From the Editor's desk October 2003, News & Events Welcome to this issue of Hi-Tech Security Solutions. It has been a while since I last wrote an editorial column for the magazine, but I must say that it is good to be back. Much has changed, yet much ...
Read more...Let us get our act together September 2003, News & Events It was with great concern that I read in the local newspapers this month about a bloody hijacking ordeal in Cape Town.
Without going into much of the gory details, Martin Truter, 40, was shot dead when ...
Read more...Focus on surveillance: the digital age is here August 2003, News & Events Welcome to a bumper issue of Hi-Tech Security Solutions. This month, the bulk of our 80 page magazine is dedicated to the growing surveillance industry.
Over the past few years, Hi-Tech Security Solutions ...
Read more...SA must be ready for a new threat July 2003, News & Events As I write this, most front pages of the local newspapers are filled up with the story of an extortion campaign targeting Pick 'n Pay.
At the time of going to press, the supermarket group had withdrawn ...
Read more...It is still security June 2003, News & Events Regular readers of Hi-Tech Security Solutions will notice that last month we covered the issue of biological and chemical warfare. This month we take a look at the threat of kidnapping. What does all ...
Read more...Master planning gives security issues more muscle May 2003, News & Events To win precious budget money, security managers should present department goals in a language understood by top management.
So says Hamid Kaber, a senior engineer with Systech Group in Virginia, United ...
Read more...Following the King's decree April 2003, News & Events The average company today is a complex enterprise engulfed by rapid technological change and fierce global competition. You have to assess exposure to risk on an ever-changing landscape.
These words ...
Read more...Ringing in the changes March 2003, News & Events Change is inevitable. We all know that - just ask the South African cricket team where, after a mediocre performance in the Cricket World Cup, the powers that be have already started ringing the changes. ...
Read more...Raising the profile of security February 2003, News & Events Welcome to the first issue of Hi-Tech Security Solutions for 2003. As in previous years, our February issue includes the official Securex visitors' guide, Securex Showcase 2003. Also included in this ...
Read more...Bits 'n Bytes December 2002, News & Events Welcome to the final issue of Hi-Tech Security Solutions for 2002. As always, this month we bring you the latest industry news, products, trends and technologies that are making an impact on both the ...
Read more...Emphasising security's strategic value in business October 2002, News & Events Security is not a separate entity. Rather, in order for any security programme to succeed, it should form part of a company's holistic business plan. For the most part, this can only be achieved if those ...
Read more...Bits 'n bytes November 2002, News & Events As an avid sports fan, I am inclined to draw upon the similarities between sports and business in my everyday activities. Few would disagree with me when I say that there is no greater sporting spectacular ...
Read more...Technical IQ - necessary for business growth August 2002, News & Events As editor of Security Dealer magazine, Susan Brady, points out, selling security today may no longer involve having to use scare tactics to justify an investment in security but it still means having ...
Read more...9/11 - Has the industry learnt its lesson? September 2002, News & Events This month marks the one year anniversary of the calamitous events of 9/11 - a day that changed the manner in which the United States and the rest of the world views security. Or has it?
The initial ...
