Panasonic Corporation of North America operates as a technology partner and integrator to businesses, government agencies, and consumers. It offers audio video, automotive, data center, energy, home and building, inflight, internet of things, maritime and smart city solutions, computer, tablets and handhelds, consumer products, factory equipment and software, food service systems, industrial devices, safety and security, office products and unified communications, and consulting and professional services. It serves the automotive, avionics, building and construction, education, energy and utilities, food services and hospitality, manufacturing, government and public safety, healthcare, retail, sports, entertainment and media, transportation and logistics, and wireless networking industry. The company was founded by Konosuke Matsushita in 1959 and is headquartered in Newark, NJ.