Thorburn Holdings acquires a majority share in Simbell Technologies
Thorburn Holdings has acquired the majority share in Simbell Technologies and welcomes Bradley Bell and David Simpson into the Thorburn group of companies.
View ArticlePedestrian entrance control technology gets smarter
Speed gates, like many other access control and security solutions, have begun to take advantage of the benefits of IP technology. The advantages of IP technology have been experienced by both...
View ArticleFM trends in 2014: Beyond buzzwords
Johnson Controls Global WorkPlace Solutions recently conducted a study on all of the relevant industry trends identified by Johnson Controls Global WorkPlace Solutions, highlighting 2014’s buzzwords in...
View ArticleTop five business continuity risks for 2014
At the beginning of 2013, ContinuitySA warned that business risks were becoming more complex and intertwined, and so much harder to predict and plan for. But this year they are also becoming more extreme.
View ArticleHome automation means integration
The Utopian vision of home automation actually makes technology less evident in our environment where you don’t even see keyboards around the home anymore and interfacing to technology is achieved...
View ArticleVideo surveillance has come of age
While video surveillance has always been a part of security systems in public transport systems, new technologies have changed the way operators use such systems.
View ArticleIntegrated systems beat the alarm blues
Perimeter and intrusion protection is as old as the hills. Hi-Tech Security Solutions asked a few industry players how integration in the intruder detection and prevention market was advancing.
View ArticleSecuring cash in transit
A consortium of South African companies, industry associations and non-profit organisations is pioneering a new approach to cash collection and processing that could help to reduce violent robberies in...
View ArticleCash management systems keep money safe
There are a number of risks associated with the handling of cash in retail operations. These include armed robbery and cash shortages. New technology reduces or eliminates the risks involved for a...
View ArticleTen strategies to maximise store productivity
With the use of real-time, affordable visual intelligence, today’s retailers can clearly see the path to understanding daily activity in the store and maximising the use of every square foot.
View ArticleSmart surveillance principles and acceptance
Lessons from South African e-tolling.The increasing potential for smart surveillance – the ability of systems to automatically collect and act on information collected – has highlighted a growing...
View ArticleiLegal 2014
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View ArticleMeet your ESDA member: Innovative security solutions since 1938
Gallagher has a relentless drive for innovation; it is obsessed with discovering innovative ways to redefine what’s possible. Gallagher Group is a privately held company and has been in business since ...
View ArticleN7-series new generation NVR
Dahua Technology has introduced the NVR N7-series (NVR7000 series with 8/16/32/64-ch available), which is based on an upgraded platform, bringing enhanced functionality with optimised interfaces.
View ArticleIP gaining ground in retail security
Top focal areas in the retail environment remain surveillance of POS (point of sale), receiving/dispatch areas and store entrances, with effective cash management becoming a more pressing need.
View ArticleCostly content at risk
The average cost of multimedia files that a user might lose from a device as a result of a cyber attack or other damage is estimated at $418, according to a Consumer Security Risks Survey, conducted by...
View ArticleNew PTZ from Axis
The AXIS P5415-E PTZ Dome Network Camera is the latest addition to a new line of outdoor-ready, wall-mounted pan/tilt/zoom cameras that are aesthetically designed to blend in with a building.
View ArticleKey and asset management tips
Best practices provide best value when implementing key control and asset management systems from Fernando Pires, VP, sales and marketing, Morse Watchmans
View ArticleSecuring data in transit
Seecrypt Group delivers an encrypted voice and messaging service to address these security and privacy concerns, which is virtually interception-proof.
View ArticleCathexis expands its African operation
Cathexis Africa has appointed three new staff members to expand its growth into the South African and African market.
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