NEC Software Solutions

necsws.com · Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

NEC Software Solutions (formerly Northgate Public Services) is a UK-based provider of software and technology services for public sector and regulated industries, including local and central government, healthcare, policing, housing, and utilities. The company develops and implements mission-critical applications such as case management, revenues and benefits, public safety, and citizen services platforms, generating revenue through software licensing, SaaS subscriptions, and implementation and support services. It operates as part of NEC Corporation, serving clients primarily in the UK and internationally.

  • IT Consulting & Implementation
  • Enterprise ERP
Revenue
$650.0M
Employees
3,500
Founded
1969
Headquarters
Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom

What 30 Arbolus experts think of NEC Software Solutions

NPS scores range from 2 to 10, with a median of 7–8 and multiple experts rating above 8, indicating mostly satisfied but not highly enthusiastic customers. Renewal intent is high among large spenders and influencers, but uncertainty persists among some mid-spenders and users. Stickiness is high due to complexity and cost of migrating away. Key themes in expert feedback include robust product standard, positive support experiences, but challenges with flexibility, user experience, and total cost.Overall Customer Sentiment: Positive

Who reviewed NEC Software Solutions

Total customers 30 26 current · 4 former
Reviews growth +11 in six months
Seniority of respondents
  • C-Suite 57% (17)
  • Director 29% (9)
  • Manager 14% (4)
Operations Leader C-Suite NPS 6
Data Analyst Not specified NPS 5
Data Leader C-Suite NPS 8 Undecided

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Sentiment

-17 Net Promoter Score, from 29 scored reviews
  • Promoters 6
  • Passives 12
  • Detractors 11

Cumulative NPS by month

+0 over 6 months
  • Apr 7
  • May 7
  • Jun 7
  • Jul 7
  • Aug 7
  • Sep 7

Net Promoter Score across 6 reviews, accumulated up to each month. Category median -3 across 6 companies.

Praised

  • Comprehensive Feature Set
  • Effective Support and Issue Resolution
  • Strong Product Standards
  • Leverage Product Development

Criticised

  • Effort Associated with Switching
  • Business Decision to Switch
  • Cost of Ownership and Viability
  • Challenging User Experience and Maintenance

What customers say

Comprehensive Feature Set
“Usability, functionality and cost are the main reasons I would recommend this product.”
Effective Support and Issue Resolution
“The product roadmap is positive, and the resolution of issues is usually managed effectively.”
Strong Product Standards
“They provide a good standard product.”

Renewal intent

Plan to renew 68%
  • Will renew 13
  • Undecided 5
  • Not renewing 1

Plan to renew, by seniority

  • C-Suite 64% 11 answers
  • Director 100% 6 answers
  • Manager 0% 1 answer
  • Not specified 0% 1 answer
  • 7.6/10 Average score from customers who will renew
  • 5/10 Average score from undecided customers
  • 8/10 Average score from customers not renewing

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