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NEC Software Solutions UK completes acquisition of Meganexus to enhance its Justice business

January 2026 NEC Software Solutions’ (NECSWS) has today announced the completion of its acquisition of Meganexus Ltd, strengthening its portfolio of justice and rehabilitation services used by Ministry of Justice, prisons and probation services.

Meganexus will form part of NECSWS’ Digital Studio business unit that provides user-centred case management, service design and innovative software across Justice, Healthcare and Government sectors.

Meganexus provides solutions that help improve the lives and support rehabilitation, including:

  • Rehabilitation and through-the-gate solutions for the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), now in use across prisons in England and Wales
  • A contract management solution for the MoJ to manage prison education contracts and broader regime activities effectively
  • Customised training and interventions management solutions for probation and rehabilitation service providers
  • Upskilling solutions for local authorities, police, charities, and corporate workforces
  • Assessment and tracking solutions for healthcare providers, including NHS Trusts and mental health organisations

Marco Fiorentino, executive director for NEC Digital Studio, said:

“The Justice sector is under constant pressure to evolve its service to suit the ever-changing pressures of budget, risk and resources whilst seeking to help keep potential offenders out of the system and rehabilitate those already in it.

We are excited to be able to bring Meganexus’ services and solutions into our portfolio, delivering exciting new propositions to our customers in the UK and overseas, as we seek to enable change through safety, security and rehabilitation solutions that will help our customers shape positive futures.”

Tina Whitley, CEO of NECSWS, said: “In bringing these teams of people together, we have strengthened our offerings and we will jointly continue to invest in our quality solutions and be the world-leaders in developing state-of-the-art technology and services for the public safety sector.”

Paul Henderson, CTO at Meganexus, who joins NECSWS said: “Joining NEC Software Solutions UK marks a new chapter for Meganexus. Together, we’ll accelerate the delivery of integrated solutions that empower justice and adjacent sector professionals and improve outcomes for the communities they serve.”

For more information on NEC Software Solutions visit www.necsws.com.

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About NEC Software Solutions UK

NEC Software Solutions UK has a proven history of developing innovative software for the public sector. Our ability to put vital information into the hands of those that need it is the reason why more than 50% of local authorities use us to collect revenues and administer benefits. It’s why 16 different police forces have chosen NEC CONNECT software to improve decision making at the frontline, why over 150 housing providers use NEC systems to manage their two million homes efficiently and why the NHS choose our technology to help them screen ten million babies for hearing loss. Based in the UK and working around the world, NEC Software Solutions UK’s 3,100 employees help improve the services that matter most. NEC Software Solutions UK is part of the NEC Corporation (“NEC”, TSE: 6701), a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies that benefit businesses and people worldwide. For more information, visit necsws.com