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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...

2026, 3milliD, acre, Aiphone, Allegion, Altronix, Alvarado, AMAG Technology, Assa Abloy, BCD, Bosch, Brittany Board, Brivo, Comnet, Digital Watchdog, Hanwha Vision, HID, Hirsch, i-PRO, Johnson Controls (JCI), LenelS2, LifeSafety Power, March Networks, Matt Barnette, Milestone Systems, OpenEye, Pelco, PSA Partner Program (P3), PSA Security Network (PSA), Velasea, Vicon, Windy City Wire, Zenitel


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Gerard Figols

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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...

2026, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Gerard Figols, i-PRO, ISO/IEC 42001


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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...

Electric Works Company, i-PRO, Panasonic Connect, Panasonic Security, Polaris Capital Group


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Masato Nakao

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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...

Active Guard, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Bill Brennan, Dayanna Nunez, Gerard Figols, Hiroo Okamoto, i-PRO, ISO/IEC 42001, James Rothstein, Kaori Yagi, Masato Nakao, Panasonic Security, Saga, Version 3.0


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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...

Artificial Intelligence (AI), British Standards Institution (BSI), EU AI Act, i-PRO, International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), ISO/IEC 42001, Masato Nakao


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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...

Bill Brennan, i-PRO, i-PRO Americas, Michelle Chapin, Panasonic, TD SYNNEX, Tomorrow.io


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Bubble Agency acquires HighRez

January 28, 2025SSN Staff

LONDON and LOS ANGELES—Bubble Agency, a global PR, marketing and events specialist for the B2B technology sector, has announced the acquisition of HighRez, a marketing communications agency focused on the physical security and media technology industries. The acquisition marks a significant step in Bubble Agency’s growth strategy, adding new expertise in the physical security sector and expanding its presence to the East Coast of the United States as the agency celebrates its...

Bubble Agency, Doug Hansel, Genetec, Globecast, HighRez, i-PRO, IMAX, Interface Systems, Matrox, Pixellot, Ross Video, Sadie Groom, Veronique Froment, Yamaha


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ISS adds two new directors

December 6, 2024SSN Staff

WOODBRIDGE, N.J. — ISS (Intelligent Security Systems) announced that security industry veterans Russell Compton and Brian Friedman have joined the company as its new director of strategic partnerships and regional sales director for the Western U.S., respectively. Compton, who most recently served as director of strategic sales and partner management for identity access management at HID Global, will spearhead the company’s strategy relative to building a robust network of distribution...

Brian Friedman, HID Global, i-PRO, Intelligent Security Systems (ISS), Russell Compton, security industry


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Masato Nakao

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i-PRO CEO: Integrator training, R&D, edge AI among company priorities

November 27, 2024Cory Harris, Editor

FUKUOKA, Japan—i-PRO CEO Masato Nakao knows the importance of training integrator partners in building better relationships with end users.   During the company’s Global Press Summit in Japan, Nakao-san explained that i-PRO’s commitment to the integrator community is highlighted by a new service called the Sakura Elite Partners program, which provides integrators with what he called “white glove” service to offer end users the most advanced, sophisticated...

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Global Press Summit, i-PRO, Masato Nakao, Sakura Elite Partners, Securing New Ground (SNG)


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i-PRO’s new High Zoom Bullet camera offers ‘more intelligent vision,’ CPO says

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i-PRO’s new High Zoom Bullet camera offers ‘more intelligent vision,’ CPO says

November 20, 2024Cory Harris, Editor

TOKYO—i-PRO Chief Product Officer Gerard Figols describes the launch of the company’s new lineup of High Zoom Bullet cameras as an opportunity to “see where we were not able to see before.”  Figols unveiled the new line of advanced edge artificial intelligence (AI) cameras during the final day of i-PRO’s Global Press Summit in Tokyo, citing its ability to offer “a sharper, a more intelligent vision.”   “Why? Because we are expanding...

Artificial Intelligence (AI), cameras, Gerard Figols, High Zoom Bullet camera, i-PRO, License Plate Recognition (LPR), Manufacturers


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