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  • Konica Minolta and i-PRO form strategic partnership for AI-powered security solutions in Europe.
  • Partnership enhances Konica Minolta's Video Solution Services with i-PRO's edge-AI cameras and systems.
  • Collaboration aims to drive growth in critical infrastructure, retail, and smart cities sectors.

Konica Minolta Business Solutions Europe and i-PRO EMEA B.V. are pleased to announce a strategic business partnership focused on the European region, combining their strengths in imaging technology and system integration to deliver advanced solutions and systems tailored to industry-specific needs.

The partnership aligns with Konica Minolta’s vision to strengthen its Video Solution Services (VSS) offering by integrating world-class AI-powered security technologies that meet the growing demand for smarter, scalable, and secure environments.

i-PRO’s comprehensive portfolio

Through this agreement, Konica Minolta will offer i-PRO’s comprehensive portfolio of video safety and security products, including edge-AI cameras and Active Guard system.

Konica Minolta will leverage its vast sales and service network to distribute and support i-PRO technologies

Konica Minolta will leverage its extensive sales and service network to distribute and support i-PRO technologies across the region, enabling system integrators and end users to benefit from turnkey security services.

The partnership is expected to drive growth in sectors such as critical infrastructure, education, retail, manufacturing, and smart cities.

New partnership with i-PRO

Vaclav la Rose, Head of Video Solution Services Europe, Konica Minolta, “This new partnership with i-PRO is a complement to our cooperation with Mobotix."

"Both product lines will continue to be offered, with each serving distinct customer needs and use cases. The addition of i-PRO enhances Konica Minolta’s ability to deliver broader end-to-end security and beyond security solutions.”

Range of social and operational challenges

Jose Riolobos, President, i-PRO EMEA B.V., commented, “Since its establishment in 2019, i-PRO has been building market-pioneering partnerships with partners around the world."

"This partnership strengthens our presence in Europe and enables our edge computing product lineup to help solve a broader range of social and operational challenges.”

Collaboration with i-PRO in the European region

Inoue Shintaro, Head of Sales, Imaging and Automation Business Division, Imaging-IoT Business Unit, Konica Minolta, added, “We are confident that our collaboration with i-PRO in the European region will deliver significant business value."

"Our complementary competencies and high standards will benefit both organizations—and most importantly, our European customers.”

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