Macnica and icetana to Support the Cultural Safeguard Alliance

Joint efforts and sponsorship will help protect museums and other cultural institutions

SOLANA BEACH, Calif., Dec. 5, 2025 – Macnica Americas, a global technology innovator in IP design, networking solutions and AI/IoT technologies, today announced it is teaming with icetana AI, a leading provider of AI-enabled, self-learning video surveillance solutions, to sponsor and support the Cultural Safeguard Alliance (CSA).

The CSA partners with security and safety professionals worldwide to safeguard cultural institutions and properties, including museums, libraries, botanical gardens, aquariums, zoos, performing arts centers, historic sites and science centers. Members collaborate to share innovative solutions and insights that address the evolving challenges of cultural safety and security.

Recent incidents, such as the high-profile jewelry heist at the Louvre in Paris, highlight the risks facing museums, archives and heritage sites. These institutions operate at the intersection of public access, preservation requirements and increased criminal interest, creating a complex environment for security teams.

Macnica Americas and icetana AI supporting the CSA’s mission by promoting advanced surveillance capabilities designed to help cultural institutions respond to these challenges. 

icetana’s self-learning video platform continuously analyzes each camera’s normal activity, such as visitors walking, vehicles parking or maintenance crews at work. It then automatically highlights anomalies that may indicate emerging threats. A single operator can effectively oversee up to 500 cameras, with the AI surfacing only the most relevant events.

“Cultural institutions are the guardians of our shared human history, and they deserve the highest level of protection,” said Sebastien Dignard, President of Macnica Americas. “By supporting the Cultural Safeguard Alliance alongside our partner icetana AI, we’re helping bring modern, intelligent security technology to organizations that often face increasing threats with limited resources.”

“We are proud to support the Cultural Safeguard Alliance and to collaborate with Macnica Americas to help cultural institutions strengthen security without sacrificing accessibility or visitor experience,” said Kevin Brown, CEO of icetana AI. “Our self-learning AI helps institutions strike that critical balance by focusing operators’ attention on what is truly out of the ordinary.”

“The CSA relies on strong partners who share our commitment to protecting cultural treasures around the world,” said Adam Raffone, president of the Cultural Safeguard Alliance. “Support from Macnica Americas and icetana AI enhances our ability to connect institutions with the tools, expertise and technologies needed to stay ahead of evolving risks, ensuring that museums, heritage sites and cultural centers can continue to educate and inspire future generations.”

This collaboration underscores Macnica Americas’ commitment to applying technology and innovation in ways that deliver meaningful and lasting impact for organizations facing complex security challenges.

About Macnica

Macnica is a global technology solutions partner and leader in engineering and fulfillment services. With expertise spanning imaging solutions, semiconductor distribution and advanced supply chain management, Macnica empowers businesses to streamline development cycles and accelerate time to market. By combining global reach with local expertise, Macnica delivers products, services and innovations that future-proof organizations and push the boundaries of what is possible.

About icetana AI

icetana AI Limited (ASX: ICE) is a global SaaS software company providing video analytics technology designed to identify abnormal events and unexpected behavior in real time for large-scale surveillance networks. The company’s software integrates with existing video management systems and IP cameras. Using artificial intelligence and machine-learning techniques, icetana AI software learns and filters out routine motion, showing only unusual behavior. This allows operators to prioritize responses to precursor activities and active incidents. icetana AI technology is deployed across private, public and government organizations at more than 70 sites on five continents.

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