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Interview: Nils Schapmann, Director Portfolio, primion Technology

a&s Adria: Tell us a couple of words about yourself and your previous professional experience?

Schapmann: Thank you for this opportunity to address to your readers. I am Nils Schapmann, Portfolio Director at primion Technology GmbH. Before that, I have performed the role of Director of Business Development since January 16, 2023, when I joined the company. During this past year, my responsibilities included defining, planning, implementing and managing medium- and long-term strategies and concepts in the areas of product management, marketing and communications, as well as documentation and knowledge management for access control, time and attendance, and physical security information management (PSIM). Previously, I have worked for Rohde & Schwarz for the past twelve years in various positions, including Business Development APAC, Project Management as well as Product Management Cybersecurity.

 a&s Adria: Where do you see your responsibilities in your role as Director Portfolio?

Schapmann: The primion Group is in a solid position and we are currently experiencing a very high order intake with a good margin, which guarantees continued development. As Portfolio Director, I support this and see it as my responsibility to lead the company into the future. This includes synchronizing and realigning our product and solution portfolio to remain flexible and responsive to market needs. Our new software platform offers significantly more configuration options than the market standard, while at the same time maximizing standardization. Primion will continue to develop its portfolio and expand its core business of Access Control to open up new market segments. We will know how to exploit the resulting synergies.

 a&s Adria: Could you briefly introduce primion Technology?

Schapmann: Primion is an international company group which has been developing and installing innovative solutions for Integrated Security Systems, Access Control systems and modern scenarios for Time & Attendance and Workforce Planning since 1995. In providing software and hardware, we make a significant contribution to the protection and security of our customers, while re-optimizing and effectively structuring their internal processes.

Our extensive reference list includes internationally active and well-known companies as well as specialized SMEs. These include for example Telenor, Croatian Telecom, public authorities, DB Schenker, ITENOS, Bombardier, The British School of Brussels, Hamburg-Eppendorf University Hospital, NORMA Sarrebourg, some ministries, the German Armed Forces and different airports like Frankfurt.

a&s Adria: Please tell us more about the main benefits when working with Primion?

Schapmann: Our strategy, which has been successful for decades, is based on a one-stop-shop policy. As we invest significantly in our own software and hardware development, we are able to react flexibly to market requirements and comprehensively realize customer wishes. We also produce our own hardware and employ a proven team of experts for on-site consulting, installation and support and maintenance after successful commissioning of the solutions integrated into the existing systems.

Our customers and partners can rely on the entire value chain and have a single point of contact for their complex systems. Because we provide intensive monitoring throughout the entire process, we are always informed about the current status of the project and our customers save time, money and nerves, which they need for their own business.

We are very proud of the fact that we have been working with very loyal and successful partners internationally for decades. In this way, we guarantee maximum support in all countries while at the same time taking account of special needs.

a&s Adria: How do you evaluate the ongoing efforts to standardize access control, and what impact do you foresee these efforts having on the industry?

Schapmann: I am a big fan of standardization where it makes sense. Good examples are the communication protocols OSDP and OSS (MA) which will make the use of 3rd party hardware a lot easier. As in every other industry the added value moves more and more from hardware to software. Even in our industry the number of hardware manufacturer will decrease the next years.

a&s Adria: What are the key features of the mentioned core business of Access Control? How does it assist businesses in managing and regulating access for employees, suppliers, and business partners?

Schapmann: The clear and user-friendly management of all access rights in a single system ensures that people and assets are protected at all times. The customer can flexibly customize the rights themselves and thus react quickly, e.g. if a badge is lost and needs to be blocked, e.g. in case of loss or manipulation. “prime WebAccess” from Primion is based on the latest technology and has proven itself worldwide.

a&s Adria: That sounds interesting. Could you give us some more information about flexibility and scalability?

Schapmann: The first thing you need to know is that every company and every customer has completely different requirements for an Access Control system. While it is sufficient for one company, for example, to secure only the laboratory and the executive office against unauthorized access, a group with several properties and a high-security wing requires completely different solutions. All our solutions are based on a modern license management. The customer only pays for the applications he is interested in and based on the size of the company: “prime WebAccess” is capable of growing with our customers.

Individual doors are secured by online/offline scenarios with locking cylinders in pKT (prime KeyTechnology), the access rights for which are updated on the master reader directly in the access medium. At the same time, the access authorizations for the main entrance doors are similarly managed in the same software; the readers for these are also developed and produced in-house.

In parallel, personnel locks, turnstiles or the entrance to the underground car park can also be integrated into the system. And for all of this, the user only needs a single ID card for which various access authorizations are stored: The cleaning staff can enter anywhere, but only for a limited time, the accountant has no access to the research laboratory, the trainee is not allowed in the manager’s office, etc.

a&s Adria: Can you elaborate on how Primion’s security management system combines security-relevant systems such as fire alarm technology, intrusion alarm technology, and access control into a cohesive solution?

Schapmann: If companies have high security requirements, or when properties are spread over a large area or even several locations, it is more effective and safer to control all security-relevant applications centrally in order to maintain a complete overview at all times. This can save lives in an emergency and protect valuable stock from being destroyed, for example in the event of a fire.

We can guarantee this with our prime SecurityManagement (pSM), a software developed in-house for the centralized control and integration of all systems such as burglar alarms, flood detection, perimeter protection, video surveillance, fire alarms and so on.

With our prime “pSM”, video surveillance, access control as well as intrusion and fire alarm systems are centrally bundled, monitored, controlled, and evaluated on one single user interface. Potentially dangerous situations can be identified at a glance and, thanks to automated processes, critical events in and around the building can be responded to immediately and optimally. Combining different applications into one system allows to gain an immediate overview of the entire situation rather than being informed about separate alarms which might seem unrelated.

a&s Adria: To gain a better understanding, could you provide an example? How did for example Primion’s security management contribute to increasing operational security at Frankfurt Airport?

Schapmann: A smooth-running hazard management and access control system must prevent manipulations that could be dangerous to airport security, passengers, or aviation safety. Smooth operations must be guaranteed at all times – even with high passenger volumes.

Fraport, the company that operates the Frankfurt airport, is one of our biggest customers. Our system supports in handling 70 million passengers per year in 160,000 flights at 170 gates managing 81,000 user rights for 70 nations in 450 departments. “pSM” is controlling authorizations with 4,000 access control readers.

But to keep it simple for all industries: Imagine the security officer in a company having to check in different systems at the same time whether the fire alarm in Hall 115, which is around 15 kilometers away from his own location, is a false alarm or if there really is a fire. To do this, he has to switch to another system that manages the video camera and display the images on the screen. This shows that there really is a fire. He quickly picks up the phone to alert the emergency services. In the meantime, however, valuable minutes have passed and most of the valuable raw materials stored there have already been burnt because the sprinkler has not started due to an unrecognized technical fault. And he has no idea how many people are in the burning warehouse. At the same time, the fire threatens to spread to neighboring buildings.

This horror scenario is not made up out of thin air, but is unfortunately a frightening reality. With Primion’s “pSM”, however, all safety-relevant processes are automated: the sprinkler malfunction was recognized and rectified in advance, the smoke detector reports the fire, video surveillance confirms the alarm, escape routes are opened at the same time and the fire brigade and emergency services are automatically alerted in parallel. At the same time, the security officer, the head of logistics and the CEO receive a message on their mobile phones so that they can react.

For a possible evacuation, a list is printed out with the names of the people who are in the building and who have been requested by the voice alarm to go to the assembly point. This ensures that no one will be forgotten.

However, the scenario described here is just one example of what our prime SecurityManagement do, as every company has different requirements that need to be covered. In addition, ”pSM” can also easily and securely integrate existing systems into the overall system at any time using special interfaces.

a&s Adria: What about Primion’s Time and Attendance solutions? How do they address the different needs of organizations with different employee sizes, several working environments and mobile solutions?

Schapmann: Our customers rely on our proven and user-friendly software “prime WebTime” and our hardware, such as the modern and innovative Advanced Data Terminal (ADT), using ID cards or the biometric application fingerprint for identification purposes. Software and hardware are state-of-the-art and can be configured to meet the needs of small, medium and large companies as well as specific regional rules and regulations. All time stamps are recorded digitally and managed centrally.

The software expertly manages various time models such as late shift, public holiday allowance, or part-time work. It seamlessly interfaces with all common wage and salary programs to ensure precise accounting of recorded times. The process remains the same, whether working hours are booked on a stationary terminal in the company, on a laptop, PC, or a smartphone.

Intuitive scenarios guarantee that users have a comprehensive overview of their recorded working hours, absences, and remaining leave days. Additionally, they can apply for leave directly within the application, and the line manager can either approve or reject it immediately. Alternatively, a multi-stage workflow can be established if multiple individuals need to decide on requests. The recorded data is furthermore the basis for statistics and analysis, and the operating data recording module can be used for project post-calculation.

The Primion time recording system seamlessly integrates with the access control system if needed. When an employee enters the company premises, their ID card is presented to the Access Control reader, which grants access based on the stored authorization and simultaneously records the access booking in the system as the start of the working time. The same process applies when leaving the premises or building.

The Primion solution also offers employers and employees flexible and transparent processes for various work scenarios, such as home office, shared desks, co-working, time and location-independent working, and situations where physical distancing from the employer is necessary.

a&s Adria: Primion’s SaaS approach aims to provide high secure and scalable solutions. How do you guarantee this?

Schapmann: Perhaps the first thing we need to explain is what SaaS means. Software as a Service (SaaS) is a model where the software is licensed on a subscription basis and hosted centrally. This forward-thinking model offers many benefits by saving customers time and money. SaaS is also known as ‘on-demand software’ and web-based/hosted software. The software provider is responsible for maintaining the operation and maintenance of the software.

Primion provides high-level hosting services while minimizing the risk of data loss or unauthorized disclosure. Our experts can greatly reduce the occurrence of cyber-attacks through the network and errors in the ‘human interface’, by effectively managing the complex security requirements of existing systems. This system offers customers a secure and convenient way to access the latest updates for their application around the clock, with minimal administrative effort. It also helps to reduce energy costs and free up space for other purposes by eliminating the need for servers or storage space. Furthermore, it simplifies database and license administration, enabling the IT department to concentrate on other important tasks.

At Primion, we are proud to guarantee exceptional availability for our customers. Our cutting-edge technologies and optimal hosting conditions ensure that our availability is often higher than that of our customers’ own sites.

a&s Adria: What is the current status of Primion, and what are your plans for the company’s future development?

Schapmann: We are thrilled to introduce our new software platform “MyPrimion”, which offers an unparalleled range of configuration options that surpasses the market standard. At the same time, we have ensured maximum standardization to provide a seamless user experience. Our ultimate objective is to expand our core Access Control business to address new market segments and leverage the resulting synergies. We believe that this approach will enable us to even better serve our customers and achieve our long-term goals. By doing so, we aim to broaden our position and become independent of individual suppliers and components. This will enable Primion to more effectively meet the specific needs of each project and satisfy our valued customers, who are leaders in their respective industries.

Join ZKTeco Europe’s Exciting Open Days in Croatia!

We are thrilled to invite you to our first-ever Central Europe and Adria Security Solutions Roadshow in Croatia! This is your chance to celebrate the consolidation of ZKTeco Europe within the ZKTeco group and explore the latest advancements in security technology.

In these days, aimed at our distribution channel and professionals in the sector, we will have sessions in unique spaces in which we will present the new products of the brand, but we will also train with demonstrations, workshops and we will talk about new projects and opportunities. The meetings in each city will have morning sessions where workshops and presentations will be given, demos of the new products will be shown and will end with a delicious cocktail.

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With a pioneering new Dubai HQ, ASSA ABLOY demonstrates solutions to meet the energy-efficiency challenges at commercial premises

London, May 2024 – Commercial enterprises of every size and type, all over the world, face a common challenge: innovating how and where they do business so they can face the future with greater environmental responsibility.

ASSA ABLOY has long been recognized as an innovator in access solutions, with a range of inventive products around the door and access management which can improve buildings’ sustainability performance.

To prove their commitment – and the effectiveness of their solutions – revolutionary new ASSA ABLOY Dubai headquarters were built with and use energy-efficient building technologies, including digital access managed by Incedoä.

Smart building materials and digital access in practice

According to the International Energy Agency, buildings consume around 30% of the world’s energy*. Therefore, when designing and specifying any new commercial building, efficiency is a strategic priority, for both sustainability and cost-management motives. It’s a key component in Dubai’s Green Building standards, which ASSA ABLOY’s local specification team provide the expertise to meet and exceed.

“This building is more than just ASSA ABLOY’s new headquarters; it’s a declaration of our ongoing mission to push the boundaries of sustainability and innovation. By incorporating state-of-the-art energy-efficient solutions and our latest access technologies, our Dubai headquarters exemplifies dedication to creating environmentally responsible and secure commercial premises,” says Mauro Felice, Senior Vice President and Head of MEIIA region.

Throughout the building, it was important to use construction materials that were sustainable. In the UAE’s climate, efficient heat management was critical to the choice of high U-value windows to minimize energy transfer and a reflective warehouse roof to cut heat absorption. Materials usage was reduced by flooring made with recycled steel fibres from end-of-life tires, alongside virgin steel fibres and green admixtures.

Building systems – incorporating smart lighting and energy management – have been configured for long-term energy efficiency. In this process, at any commercial premises, the choice of access solution is critical.

Energy-efficient, connected access management also contributes to the building’s sustainability performance.

The Incedo Plus platform-based digital access management system provides the smart connectivity that ASSA ABLOY’s new UAE headquarters needs. The Incedo platform connects a vast range of security software and hardware within a single ecosystem.

The range of devices which work with Incedo makes it suited to commercial premises, where the diverse types of opening usually surpasses any typical office or residence.

At their new Dubai HQ, ASSA ABLOY deployed Aperio® wireless digital locks and Signo readers. Aperio devices use no power when idle, only “waking up” to read credentials or maintain system heartbeat. This translates into an ongoing energy saving versus comparable wired devices, which usually draw mains power around the clock. Adding no cabling around the door saves materials and energy; with Aperio, wireless devices are powered by standard batteries with a typical lifetime of 2 years.

At openings such as main entrances, where cylinders and escutcheons with integrated credential readers are not appropriate, door access is controlled by Signo digital readers. These have an Intelligent Power Mode (IPM) which uses 41% less energy than equivalent readers without IPM configuration**.

Building users enjoy the convenience to come and go with flexible mobile credentials stored securely on their smartphone – further minimizing unnecessary resource use by eliminating plastic cards, as well as saving security management time in issuing, amending, or blocking any credential’s access rights.

Incedo Plus also gives security teams the power to select best-in-class solutions from multiple manufacturers and control them all seamlessly, without compromises. Third-party solutions which are already “Works with Incedo” certified include video management systems; long-range RFID readers and ANPR cameras; together with various biometric solutions. ASSA ABLOY PULSE digital cylinders powered by energy-harvesting technology may also be added at any time and controlled within the same Incedo ecosystem.

“Incedo Plus redefines the landscape of access control, offering an evolutionary solution that grows with your business,” says Mohammed Shameel, Digital Access Solutions Engineer at ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions Middle East. “Our platform ensures your security ecosystem is scalable, adapting to meet the ever-changing demands of your business environment.”

Watch the video on YouTube and visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvCgIEVLG0M

Milestone: Combatting the Retail Crime Epidemic With Next-Gen Video Tech

As the Chair of the John Lewis Partnership, Dame Sharon White, said, shoplifting has become an epidemic that’s plaguing many retailers at a time when every pound and penny counts. Organized crime isn’t just petty shoplifting. It involves criminals stealing trolleys and truckloads of products that they then sell via the black market. Everything is a target, including food, clothing, shoes, luxury items, beauty items, and small electronics. Criminals may even steal to order, especially if the requested product can attract a premium on the black market. Organised theft rarely happens in isolation, particularly when organized criminals are involved.

By: Borislava Kenarova, Regional Sales Manager Eastern Europe, CIS and Israel, Milestone Systems

Now, retailers are fighting back with creative and proactive technologies to identify repeat offenders, share evidence with the police and courts for prosecution, and identify and remove vulnerabilities in store. With a host of advances in AI-powered video analytics, video management software (VMS), the Internet of Things (IoT) and other cutting-edge technologies, it’s time for retailers to win the battle against organized retail crime.

How Milestone’s VMS works

Video management software (VMS) can be customized to meet all your needs, from keeping people and property safe to running a more efficient operation—and helping you with cybersecurity, too. Experience Milestone’s VMS features with an exclusive demo trail that provides hands-on experience with state-of-the-art camera management solutions.

Open VMS, AI, machine learning

Core to all loss prevention efforts is the VMS, a single place that consolidates all of the data coming in from cameras in stores, body-worn cameras, sensors, and more. An open VMS is able to integrate with the different sensors (notably, from different vendors as there’s no lock-in) and cameras in a security system to make it easier for security teams to keep updated with the different data feeds coming from stores.

With advanced video analytics powered by AI, the VMS can automatically scan for potentially unusual or threatening behavior such as someone walking against the normal traffic flow, loitering, trespassing behind a counter or in a stock room, or (with an audio integration) shouting and screaming. It can then alert security teams to investigate further. The insights delivered to control rooms can even be shared in real-time with ground patrols to inform their approach and help with identifying people of interest, via their clothing or other visual attributes like eyeglasses wearing.

AI in video is now advanced enough to detect items being carried into a store like a knife or chain that can be used to rip out cabinets or ATMs. Delivering such insights quickly to ground teams is vital for their, and customers’ protection.

Crucially, thanks to machine learning that improves with every interaction, AI models are able to get better and identifying potentially criminal patterns over time. These insights aren’t just helpful for retailers but can be shared with others to improve collective threat intelligence across stores and with local authorities.

Groundbreaking technology

Some of the different sensors that a VMS can integrate with include mobile tracking devices that work using WiFi and Bluetooth. As shoppers move through the store, their phones and devices constantly interact with WiFi access points and Bluetooth beacons placed strategically throughout the location. Retailers can passively collect these device IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity) to detect repeat offender devices entering stores. If a device was present during a known prior theft, then an alert can be shared with security teams with cameras automatically panning to the person of interest for monitoring.

Digital tags using RFID (radio frequency identification) can be placed on items so retailers can document when something is purchased and ready to leave the store. If an item leaves without being detected as scanned, security personnel can be informed so they can take action. Likewise, GPS sensors on goods can also tell retailers where stolen goods are being kept, helping law enforcement identify criminal stockpile locations. Knowing where large inventories of stolen goods are kept provides critical intelligence for preventing black market sales and recovering stolen property.

Anonymous facial recognition is another emerging technology, now being used in special locked “smart” cabinets to control access to high-value merchandise like designer goods or premium spirits. Cabinets with built-in cameras and AI-powered recognition software can geometrically map a shopper’s facial features upon first use, allowing entry to the cabinet if no issues occur. But if the shopper has previously stolen merchandise from the cabinet, their facial map will be flagged, and they will be denied access to the cabinet.

Strengthening your security foundation

With many exciting advances, retailers can be forgiven for forgetting to strengthen their security basics to deter criminals. The VMS, of course, is a foundational element needed for basic and innovative strategies. It not only supports emerging technologies and integrates these seamlessly with existing security infrastructure, but it can provide valuable insights to inform your long-term plans.  For instance, having enough staff in-store will help to combat shoplifting as a visual deterrent but also in monitoring goods and checking receipts. But how can you determine what the best staffing level is? Video data can tell you about the busiest times in-store when you need more people on the rota. It can even track criminal events over time so you can determine if there are specific times of day when it will help to have more security staff on site.

Benefits beyond retail security

The insights delivered by a VMS can also help to improve the in-store shopping experience by alerting management to potential overcrowding or queues forming. Additional store counters can be opened to reduce queues and customers encouraged to travel through other aisles to avoid busy areas. AI can detect an employee smoking in the wrong area or taking cash from tills. It can also monitor backroom areas to ensure staff aren’t put at risk by moving forklifts, that only authorized individuals are in restricted areas, and to monitor the entry and exit of vehicles.

About Milestone Systems

Milestone Systems is a leading provider of software for data-driven video technologies, both in security and beyond. Milestone’s VMS helps ensure security, protect assets and increase business efficiency with a scalable solution proven in more than 500,000 customer installations worldwide. Milestone was founded in 1998 and is now part of the Canon group. For more information visit: www.milestonesys.com. For news and other press releases, visit our Newsroom.

Surging Deployment of AI, IoT & Smart Cities Drives SCADA industry

 The global SCADA market size is anticipated to grow from USD 11.2 billion in 2024 to USD 16.6 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 8.3% from 2024 to 2029, according to the lastest research from Marketsandmarkets. Surging deployment of AI and IoT across manufacturing industries and increasing smart city projects pertaining to infrastructure and transportation are cited as just a few of the significant factors which drive the growth of this market.

Within the discrete manufacturing landscape, SCADA systems serve as integral tools to uphold production efficiency and meet targeted output objectives. These systems monitor and control the entire production lifecycle, from tracking units in production to managing inventory levels for just-in-time manufacturing practices.

Additionally, SCADA systems play a pivotal role in orchestrating industrial automation and robotics while concurrently monitoring processes and ensuring stringent quality control measures. As a result, SCADA offers a robust platform for the development of sophisticated, interconnected, and secure solutions that significantly enhance the efficacy of manufacturing operations. The escalating demand for such advanced SCADA systems is anticipated to be a key driver propelling growth within the SCADA market.

 Software at the core

At the core of any SCADA infrastructure lies its software, which serves as the foundation for its functionality. This software framework facilitates crucial functions such as trend analysis, diagnostics, and data monitoring, enabling efficient data analysis and communication of system issues to operators to minimize downtime. Key benefits offered by SCADA software include real-time data storage, ongoing system surveillance, alarm validation, and secure management of sensitive information. By empowering operators with streamlined workflows, facilitating rapid decision-making, minimizing errors, pinpointing root causes of issues, and optimizing plant operations, SCADA software plays a pivotal role in enhancing overall operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Remote terminal units

Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) reign supreme in the SCADA market due to several factors. Their versatility across industries, cost-effectiveness for remote sites, and focus on data acquisition perfectly align with core SCADA functionalities. Designed for harsh environments, RTUs offer scalability for diverse project needs.

While PLCs handle complex control logic within central control rooms, RTUs excel at acquiring data from geographically dispersed locations, making them the most widely used component in SCADA systems.

Some of the key players named by the researchers as being active in the SCADA market include Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric, Emerson Electric Co., Siemens, and ABB, for example.

Global Lidar Sensor Security Market to Surpass $6 Billion by 2030

In its latest whitepaper, entitled, “Quanergy 3D Lidar Solutions Redefining the Physical Security of Critical Infrastructure”, global technology intelligence firm ABI Research forecasts the worldwide physical security market for Lidar sensors will surpass 3 million total installations by 2030, with water infrastructure leading the segment. The yearly revenue opportunity will exceed US$6 billion in 2030.

Enhancing physical security, especially perimeter intrusion detection (PID) at critical infrastructure sites like airports, data centers, warehouses, and utilities, is increasingly crucial due to growing threats such as theft, protests, sabotage, terrorism, and war.

“Physical security, specifically PID, encompasses controlling access for both individuals and vehicles into secured areas, as well as preventing objects from being thrown or passed across perimeter boundaries. Moreover, physical breaches often precede cyber attacks, underscoring the importance of intrusion detection in combating cyber threats,” explains Dominique Bonte, Vice President, End markets, at ABI Research.

Quanergy research finds that current security solutions relying on cameras and/or radar struggle to effectively detect and track intruders, and produce numerous false alerts, leading to higher operating costs and alarm fatigue. These legacy two-dimensional (2D) technologies lack accuracy and perform poorly in low light and adverse weather conditions, resulting in missed events, increased liabilities, and high cost of ownership.

According to Bonte from ABI Research, “Three-dimensional (3D) Lidar offers robust, reliable, and high-precision detection and tracking employing mesh architecture at an overall lower total cost of ownership (TCO), allowing security personnel and critical infrastructure to increase the effectiveness, while reducing the cost associated with manned guard services.”

ABI Research believes that 3D Lidar solutions will have a transformational impact on the physical security market, redefining how to protect vulnerable critical infrastructure. “The unique characteristics of Lidar in terms of detection accuracy and reliability, range and field of view, continuous tracking, ease of deployment, and privacy preservation make it the technology of choice for next-generation physical security solutions to protect a wide range of mission-critical assets in the utility, data center, airport, and other critical infrastructure segments,” Bonte concludes.

 

Johnson Controls Appoints Chief Marketing Officer

Johnson Controls has appointed Chris Bontempo as vice president and chief marketing officer, responsible for marketing strategies across the enterprise to drive demand generation and enhance brand equity, including market development, research and planning.

Bontempo joins Johnson Controls from IBM where he spent nearly 20 years in roles of increasing responsibility, most recently as chief marketing & communications officer, Americas. In that capacity, he led all aspects of marketing for IBM across the United States, Canada and Latin America, with direct responsibility for marketing-sourced revenue, demand generation and marketing teams.

Bontempo will report to Chairman and CEO George Oliver and serve on the Johnson Controls executive team, working closely across corporate businesses and functions to grow market share in products, systems and services.

“As we continue our transformation and solidify Johnson Control’s position as a comprehensive solutions provider for commercial buildings, our unwavering focus on solving customer problems drives our strategy at every stage of the sales cycle,” said Oliver. “We remain relentlessly focused on leveraging our digital capabilities to capture those opportunities, and Chris’ unique expertise and understanding of data, AI and the digital ecosystem will assist us in those efforts. I have full confidence Chris’ experience will greatly enable our global product management and commercial teams as we connect new and existing customers with innovative technologies and continue growing demand for our solutions across smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings.”

Bontempo holds a Master of Business Administration from Columbia Business School and a Bachelor of Arts degree in European Studies from Amherst College.

Addsecure Acquires Connecting Solutions in Belgium

Addsecure is acquiring Connecting Solutions BV as part of its growth strategy within its new business unit, Smart Mobility. The deal is intended to strengthen the company’s position and market share in Belgium.

In September 2023, Addsecure acquired Clifford Group and established a new business unit, Smart Mobility, with the objective of expanding the business unit both through organic growth and acquisitions.

The Smart Mobility business unit offers telematics and business software solutions, specialising in mobile security and connected mobility solutions. It operates under the brands Clifford and Faringwell for Mobile Security, and Traxgo for Connected Mobility.

The acquisition complements Addsecure’s current connected mobility business and will be integrated into the Traxgo brand. Situated in Belgium, Connecting Solutions provide fleet management solutions with information on vehicle’s location (track and trace), monitoring and software applications.

“This deal not only strengthens our position and expands Traxgo’s market share in Belgium and the Netherlands, but also brings a robust customer base and opens up an additional sales channel through distributors,” said Huibjan Braafhart, President of Smart Mobility at Addsecure.

“We are delighted to support the continued development of Smart Mobility. This acquisition underscores our dedication and is a key component of our ongoing growth strategy,” said Stefan Albertsson, CEO of Addsecure.

Gerard Figols Promoted to CPO at I-Pro

Gerard Figols has been appointed to the position of I-Pro Chief Product Officer (CPO). With a career spanning over 17 years in the physical security industry, Figols brings a wealth of global experience and strategic vision to his new role. Jose Riolobos has been named as Figols’ successor to the role of President of I-Pro EMEA. For several years, Riolobos held senior positions within I-Pro and, previously, Panasonic in Europe and Japan.

As Chief Product Officer, Figols will be tasked with spearheading I-Pro’s global product strategy. “Gerard’s appointment as CPO underscores our mission to establish I-Pro as a truly global organisation. Building on his years of experience working across cultures, Gerard will be able to leverage insights from different business regions to develop best-in-class products suited to the needs of different industries and markets,” said Masato Nakao, CEO at I-Pro.

Commenting on his appointment, Figols said, “At I-Pro, we’re driven by innovation and the pursuit of excellence, leading the global market with our open AI platform and reputation for quality engineering. I am honoured to take on the role of Chief Product Officer at I-Pro and excited to lead the company’s global product strategy focusing on ethical AI, cyber security, and seamless integration with our VMS partners.”

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