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Security that never sleeps
Retail environments face increasing pressure to protect stock, staff, and operational continuity, especially after hours when sites are most vulnerable. Traditional monitoring methods often rely on reactive measures. Virtual Guard changes this approach.

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Industrial sector is a primary cyber target
Threats in industrial environments are distributed with striking uniformity: APT-driven incidents constitute 17,8%, malware 14,9% and social engineering 13,9%. This pattern suggests that industrial organisations attract a broad range of adversaries with different capabilities and objectives.

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Woolworths attack raises bomb preparedness questions
Two explosions have been reported at Woolworths stores in South Africa over the past week. SMART Security Solutions asked Jimmy Roodt, an experienced and accredited explosive ordnance disposal specialist from Gauntlet Security Solutions, for his insight into the events.

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Beyond the checkpoint
Veracitech, Editor's Choice

For decades, mining corporations have treated employee screening as a necessary friction point, an operational cost to be managed rather than a strategic capability to be optimised. A new generation of full-body X-ray technology, purpose-built for the realities of high-throughput precious-metals environments, is beginning to change that calculus.
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Digital ID and facial recognition for safer learning institutions
Integrated Solutions, Education (Industry)

As crime rises, South African schools and tertiary education institutions are locked in an ongoing battle to secure their premises and keep children and students safe. Focusing on advanced digital safeguards could provide enhanced situational awareness and more effective yet unobtrusive protection.
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Persistent surveillance with rapid deployment
Editor's Choice

Sky Robots has introduced an aerial drone system designed to operate as a consistent layer within security environments, addressing long-standing challenges around visibility and response across large or complex sites.
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Who is to blame for autonomous mistakes?
Editor's Choice, Security Services & Risk Management, Industrial (Industry), Mining (Industry)

Most supply agreements for AI-integrated equipment still closely resemble plant hire contracts from ten years ago: bilateral, human-focused, and silent on who bears the risk when a machine makes a decision on its own.
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Smoke detection is finally going digital-first
Securiton, Fire & Safety

With the launch of the SecuriSmoke ASD 2000, fire safety installers now have access to a generational leap forward in ASD technology, featuring performance and power upgrades compared to its predecessor, the SecuriSmoke 535.
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Two 30 MVA transformers for mining house
Power Management

Ageing equipment, coupled with the growing need for stable, high-capacity power to support critical mining operations, prompted the company to seek a more robust solution that could ensure uninterrupted performance and long-term efficiency.
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Global security in 2026
Editor's Choice, News & Events, Security Services & Risk Management, Industrial (Industry), Mining (Industry)

The World Security Report 2026 states: “In a world of increasing volatility, physical security has evolved. It is no longer just a defensive measure; it is a critical driver of corporate value.”
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Enabling the next wave of intelligent innovation
Altron Arrow, AI & Data Analytics

Across the African continent, organisations are increasingly recognising AI as a catalyst for economic growth, operational efficiency, and digital transformation. Yet, one critical challenge continues to slow adoption: access to the right infrastructure.
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Video accelerates smart manufacturing processes
Hikvision South Africa, AI & Data Analytics

Combined with the reliability of video systems and industrial IoT connectivity, large-scale AI transforms video from a record-keeping tool into a core intelligence engine for the factory.
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Enhancing mine fleet safety
Asset Management, Mining (Industry)

Probe IMT has partnered with Optix to bring safety technologies to mining operations across southern Africa, addressing critical challenges in fleet safety and operations through monitoring, coaching and behaviour management.
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Strengthening critical infrastructure security
Integrated Solutions

Security is a top priority for any organisation responsible for safeguarding critical infrastructure. However, recent events have highlighted the fragility of the global energy supply chain and the need for change.
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Industry perspective on industrial cybersecurity
Technews Publishing, News & Events, Infrastructure, Industrial (Industry)

The Industrial Security Harmonization Group has released a joint industry perspective highlighting a critical truth in industrial cybersecurity: secure communication is not determined by protocols alone, but by how they are deployed and managed in real-world environments.
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More security for sensitive video data
Dallmeier Electronic Southern Africa , Products & Solutions

Dallmeier has introduced the MK3 version of its IPS 10000 recording system, with an enhanced focus on cybersecurity. This new revision integrates a TPM 2.0 security chip, enabling optional recording encryption to a considerably higher security standard.
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Solutions for the security industry
Arxtech, News & Events

ArxTech’s state-of-the-art control room, designed for real-time monitoring, equipment serviceability, and forensic support, keeps devices, operators, and response teams in constant communication, giving customers the situational awareness that serious security requires.
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Bullet-resistant products
News & Events

Bullet Proof Solutions specialises in designing and manufacturing a range of bullet-resistant products, offering free on-site consultations, accurate measurements, and quotes delivered within 24 hours/
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Security, identification, and wellness technologies
doculam , News & Events

Doculam invites visitors to Stand E35, Hall 3 at Securex 2026 for a focused showcase of cutting-edge security, identification, and wellness technologies. A key highlight will be the official launch of the innovative Ospat Wellness Measurement System
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Reducing costs and noise
News & Events

LiBER GRIDS, a pioneer in high-performance urban infrastructure solutions, has expanded its groundbreaking engineering campaign to eliminate one of the most pervasive, costly, and destructive challenges in modern civil development
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Take control of your connectivity
News & Events

Nepean has transformed complex technology into an automated plug-in solution, so that every business location can stay 100% connected and put control back in the hands of the business.
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The National Contract Cleaning Association
News & Events

The National Contract Cleaning Association (NCCA) stand is the essential stop for contract cleaning companies looking to grow their business, protect their reputation, and operate within a recognised industry framework.
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Enterprise AI hits the wall
News & Events, AI & Data Analytics

Demands for AI privacy and sovereignty expose the limits of architectures built for centralised and borderless data flows. Organisations that redesign early are gaining a measurable edge in AI readiness and scale.
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HR and benefits platform for deskless workforces
News & Events

Jem gives frontline employees access to financial wellness tools, affordable smartphones, earned wage access and a full HR suite. All through the platform they already use every day: WhatsApp.
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Secure valuables and improve firearm safety
Technews Publishing, News & Events

North Tech is a specialist company with the ability to design and build specialist safes and equipment to safeguard money and valuables (North Tech) and firearms (under the Mach-Tech brand).
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71% of organisations suffered an identity breach
News & Events, Information Security

The State of Identity Security 2026 report from Sophos finds human error and poor non-human identity management are the root causes of most attacks, as agentic AI accelerates the risk.
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AI-enabled NVR for Milestone XProtect
Surveillance, Infrastructure, Products & Solutions

As surveillance environments continue to grow in scale and complexity, organisations need infrastructure that is easy to deploy, simple to manage, and ready for AI-driven workloads.
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Over 20 years of experience in vehicle telematics
News & Events

Navtelecom is an international company focused on creating reliable, user-friendly solutions that help partners manage fleets more effectively, reduce costs, and succeed in the most demanding projects.
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Surge in AI-enabled cybercrime and a 389% increase in ransomware
News & Events, Information Security

Cybercrime no longer functions as a series of isolated campaigns; it operates as a system, with malicious hackers operating across an end-to-end life cycle and compressing the attack life cycle with shadow agents.
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The rise of the smart alarm
Spectrum Security Products, Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection, Products & Solutions

As modern homes across South Africa and the broader Africa region become more connected, expectations around security are rapidly evolving. Today’s homeowner wants a fully integrated smart home security system that delivers control, visibility, and flexibility from anywhere.
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Smart port monitoring and automated container tracking
LD Africa, AI & Data Analytics, Surveillance, Logistics (Industry)

A leading shipping port set out to improve visibility, security, and operational efficiency across its site, turning to an advanced monitoring solution powered by Axxon PSIM.
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A shot of intelligence
Hikvision South Africa, Surveillance

Powered by Guanlan large-scale AI models, Liquor City’s Oasis Brackenfell store in Cape Town, South Africa, receives actionable intelligence, helping the store optimise everything from product placement to staff scheduling.
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Protecting art and culture
Dallmeier Electronic Southern Africa , Surveillance

Vienna’s Museum of Applied Arts (MAK) in Vienna bridges the gap between past and future, design and contemporary art. To protect rotating exhibitions and the high number of visitors, it relies on surveillance technology from Dallmeier.
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How AI video is reshaping real estate security
neaMetrics, TRASSIR - neaMetrics Distribution, Editor's Choice

Globally, property maintenance and facility operations spending is projected to grow to over US$145 billion by 2034, reflecting rising complexity, compliance pressures, and increased exposure to operational costs. AI systems can protect properties, automate access, and optimise building management.
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95% do not have full trust in cybersecurity vendors
Information Security, Security Services & Risk Management

Trust in cybersecurity vendors is fragile, difficult to measure, and increasingly shaping risk posture at both operational and board levels. Lack of verifiable transparency undermines cybersecurity decision-making, according to Sophos-backed research.
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The impact of misguided viral campaigns
News & Events, Training & Education

For many years, traditional media have been perceived as slower, more inflexible, and less responsive compared to digital platforms. But in an ecosystem flooded with content, its value is becoming clearer: verification, context, and accountability.
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Africa’s largest Zero Trust platform
NEC XON, Information Security, Commercial (Industry)

Africa has reached a significant cybersecurity milestone with the successful deployment of the continent’s largest Palo Alto Networks Prisma Access and Prisma Access Browser Zero Trust environment, supporting secure remote access for more than 40 000 users for a large enterprise in Africa.
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The importance of regular fire system maintenance
Fire & Safety, Facilities & Building Management

For commercial, industrial, and residential property owners across South Africa, scheduled fire system maintenance is not merely a compliance requirement; it is a life-safety imperative.
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