Solution based approach
The most critical approach to any successful solution design should be an open platform approach.
View ArticleOpen systems enable change, advancement
Two key arguments for the adoption of open security management platforms are the fact that no two businesses have the same security needs, and the constantly evolving protocols, standards, features and...
View ArticleManagement platforms in the spotlight
Management platforms are advancing, incorporating intelligence and generally trying to differentiate themselves. As such, third-party integration is becoming standard and proprietary systems are...
View ArticleSecurity industry continues to impress
Hi-Tech Security Solutions took some time out to visit IFSEC UK once again this year to keep an eye on what’s happening internationally in the security market.
View ArticleCoordinated music festival safety
Milestone Systems’ open platform IP video management software (VMS) is a core technology in the mobile event incident command unit developed by Unified Command as a temporary security operation centre...
View ArticleSea Point sees two-thirds crime drop
Hikvision secures one of Cape Town’s busiest and most affluent suburbs with a licence plate recognition solution and sees 65% decrease in crime.
View ArticleCCTV, crime and consequences
We install CCTV systems because we expect people to be aware that they are under camera surveillance and to adjust their behaviour accordingly.
View ArticleTime to finally break away from the Wiegand format?
Saflec is adopting OSDP, which has been developed to communicate over two data lines and one earth line, and can be extended to communicate over TCP/IP.
View ArticleFighting counterfeit pharmaceuticals
The counterfeit industry is viewed as one of the fastest growing industries worldwide and the pharmaceutical industry is hard hit.
View ArticleTAPA South African Workgroup Conference
The South African Workgroup of the Transport Asset Protection Association (TAPA), held its annual conference in July at Emperors Palace.
View ArticleCathexisVision integrated with Gallagher
CathexisVision Video Surveillance Management software is now fully integrated with the Gallagher Command Centre, providing complete fence monitoring and access control integration.
View ArticleAccess control can add value
Managing a large workforce is complicated. Managers and business owners need to keep track of what their employees are doing - where, when, and why? In an increasingly competitive global market,...
View ArticleAccess control and surveillance gain ground
While the uptake of security systems in healthcare facilities has been slower than in the commercial and retail sectors, there is a growing awareness of the importance of securing employees, patients...
View ArticleiVMS-5200 Professional Version 3.2.0
Hikvision iVMS-5200 Professional is centralised video management software for the management of business security subsystems in one platform. This centralised platform gives you control over security ...
View ArticleEnterprise VMS
With its entry into the SME and LE segment with the recording devices and understanding their requirements in detail, Matrix has launched SATATYA SAMAS, its enterprise-grade centralised management...
View ArticleCity Lodge revamps security
City Lodge Hotel Waterfall City, part of the City Lodge Hotel Group, recently underwent a major security upgrade in a bid to provide guests with complete peace of mind.
View ArticleStopping the next cyber attack
Doros Hadjizenonos, country manager of Check Point South Africa, explains how organisations can mitigate threats and how SA compares to the rest of Africa when it comes to cyber crime.
View ArticleArecont appoints first rep on South African soil
Arecont Vision has appointed its first direct employee in South Africa. Andre Ellis, previously at Bytes, has taken the position of regional sales manager for sub-Saharan Africa.
View ArticleIntegrated security in prestigious area
Customised and networked security solution from Bosch for a new prestigious building complex in Mexico City.
View ArticlePortable explosives detection
The XCAT portable detection system, has arrived in South Africa and is here to deliver rapid, accurate results for detecting explosives, gunshot residue and narcotics, all from the palm of your hand.
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