[NEC Networks & System Integration] Received Disaster Response Special Award and Corporate Disaster Prevention Award at BCAO Award 2025
NEC Networks & System Integration announced that it received the 'Disaster Response Special Award' and the 'Corporate Disaster Prevention Award' at the BCAO Award 2025, organized by the Business Continuity Advancement Organization, for its contributions following the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake. The company was recognized for its ICT-based disaster recovery support and its digital disaster response framework.
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NEC Networks & System Integration Corporation has received the 'Disaster Response Special Award' and the 'Corporate Disaster Prevention Award' for the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake at the 'BCAO Award 2025,' hosted by the Business Continuity Advancement Organization (BCAO).
## About the BCAO Award 2025
- Objective: To recognize individuals and organizations that have contributed to the promotion and implementation of Business Continuity (BC) in Japan.
- Award Ceremony: May 19, 2026 (Tuesday) at Tokyo Women's Plaza.
- Details: Please visit the official BCAO website (https://www.bcao.org/).
## Award Summary
- Award Titles: BCAO Award 2025, Noto Peninsula Earthquake 'Disaster Response Special Award,' and 'Corporate Disaster Prevention Award.'
- Categories: Disaster Prevention, Case Studies/Individuals.
- Reasons for Award:
- Implementation of rapid and multi-faceted business continuity support during the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake.
- Construction and operation of a 'Digital Disaster Response Room' independent of time, location, and personnel.
- Realization of 'Kyojo' (mutual support) with the local community.
## Evaluation Highlights
The company, specializing in the design and provision of ICT systems and equipment, supported disaster response efforts for client local governments (Ishikawa Prefectural Government, Noto Town Office, Shika Town Office) following the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake. They identified the need for support three days after the quake and began providing and lending equipment the following day. Their long-term commitment to addressing municipal challenges from emergency response through to recovery, combined with the scale of support, was highly commended.
Furthermore, the company was recognized for its technical support of remote classes for affected high schools in Ishikawa Prefecture, ensuring continuous learning. Additionally, their dedication to improving services based on lessons learned from support activities—resulting in the implementation of the 'Digital Disaster Response Room' and internal human resource development—was also highly valued for its contribution to future disaster response efforts.
## About the BCAO Award 2025
- Objective: To recognize individuals and organizations that have contributed to the promotion and implementation of Business Continuity (BC) in Japan.
- Award Ceremony: May 19, 2026 (Tuesday) at Tokyo Women's Plaza.
- Details: Please visit the official BCAO website (https://www.bcao.org/).
## Award Summary
- Award Titles: BCAO Award 2025, Noto Peninsula Earthquake 'Disaster Response Special Award,' and 'Corporate Disaster Prevention Award.'
- Categories: Disaster Prevention, Case Studies/Individuals.
- Reasons for Award:
- Implementation of rapid and multi-faceted business continuity support during the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake.
- Construction and operation of a 'Digital Disaster Response Room' independent of time, location, and personnel.
- Realization of 'Kyojo' (mutual support) with the local community.
## Evaluation Highlights
The company, specializing in the design and provision of ICT systems and equipment, supported disaster response efforts for client local governments (Ishikawa Prefectural Government, Noto Town Office, Shika Town Office) following the 2024 Noto Peninsula Earthquake. They identified the need for support three days after the quake and began providing and lending equipment the following day. Their long-term commitment to addressing municipal challenges from emergency response through to recovery, combined with the scale of support, was highly commended.
Furthermore, the company was recognized for its technical support of remote classes for affected high schools in Ishikawa Prefecture, ensuring continuous learning. Additionally, their dedication to improving services based on lessons learned from support activities—resulting in the implementation of the 'Digital Disaster Response Room' and internal human resource development—was also highly valued for its contribution to future disaster response efforts.
FAQ
NECネッツエスアイがBCAOアワード2025で受賞した賞は何ですか？
令和6年能登半島地震における活動を対象とした「災害対応特別賞」および「企業防災賞」を受賞しました。
NECネッツエスアイが防災活動で評価された具体的な取り組みは何ですか？
石川県内の自治体や高校への迅速なICT支援、および「時間、場所、人に依存しないデジタル災害対策室」の構築・運用が評価されました。
BCAOアワードの目的は何ですか？
日本の事業継続（BC）の普及に資するため、その普及や実践に貢献した個人・団体を表彰することを目的としています。
NECネッツエスアイが支援を行った自治体はどこですか？
石川県庁、能登町役場、志賀町役場などの地方自治体に対し支援を行いました。
今回の受賞に関係する地震はどれですか？
令和6年能登半島地震です。