NEC and Outsight Partner to Advance Airport Operational Intelligence
NEC Corporation of America has announced a strategic partnership with Outsight to enhance airport operational intelligence through the integration of advanced 3D spatial data and artificial intelligence technologies. The collaboration combines NEC’s airport technology platform with Outsight’s cutting-edge 3D lidar spatial AI, enabling real-time monitoring, analysis, and automation across airport environments.
The partnership aims to deliver a new level of operational awareness for airport operators, creating a real-time 3D understanding of terminal spaces, airside zones, and passenger movement patterns. By merging NEC’s digital platforms with Outsight’s lidar-based sensing systems, airports can develop a comprehensive digital twin—a virtual replica of the physical environment—that provides actionable insights to improve efficiency, safety, and passenger experience.
Outsight’s 3D lidar spatial AI technology captures high-resolution data on the movement of people, aircraft, and ground vehicles without relying on cameras or personal data, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations. This allows for accurate automated tracking, crowd density management, and operational forecasting without compromising passenger anonymity.
Through the integration with NEC’s airport solutions, operators will be able to leverage advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and automation tools to better manage resource allocation, security, and passenger flow. The technology can support a variety of use cases—from optimizing boarding and baggage handling to reducing congestion in terminals and improving emergency response coordination.
“The partnership with Outsight represents a major step forward in building smarter, more efficient, and more resilient airports,” said a spokesperson from NEC Corporation of America. “By combining AI-driven analytics with real-time 3D spatial data, we’re enabling airports to anticipate and adapt to changing operational conditions instantly.”
Outsight, known for its expertise in spatial intelligence, sees the collaboration as a way to extend the impact of its lidar AI technology beyond traditional industrial and automotive applications. The company’s 3D sensing solutions are already used globally for infrastructure monitoring, logistics, and urban mobility systems.
The NEC-Outsight partnership underscores a growing trend toward digital transformation in aviation infrastructure. As airports worldwide face increasing passenger volumes and operational complexity, the deployment of 3D spatial intelligence and AI-driven automation is set to redefine how airports manage their environments—making operations safer, smoother, and more data-driven.
Sources: AirGuide Business airguide.info, bing.com