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SACRAMENTO, CA -- NEC Solutions (America), Inc., a leading provider of business solutions and services for the high-end commercial and professional markets in North America, named Jeff Schuett to senior vice president of the Enterprise Business Solutions Division (EBS). Schuett's immediate focus will be to expand NEC Solutions' professional services offerings, and to strengthen market share among small and mid-sized companies looking for expertise in managing their complex IT environments. "Jeff brings a powerful mix of knowledge and experience to lead the EBS group toward their goal," said Norio Tanoue, president and chief executive officer, NEC Solutions America. "From positions held on both the client and solutions provider sides, he understands customers' business and technology needs and is able to connect those needs with a cost-effective solution. His perspective will be a valuable asset in our pursuit of new business opportunities." "Listening to the customer and understanding their business needs are the keys to being successful in the services industry," said Schuett, senior vice president, EBS. "Our focus will be on leveraging NEC's extensive professional services and IT resources to solve customer challenges in targeted markets. We help our customers succeed by enabling them to focus on their core business through our innovative solutions and services." For almost 20 years Schuett has served in sales, management, implementation and development roles in IT-related companies. Most recently, he served as vice president of services for Trintech®. Additionally, he has held several senior-level positions including PeopleSoft® practice director, senior director of ASP and outsourcing services, and vice president of business development for various professional service firms. Schuett has an MBA in finance from St. Mary's College and a Bachelor of Arts in business administration and information sciences from Washington State University.