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Presight and Montenegro sign MOU to Advance AI-enabled National Infrastructure

Presight, a global leader in applied AI for intelligent systems, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of the Interior of Montenegro to support the country’s national digital transformation through the development of a next-generation Smart Nation platform.

To mark the occasion, His Excellency Milojko Spajić, Prime Minister of Montenegro, visited Presight’s Abu Dhabi headquarters during an official state visit, where discussions focused on the country’s long-term vision for intelligent infrastructure, smart city development, and AI-enabled national transformation. The visit underscored a shared commitment to deploying applied intelligence at national scale to strengthen public services, operational resilience, and sustainable economic growth.

The MOU establishes a strategic long-term framework between Presight and the Government of Montenegro to design and deploy an integrated, AI-enabled platform spanning cities and intercity infrastructure. The platform will unify real-time data across traffic, public safety, environmental monitoring and emergency response systems into a single operational layer. By integrating these capabilities, the system will enable faster coordination, improve situational awareness, and enable more proactive AI-assisted decision-making across government and municipal institutions.

Under the MOU, Presight will work closely with government stakeholders across three phases, including a national feasibility study, a structured data exchange to map existing systems and data sources, and the development of a detailed implementation roadmap. The initiative includes intelligent traffic management to reduce congestion and improve road safety, advanced intelligence capabilities to strengthen situational awareness, and integrated emergency response systems to accelerate coordination across agencies.

Commenting on the agreement, Danilo Šaranović, Minister of the Interior of Montenegro, said: “Montenegro is committed to advancing a modern, resilient, and secure national infrastructure, and this collaboration with Presight represents an important step in that journey. As a trusted partner with a proven track record in deploying applied intelligence at national scale, Presight brings the expertise and capability required for an initiative of this ambition. We look forward to working together to enhance public safety, strengthen coordination, and deliver meaningful improvements for our citizens.”

Thomas Pramotedham, Chief Executive Officer of Presight, said: “National transformation requires more than technology, it requires intelligent systems that operate at scale. Through this partnership with Montenegro, we are designing a unified operational infrastructure where data, AI, and decision making are fully integrated across critical systems. This is applied intelligence in action, enabling governments to move from fragmented systems to coordinated, proactive operations that strengthen resilience, operational efficiency, and long-term national capability.”

Built on Presight’s sovereign AI infrastructure, the platform will transform fragmented data into coordinated, real-time operational intelligence. This architecture enables continuous insight, autonomous system response, and centralized orchestration across government and municipal entities, supporting faster, more informed decision-making at scale.

The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to building sovereign, scalable digital infrastructure aligned with Montenegro’s long-term development priorities. The initiative will also ensure that data governance, system transparency, and operational resilience are embedded into every layer of deployment.

The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to building sovereign, scalable digital infrastructure aligned with Montenegro’s long-term development priorities. The MOU also reinforces Presight’s role in enabling trusted AI-enabled infrastructure across high-growth markets globally, while supporting Montenegro’s ambition to position itself at the forefront of intelligent nation development.

Tehnozavod CEO Serves on Jury of the Anniversary Zlatko Smrkić Award

Krešimir Marušić, CEO of Tehnozavod Marušić, served as a member of the jury for this year’s Zlatko Smrkić Award, which has been recognizing outstanding students of the Department of Communication and Space Technologies at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (FER) in Zagreb for the past ten years.

The award is intended for students who achieve notable results in research and professional work in the fields of communication and space technologies. Over the past decade, it has become one of the most important recognitions for young talents in these disciplines.

According to Tehnozavod, cooperation between industry and academia plays a vital role in fostering innovation and technological progress, while initiatives such as this provide students with opportunities to present their research, develop professional competencies, and connect with leading technology companies.

“We believe that cooperation between industry and academia, along with investment in young talent, is essential for driving innovation and technological advancement,” the company stated.

The occasion also served as an opportunity to congratulate the finalists and award recipients, while expressing appreciation to the organizers for ten years of dedication to promoting knowledge, research, and excellence in the fields of communication and space technologies.

ICS Security Market Expected to Reach $38.48 Billion by 2031

The global industrial control system (ICS) security market is projected to more than double by 2031 as organisations increase investment in cyber protection for operational technology, critical infrastructure and industrial IoT environments.

According to a recent MarketsandMarkets report, the global ICS security market is expected to grow from USD 17.91 billion in 2026 to USD 38.48 billion by 2031, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.5% over the forecast period.

The growth is largely being driven by the increasing number and complexity of cyber threats targeting industrial environments. Organisations are therefore investing in advanced security technologies capable of providing real-time threat detection, automated response, and improved risk management across operational and cloud-based infrastructures. At the same time, stricter regulatory requirements and data protection standards are encouraging companies to strengthen compliance measures and improve control over sensitive data in hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Demand Rising for Professional Cyber Security Services

The report highlights strong growth within the professional services segment, as industrial organisations continue seeking specialised expertise to protect operational technology (OT) systems and maintain resilience across critical infrastructure sectors.

Services such as consulting, system integration, compliance management, training, maintenance, risk assessment, and incident response are becoming increasingly important in helping organisations manage evolving cyber threats. The expansion of industrial automation, connected OT systems, remote operations, and Industrial IoT technologies is also increasing demand for external cyber security specialists capable of securing complex industrial environments without interrupting daily operations.

Oil & Gas Sector Among Fastest-Growing Segments

According to the study, the oil & gas industry is expected to record particularly strong growth within the ICS security market. Increasing digitalisation across upstream, midstream, and downstream operations is expanding the cyber attack surface of critical energy infrastructure.

Operators are deploying OT security solutions to protect drilling operations, pipelines, refineries, storage sites, and remote assets against ransomware attacks, operational disruptions, and cyber-physical threats. Wider adoption of connected sensors, industrial IoT devices, wireless communications, and predictive maintenance systems is further increasing demand for industrial threat detection, OT visibility, and secure remote access technologies.

Major Industry Players

The report identifies several key companies active in the ICS security market, including Cisco, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks, Tenable, Honeywell, Check Point Software, ABB, Belden, Kaspersky, Darktrace, Radiflow, and Dragos.

Seamless Access in AFI Home Locations Across Poland and Romania

Salto Systems delivers advanced smart access control solutions tailored for the residential sector, enabling operators to manage resident access, staff permissions, and building security through a unified and fully integrated platform. Leveraging keyless, electronic locking technology, SALTO replaces traditional mechanical keys with flexible digital access, enhancing security while streamlining property operations and elevating the resident experience

Salto delivers a broad portfolio of smart building solutions, including Access Control, Face Recognition, Door Intercom, ID Management, and Energy Efficiency and Control. These solutions form an integrated ecosystem that enables secure, seamless, and scalable access management across properties. In hospitality and rental living environments, this approach supports frictionless guest journeys—from arrival to departure—while enhancing comfort, security, and operational efficiency.

Challenge

AFI Home projects across Poland and Romania – including  AFI Home Dajwór, AFI Home Europejskie, AFI Home Czyżewskiego in Kraków, AFI Home Metro Park, AFI Home Metro Szwedzka, AFI Home Metro Zachód in Warszawa and AFI Home Długa in Wrocław, as well as AFI Home North in Bucharest—are modern residential rental communities designed to offer fully furnished apartments and a high-quality living experience aligned with contemporary urban lifestyles.

These projects required a reliable and scalable access solution capable of supporting a dynamic residential environment with multiple user profiles, including residents, short-term tenants, staff, and service providers. Managing these varied access needs while maintaining security and operational efficiency posed a key challenge. At the same time, the operator needed to deliver a seamless and convenient user experience aligned with modern hospitality expectations—minimizing friction in access while ensuring full control over the property.

Solution

Salto implemented an integrated smart access solution across the different AFI Home locations, enabling secure and seamless movement throughout all areas of each property, from main entrances to private apartments and shared spaces.

The installation includes a combination of electronic smart locks, Neo cylinders, and wall readers, ensuring consistent and secure access control across all entry points. This enables residents, guests, and staff to move effortlessly throughout each building while maintaining clearly defined access permissions. Bicycle storage areas, fitness rooms, meeting rooms, coworking rooms, and guest parking garages are also equipped with Salto locks.are all equipped with Salto electronic locking solutions.

In Romania, at AFI Home North in Bucharest, the solution includes the deployment of Neo cylinders integrated with the SALTO Space platform, providing a robust and flexible access control infrastructure tailored to the needs of residential living.

The system allows operators to manage and adapt access rights in real time, providing the flexibility to respond instantly to operational needs while maintaining full visibility and control. A robust network of nodes and gateways ensures continuous communication and reliable online functionality. Each location operates with its own dedicated server and Salto Space application, enabling independent system management while ensuring a consistent technology standard. This setup provides both operational autonomy at site level and flexibility to scale as needed.

The implementation and ongoing maintenance of the system were carried out by NETROS, a specialized Salto partner in Poland responsible for system deployment, integration, and long-term support, ensuring stable operation and continuous performance optimization. As a result, these AFI Home locations benefits from a scalable solution that enhances operational efficiency while delivering a seamless, hotel-like living experience for residents and guests.

Conclusion

Residents of AFI Czyżewskiego benefit from seamless, card-based access to a wide range of shared amenities, including a fully equipped gym, a dedicated co-working space, and a community room. Access to these areas is exclusively granted via the Salto smart card, ensuring that only authorized tenants can utilize the common spaces at any time. This approach not only enhances security and convenience but also elevates the overall living experience by giving residents frictionless, around-the-clock access to premium facilities.

By combining advanced digital access solutions, the system provides a secure, flexible, and user-friendly experience across the entire property. At the same time, centralized management and real-time control enable operators to streamline operations and maintain high service standards.

This approach not only enhances security and efficiency but also elevates the overall resident and guest experience, creating a seamless, convenient, and future-ready living environment.

 

EUDEX 2026 Expands with More Exhibitors, International Participation and New Diplomatic Forum

The Euro Defence Expo (EUDEX) continues to strengthen its position ahead of its inaugural edition, which will take place from 22–25 September 2026 at Messe Essen in Germany. The new international defence industry exhibition is expected to bring together companies, armed forces, procurement organizations, research institutions, and political decision-makers from across Europe and beyond.

According to the organizers, more than 270 exhibitors will showcase their products and solutions across eleven defence and security-related categories. The exhibition will cover the entire defence industry value chain, ranging from personal equipment and communication technologies to AI-powered applications, unmanned systems, robotics, and advanced industrial manufacturing.

Particularly strong representation is expected in the areas of modern industrial manufacturing, logistics, supply and support, and CBRN defence. Additional exhibitors will present solutions in research and development, intelligence and surveillance, command and communication, training and simulation, vehicles and heavy equipment, as well as AI and software technologies.

A significant feature of the event will be the participation of numerous joint industry and institutional pavilions. Organizations and regions from Germany and Portugal, including technology hubs and manufacturing clusters, will use the event to showcase their expertise and capabilities. Young companies and technology-focused startups will also receive dedicated exhibition space to present their innovations.

One of the major additions to the programme is the International Diplomatic Forum, scheduled for 23 September. Designed for embassies and consulates, the forum will include discussions on the importance of diplomacy for future European security, a roundtable on defence cooperation, guided exhibition tours, and networking opportunities.

EUDEX will be held alongside Security Essen, one of the world’s leading trade fairs for civil security, creating a unique environment that combines civil security technologies, military requirements, and industrial expertise under one roof.

The event will also coincide with the EUDEX Conference organized by CPM and the JAPCC Conference of NATO’s Joint Air Power Competence Centre. High-ranking military representatives from all 32 NATO member nations are expected to attend, further strengthening the event’s international profile.

By bringing together defence manufacturers, government representatives, security professionals, researchers, and military stakeholders, EUDEX aims to create a unique European platform for international defence cooperation and civil-military exchange. Further information and ticket registration are available via the official event website: EUDEX 2026.

MarketsandMarkets: AI Video Analytics Market for Smart Cities to Surpass $28 Billion by 2030

A new report by MarketsandMarkets forecasts that the global AI video analytics market for smart cities will grow from USD 8.5 billion in 2025 to USD 28.76 billion by 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 27.6%.

According to the report, market growth is being driven by increasing investments in smart city infrastructure, public safety modernization, and intelligent transportation systems. Cities around the world are increasingly deploying AI-powered video analytics to enable real-time threat detection, traffic optimization, public space monitoring, and critical infrastructure protection.

The public safety and law enforcement segment is expected to maintain the largest market share, while edge-based analytics solutions are projected to experience the fastest growth due to their low-latency processing capabilities and ability to support real-time decision-making.

MarketsandMarkets notes that the industry is rapidly evolving from traditional video surveillance systems toward intelligent platforms that combine artificial intelligence, edge computing, cloud infrastructure, and advanced computer vision technologies. These solutions provide greater operational visibility, process automation, and more efficient urban management.

Among the leading companies in the market are Motorola Solutions, Genetec, NEC Corporation, Hikvision, and Axis Communications, while innovative AI video analytics specialists such as BriefCam, Vaidio, Axon AI, and Graymatics are also highlighted as emerging players in the sector. The report concludes that AI video analytics is set to become one of the foundational technologies of future smart cities, integrating public safety, traffic management, and critical infrastructure protection into unified digital ecosystems.

Innovation Park at ISE Opens Doors for AV Startups Worldwide

Innovation Park, one of the key features of Integrated Systems Europe (ISE), continues to strengthen its role as a platform connecting startup companies with investors, systems integrators, and leaders of the AV industry. Following a successful 2026 edition, organizers have confirmed the return of the program at ISE 2027, which will take place in Barcelona from 2–5 February.

This year’s edition brought together 130 exhibitors and provided startups with opportunities for international exposure, investor discussions, and the development of new distribution partnerships. One of the highlights was the Plug and Play Pitching Stage, which hosted 84 startup presentations in front of investors and industry professionals.

Additional momentum came from networking events, guided tours, and the Matchmaking Area, which facilitated more than 160 direct meetings between startups, investors, and industry stakeholders.

“Innovation Park helps shape the future of the AV industry by giving startups direct access to investors, partners, and industry experts. By connecting emerging companies with the right people and organizations, we create real commercial opportunities and support the next generation of industry growth,” said Mike Blackman, Managing Director of Integrated Systems Events.

Following strong demand and high engagement at ISE 2026, applications for Innovation Park 2027 are already open, with organizers expecting an even larger number of companies looking to expand internationally.

More information is available on the event’s website: Integrated Systems Europe (ISE).

Alarm automatika: More Than 90 Partners Attend Partner Day 2026 in Skopje

More than 90 partners gathered at this year’s Partner Day 2026 event organized by Alarm automatika in Skopje. Held at the Mercedes Lounge Bar, a venue offering panoramic views of the city, the event provided an opportunity for attendees to explore the latest technologies, exchange experiences, and discuss current trends in the security industry.

During the event, the company presented its new product and solutions catalogue, along with a range of innovations set to shape the period ahead. Particular attention was drawn to presentations and live demonstrations from Ajax Systems, DVC, Wi-Tek, and Reolink.

Visitors had the opportunity to experience the latest solutions in intrusion protection, video surveillance, network infrastructure, and smart technologies firsthand, while engaging directly with company experts and partners.

An interactive knowledge quiz and prize raffle added extra excitement to the event and generated strong interest among participants. According to Alarm automatika, Partner Day has long been much more than a product showcase, serving as a platform for developing new business opportunities, strengthening partnerships, and exchanging valuable industry knowledge.

The company also expressed its appreciation to the Skopje team, supported by colleagues from Zagreb and Rijeka, whose efforts played a key role in the successful organization of the event and the gathering of partners from across the region.

Konica Minolta Promotes the Digitalization of Financial Processes with the Waldock Platform

Konica Minolta Croatia has presented the capabilities of its Waidok digital platform, designed to automate and streamline financial processes within organizations. The solution has been developed to reduce the time required for document processing, approvals, and administrative tasks that often place a significant burden on finance departments.

Waidok enables the automated processing and approval of financial documentation, while providing centralized and secure storage for invoices, contracts, and other business documents. The platform also offers full tracking of document changes, improving process transparency and reducing the risk of errors.

By digitalizing administrative tasks, finance teams can dedicate more time to data analysis, planning, and activities that generate greater business value. According to the company, this approach can accelerate decision-making and improve overall organizational efficiency.

“Instead of spending time on manual processes, your finance team can focus on data analysis, planning, and activities that create greater value for the business,” Konica Minolta stated.

More information about the platform is available at: Waidok by Konica Minolta.

SysTeh Deploys TVT Solar-Powered 4G Cameras at High-Risk Locations

Three TVT TD9846SP1 solar-powered 4G IP cameras have been successfully deployed at locations identified as high-risk areas for illegal hazardous waste dumping, according to SysTeh Serbia. The project demonstrates how advanced video surveillance technologies can contribute to environmental protection, particularly in remote areas without access to power or communication infrastructure.

The implementation was carried out in cooperation with system integrators VAJS TOSUN and BOSS ELEKTRO, whose installation teams were responsible for deploying and commissioning the system. The cameras provide fully autonomous operation thanks to solar power and 4G connectivity, eliminating the need for existing network or power infrastructure. The solution supports 24/7 Full-Color monitoring, intelligent event detection, and real-time alert notifications.

According to the company, the combination of video surveillance and renewable energy technologies enables more effective monitoring of critical locations, helps prevent illegal activities, and improves environmental protection.

“By combining advanced security technology with sustainable energy solutions, we are helping organizations and local communities improve environmental protection, prevent illegal activities, and create safer, cleaner surroundings,” SysTeh stated.

The company also thanked its partners for the successful implementation of the project and reaffirmed its commitment to supporting future initiatives that contribute to a safer and more sustainable environment.