i-PRO Becomes First in Video Security Industry to Earn ISO/IEC 42001 Certification for AI Management Systems
Certification awarded at i-PRO headquarters
Left: Masaki Urushihara, Managing Director, BSI Group Japan K.K.
Right: Masato Nakao, Chief Executive Officer, i-PRO Co., Ltd.
Tokyo, Japan – May 28th, 2025– i-PRO Co., Ltd.(formerly Panasonic Security), a leading global manufacturer of edge computing cameras for security and public safety, has been awarded the ISO/IEC 42001 certification, becoming the first company in the global video security industry and one of the first organization in Japan to achieve this newly established international standard for artificial intelligence (AI) management systems. The certification was officially presented during a ceremony held at i-PRO’s headquarters in Minato-ku, Tokyo. With this certification, i-PRO not only strengthens its position as a technology leader but also sets a new industry standard in ethical AI deployment.
The certificate was handed to i-PRO CEO Masato Nakao by Masaki Urushihara, Managing Director, BSI Group Japan K.K., the Japanese subsidiary of the British Standards Institution (BSI).
Masato Nakao, CEO of i-PRO, stated: “We are very pleased and grateful to announce that we have obtained ISO 42001 certification. Most i-PRO cameras are equipped with AI, and it is expected that they will soon transcend the role of security cameras to serve as AI agents. We have already released over one million AI agents into the world. i-PRO is committed to building an ethical AI ecosystem that contributes to society, based on transparency, accountability, and reliability. Obtaining ISO 42001 is the first step in this journey. We regard today as a historic day to take a new step forward, and we will continue to strive as a leading company in AI technology.”
Hideo Noguchi, CTO and Chairman of the i-PRO AI Ethics Committee, added: “i-PRO has pioneered the establishment and operation of an AI management system, through development and documentation of rules and implementing company-wide education. Our goal is to ensure that the entire organization has a correct and shared understanding of AI, both technically and ethically. We believe that properly operating the AI management system and ethically utilizing AI technology will earn the trust and confidence of our stakeholders, including customers and partners. This, in turn, will enhance our brand value and help us achieve the society we envision.”
Masaki Urushihara, Managing Director, BSI Group Japan K.K., commented: “Congratulations to i-PRO for achieving this historic certification. As the first recipient of ISO/IEC 42001 under BSI Japan, i-PRO sets a strong precedent for the responsible management of AI. We’re proud to have taken this historic step together with i-PRO.”
Tatsuhiko Inomoto, Associate Senior Consultant at Newton Consulting Ltd., who provided support for this acquisition, remarked: “ISO/IEC 42001 is poised to become a global benchmark, and i-PRO is at the forefront. Their leadership will undoubtedly influence how AI is managed responsibly worldwide.”
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