Improving security at Helderberg
Access control remains the crux of residential estate living and homeowners’ associations are realising the benefits of deploying an electronically driven system.
View ArticleThe biometric decision
Biometric technology has come a long way to being a reliable, yet often misunderstood identification and authentication mechanism in business today.
View ArticleA turnstile for every requirement
Turnstiles are a versatile and reliable tool in an organisation’s access control kit. Hi-Tech Security Solutions speaks to Turnstar and BoomGate.
View ArticleThe future of access control credentials
Mobile technology is coming to the fore, with both Bluetooth and NFC capabilities allowing users to safely perform the functions traditionally assigned to RFID cards.
View ArticleAccessing cyber security
Tyco Security Products is taking a proactive role in securing its range of physical security products by developing its Cyber Protection Programme.
View ArticleAccess with no strings attached
Wireless access solutions abound, but most installed solutions still rely on cables with only 5% of those using electronic access solutions going completely wireless.
View ArticleThe future of Checkpoint Delta
Not only in scale, but also in opportunity, the airport is a true twenty-first century icon. But alongside are the vulnerabilities of post-cold-war politics and terrorism.
View ArticleEmergency access for National Sea Rescue Institute
The NSRI installed Paxton’s Net2 access control system to ensure secure, yet easy access for emergency personnel.
View ArticleAccess controlled data centre
Tyco delivers centralised access control and physical security for Cogent Communications’ Amsterdam data centre.
View ArticleFides integrates Suprema
Fides recently announced the integration of Suprema’s BioMini Slim fingerprint authentication scanner into its biometric solutions.
View ArticleErgonomic design delivers practical benefits
When Morse Watchmans was first making its way into the security industry with an automated key control and management system, ergonomics was fundamental to its design.
View ArticleEngineering secure access
[ezine teaser] Harland and Wolff implemented a comprehensive AC2000 security management system rollout and installed a range of access control readers across its vast engineering site.
View ArticleBest barrier practice on residential estates
Craig Sacks, CEO of ISO 9001:2015-accredited Turnstar discusses the various physical access barriers available to estates and other secure environments.
View ArticleUsing smart devices to provide recognition of individuals
[ezine teaser] The very idea of a computer being able to recognise people in a similar way to which we as humans instinctively recognise individuals, is mind boggling.
View ArticleMobility and access meet
Mobile technologies have made biometrics a household word and are now changing the face of access control with on-device credentials and simplified management functionality.
View ArticleThe perimeter security challenge
The rising threat of violent and organised crime in South Africa in recent months has undoubtedly increased awareness of perimeter security and security in general.
View ArticleSelecting the right method for application
The remarkable rise of the video analytics market and its impact on surveillance technology is evident the world over.
View ArticleAutomatic gaseous fire suppression systems
Automatic gaseous fire suppression systems are installed to suppress fires either automatically or manually. These systems are installed in server rooms, archive rooms, MCC rooms, telecoms environments...
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