Smart Security Solutions Magazine


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Turnstar Systems
Turnstar Systems offers a wide range of security products including turnstiles, speedgates, revolving doors, man-trap cubicles, vehicle barriers, high security spike barriers and anti-terror rising bollards ...

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BuzzApex
BuzzApex is a complete ecosystem dedicated to the business community. On display will be a number of controllers complete with an annunciator panel especially programmed to satisfy the fire industry. ...

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Gosafe
The Gosafe G616 GPS Tracker is designed for service providers, integrators, and enterprise customers to enhance mobile resources and improve their dispatch system. The G616 is a dependable LTE CAT-1 with ...

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Stafix Security Centres
Products

Stafix Security Centres is a South African owned company that is committed to providing its customer base with a choice of quality imported and locally manufactured products that meet all the needs of ...
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ZKTeco South Africa
Products

This year, ZKTeco South Africa will showcase the latest products and solutions covering security inspection, entrance control, access control, etc. ZKTeco will bring its distributing brand, Armatura, ...
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XSCANN Technologies
Xscann Technologies, Products

XSCANN will be showcasing its body scanners (Bscan) with X-ray management software (XMS). Bscan offers people screening, multi material detection, detection of contraband, including narcotics, precious ...
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Edgedock
Products

Transform the way your business approaches security and digitisation challenges with Edgedock’s cutting-edge AI and software solutions. By harnessing the power of ML/AI/DL, robotic process automation, ...
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Provision ISR
Products

Provision ISR’s Video Management Software (VMS) solution is a comprehensive and user-friendly tool that enables efficient management and monitoring of video surveillance systems. The solution supports ...
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Activeye
Products

Activeye is affordable artificial intelligence software developed in South Africa. It uses a combination of analytics tools to generate rules based on site activities, which are processed by an AI engine ...
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From the editor's desk: Get Smart
Technews Publishing, News

      Welcome to the fourth issue of Hi-Tech Security Solutions for 2023, which is also the first issue of Smart Security Solutions. As noted in previous issues, Hi-Tech Security Solutions has been rebranded ...
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Joburg-based farms cut losses with cloud surveillance
Watcher Surveillance Solutions, Agriculture (Industry)

In 2020, Watcher Surveillance Solutions was approached by Plantation Farms, a third-generation family farming operation in the south of Boksburg, to provide a farm security solution to assist in reducing crop losses due to theft.
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Elvey partners with HALO
Elvey Security Technologies , News, CCTV, Surveillance & Remote Monitoring

Elvey Group has partnered with HALO Europe to provide Africa’s first body-worn solution with zero upfront costs. This includes an IP68-certified body camera and a 4G-connected device.
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Suprema showcases integrated security solutions
Suprema, Access Control & Identity Management, Products

Apart from being an access terminal that supports multiple credentials such as facial recognition, RFID, mobile and QR codes, the BioStation 3 also supports VoIP Intercom and real-time video monitoring features to make it a truly multi-functional reader.
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Matt De Araujo joins Ajax Systems
Ajax Systems, News, Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection

Matt De Araujo has joined Ajax Systems as Head of Sales in sub-Saharan Africa with a goal to strengthen the local team and exceed expectations.
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The latest security trends at Securex South Africa 2023
Securex South Africa , News, Conferences & Events, Training & Education

Security technology evolves at a blistering pace, so it’s important to keep up to date with changing trends in order to ensure maximised safety of human and personal assets. The Securex Seminar Theatre, powered by UNISA, is the place to be.
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Improved security health check tool
Gallagher, Access Control & Identity Management, Products

Gallagher Security has streamlined its free Security Health Check tool, making it easier than ever to protect against potential system risks and improve business efficiencies.
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Security is like infinity
Alwinco, Security Services & Risk Management

Security needs constant attention, dedication and input. The scary thing is that most people think that security is something that you buy, install, and then forget about.
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Sustainability School opens for enrolment
Education (Industry), News, Security Services & Risk Management

Three-part programme, first developed for Schneider Electric employees, is now available for free for companies worldwide. Attendees learn how to future-proof their businesses and accelerate their decarbonisation journeys.
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Data storage has a power consumption problem
IT infrastructure

We store data with electricity, placing data onto magnetic mediums or altering electric charges inside flash memory, but all that reading and writing requires electricity, which is becoming more expensive as supply crumbles.
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Invisible connection and tangible protection via cloud
Dahua Technology South Africa, Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection, CCTV, Surveillance & Remote Monitoring, Products

Dahua Technology has launched its AirShield security solution that uses advanced, stable and reliable RF communication technology and cloud services, integrating alarm hubs, various detectors and accessories, with several software apps.
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Security awareness training
Training & Education, Security Services & Risk Management

It is critically important to have a security awareness solution that uses the limited time available to train effectively, and one that provides targeted education that is relevant to users.
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SAFPS to launch a platform to combat fraud
Editor's Choice, News, Security Services & Risk Management

In response to the growing need for a proactive approach to fraud prevention, the SAFPS is developing a product called Yima, which will be a one-stop-shop for South Africans to report scams, secure their identity, and scan any website for vulnerabilities.
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Technology to thwart solar panel thieves
Asset Management, EAS, RFID, Security Services & Risk Management, Products

A highly efficient industrial network is coming to the rescue of the solar industry, as solar panels, inverters and batteries are being targeted by thieves and threaten to destabilise the industry.
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Jimi IoT
Products

The JC450 series, an LTE dashcam system designed specifically for use in commercial vehicles, is capable of recording 4/5 separate channels simultaneously, and provides valuable ADAS and DMS algorithms ...
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Maximum fire protection for the most dangerous places
Securiton, Fire & Safety, Mining (Industry), Products

Africa’s heavy mining and resource processing industries are some of the continent’s leading economic lights. They also present some of its toughest fire safety challenges on the planet.
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Integrated guarding services
XtraVision, Integrated Solutions, Access Control & Identity Management, Industrial (Industry)

XtraVision offers a few tips on how to go about planning and setting up an integrated approach to sustainable and successful security services, from the initial risk assessment to the technology and people required.
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SpeedFace M4
ZKTeco, Products

The SpeedFace M4 is a multi-biometric access control and time and attendance terminal with facial and palm recognition. It offers 2 meters of recognition distance and extra wide-angle recognition.
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The importance of voice alarm integration with fire detection
TOA Electronics, Fire & Safety

The primary purpose of a voice alarm system (or voice evacuation system) is for the safety of staff, the public, assets and property, ensuring effective, controlled and rapid evacuation of an area or building during an emergency by providing clear voice instructions to occupants.
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Banking the unbanked comes with security risks
Financial (Industry), Security Services & Risk Management

As grim as it was, the pandemic of recent years and its resultant global economic crisis were a prime catalyst for record number of first-time bank users, the previously unbanked.
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Smart Security Solutions
Technews Publishing, Products

Stop by the Smart Security Solutions stand at Securex and discover the new rebranded Hi-Tech Security Solutions. Given the realities in the market we face today, effective security is no longer a silo ...
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Suprema
Suprema, Products

Stop by Suprema to witness the ultimate in T&A and Live ID solutions. Suprema T&A products are easy to install and easy to use and, coupled with the BioStar 2 security platform, offer comprehensive functionality ...
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Arcanum Africa
Products

Arcanum Africa will be presenting its unique surveillance detection solution called Overwatch, which is a cutting-edge technology that can help detect and prevent potential security threats in real-time.  ...
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Clyronex
Products

The CashInfinity CI-10 is a state-of-the-art cash handling machine that is made for convenience with added security, and will help improve the efficiency of operations in your store. It has a built-in ...
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GotYou
Products

GotYou is a specialist vehicle telematics business. GotYou Distribution focuses on the needs of resellers and tracking companies and is a major distributor of Teltonika devices and other hardware in South ...
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Hikvision expands solar-powered solutions
CCTV, Surveillance & Remote Monitoring, Products

Hikvision is offering a portfolio of solar solutions, the 4G solar-powered camera kit, a wireless bridge, and mobile solar security tower solutions to assist in keeping remote and isolated areas safe in a simple, practical, and cost-effective way.
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BMS, the blueprint for smart construction in SA
Security Services & Risk Management

BMS is the bedrock of a building’s interconnected systems, those that run and monitor features like air conditioning, heating, lighting, emergency infrastructure, access control and sensors.
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Trends to enhance safety and security
Security Services & Risk Management

There is no doubt that load shedding has made the jobs of security providers harder, as it poses a double threat, compromising existing security resources and emboldening criminals to operate with more impunity.
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Dahua Insider Series for touchless access
Dahua Technology South Africa, Access Control & Identity Management, Products

The Insider Series Access Control Solution offers touchless access (via Bluetooth) using the DMSS mobile app; it has three distance modes and two trigger modes (normal and shake).
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