[1][5][6] According to online publication, ComputerWorld, the acquisition would expand NEC's offerings to several more industries including Internet Service Providers, broadband network companies and large-business service companies.

NEC was expecting the acquisition to generate US$1.9 billion over the following 5 years through providing services to international carriers.

[3] On December 11, 2017, the United States Department of Justice announced in a press release a mutual agreement was reached with Netcracker regarding enhanced security protocols in software development.

[2] One primary finding that led to the agreement was Netcracker's use of a global technical workforce creating concerns for security of sensitive individual data, sensitive network data, and domestic communications infrastructure.

[17] The agreement would enhance security of U.S. telecommunications networks limiting information sent to, stored in, or accessed from overseas locations.