The decision is in response to the growth of broadband, IP telephony and wireless communications. The goal is to integrate voice and data solutions and improve cost structures within NEC.

NEC Australia managing director Toshiharu Iwasa said the company will continue to be headquartered in Melbourne and combined annual revenues total more than A$582 million (US$459.9 million). Iwasa said the restructure will allow NEC to be a more effective supplier and increase efficiencies.

"Integration of our operations will strengthen our product and solutions portfolio immensely, putting us in a unique position to offer our diverse customer base integrated end-to-end solutions, reducing integration and installation timeframes considerably," he said. "It will also give NEC Australia a market-leading position in providing total communications solutions through our broadband network, display solutions, broadband access products and IP telephony and wireless capability."

Iwasa said the company will be actively exploring new business opportunities among gated communities and business parks.

He said verticals the company will target include hospitality, retail, SME, education, banking and finance, health and government. NEC Australia will continue to maintain its ICT (Information and Communications Technology) research and development facility in Australia.