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i-PRO Co., Ltd., a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety announced that the Buffalo Public School District (BPSD) has modernized its security footprint with i-PRO multi-sensor and 360° fisheye network cameras, and i-PRO NV300 network video recorders (NVR). The BPSD serves 28,000 K-12 students out of 70 facilities in western New York. BPSD modernization project The BPSD modernization project started with replacing 2% of their older interior PT...

In today's interconnected world, the lines between physical and digital security are blurring. This means that threats can easily exploit vulnerabilities in both realms, potentially causing significant damage. That's why the convergence of cyber- and physical security systems is becoming increasingly important. It has already been a topic of discussion in the security market for more than a decade. To get a reality check, we asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: Has convergence been a...

There is a bright outlook for trade shows in 2024. In particular, ISC West has recently become the must-see event in the security marketplace. ISC West will take place April 9-12 at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. In addition to providing access to a wide range of technological innovations, the show also serves as a platform to introduce new products and services. As the industry counts down to the big exhibition, we asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What will be the big news...

By all reports we have heard, 2024 is rushing by at a rapid pace. Many of us are just now catching our breaths after the busy holiday season, even though spring is practically here. Having had a healthy taste of 2024 already, our Expert Panel Roundtable is eager to weigh in on what lies ahead for the rest of the year to come. We asked this week’s panel: What large trends are driving growth in the physical security industry in the year ahead? 

Edge devices play an important role in the Internet of Things (IoT) by enabling real-time data analysis, faster decision-making, and improved operational efficiency across various industries. In the physical security industry, applying artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to edge devices expands the possibilities, and edge devices offer complementary functionality to support movement to the cloud. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What are the latest developments for edge...

At ISC West 2024 in booth # 10037, i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security), a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, will showcase its newly released X Series camera line for the first time. Using AI onsite learning, the new X Series line enables users or integrators to teach the camera about specific objects they want to monitor. The revolutionary new camera line can also turn existing non-AI network cameras into AI smart devices. &ldqu...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) has appointed Bill Brennan of i-PRO to serve on the SIA Executive Advisory Board. Established in 2017, the SIA Executive Advisory Board (EAB) is a panel of executive thought pioneers from SIA member companies and a forum that offers input on how market developments influence SIA’s strategy and key initiatives. SIA member benefits The group advises the SIA Board of Directors on potential SIA member benefits on topics that include res...

With the new year well underway, 2023 seems almost like a distant memory. However, a bit of distance might be just the thing to enable us to examine the impact of the year 2023 on the physical security marketplace. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What factors had the biggest impact on the security marketplace in 2023? 

i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security) a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety shared tips on protecting the privacy of data captured from video surveillance systems.  According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, 137 out of 194 countries have put in place legislation to secure the protection of data and privacy. This trend is expected to accelerate in 2024 as legislation is introduced around the ethical use of AI...

Misconceptions about AI and analytics in video security are common due to the rapid evolution of the technology and varying levels of understanding. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and analytics are increasingly used as interchangeable terms when discussing video security cameras. AI v/s analytics While there is some overlap, it is important to articulate the differences between them when speaking to stakeholders or customers. As the myriad types of AI gain more prominence in the global dialog&...

In the complex world of physical security systems, standards can enable disparate systems to be combined to function together as a cohesive whole. Standards help to ensure that all the “pieces” fit together to create a clear, unified picture. More broadly speaking, standards also play a role in ensuring best practices are deployed in a range of security-related situations. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: Which standards have had the greatest positive impact...

There is a complex and interdependent relationship between security and productivity. Good security is needed to make productivity possible, but security measures could, in some instances, hinder workplace efficiency. New technologies are enabling security systems to have a more profound and positive impact on productivity by yielding better intelligence to guide the improvement of workplace practices. Multiple systems that work together, rather than separately, improve the productivity of secur...

Machine learning (ML) is a field within Artificial Intelligence (AI) and one of the more common buzzwords in the physical security market. ML focuses on building computer systems that can learn and improve on their own, without being explicitly programmed for every scenario. Machine learning is poised to revolutionize physical security by offering a more proactive, data-driven approach to securing people and assets. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What is Machine Learning (ML...

i-PRO Co., Ltd. (formerly Panasonic Security) a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, shared its top four predictions for the physical security industry in 2024. On-site AI training Customizable AI on-site learning ushers in the next level of AI adoption 2024 will see further increases in AI adoption in the physical security market. While AI-based security cameras have been able to significantly reduce errors by reliably detecting humans and vehicles f...

Ideally, every new product or technology serves a need in the market, but not all new products are created equal. The impact of some new technologies is so profound that they make us rethink our preconceptions and may create a total transition in the broader market. These are the technologies we call “game changers” because they prompt a significant shift in the current manner of doing or thinking about security. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What current techno...

i-PRO Co., Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announced that the Gardone Val Trompia Police Department in Lombardy, Italy, has chosen i-PRO multi-sensor security cameras with advanced, AI-based analytics to help keep a popular community park safe for city residents and visitors. Mella Park, a green space located in Gardone, a city of 11,200, is a vibrant meeting place for residents of Gardone and nearby communities. Like many public spaces, Me...

Security systems are often seen as an investment, but usually not one that pays dividends. However, newer technologies are enabling end users to extend their efforts to cost-justify a security system beyond the mirage of “measuring what didn’t happen.” Nowadays, security systems provide quantifiable benefits that yield a return on customers’ investments. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: How can security systems maximize return on investment (ROI)? 

For many years, security systems produced their share of "data exhaust." Every access control action and each video image became a data point to be stored in perpetuity, with no practical way to use the data. More recently, systems have been developed to enable organizations to analyze data from sensors and other connected devices to gain valuable insights into how their systems are being used, to identify potential vulnerabilities; and even to provide insights into broader enterprise operations...

i-PRO Co. Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announced a revolutionary new line of cameras that turn non-AI network cameras into AI smart devices. Using AI onsite learning, the new X Series enables users to teach the camera about specific objects they want to monitor. With support for up to nine AI applications, it is the most powerful AI camera to date from i-PRO. Author's quote “The X Series cameras demonstrate our commitment to...

i-PRO Co. Ltd., a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety announced a revolutionary new line of cameras that turn non-AI network cameras into AI smart devices. Using AI onsite learning, the new X Series enables users to teach the camera about specific objects they want to monitor. With support for up to nine AI applications, it is the most powerful AI camera to date from i-PRO. New standards of innovation “The X Series cameras demonstrate our...

Cloud implementations enable organizations to slash IT costs, boost performance, increase efficiency, and provide flexibility in a variety of applications. Cloud computing is a great way to store and access data from anywhere in the world, as long as you have an internet connection. In the case of video management, Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) systems are becoming more popular, both as a means of managing costs and to deliver expectations of accessing video from any device anywhere in...

 i-PRO Co. Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announced the release of its i-PRO NX Recorder Series of professional network video recorders (NVRs), a high-capacity, secure recording solution featuring remote monitoring and no yearly licensing requirements. Designed for medium-sized businesses that require serverless simplicity and cost-effective installation and maintenance, the NX Recorder Series provides flexible channel expansion...

i-PRO Co., Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announced that the Grimaldi Forum Monaco (GFM) has chosen i-PRO multi-sensor and Fisheye security cameras with advanced AI-based analytics to enhance visitor safety, protect priceless artworks, and ensure a seamless and secure experience during high-profile events. Grimaldi Forum Located in the city-state of Monaco, the Grimaldi Forum, serves as a prominent venue for conferences, conventions, cult...

At IACP 2023, on booth 1127, i-PRO Americas Inc., (formerly a division of Panasonic), a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, will demonstrate its latest range of security solutions for law enforcement professionals. i-PRO’s comprehensive portfolio of public safety and law enforcement solutions includes body-worn cameras, in-vehicle video systems, interview room video solutions, as well as on-premises and cloud-hosted digital evidence man...

i-PRO Co. Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, has released the latest version of its popular Active Guard application that adds support for Vaxtor automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) and make, model, color (MMC) vehicle identification. The Vaxtor software has been tuned to run efficiently on the edge when installed within i-PRO AI-enabled cameras, providing the same level of performance normally associated with high-end PC processor...

Companies at GSX 2023 emphasized new ways that technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and the cloud can address long-standing issues in the security market. Among the exhibitors at the event in Dallas were companies seeking creative ways to apply technology, lower costs, and make the world a safer place. Reflecting on the exhibition, here are some additional takeaways. Expanding AI at the edge  i-PRO is a company reflecting the continued expansion of edge AI capability in the...

i-PRO Co. Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announced 24 new compact dome camera models. The new models offer wider scene coverage, vandal resistance, powerful edge-based AI analytics, and flexible deployment options for every budget. AI analytic apps Available in 2MP and 4MP resolutions, the efficient designs deliver the smallest compact domes and the highest cyber security protection available. Small in size but big in capabilities, both...

i-PRO Americas Inc., a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety announced the i-PRO Endurance 7-year Camera Warranty on its full line of cameras. Endurance 7-year Camera Warranty i-PRO is the only security camera manufacturer to offer a standard 7-year warranty across its entire line of surveillance cameras. The i-PRO Endurance 7-year Camera Warranty exceeds the i-PRO existing warranty by two years, enabling a 40% longer technology refresh cycle and...

Headlines of violence in our schools are a reminder of the need to keep educational institutions safe. In fact, if there is a positive aspect to the constant bombardment of headlines, it is that it keeps our attention perpetually focused on how to improve school security. But what is the role of physical security systems? As the new school year begins, we asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: Are schools safer because of physical security systems? Why or why not? 

At GSX 2023, in booth 3555, i-PRO Co., Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, will showcase a number of industry-renowned products, including the smallest compact dome AI camera range in the industry, a new line of rapid PTZ cameras, also the smallest in their category, as well as the smallest multi-directional + PTZ camera, high-resolution dual-sensor cameras, the latest NVRs and more. i-PRO’s powerful Active Guard Formerly known as Panaso...