Macnica begins handling "Genetec," a system that enables integrated management of security systems and their operations – enhancing physical security through integration with anomaly detection AI and facial recognition.

Macnica (Headquarters: Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Representative Director and President: Kazumasa Hara, hereinafter referred to Macnica) announced today that it has entered into a reseller agreement with Genetec Inc. (Headquarters: Montreal, Canada, CEO: Pierre Lars, hereinafter referred to as Genetec) and has begun handling an integrated physical security platform that enables integrated management of security system operations. By linking Macnica 's "anomaly detection AI" and "facial recognition solutions" with this platform, it will be possible to realize advanced physical security operations at an early stage.

■ Changes in the environment surrounding physical security and corporate risks
In recent years, physical security ^* has been positioned as part of a company's risk management and IT strategy, similar to cybersecurity, in overseas markets including Europe and the United States. A platform-type approach that integrates and manages multiple systems and locations is becoming mainstream.
Meanwhile, in Japan, while the adoption of IT systems is progressing, mainly in factories, critical infrastructure, and public facilities, the focus has been primarily on their use and operation in isolation. As a result, integrated design and operation with overall corporate risk management and IT governance have not yet become widespread. Consequently, there are cases where sufficient visibility and responsiveness cannot be ensured in response to challenges such as decentralized locations, labor shortages, and the need for rapid situation assessment during disasters and accidents. Against this backdrop, physical security, like cybersecurity, requires a highly scalable integrated platform that can be integrated with networks and IT infrastructure, enabling centralized situation assessment and management across multiple locations and systems.

■ Integrated physical security platform "Genetec Security Center"
Genetec Security Center, offered by Genetec, is a security platform that integrates and manages the operation of individual security systems such as access control, video surveillance, automatic license plate recognition, and communication functions. This platform goes beyond event monitoring tools, comprehensively supporting data integration, security policy management, response to critical issues, and investigation support. Its open and scalable configuration allows for flexible adaptation to phased function additions and future site expansion while leveraging existing facilities and IT systems. Furthermore, designed with cybersecurity and privacy protection in mind, it functions as an IT infrastructure supporting overall corporate governance and risk management.

■ Early realization of enhanced physical security through integration with anomaly detection AI and facial recognition.
By integrating Macnica 's anomaly detection AI and facial recognition solutions, which have a proven track record of numerous implementations in Japan, with "Genetec Security Center," it is possible to achieve advanced physical security operations from the initial stages of implementation while utilizing existing monitoring and security systems. This enables the following to be achieved early on, supporting both reduced operational burden and a high level of security.

- Improved operational efficiency through standardized user interfaces.
- Accurate decision-making based on video/behavioral data and security policies
- Early detection of incidents and rapid response

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■ Evolution of physical security leveraging Macnica 's solution portfolio
Going forward, Macnica will focus on the "Genetec Security Center" and combine its hardware expertise in the semiconductor business with advanced solutions such as AI and CPS (Cyber-Physical Systems) to expand its physical security solutions that support corporate risk management.
Furthermore, with a view to Genetec Security Center connecting to cloud services and various systems via the network, we will also explore providing integrated solutions that span both the physical and cyber domains, including measures to protect highly confidential data from external attacks.
Through these phased advancements, Macnica will contribute to strengthening corporate risk management from both cyber and physical perspectives, and to realizing a safe and secure society.

* Physical security refers to measures taken to protect assets such as people, facilities, equipment, and information from unauthorized physical access, damage, destruction, interference, and threats from natural disasters and man-made threats.

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