NEC I:Delight
Biometric authentication software
Identity management software
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What is NEC I:Delight
NEC I:Delight is a biometric authentication product line from NEC that uses face recognition to verify or identify individuals for access control and customer/visitor management scenarios. It is typically deployed by enterprises and public-sector organizations for physical entry, check-in, and identity verification workflows. The offering is commonly positioned as part of NEC’s broader biometric and safety/identity portfolio and can be integrated with cameras, gates, and existing security systems.
Enterprise-grade biometric heritage
The product comes from a long-standing biometric vendor with established face recognition R&D and deployment experience. This can reduce perceived implementation risk for large organizations compared with newer entrants. It also aligns with broader NEC identity and security offerings for organizations standardizing on a single vendor.
Supports physical-world workflows
I:Delight is commonly used in on-premises environments such as building entry, visitor reception, and facility access points. This focus fits organizations that need biometric authentication tied to cameras, gates, and physical security infrastructure. It can complement identity processes where online-only verification tools are not sufficient.
Integration with security ecosystems
NEC solutions in this area are typically designed to integrate with existing access control, surveillance, and identity systems. This helps organizations embed face authentication into established operational processes rather than replacing them. It is relevant for deployments that require interoperability across multiple sites and devices.
Limited public technical transparency
Compared with many API-first identity verification providers, there is less standardized, self-serve public documentation available for evaluation. This can make early-stage technical validation and cost estimation harder without vendor engagement. Procurement may rely more on NEC-led scoping and professional services.
Less oriented to digital onboarding
The product is primarily associated with face authentication for access and in-person verification rather than end-to-end digital identity proofing (document capture, liveness, risk signals) used in remote onboarding. Organizations needing a full online KYC/IDV stack may require additional products or partners. This can increase integration effort for digital-first use cases.
Deployment complexity for on-prem use
Physical deployments often require camera placement, lighting considerations, device certification, and operational change management. These factors can extend rollout timelines compared with purely cloud-based verification services. Ongoing maintenance may involve hardware lifecycle management and site-by-site support.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price (as listed on NEC official site) | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Welcome | ¥50,000 | ・端末数：10台まで |
| ・登録者数：100人まで | ||
| ・最大サービスID数：3 | ||
| ・最大利用期間：3ヶ月（site describes this as a short-term trial/small-start plan） | ||
| Silver | ¥200,000 | ・端末数：標準20台（最大100台） |
| ・登録者数：標準100人（最大10,000人） | ||
| ・最大サービスID数：3 | ||
| ・備考：Goldへ途中でプラン変更可能 | ||
| Gold | ¥800,000 | ・端末数：標準100台（最大500台） |
| ・登録者数：標準10,000人（最大50,000人） | ||
| ・最大サービスID数：10 | ||
| ・備考：Platinumへ途中でプラン変更可能 | ||
| Platinum | ¥2,000,000 | ・端末数：標準500台（最大2,500台） |
| ・登録者数：標準50,000人（最大250,000人） | ||
| ・最大サービスID数：10 |
Additional / upgrade pricing shown on the official site (as listed under "サービスプラン" and "オプション"):
- Upgrades: Silver→Gold: ¥600,000 (one-time upgrade fee as listed)
- Upgrades: Gold→Platinum: ¥1,200,000 (one-time upgrade fee as listed)
Optional monthly add-on example prices (listed as 月額利用料 on the NEC page):
- 機能追加（顔類似度推定）: ¥40,000 (Welcome / Silver以上 both show ¥40,000)
- 諸元拡張（登録端末1台）: Silver ¥3,000 / Gold ¥2,400 / Platinum ¥1,200 (月額)
- 諸元拡張（登録者1,000人）: Silver ¥100,000 / Gold ¥40,000 / Platinum ¥20,000 (月額)
Notes: The NEC page lists the plan prices under the header "利用料金" but does not explicitly label the period (e.g., per month, per year) for the main plan amounts in that table. The Welcome plan explicitly states a maximum usage period of 3 months. For Add-on Services (e.g., face entry/face payment) some example initial and monthly costs are provided elsewhere on the same NEC site and are explicitly labeled as initial (初期費) and monthly (月額費).
Seller details
NEC Corporation
Tokyo, Japan
1899
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https://www.nec.com/
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