LAW Holdings acquires shares in AIS
LAW Holdings recently confirmed its purchase of a controlling stake in Assimilated Information Systems. (AIS). As such the LAW Group of companies, which combined provide secure Web-based workflow...
View ArticleCisco can teach the old school a trick or two
Cisco has long had a physical security offering, but in its latest incarnation, it takes a step ahead of many of the traditional security vendors.
View ArticleInstalling and managing your IP network
Whether it is poorly skilled technicians, too few people being pushed to cut corners to speed up an installation and reduce costs, there are many reasons for installations to fail. Hi-Tech Security...
View ArticleVA Waterfront surveillance is a security winner
Using Axis cameras and Milestone software, the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town embarked on a three-year project to upgrade over 1000 analogue surveillance cameras to the IP platform, while enhancing...
View ArticleMilestone’s secret weapon is its ecosystem
Milestone Systems recently held its Milestone Partner Open Platform Days (MPOP) for its Middle East and Africa partners in Abu Dhabi. Hi-Tech Security Solutions was fortunate to be there to hear the...
View ArticleUsing security technology to improve the bottom line
Hi-Tech Security Solutions asked four vendors to share their customer experiences and explain how security technology can be used for non-security purposes.
View ArticleThe complex cloud security conundrum
Hi-Tech Security Solutions delves into the complex and popular world of cloud computing with a view to understanding the security implications of this trend.
View ArticleIdentity without compromise
Hi-Tech Security Solutions hosted another invitation-only Executive Breakfast seminar in May at Fairlawns in Johannesburg. The event was sponsored by Ideco Biometric Security Solutions (Ideco) and...
View ArticleFive years of serving the trade
Powell Tronics is a specialist distributor of advanced and fully integrated security solutions.
View ArticleSmallest HDTV bullet-style network camera
Axis Communications has released the Axis M2014-E, a network camera which is no bigger than a lipstick. The camera´s functional and compact form factor makes it particularly suitable for installations...
View ArticleStandalone HD-SDI1080p surveillance solution
TeleEye has introduced a new range of HD-SDI video surveillance products in wide screen 16:9 video format at 1080p HD resolution. The whole HD-SDI product ranges consist of the KN104 HD-SDI Digital...
View ArticleSecurity for small businesses
Check Point Software Technologies has launched its new 600 Appliances, delivering a powerful security solution to protect small businesses against the latest cyber attacks, including viruses, spam,...
View ArticleNew information protection solution
Think confidential data is protected by company IT security policies? Think again. A new survey commissioned by Xerox and security software company McAfee, reveals that more than half (54%) of...
View ArticleVerifying identity is essential
Online security has hit the headlines again recently thanks to a spate of Facebook account cloning. Another form of online identity theft, hackers create clone accounts, send friend requests to the...
View ArticlePrevention is always better
The potential dangers of a fire, if a flame is not extinguished, can quickly spread and destroy the surrounding area in a matter of seconds. Therefore it is critical to determine whether building fire...
View ArticleSecuring luxury hotel in Dubai
One of the world’s largest man-made marinas, the Dubai Marina in the United Arabs Emirates sits on some of the most prime commercial real estate in the UAE. Encompassing a blend of private, public, and...
View ArticleMore than security
CCTV and other video surveillance technologies have become a vital tool in the security arsenal of practically any organisation, from government and the public sector to private sector and enterprises...
View ArticleA DIY security kit that works?
One of the constant gripes about surveillance video is how difficult it is to install a system and get it working correctly. Those looking for smaller installations, say up to eight cameras, are in...
View ArticleGrundig integrates with Mirasys
Grundig Security, manufacturer of IP, HD-SDI and analogue security products is pleased to announce its SDK integration with Mirasys, provider of open platform Video Management System (VMS) software.
View ArticleATM and CIT safety surveillance
A recent survey by the National Observatory of Crime and Criminal Responses (ONDRP) has found the number of armed assaults targeting ATMs and cash-in-transit vehicles and their staff has increased by...
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