Research is the systematic investigation into new knowledge, theories, or applications. At NEC Labs America, research drives innovation in AI, optical networking, data science, and sensing. The lab emphasizes applied research, where discoveries translate into solutions for healthcare, communications, and infrastructure. Collaborative projects with universities and industry ensure that research outcomes not only advance theory but also produce real-world impact across multiple sectors globally.

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NEC Laboratories America 2025: A Year of Disruptive Innovation

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As 2025 comes to a close, NEC Laboratories America reflects on a year defined by scientific breakthroughs, global collaboration, and real-world impact. Our researchers advanced the state of the art across AI, optical networking and sensing, system security, and multimodal analytics, while expanding our intellectual property portfolio and presence at the world’s leading conferences. This year-in-review highlights the people, ideas, and partnerships that shaped 2025 and set the foundation for continued innovation in the year ahead.

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Summer Highlights at NEC Labs America: Teamwork, Innovation, and Fun

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This summer at NEC Laboratories America was full of energy, teamwork, and connection. From volleyball games in San Jose and TopGolf with colleagues from Princeton to kayaking adventures, a campus picnic, and celebrating our incredible interns, our teams came together to learn, laugh, and grow. Here’s a look back at the highlights that made Summer 2025 so memorable.

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