Tag: i-PRO
In brief: Pye-Barker acquires Union, i-PRO celebrates independence, SIA honors 25
October 7, 2026SSN Staff
ATLANTA—Pye-Barker Fire & Safety has acquired Springfield, N.J.-based Union AlarmTronic, LLC, further expanding its security alarm and life safety operations in the Northeast.
Founded in 1989, Union AlarmTronic has completed more than 20,000 security installations and provides access control, video surveillance, intercom, integrated security and alarm systems throughout New Jersey. The company is led by owner Fred Rosenfeld, who entered the security industry through the family business...
i-PRO marks seven years of growth and innovation
October 5, 2026SSN Staff
TOKYO—i-PRO is marking seven years as an independent company, highlighting a period of transformation that has reshaped its operations, technology strategy and market approach since separating from Panasonic in 2019.
The company said the anniversary comes as it continues to build on investments in artificial intelligence (AI), manufacturing, cybersecurity, partnerships and workforce development, all aimed at positioning i-PRO for its next phase of growth in the global security market.
Building...
Milestone announces XProtect 2026 R1 and Arcules VSaaS platform enhancements
April 28, 2026SSN Staff
COPENHAGEN, Denmark—Milestone Systems has announced XProtect 2026 R1 and Arcules Video Surveillance as a Service (VSaaS) platform enhancements, delivering updates to strengthen security operations, simplify system management, and expand cloud flexibility across a wide range of deployment environments.
“XProtect 2026 R1 and the latest Arcules enhancements reflect two priorities central to where Milestone is headed - advancing our core platform to deliver...
i-PRO enables camera to cloud connectivity within Milestone’s Arcules VSaaS platform
March 16, 2026SSN Staff
TOKYO — i-PRO Co., Ltd., and Milestone Systems have announced that selected cameras now support native camera-to-cloud connectivity within Milestone’s video surveillance-as-a-service (VSaaS) platform, Arcules.
The integration enables i-PRO cameras to connect directly to Milestone’s Arcules cloud without requiring on-site servers, recorders, or hardware gateways. By combining i-PRO’s secure, AI-enabled edge hardware with Arcules’ cloud-managed architecture,...
PSA Network announces 2026 P3 Partners
January 5, 2026SSN Staff
WESTMINSTER, Colo.—The PSA Network (PSA), the world’s largest consortium of professional systems integrators, has announced the 28 partners of the PSA Partner Program (P3) for 2026.
The P3 program is a performance-driven initiative tailored for technology partners, evaluating and categorizing them based on criteria reflecting their impact and achievements within the network.
Partners meeting the annual sales threshold are assessed using a weighted scale. Their cumulative...
i-PRO forecasts rising demand for edge AI, channel education, and cyber maturity
December 16, 2025SSN Staff
TOKYO—i-PRO, a global provider of professional security and public safety solutions, has shared its predictions for the security industry in 2026.
The year ahead will continue to be defined by rapid advances in AI performance at the edge, growing demand for continuous education across the channel, and a persistent focus on cybersecurity as the basis for every security workflow.
While AI, cloud, and cybersecurity remain central themes, 2025 marked the point where these technologies...
i-PRO to take over wholesale, marketing functions for products in Japanese market
October 23, 2025SSN Staff
TOKYO—i-PRO (formerly Panasonic Security), announced that it has signed an agreement with Panasonic Connect Co., Ltd. to take over the wholesale and marketing functions for i-PRO products in the Japanese market, which are currently managed by Panasonic Connect.
The transition is scheduled to be completed on March 31, 2026, following the necessary regulatory approvals.
Since becoming independent from Panasonic in 2019 through a capital partnership...
i-PRO marks sixth anniversary as independent company
October 1, 2025SSN Staff
TOKYO—i-PRO (formerly Panasonic Security), a global provider for professional security, public safety and medical applications, has marked its sixth year as an independent organization.
Underscoring its strong market momentum and commitment to innovation, the company reported several key milestones, including the opening of a new factory in Japan, the industry's first ISO/IEC 42001 certification for AI management, the launch of Active Guard 3.0 with generative AI capabilities, and the...
i-PRO obtains ISO/IEC 42001 AI certification
May 22, 2025SSN Staff
TOKYO—i-PRO Co. (formerly Panasonic Security), a global manufacturer of edge computing cameras for security and public safety, has announced it obtained ISO/IEC 42001 certification for its artificial intelligence (AI) management systems from the British Standards Institution (BSI) on May 2, 2025.
ISO/IEC 42001 is the first international standard for management systems for the design, development, and operation of ethical, transparent, secure, and accountable AI systems by organizations utilizing...
i-PRO appoints Michelle Chapin as director of federal
March 26, 2025SSN Staff
HOUSTON—i-PRO, a global manufacturer of edge computing cameras for security and public safety, has announced the appointment of Michelle Chapin as director of federal, where she will lead strategic growth initiatives, market expansion, and drive impactful outcomes within federal sectors.
In this role, Chapin will spearhead partnerships with integrators, resellers and key stakeholders to support federal agency missions by providing enablement, services and cutting-edge public safety and security...