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Is the HVAC market in SA missing the big picture?
The right service provider and the appropriate technical expertise offer customers pinpoint accuracy control and the highest efficiency and lowest energy and operating costs from integrating the latest technical innovations.

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Dahua launches 2-wire hybrid video intercom system
Dahua Technology has launched a 2-Wire Hybrid Video Intercom System (the Dahua EACH Series) that redefines residential security and communication with its high image quality and easy deployment features.

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Hexagon unveils new collision avoidance system adding 4D radar
Hexagon announced today the newest generation of its advanced Hexagon Collision Avoidance System (CAS), which now supports 4D radar technology, enhanced insights, and interoperability with the Hexagon Personal Alert tagging system.

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Securex expands to Cape Town
Securex South Africa , News & Events

Save the date for Securex South Africa, A-OSH EXPO, FM Expo and Firexpo in Cape Town from 21 to 23 October 2025. The four co-located trade shows will still occur in Johannesburg from 3 to 5 June 2025 at Gallagher Convention Centre.
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Why a smaller scale BMS makes sense
Facilities & Building Management

In South Africa, BMS offers important benefits to smaller-scale deployments such as residential and retail development through its ability to centrally manage various building systems such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), lighting, security, and energy management.
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Milestone Systems hosts The Art of Possibilities
Milestone Systems, News & Events, Surveillance

Milestone Systems recently hosted an exclusive event for the video technology sector at the Zeitz MOCAA Museum in Cape Town to explore the latest advancements in technologies, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, IoT, and cybersecurity.
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A critical component of perimeter security
Nemtek Electric Fencing Products, Gallagher, Technews Publishing, Stafix, Editor's Choice, Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection, Integrated Solutions

Electric fences are standard in South Africa, but today, they also need to be able to integrate with other technologies and become part of a broader perimeter security solution.
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South African youth robotics team takes world title
News & Events, Training & Education

A South African youth robotics team recently won the 2024 FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) World Championships. FTC is an international robotics competition designed to ignite high school students' passion for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).
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What not to do: Key ‘don’ts’ in perimeter security systems
Fang Fences & Guards, Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection

Many people know what to do when securing a perimeter; in this article, Johan van Wyk highlights the important ‘don’ts’ to consider when implementing a turnkey perimeter security solution.
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Sophos to acquire Secureworks
Sophos, News & Events

Combining complementary AI-driven security platforms powered by automated prevention, detection and response, the two organisations can deliver advanced solutions for defeating modern, persistent adversaries even faster.
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Armata releases all-in-one cybersecurity bundle
News & Events

Armata Cyber Security has developed an all-in-one cybersecurity bundle designed to provide organisations with a comprehensive layer of protection against malware and ransomware attacks. The solution includes robust security, insurance and warranty protection.
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Powering South Africa's role in the AGI revolution
Power Management, AI & Data Analytics

The emergence of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), while bringing its own benefits and problems, is currently constrained by three main factors: processing power, access to information, and energy supply.
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Penetration testing in 2024: Trends and predictions
Technews Publishing, Information Security

In the second article on penetration testing, Christo Coetzer, CEO of BlueVision ITM, states that the effectiveness of penetration tests has evolved over the past decade, adapting to the increasing complexity of cybersecurity threats.
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Fixing SA's cybersecurity: The CSIR's Cybersecurity Resilience Report
Information Security

Only half of SA's public sector organisations conduct daily cyberthreat checks, and two-thirds of cybersecurity roles remain unfilled. However, Performanta believes risk-based cybersecurity is changing the picture.
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Itec SA rolls out My Safe Space proof-of-concept
Technews Publishing, News & Events

As a My Safe Space initiative partner, Itec SA launched the endeavour's first proof-of-concept (PoC) at Jeppe High School for Boys in September 2024.
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Are your data privacy systems ready for AI’s next evolutionary leap?
AI & Data Analytics

Since the turn of the millennium, 24 years ago, technology has accelerated at an unprecedented pace. In that time, we have seen the emergence of smartphones, cloud computing, ultra-high-speed internet, AI, and more.
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Creating safer schools across southern Africa
Technews Publishing, Editor's Choice

The My Safe Space initiative, conceptualised and steered by James Dalton and a number of partners, aims to addresses bullying in schools and help keep people safe when dropping off or collecting children from school.
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Navigating a connected, AI-driven future at SATNAC 2024
Infrastructure, AI & Data Analytics, IoT & Automation

The 2024 Southern Africa Telecommunication Networks and Applications Conference concluded its 26th edition with a call to harness AI to drive positive change across the continent. Moreover, students from Wits, North West and Pretoria universities won the best research paper awards.
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What you need to know about pen testing
Information Security

BlueVision ITM believes penetration testing is a vital component of cybersecurity, and notes it goes beyond vulnerability scanning, including multi-step and multi-vector attack scenarios to find vulnerabilities and misconfigurations.
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Environmental sustainability and business growth
Facilities & Building Management

ISO 14001, an internationally recognised Environmental Management System (EMS), provides businesses with a structured framework to manage environmental impact in their pursuit of sustainability and operational excellence.
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SecurityHQ enhances threat and risk intelligence with Group-IB
News & Events

SecurityHQ relies on intelligence from multiple sources to provide its services and protection to clients. Recently, it was announced that Group-IB, a creator of cybersecurity technologies, signed a global partnership agreement with SecurityHQ.
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Streamlining government operations with biometrics-driven self-service
NEC XON, Government and Parastatal (Industry), Access Control & Identity Management, IoT & Automation

The digital age has ushered in unprecedented opportunities for governments worldwide to enhance service delivery, reduce bureaucratic inefficiencies, and fulfil the vision of e-government services, and biometrics is a core aspect of this transformation.
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New Paxton video entry app
Paxton, Access Control & Identity Management

Paxton has launched its mobile app, Paxton Entry, for video door entry. With a simple screen tap, users can see and speak to visitors and grant or deny access from anywhere in the world, with an internet connection.
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New data privacy trends increase large cyber claims
Security Services & Risk Management, News & Events

Frequency and value of sizeable cyber insurance claims up 14% and 17% year-on-year in the first half of 2024, with a growing trend in the US for litigation against large corporations related to privacy violations.
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Gallagher Security releases the Controller 7000 Enhanced
Gallagher, Access Control & Identity Management, News & Events, Products & Solutions

Less than a year after the release of the Controller 7000 (C7000), Gallagher Security announced the latest addition to its controller product range, the Controller C7000 Enhanced (C7000 Enhanced).
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AI and the African Penguin colony at De Hoop
DeepAlert, News & Events, Surveillance, Agriculture (Industry), AI & Data Analytics

To ensure the safety and success of the colony, DeepAlert sponsored the software used on the cameras to send alerts on the presence of both people and wild animals in or around the penguins' protected area.
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Growing cloud security skills gap impacts organisational defence
Information Security, News & Events

Check Point Software highlights the growing cloud security skills gap and its impact on organisational defence; survey reveals over half of global organisations face cloud security incidents, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity skills and training.
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Streamlining and securing enterprise risk management
Security Services & Risk Management

[Sponsored] A new enterprise risk management web app from Zulu Consulting, called Risk-IO, is designed to automate and streamline the enterprise risk management process, ensuring no steps are skipped and everything is securely documented.
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Visual verification raises the security game
Technews Publishing, Inhep Electronics Holdings, Videofied SA, Editor's Choice, Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection

Incorporating alarm signals with live surveillance footage, visual verification enables a human observer in a control room (onsite or offsite) to gain a clear understanding of the situation, thereby facilitating informed decision-making.
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Is cybersecurity broken?
Information Security, Infrastructure

Companies are spending large amounts on cybersecurity, yet cyber threats continue to persist and thrive. Security executives are under tremendous pressure, and companies are questioning the wisdom of their security budgets.
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The unseen barrier: AI and perimeter monitoring
Verifier, Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection, Surveillance, AI & Data Analytics

Perimeters have been one of the most important security aspects since antiquity, but what does perimeter monitoring look like in the age of AI, CCTV, thermal detection and modern off-site surveillance?
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The future of retail security?
Retail (Industry), Surveillance, AI & Data Analytics

South Africa experienced a 20% increase in shoplifting between 2022 and 2023, with the Western Cape and Gauteng seeing the highest spikes in this form of crime. The figures underscore the urgent need for enhanced security solutions to address the growing challenge.
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Surveillance on the perimeter
Axis Communications SA, Hikvision South Africa, Technews Publishing, Editor's Choice, Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection

Cameras have long been a feature in perimeter security, with varying reports of success and failure, often dependent on the cameras’ planning, installation and configuration, as well as their integration with other perimeter solutions and centralised management platforms.
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A centralised, standards-based risk management solution
Security Services & Risk Management

[Sponsored] The risk management process is a complex and intricate exercise that can often lead to vulnerabilities in a company's operations if standards are not followed. The Risk-IO application manages this by guiding users through the process.
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Explosion-protected network horn speaker
Axis Communications SA, Products & Solutions

Axis launched the world’s first explosion-protected thermometric camera specifically designed for Zone/Division 2, and its first Zone/Division 1 explosion-protected network horn speaker.
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Smart intercoms are transforming access control
Access Control & Identity Management, Products & Solutions

Smart intercoms have emerged as a pivotal tool in modern access control. They provide a seamless and secure way to manage entry points without the need for traditional security guards to validate visitors before granting them access.
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New State of Physical Access Control Report from HID
HID Global, Editor's Choice, Access Control & Identity Management, News & Events

HID released the 2024 State of Physical Access Control Report, identifying five key trends shaping access control's future and painting a picture of an industry that has been undergoing considerable transformation.
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Axis advanced radar system
Axis Communications SA, Products & Solutions, Surveillance, Residential Estate (Industry)

The Axis D2210-VE also offers a radar-video fusion model, combining the strengths of both technologies to provide comprehensive monitoring and enhanced situational awareness.
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