Integrated Solutions



Security in home automation
January 2013
A key element of the modern smart home is its security system and there are a number of ways for contractors to tap into this lucrative market.

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The big five in estate security
January 2013, Residential Estate (Industry)
As a nation we rely heavily on guards and conventional CCTV systems to protect us. This has been the case for years, but our notorious crime statistics are testament to the fact that this is failing.

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Campus security remains a complex issue
January 2013, Technews Publishing, Education (Industry)
The Campus Protection Society of South Africa (Camprosa) held its annual conference at Sun City late last year to discuss the various issues universities are facing, including presentations on security as well as other pertinent campus topics.

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Platforms deliver value
1 January 2013, Johnson Controls
Security management platforms: technology integration + a master plan = huge value.

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Facilities management trends
1 January 2013, Johnson Controls
The globalisation of facilities management (FM) has come about as the result of the rising cost of space and maintaining that space. Real estate property and facilities management are, for most organisations, the second or third highest cost of running a business.

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Successful security contracts
January 2013
Wayne Hermanson and Garth Briggs of Physical Risk offer advice on what contract a buyer should create to ensure his security consultants and service providers deliver what he wants instead of what they want.

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SmartProtect integration software takes off
January 2013
The SmartProtect system is a generic plug-in system for the Milestone video management platform. The system allows centralisation of data from multiple security systems into the video management interface.

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Android platform-based biometric reader
January 2013
Intelligent Infrastructure has developed the S-QUBE biometric reader, using Morpho biometric technology, incorporated onto an Android platform.

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Smooth exit and entry at upmarket estate
January 2013
Jasco Security upgraded the security and access control systems at an upmarket residential and golf estate in northern Johannesburg, to cater for the daily influx of thousands of residents and visitors.

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Flexible real-time system for a Massmart chain company
January 2013
The UTM Group is currently rolling out an offsite and onsite real-time retail video data analysis system to 12 stores within the Massmart chain group of companies. This is believed to be the only installation of its kind in southern Africa.

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You can bank on this solution
January 2013, Bidvest Protea Coin
When a major financial institution went to tender for its new building, with a view of to upgrading its security system, convergence into the company’s IT infrastructure was one of the requirements.

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Security and convenience by SMS
January 2013, Elvey Security Technologies , Residential Estate (Industry)
The TX-SMS can send messages as well as execute functions such as activating and deactivating alarms, switching lights and irrigation systems on and off and even monitor electric fences. It can also unlock gates and doors by SMS or a missed call.

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Back to school
January 2013, Technews Publishing, Education (Industry)
The landscape of educational security installations has changed from just addressing general risk issues to the need for a totally integrated solution for campus environments.

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Convergence is now
November 2012, Technews Publishing, Financial (Industry)
Hi-Tech Security Solutions held a round table in which we invited a few industry experts to talk about the move to converged systems. The round table primarily looked at convergence with respect to the move to IP, but also touched on some other related topics.

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Integrated solution for hospital
November 2012
By integrating the 95 camera video system into the Alliance platform, security staff tracks visual incidences via the access log, producing detailed stored information of the user with just a single click.

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Convergence of IT and video surveillance
November 2012, Retail (Industry)
Proprietary is so yesterday, today it is all about convergence: As systems become more open and interface standards evolve, the lines between logical and physical security systems are becoming increasingly blurred.

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Ports need a security refresh
November 2012, Johnson Controls, Transport (Industry)
Ports and harbours in South Africa look at a security afresh as technology advances help address old challenges. Integrated security system platforms eliminate human error, deliver intelligent, efficient and rapid response.

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Use IP when you need it
1 November 2012, Graphic Image Technologies
With the rise of convergence and the evolution of the data network to incorporate multiple technologies, security and video over IP has become increasingly popular. However, before you throw out analogue security cameras in favour of IP, consider this.

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Do consultants add value?
October 2012
Depending on your experience, consultants are either viewed as vital resources in a security project, or a useless waste of money that are biased to certain brands and probably get a kickback for whatever they recommend.

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You can bank on this
October 2012, Technews Publishing, Financial (Industry)
On a global basis, ATM manufacturers are driving development of new technologies to fight crime and fraud but criminals are always one step ahead.

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