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Texecom launches Impaq S G3 shock sensor
With full third-party EN Grade 3 compliance, the Impaq S G3 also features the aesthetics demanded for high-end residential and commercial properties while also being extremely easy to install.

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Managed services can alleviate the skills shortage
South Africa is in the midst of an ongoing and deepening IT skills shortage exacerbated by the high global demand for IT talent from the country’s skills pool and often spurred on by attractive remuneration and the opportunity to work without leaving home.

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Qognify VMS adds support for Pelco IP camera series
The latest IP camera series from Pelco can now be used with Qognify’s advanced video solution for corporate and enterprise projects, increasing the overall number of camera models and third-party devices supported in Qognify VMS to more than 6 500.

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You cannot bribe a computer
Access Control & Identity Management, Security Services & Risk Management

Corruption is a cancer that destroys the prospects and stability of countries and businesses. It widens wealth gaps and punishes the poor. It costs countries many billions in lost revenue.
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Three new portable power stations to ease load shedding
News, Security Services & Risk Management, Products

EcoFlow has launched three portable power stations that provide sufficient power for consumers wherever they are; the DELTA 2 and RIVER 2 Series are feature-filled power solutions to the volatile electricity supply.
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How much protection does cyber insurance really give businesses?
Cyber Security, Security Services & Risk Management

If organisations don’t meet even the minimum requirements of security and data protection, insurance will do them little good. Instead, it needs to be just one part of the digital resiliency toolbox.
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A smart start for South African cities
Integrated Solutions, IT infrastructure

Cameras and sensors can kick off smart city strategies in cities around South Africa, leading to not only improved security and safety, but also better service delivery in areas like electricity and water provisioning.
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Prevention-first approach to cybersecurity
News, Cyber Security

Check Point CEO, Gil Shwed, highlights the increasing importance of artificial intelligence in defending evolving networks and protecting against cyber threats at annual CPX 360 customer and partner event.
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Recharge and top up for pre-paid SIM cards
Asset Management, EAS, RFID, Products

Businesses of all sizes are challenged by the administrative nightmare of reporting on the costs associated with airtime recharges on pre-paid and top-up SIM cards, which are often procured from multiple sources, including carriers and retail outlets.
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The smart foundation of the digital business
IT infrastructure

Autonomous networks take an advanced step beyond merely automating components: they use artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning to self-configure, self-manage, and self-heal, ideally becoming better all the time.
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Abundant scarcity
Training & Education

Organisations are fighting to find and retain skilled security talent; however, the market remains in scarcity, which makes skills development the new priority, says Innocent Baloyi, Consultant: Cloud Security at Altron Karabina.
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SafeCity Guarding rolls out across 14 suburbs in Johannesburg
News, Security Services & Risk Management

In a major drive to provide communities across Johannesburg with additional safety, Vumacam, in partnership with Fidelity ADT and other security providers across the region, rolled out the innovative SafeCity Guarding initiative in 14 suburbs.
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Introducing adaptive active adversary
Cyber Security, Products

New adaptive active adversary protection; Linux malware protection enhancements; account health check capabilities; an integrated zero trust network access (ZTNA) agent for Windows and macOS devices; and improved frontline defences against advanced cyberthreats and streamline endpoint security management.
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FleetDomain underpins Afrirent’s value proposition
Logistics (Industry), Security Services & Risk Management

Afrirent, a 100% female black-owned fleet management company, has been relying on FleetDomain software for a number of years to help it deliver outstanding service to a growing number of clients.
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Off-grid power solution for residential estate
Editor's Choice, Security Services & Risk Management, Residential Estate (Industry), Products

Coral Beach Estate, an upmarket residential estate based in East London, has been struggling with load shedding and power outages due to South Africa's energy crisis, as well as the vandalism of its power infrastructure.
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Streamlining access control at the edge
News

Axis Powered by Genetec is a by-product of the access control industry’s gradual adoption of edge-based system architectures and signifies the growing importance of cooperative partnerships between access control vendors.
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The reasons to outsource cybersecurity
News, Cyber Security

Kaspersky’s annual IT Security Economics report revealed that the complexity of cybersecurity solutions forced companies to outsource some functions to external infosec providers; they have the relevant expertise and can manage the technologies more efficiently than company employees can.
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UJ and Schneider Electric launch 4IR Experience Room
News

Schneider Electric and the University of Johannesburg (UJ) Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment (FEBE) have officially unveiled the 4IR Experience Room, a first for UJ and situated at the university’s Auckland Park Campus.
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Super-malicious insider presents a very real risk
Cyber Security

Companies have become increasingly aware of the risk malicious insiders pose and with a potential economic downturn that will drive significant layoffs, it has never been more important for business leaders to understand the impact malicious insiders can have on a company’s security posture.
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Eleven steps to an effective ransomware response checklist
Editor's Choice, Cyber Security

Anyone is a viable target for ransomware attacks and should have a plan in place to deal with a worst-case scenario. Fortinet offers this ransomware attack response checklist to effectively deal with an active ransomware attack.
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74% of Africans tricked into believing deepfakes are real
Cyber Security, Security Services & Risk Management

Fake messages, emails, photos and videos are getting better at tricking people every day, which is making it riskier than ever to operate online, and harder than ever to identify misinformation.
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What does South Africa’s Grey Listing mean?
Financial (Industry), Security Services & Risk Management

South Africa’s recent Grey Listing by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has caused a great deal of concern for South African businesses and individuals.
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Choosing an inferior lithium battery can be detrimental and unsafe
Uniross Batteries, Security Services & Risk Management, Products

South Africans looking to mitigate the impact of load shedding by installing a solar system for their home must do so through an accredited installer or electrician to avoid insurance claims being rejected.
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Olarm launches its academy
Olarm, Training & Education

Security professionals need to stay up-to-date with the latest product developments and best practices. Stay ahead in the ever-evolving security industry by accessing free educational resources and comprehensive, flexible and remote training programmes from Olarm.
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All-flash storage for unstructured data
News, IT infrastructure

FlashBlade//E provides a better way to manage unstructured data growth efficiently, reliably, and sustainably with optimal user experience and economics that enable customers to eliminate the last remnants of disk in their data centre.
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Paxton Introduces new rewards programme to South African installers
Paxton, News

Paxton has launched Paxton Rewards, offering the first opportunity for installers in South Africa to earn rewards by participating in training, installing Paxton solutions, and completing activities or achievements. The programme is available via the Paxton Installer app.
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Recession? Do not skimp on cybersecurity
Cyber Security, Security Services & Risk Management

While economists are studying their crystal balls, businesses have to prepare for the worst, and preparing for a recession means cutting costs and refocusing resources; however, they must ensure they do not end up creating an enormous risk.
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Keeping students, staff and communities safe
Vumacam, News, CCTV, Surveillance & Remote Monitoring, Security Services & Risk Management

South African schools are facing increasing security challenges, making effective surveillance systems more important than ever. To address this issue, Vumacam is offering advanced security solutions with security partners, aimed at keeping students, staff, and the community safe.
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Secure and private access in the cloud
Secutel Technologies, Education (Industry)

Combining the idea of touchless and mobile access control, Secutel Technologies has developed NoKey, a secure keyless access control system using biometrics and BLE technology to ensure the user is present to open the door.
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Fire detection for the smartphone age
Education (Industry)

Fire detection is a crucial aspect of security in educational establishments, but it is only as good as the information it provides; modern connectivity means staff on site can better monitor, maintain and understand their fire detection system.
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HID Technology Seminar
Technews Publishing, HID Global, News, Access Control & Identity Management, Products

HID Global’s technology seminar introduced partners and distributors to the company’s new Signo range of readers and highlighted the benefits and global growth of mobile access credentials.
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AI’s take on physical security trends
Technews Publishing, Editor's Choice

In Issue 1 every year, Hi-Tech Security Solutions looks at expected trends in the security industry, incorporating views from different sources. This year is no different, except we have a new contributor, ChatGPT from OpenAI.
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Top seven trends for the security industry
Hikvision South Africa, Editor's Choice

Expect security systems to become even more deeply integrated and comprehensive, expanding with capabilities that are now shouldering tasks that are more intelligent, to improve efficiency in security as well as other operational functions.
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Technoswitch partners with UK’s Hyfire
Technoswitch Fire Detection & Suppression, News, Fire & Safety, Products

UK-based wireless fire technology pioneer Hyfire, has confirmed partnership agreements that will see its products sold in South Africa, for the first time, through local fire and safety stalwart, Technoswitch.
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Remote cloud management support for access points
TRENDnet, IT infrastructure, Products

TRENDnet Hive is an advanced network cloud management solution, designed to save users time and cost by simplifying and centralizing the management and monitoring of a network(s) and networked devices.
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Software is South Africa’s most promising business opportunity
Integrated Solutions, IT infrastructure

When we talk about software as a business opportunity, we are not just talking about software or IT as a standalone product; deploying computer and network-related solutions to augment traditional processes represents an evolutionary shift in how the world works.
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The expanding scope of electronic locks
Technews Publishing, ASSA ABLOY South Africa, Access Control & Identity Management

Electronic locks are a growing market, extending from single doors to fully integrated security solutions, including the ability to manage everything from a mobile app.
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Addressing cybersecurity: Africa’s economic opportunity
Cyber Security, News

KPMG Africa published its Africa Cyber Security Outlook 2022; a survey that unpacks the state of cybersecurity across the continent, propelled by widespread digitisation and matched by adequate investments in protecting assets and data from cyber threats.
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