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At ISC West 2023, on booth #10037, i-PRO Co., Ltd., a globally renowned company in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, will introduce the latest release of its MonitorCast Access Control software. The new version adds Mercury-based intrusion detection to MonitorCast, which provides a unified solution between access control and intrusion detection, without requiring third-party hardware or integrations. Intrusion detection system (IDS) added to access control Ad...

i-PRO Co. Ltd., a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, will add AI Scene Change Detection to its collection of powerful edge-based AI analytics applications. AI-based analytic application Embodying the latest in AI analytics technology, Scene Change Detection is the first AI-based analytic application that provides easy on-site learning of a scene. When anomalies occur within the camera’s field of view, an alert can be sent to security and...

At ISC West 2023 on booth # 10037, i-PRO Co. Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, will add AI Scene Change Detection to its collection of powerful edge-based AI analytics applications. Embodying the latest in AI analytics technology, Scene Change Detection is the first AI-based analytic application that provides easy on-site learning of a scene. When anomalies occur within the camera’s field of view, an alert can be sent to security and op...

i-PRO Americas Inc., a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety announced that it has moved its manufacturing center to Japan. Previously located in Cambodia, the new manufacturing facility will be located close to i-PRO’s Research and Development hub in Fukuoka, Japan. Short delivery times By moving its manufacturing center to Japan, i-PRO’s engineering and manufacturing teams are better positioned to cooperate, design, test, and build...

With 2023 well underway, it’s a good time to look back on what we learned in the tumultuous previous year. In the security marketplace, there was no shortage of technology developments and a few challenges that kept 2022 interesting, to say the least. But what can we learn from the past? We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What changes had the biggest impact on the security marketplace in 2022?

At ISC West 2023 in booth # 10037, i-PRO Co., Ltd., a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, will showcase multiple new products, including new multi-sensor and PTZ cameras, new analytics capabilities, new features in its MonitorCast access control solution, and more. Active Guard AI-powered analytics Attendees will be able to experience live, in-depth demos of i-PRO’s Active Guard AI-powered analytics working on popular VMS platforms such a...

i-PRO Co., Ltd. a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety shared its top five predictions for the physical security industry in 2023. 1) AI-based analytics become standard at the edge 2023 will see significant adoption of AI-based analytics in cameras and video management systems (VMS) as more manufacturers provide this feature within their standard camera lines. There are simply too many camera streams for humans to monitor effectively, so AI...

i-PRO Americas Inc., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announces the expansion of its distributor network in Canada and Latin America. New partnerships have been inked with both ADI and TD SYNNEX in Canada while the company also expands into Latin America with the help of the International Security and Trading Corporation (ISTC). “The finalization of the distribution network in Canada is very exciting as we have reached a key milestone in joi...

For decades now, usernames and passwords have been a critical, and highly visible, element in data protection and cybersecurity. However, the use of passwords is a far-from-perfect approach to protecting access to computer systems. Nowadays, newer, more sophisticated forms of user identification and authentication have emerged on the scene. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: Is the password on the brink of extinction in physical security? Why or why not?

i-PRO Co., Ltd., in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announced its new NU-Series network video recorders (NVR), NDAA compliant with intel CPU. The new models are the successors to the NX100 and NX200 models, and are available in four, eight, and 16 channel configurations with in-built PoE(+) power and a slim form factor for easy installation. Plug-and-play recording With a focus on creating a plug-and-play recording option for smaller businesses, the NU-NVRs...

i-PRO Co., Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announces its new NU-Series network video recorders (NVR), NDAA compliant with intel CPU. The new models are the successors to the NX100 and NX200 models, and are available in 4, 8, and 16 channel configurations with in-built PoE(+) power and a slim form factor for easy installation. With a focus on creating a plug and play as well as easy recording for smaller businesses, the NU-NVRs work with i-P...

Since they were invented, video surveillance cameras have been used mostly for security applications. However, the advent of video analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) has paved the way for use of video data in a variety of other applications, from process control to measuring occupancy to analyzing customer traffic trends. The ‘data’ aspects of ‘video data’ are feeding many new applications that no longer involve operators looking at video images on a screen. We as...

i-PRO Americas Inc., (formerly a division of Panasonic), a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, is celebrating American Education Week by encouraging K-12 institutions to tap the free-of-charge services of its Grants Program to help procure funding for security infrastructure projects needed to protect students, staff and schools. While hundreds of millions of dollars in local, state, and federal grant funding is available to schools for security upgrad...

Machine learning refers to the evolving ability of computer systems to learn and adapt without following explicit instructions. It essentially involves the use of algorithms and statistical models to analyze and draw conclusions from patterns in data. In the security industry, when it comes to buzzwords, artificial intelligence (AI) has a higher profile than the more specific related term, although machine learning is a better description of tools that are gaining popularity in physical security...

i-PRO Co., Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announces that it has been Certified™ by Great Place to Work®. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at i-PRO Americas. This year, 87% of i-PRO Americas’ employees said it’s a great place to work compared with just 57% for the average U.S. company. Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace cultu...

Obtaining needed funding for security technology improvements often requires going to senior management with a hat in hand. But requests for more security funding from the C-suite may fall on deaf ears unless a security professional can make a compelling case for the needed expenditures. It starts with learning to speak in terms that resonate with upper management and also involves carefully analyzing the benefits of security investments to the broader enterprise. We asked this week’s Expe...

At ISC East 2022 in booth # 918, i-PRO Co., Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, will showcase the latest enhancements to its line of products, including: i-PRO recently revamped its the entire PTZ range, adding a total of 35 new cameras. The new cameras benefit from a new modern design in a smaller form factor that is similar in size to many dome cameras. The S-Series cameras include a powerful built-in AI processor enabling advanced automatic...

i-PRO Co., Ltd., a pioneer of professional security devices for surveillance and public safety, recently announced the latest version of its Active Guard plug-in. The AI-based plug-in can turn video management systems (VMS) into powerful search engines capable of real-time searches or deep forensic analysis. Already supported by VMS such as Genetec Security Center and Milestone Systems, who will showcase the Active Guard plug-in for X-Protect at their MIPS Summit in Dubai on October 12 and 13,...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) reiterates its commitment to cybersecurity as the 2022 Cybersecurity Awareness Month – observed every October – begins. “Whether your company is a manufacturer, security solutions developer, systems integrator or firm providing services to the security industry, you will likely face challenges and questions related to cybersecurity and privacy. Just like with physical security, real cybersecurity is achieved through diligent efforts from...

i-PRO Co., Ltd joins with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cyber and Infrastructure Security Agency (DHS CISA) to raise awareness around cybersecurity for NCSAM (National Cyber Security Awareness Month). The world has seen significant increases in cyber-attacks aimed at critical infrastructure and security products in the last few years, with IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) devices, such as security cameras, becoming prime targets for hackers. Kaspersky analysis According to a Ka...

Recognizing the company’s rapid rate of innovation and growth since it became independent from Panasonic in 2019, i-PRO Co., Ltd., a global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance systems specializing in edge-AI-powered cameras, public safety, and medical devices, celebrate key milestones and achievements that will shape the future of the security industry. First anniversary  Established in October 2019, as a spin-off from Panasonic’s Security Systems Busin...

At IACP 2022, on booth 3405, i-PRO Americas Inc., (formerly a division of Panasonic), a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, will showcase its latest range of security solutions for law enforcement professionals. Featuring an extensive range of imaging and evidence management offerings and advanced AI-driven software and analytics, i-PRO’s comprehensive portfolio of public safety and law enforcement solutions includes body-worn cameras, in-vehicle...

How has the security end user’s ‘buying journey’ changed in the age of the Internet? If nothing else, the online age has simplified access to information about various security products and systems. However, easily accessible information could enable a customer to delay contacting a manufacturer or systems integrator until further along the decision-making process. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What role should the Internet play when customers are research...

Cloud systems faced early resistance from physical security end users concerned about a perceived lack of control of data that ‘leaves’ their premises. More recently, mass adoption of cloud systems reflects widespread confidence in these systems to protect the data they handle. However, there are physical security professionals who remain concerned about cloud-based systems from the perspective of cybersecurity. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: How can the industry...

The Global Security Exchange (GSX 2022) in Atlanta in September 2022 is the latest example of the energetic post-COVID resurgence of security trade shows. On the vibrant show flow, discussions centered on topics such as the security industry’s need for more employees and the lingering impact of a months-long supply chain crisis. Against a backdrop of continuing industry challenges, exhibitors and attendees were diverted by a wealth of new opportunities as the industry rebounded. Several m...

i-PRO Americas Inc., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announces the latest enhancements to its Video Insight (VI) VMS featuring live maps, enhanced Vaxtor LPR integration supporting vehicle make, model, and color (MMC), body-worn camera streaming, and third-party integrations. For users responsible for monitoring cameras across multiple facilities, the latest version of VI now includes a dynamic Live Maps feature that vastly improves situational a...

Generally speaking, security becomes a topic of conversation among the general public only after something bad has happened. The context in these situations is: What went wrong? Largely absent from awareness by the public at large is how often things go right; that is, how often security systems work as intended to avoid expensive or even deadly consequences. We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: How can the industry communicate the value of security to the public?

i-PRO Co., Ltd., a pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety, announces the latest version of its Active Guard plug-in. The AI-based plug-in can turn video management systems (VMS) into powerful search engines capable of real-time searches or deep forensic analysis. Already supported by VMSs including Genetec Security Center and i-PRO Video Insight, the latest version now adds support for Milestone Systems’ X-Protect and i-PRO’s ASM300 software, a...

The security trade show season is resuming this fall with the GSX show in the United States and Security Essen in Germany, among other upcoming industry events. The return of trade shows is gathering momentum following the COVID lockdowns and cancellations with plenty more shows coming soon. But how useful is attending industry trade shows? We asked this week’s Expert Panel Roundtable: What do you accomplish by attending a security industry show?

Manifesting the company’s ambitious growth plans since it became independent from Panasonic, i-PRO Co., Ltd., announced the opening of a new state-of-the-art global headquarters in Tokyo. At the same time, the global pioneer in professional security solutions for surveillance and public safety is also relocating and expanding its R&D center in Fukuoka. Technological innovation Located in the vibrant business district of Shinagawa, i-PRO’s new headquarters will become a ne...