In modern building management, few topics create as much tension as the intersection between security access control and fire evacuation safety. Nichola Allen of G2 Fire sheds light on this delicate balance.
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Hikvision has announced new bullet cameras, powered by the Guanlan large-scale AI models. These smart cameras are designed to provide better perimeter protection with longer video content analysis (VCA) range and fewer false and repeated alarms.
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Savox has launched Savox Fire Protect, a fully integrated firefighter communication system combining active in-ear hearing protection and wireless push-to-talk in a single, purpose-designed solution.
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Dallmeier is expanding its software maintenance offering and now provides an additional maintenance package for cameras and recorders, enabling customers to keep their video security systems up to date for up to 10 years.
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Artificial intelligence is drawing more attention across the physical security industry. In the 2026 Genetec State of Physical Security report, AI ranked alongside access control and video surveillance as a key priority for the year ahead.
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Built for a threat landscape reshaped by AI, Sophos Fusion unites security operations, endpoint, network security, identity, email, and cloud into one defence system that prevents, detects, investigates, and responds at AI speed.
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Novaira Insights has released its 2026 edition of The World Market for Video Surveillance Hardware and Software, highlighting a stronger global growth profile in 2025, tentative improvements in China’s market outlook, and unprecedented price increases in 2026.
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The cloud profile will give system integrators, consultants and end users a standards-based way to build and maintain cloud video systems using ONVIF-conformant products from different manufacturers.
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SMART Security Solutions asked Clyde Becker, director of Pyro Brand, for some insight into the mechanics of lithium-ion battery fire risks, especially thermal runaway, and to define a comprehensive, layered approach to fire detection and suppression.
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Cape Town-built platform bridges the gap between onboarding and transaction by securing identity inside the live channels where companies exchange invoices and banking details.
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The Directory of Product and Solution Suppliers includes the details of companies that provide products, advice and services to the alarm, intrusion & perimeter sectors.
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A report by fire engineering consultancy ASP Fire is challenging blanket assumptions around combustible-core sandwich panels, arguing instead for a rational, risk-based approach that balances fire safety requirements with commercial realities in sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing and industrial processing.
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SmartArx is an in-house alarm range designed and manufactured by ArxTech. Built from the ground up, it reflects practical lessons learned on South African sites, under tough conditions and real operational pressure.
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KPMG One Africa calls on Africa’s most innovative tech entrepreneurs from the 13 One Africa member firm countries across southern Africa, East Africa, and West Africa to submit their applications before Sunday, 2 August 2026.
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Too many smart city conversations still begin with the visible symbols of progress: cameras, sensors, apps, dashboards, connected streetlights, smart meters, and control rooms. While useful, none of them on their own makes a city intelligent.
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A layered approach to security tightens protection and minimises downtime and operational risk. Moreover, integrating all the parts of a solution and proving they can do the job before spending money are critical.
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Hochiki Europe has extended its FIREscape Nepto emergency lighting range with a new Black Edition, designed specifically for theatres, nightclubs, cinemas and other entertainment venues where visual atmosphere matters as much as compliance.
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Physical security in schools and learning institutions is a hot topic in South Africa, with the Gauteng Department of Education recently announcing plans to use AI-powered cameras and biometric access to strengthen school safety.
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The SMART Security Summit 2026, to be hosted by SMART Security Solutions at the Indaba Conference Centre in Fourways on 10 September 2026, will deliver a roadmap from reactive survival to structured resilience.
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AI agents are now approving transactions, accessing systems, triggering workflows, and making decisions autonomously. But uncontrolled AI agents are becoming one of the largest security gaps in modern enterprises.
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The winners of the 2026 Southern Africa Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) were announced at a virtual ceremony on 23 June 2026. The winners in seven categories will progress to the third Global OSPAs in 2027.
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According to a new Kaspersky ICS CERT report, in the first quarter of 2026, the percentage of industrial control systems (ICS) on which malicious objects were blocked reached 19,6% globally.
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As more organisations move towards digital visitor management, cloud-based access control, mobile applications, biometric verification, and connected security platforms, cybersecurity must be viewed as part of the full security environment.
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We are entering a new era of fraud, one defined by groups that operate across borders, using advanced digital tools and impersonation tactics to deceive victims and wear down communities' trust and financial security.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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