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With safe, secure smart city initiatives central to Thailand’s economic ambitions, Secutech Thailand – the country’s pioneering platform for security and fire safety technologies – will return from 5 – 7 November 2025 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (QSNCC). At a press conference held at the same venue, fair organisers, government officials, industry pioneers, and suppliers and service providers came together to discuss the products and solutions that will play a major role in guiding the nation’s vision for safe, connected, and smart urban living. Functionality of smarter urban systems During the press conference, representatives from the Bangkok Fire and Rescue Department, Digital Economy Promotion Agency (depa), and the Thai IoT Association, alongside pioneering brands such as HIP, Hitachi, and TOA Electronics (Thailand) Co., Ltd., reinforced their support for the show by highlighting how security and fire safety are inseparably paired with Thailand’s smart city ambitions. They further emphasised how safety enables the functionality of smarter urban systems, reinforcing the fair’s role as a catalyst for innovation and improved quality of life. Ms Regina Tsai, General Manager of Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd – Taiwan Branch, elaborated: “Our vision is simple: you cannot build a truly smart city without first building a safe city. Secutech Thailand 2025 will showcase critical security and fire safety solutions that ensure future cities are both intelligent and protected.” New collaboration with N.C.C. Backed by key public and private partners, Secutech Thailand 2025 will leverage the rapid growth of the nation’s smart city sector, which continues to receive strong support from the Thai government as part of its Thailand 4.0 and Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) initiatives. The industry’s continued development is directly reflected in increased interest surrounding the upcoming fair, which is set to host over 400 exhibitors from 10 countries and regions including Australia, China, India, Korea, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and the UAE, alongside an anticipated 14,000 visitors – with both figures more than double last year’s totals. This year marks an exciting new collaboration with N.C.C. Management and Development, who not only manage the 11,600 sqm fairground, but also organise the co-located Thailand Smart City Expo. The synergy between both shows promises to enhance the visitor and exhibitor experience, delivering a business environment that brings the key players of both industries under one roof. New business possibilities “Our new partnership with N.C.C. and the rapidly growing scale of the exhibition reflects the tremendous momentum and interest in safe smart city development across the region,” continued Ms Tsai. “Secutech Thailand not only spotlights critical technologies but also offers immense business potential for exhibitors and buyers looking to pave the way to the future of Thailand’s expanding smart city market. This collaboration with the Thailand Smart City Expo amplifies opportunities for stakeholders to explore integrated solutions and accelerate the country’s smart urban transformation.” In addition, the concurrent Fire & Safety Thailand and co-located EdTEX, allow for even deeper cross-sector synergies, opening up new business possibilities across all major industry verticals and strengthening international cooperation in urban safety and innovation. Five key solution categories With the industry’s future in mind, Secutech Thailand 2025 has also pinpointed five key solution categories essential for smarter cities: Surveillance & Access Control: featuring AI and panoramic cameras, advanced video management systems, biometric access, smart locks, and visitor management platforms to enhance security and operational efficiency. Fire & Safety Systems: showcasing detectors, alarms, aspirating smoke detection, wireless panels, and suppression systems designed to protect lives and assets. Disaster Prevention & Critical Communication: including seismic warning and structural monitoring, gas detection, PA/evacuation systems, and anti-drone solutions vital for urban resilience. Smart Technologies & Mobility: presenting 5G and IoT solutions, building automation, smart home systems, robotics, EV charging infrastructure, and intelligent traffic management. Integrated Safety & Security Systems: demonstrating the convergence of video analytics, cloud computing, and big data for comprehensive urban management. Security exhibitor highlights Pioneering security exhibitors at this year’s fair will showcase a wide array of advanced technologies spanning the five categories designed to enhance the safety and efficiency of smart cities. Highlights include: HIP Global Co Ltd, offering cutting-edge AI CCTV cameras capable of tracking driver behaviour and sleep detection, as well as smart biometric systems. The company also provides fire extinguishing drones, combining security monitoring with innovative safety responses. Innodep Inc specialises in intelligent video security management, integrating AI-powered analytics, big data, cloud computing, and IoT technologies. Solutions are tailored to support complex smart city environments with real-time data and seamless urban safety integration. Motorola Solutions provides comprehensive video surveillance and access control technologies designed to enable rapid response, helping to protect people and property by improving situational awareness and streamlining security operations. Synology Inc produces highly optimised network-attached storage (NAS) devices that support efficient data management and IP surveillance. The company’s solutions help cities handle the increasing data demands of urban security infrastructures. Viva Co Ltd focuses on AI-powered facial recognition and licence plate recognition (LPR) systems. These advanced technologies enhance identification, monitoring, and traffic management capabilities in smart urban settings. Fire safety exhibitor highlights In the fire safety sector, pioneering companies will also present innovative products across the five key categories that are crucial for safeguarding people and infrastructure in Thailand’s evolving smart cities. Highlights include: Dahua & Wisualarm, set to showcase smart fire detection systems that integrate intelligent video analytics, enhancing early warning capabilities and improving response accuracy in fire safety management. Lubi Industries LLP manufactures reliable and advanced industrial pumping solutions key to effective fire safety systems, ensuring consistent performance in emergency scenarios. NAFFCO showcases a comprehensive range of firefighting equipment and protection systems, from extinguishers to emergency response vehicles, supporting urban resilience and public safety. RKH Engineering & Service (Thailand) Co Ltd specialises in gas detection and flame detection technologies, alongside integrated safety solutions that prevent hazards and ensure safe industrial and urban environments. Sanlien Technology Corp delivers expert structural and vibration monitoring systems that help maintain infrastructure integrity and safety, critical for sustainable urban development. EV safety innovations Secutech Thailand 2025 will also offer a comprehensive fringe programme featuring forums on AI disruption in smart factories, AI security and data centres, cybersecurity for smart cities, drone applications for the future of security, digital urban futures with IoT and AI, as well as electric vehicle (EV) safety innovations.  These sessions will provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of urban environments.

GlobalLogic Inc. is pleased to announce the opening of a new Security Operations centre (SOC) in Kraków, Poland that utilises the capabilities of Hitachi Cyber. This announcement comes as organisations face a critical moment in cybersecurity, with the start of 2025 bringing heightened risks from AI-driven attacks, ransomware-as-a-service, and supply chain vulnerabilities.  According to recent reports by ENISA, cyber incidents across Europe have doubled in 2024, and the impact on critical sectors such as healthcare, energy, and manufacturing has been profound.  24/7 monitoring and tailored solutions Additionally, according to Fortinet's 2024 Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report, 70% of companies struggle to safeguard their assets due to a growing shortage of skilled cybersecurity professionals.  The Kraków SOC is positioned to address these pressing challenges by providing 24/7 monitoring and tailored solutions that help organisations mitigate risks, ensure compliance with regulations like GDPR and NIS2, and build resilience against an increasingly sophisticated threat landscape. Individual approach and advanced technology The new SOC offers a unique combination of services, covering the protection of networks, servers The new SOC offers a unique combination of services, covering the protection of networks, servers, applications, devices, and processes. These solutions leverage advanced tools for detection, analysis, and response, utilising — among other technologies — AI capabilities to precisely monitor threats. Customised approach The centre's offerings are tailored to the specific needs of various sectors, including finance, energy, rail, manufacturing, and healthcare.  The SOC is distinguished by its customised approach and ability to address the challenges related to operational technology (OT) such as industrial equipment and information technology (IT) such as infrastructure, which requires specialised security measures. Detection of unusual behaviours The centre focuses on identifying and responding to threats in OT and IT environments, taking into account differences in their architecture, protocols, and communication. Through the use of advanced tools and AI, the SOC enables the detection of unusual behaviours and rapid responses to potential attacks. In addition, it supports organisations in meeting regulatory requirements, helping them effectively mitigate risks and build resilience. Growing security needs These organisations can benefit from a fully operational SOC without incurring the costs of building The centre in Kraków enables the outsourcing of SOC functions, which is particularly attractive to small and medium-sized enterprises. These organisations can benefit from a fully operational SOC without incurring the costs of building and maintaining their infrastructure.  SOC-as-a-Service For large organisations, SOC-as-a-Service offers an opportunity to quickly scale operations in response to growing security needs. The combination of GlobalLogic’s experience in digital engineering Hitachi’s cybersecurity expertise and Hitachi Europe's complex market overview enables the delivery of a unique solution: GlobalLogic Secure Application Engineering.  Data protection As part of this service, security engineers propose enhancements and ensure compliance at every stage of an application's lifecycle, leveraging artificial intelligence to strengthen protective capabilities and introduce innovative security mechanisms. This solution bridges the gap between security and efficiency-focused engineering, ensuring seamless integration throughout the process. As a result, the Kraków-based SOC offers an innovative approach to data protection. Creating a digital future "The opening of our state-of-the-art Security Operations centre in Kraków reflects Hitachi Cyber's unwavering commitment to safeguarding businesses across Europe against an ever-evolving threat landscape," states Matt Castonguay, Chief Revenue Officer at Hitachi Systems Trusted Cyber Management. "By combining cutting-edge technology with decades of expertise, we are empowering organisations to navigate complexity, ensure compliance, and build resilience in the face of growing cybersecurity challenges." Kraków's investment in the future  "This initiative reinforces our vision of creating a secure digital future, where innovation and security go hand in hand," added Castonguay. "The opening of the SOC in Kraków marks another step in our mission to support European companies in protecting their data and safeguarding their reputations," emphasises Igor Byeda, Group Vice President, of Europe at GlobalLogic. Scalable solutions This state-of-the-art centre fully operational, is a strategic point of support for companies in the European region "Utilising Hitachi Cyber, we provide clients with comprehensive protection that not only addresses current needs but also prepares them for future challenges." This state-of-the-art centre fully operational, is a strategic point of support for companies in the European region, offering scalable solutions and specialised expertise to address evolving business needs.  Cost savings By leveraging the centre’s skilled professionals and advanced technologies, organisations can scale their operations efficiently while reducing reliance on internal resources and optimising security processes, resulting in significant cost savings of £1 to £3 million annually for large organisations.  Through the integration of global expertise, local resources, and advanced technologies, the newly launched SOC is an important contribution to building a secure digital ecosystem in Poland and across the continent.

Ipsotek, a global pioneer in AI-powered video analytics, has announced the appointment of Sean Grimm as US Country Manager. This strategic move underscores the company’s commitment to expanding its presence in the United States and investing in market growth. Sean Grimm Sean brings over 25 years of expertise in physical and electronic security, with a distinguished career spanning computer vision, AI, and sales leadership. Most recently, he served as VP of AIoT Sales at EPIC iO Technologies, where he led a team focused on on-site security and computer vision for critical infrastructure. Before that, Sean successfully led sales teams for the Eastern US and Canada at BriefCam and held key roles at industry pioneers, including Hitachi, Hanwha Vision, Diebold Nixdorf, Johnson Controls, and Verint. Talent and innovation investment "Sean’s extensive experience in computer vision and AI, combined with his proven leadership in building teams and driving revenue growth, makes him the ideal pioneer to expand Ipsotek’s presence in the US," said Dr. Boghos Boghossian, CTO & Sales Director at Ipsotek. He adds, "His appointment reinforces our commitment to investing in talent and innovation as we continue to deliver cutting-edge solutions to meet the growing demand in this market." AI-powered video analytics Commenting on his new role, Sean Grimm said, "I am excited to join Ipsotek at such a pivotal time in its growth journey." He adds, "The company’s innovative approach to AI-powered video analytics is transforming industries, and I am eager to bring these solutions to our US customers." Goals in computer vision Sean Grimm continues, "I look forward to working with the talented Ipsotek team to expand our reach, foster strong partnerships, and help organisations achieve their goals in computer vision and AI implementation." Sean’s appointment represents an important milestone for Ipsotek in the US, as the company leverages his expertise to drive growth, build new partnerships, and strengthen its position as a pioneer of AI-powered solutions.

  Demand is increasing rapidly for more video, higher quality video, and increasing use of video for innovations like video analytics that provide enhanced security and operational intelligence.   The growing demand is driving higher resolutions, larger camera counts, and longer retention times, which have all contributed to the growing importance and higher profile of data management and storage systems in the video surveillance industry.   Customers need guidance when choosing video management and storage systems to meet the unique needs of video data, and making the choice requires them to look beyond the narrow issues of technology hardware and software and to consider broadly their operational needs and how video fits into those needs. This SourceSecurity.com Technology Report will highlight some considerations to guide customers to the right video platform.   What's inside? How critical is video to my organisation? How can I match the video data solution to my needs? How much video information am I storing, and how do I need to retrieve it? Which makes more sense: cloud or on-premises storage? How does the system integrate into the overall corporate enterprise environment? Should video systems be segmented from the enterprise IT environment? How can I find a good partner to guide me? What the security department needs to know Click Here to Download the White Paper Now!

A Converged Solution for Video Security, Monitoring and Storage: Today’s networked video systems have expanded their functionality beyond simply storing and retrieving video. Deploying the latest video systems depends more than ever on managing video data efficiently and effectively. New tools for managing video data include the use of virtual storage platforms, dynamic tiered storage, and video management system (VMS) software, all combined into a converged, standalone solution. This White Paper describes a viable converged solution platform for video security, monitoring and storage. Find out more about... How the technology addresses modern video surveillance needs such as quality of images, retention and access policies – who has permission to view video. How video security and monitoring environments are evolving to look more like traditional IT infrastructures, and the resulting benefits for cost-effective operation. How a solution can be built to meet the demands of streaming, recording and managing large volumes of data. A deep dive into video management platform (VMP) architecture, including system requirements, virtualisation, storage, networking and standardisation. Click Here to Download the White Paper Now! Save Save Save