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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Integrated solution for hospital November 2012, Carrier Fire & Security South Africa 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.
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.
Ports need a security refresh November 2012, 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.
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.
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.
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.
Your money or your life October 2012, Bosch Building Technologies, Financial (Industry) In addition to protecting money and property, security systems serve to ensure the safety of employees and customers and to avert dangers, such as hold-ups, break-ins, theft or fires.
Driving security into operations October 2012, Financial (Industry) Banking sector security systems include a mixture of CCTV, alarm systems, access control, ATM protection, off site monitoring and physical security (guarding). These various systems are usually linked back to a central control room using a variety of different forms of communication.
Integrated security where you need it October 2012 Most organisations inevitably have a number of security systems in place to protect their investment in technology. The problem is that these systems have traditionally operated independently of one another across both wired and wireless connections.
Building management as a service? October 2012 Data analytics, benchmarking, knowledge sharing, collaboration and a host of new FM apps make FM in the cloud very attractive.
Banking on security 1 October 2012, Financial (Industry) A single, open, adaptable platform with the intelligence to automate and standardise security implementation and response across the broad, and at multiple levels of the organisation, could add immense value.
