In this episode of the SJA Leaders in Security Podcast, Security Journal Americas Editor Victoria Hanscomb speaks with William Knowles, Regional Sales Manager for the Pacific Northwest at Traka about the importance of accountability and auditability in data centers. Highlighting the main challenges to overcome when securing data centers, Knowles outlines the misconceptions surrounding these key pieces of infrastructure and the solutions available on the market that can mitigate the threats they face.

Clifton Greeff, Business Development and Partnerships Lead for the US at FF Group speaks with Security Journal Americas Editor, Victoria Hanscomb about the technologies transforming cities into smarter, safer and more efficient places to live. Diving into the key challenges of urban traffic and congestion, Greeff discusses how AI-powered solutions, including Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) or License Plate Recognition (LPR), can enhance mobility, security and city planning. Also covered are what the smart cities of the future will look like.

In this third and final episode of the SJA Security Outlook 2025 miniseries, SJA Editor, Victoria Hanscomb speaks to Kobby Brafi and Alain Marquis, Regional Sales Managers for Traka, about the company’s recent expansion in Canada and how organizations in the region will benefit from key and asset management solutions. The two also explore the company’s vision for 2025 and beyond, as well as what Canadian businesses need to be considering as we approach the new year.