Systems, and Wiresecure, just to name a few!

Jeff Wiebell, Regional Sales Manager and David Enderle, President at Automatic Systems America accept the 2021 Platinum 'ASTORS' Award for Best Pedestrian Entrance Control Solution at ISC East.
Jeff Wiebell, Regional Sales Manager and David Enderle, President at Automatic Systems America accept the 2021 Platinum ‘ASTORS’ Award for Best Pedestrian Entrance Control Solution at ISC East.

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