The second SMART Estate Security Conference of 2024 was held in May in KwaZulu-Natal at the Mount Edgecombe Estate Conference Centre, which is located on the Estate’s pristine golf course.
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Understanding the roles of a Risk Assessor and a Risk Manager is like building a solid and secure foundation in the security world. Andre Mundell makes it easy to understand.
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My Estate Life is a mobile app for residents and managers in housing estates and buildings. Its core aim is to be an easy gateway for residents to manage visitors and staff, and to communicate and administer general property in a simple interface.
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Panasonic Industry Europe is now offering PAN-MaX, a multi-tier Matter Certificate Service designed for device manufacturers selling in the smart home market, to simplify Matter enablement for smart home devices.
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In February 2024, SMART Security Solutions emigrated to the Western Cape to host its first SMART Estate Security Conference in the region in many years. For the day, we took over the prestigious D’Aria Wine Estate.
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A report from Novaira Insights reveals that the global market for video surveillance hardware and software experienced a 3.4% growth in 2023, and is projected to grow by 8.4% in 2024.
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SMART Security Solutions hosted its second SMART Surveillance conference, focusing on a range of topics related to the video surveillance market, on July 11th, 2024, at the Indaba Conference Centre in Fourways.
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Failure to conduct thorough TCO analyses before purchasing and deploying can lead to significant consequences. This includes misjudging budgets, buying unnecessary products or parts, and generally underestimating or overestimating long-term security needs.
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NEC XON has announced the appointment of Yssel Swanepoel as the new General Manager of Surveillance and Analytics, who looks forward to bringing world-class surveillance solutions to the African market.
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As organisations develop and deploy more cloud applications, security becomes more complicated. Many organisations are adopting a hybrid or multi-cloud approach, which has expanded the attack surface and increased complexity.
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Intelligent power management company Eaton announced the launch of the Eaton 5P Gen 2 UPS, a compact and more efficient power solution for edge and IT needs.
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A human being can be conceived and brought into the world at roughly the same time a South African small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) becomes aware of and reports a data breach.
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Western Digital has expanded its SanDisk portfolio with the new 8 TB SanDisk Desk Drive, its highest capacity yet on an external desktop solid state drive (SSD), also available with 4 TB
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The merger combines Milestone and Arcules’ capabilities within video management software (VMS), video analytics and video surveillance as a service (VSaaS), providing a complete video technology offering.
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International security technology manufacturer Paxton has appointed Mercia Van Niekerk as the new Sales Manager for the Free State and Gauteng regions.
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With the rapid development of AI and IoT technology, the role of the NVR has had to adapt to keep up. Dahua Technology’s AIoT Console is the nerve centre of all devices on a network.
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Too often, small business owners underestimate the knowledge, skills, and ability of cybercriminals to pick the low-hanging fruit. Those are the businesses that are most likely to lack cybersecurity measures, because of the cost.
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Held at Johannesburg’s Foghound Coffee Company in Midrand from 11 to 12 June, security industry professionals gather at the inaugural Gallagher Security Johannesburg Networking Roadshow.
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Solution House Software has introduced MySecurityApp, a platform that expedites security operations management for startup and growing security companies by delivering a comprehensive and user-friendly mobile app designed to simplify setting up and growing security companies’ operations.
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Duxbury Networking, a southern Africa distributor for Cambium Networks, has announced that Cambium has expanded its cnMatrix switch portfolio with enhanced network automation and the new EX3024F Fibre Aggregation Switch.
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Integrating radar with CCTV video systems significantly enhances estate security by providing long-range threat detection and comprehensive monitoring capabilities. This combination leverages the strengths of both technologies, offering several key benefits.
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Over the past 25 years, South Africa has faced thousands of bomb threats and explosive incidents annually, imposing a significant economic burden on the nation, costing billions of rand.
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NEC XON shared that its NeoFace Watch facial recognition system was successfully used by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) to identify and apprehend a Chinese syndicate attempting to enter the country using fraudulent travel documents.
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As we approach the end of August, millions of South Africans will log onto the SARS eFiling website or visit their closest branch to complete their tax returns, but scammers are also waiting to defraud with tax-related scams.
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KPMG International’s report reveals the three key risks to growth in 2024 and beyond: geopolitical uncertainty, trade restrictions, and divergence on AI. The energy and natural resources sector is the ‘most exposed’ industry group in 2024.
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The SpeedSight Radar-based speed camera system is a solution designed for efficient and accurate speed enforcement. This system is built with advanced features and robust capabilities, ensuring optimal performance in diverse environments.
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[Sponsored] Secutel Technologies’ NoKey Access Control solution won the Outstanding New Security Product category at the 2024 OSPAs in South Africa. The awards were presented at Securex 2024 where all category finalists were recognised for their contribution to the security industry.
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Fluss has announced its newest IoT product; Fluss+ continues to allow users to manage access from anywhere globally and brings with it all the advantages of Wi-Fi connectivity.
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[Sponsored] Risk-IO is web-based and designed to consolidate and guide risk managers through the whole risk process. In this article, SMART Security Solutions asks Zulu Consulting to tell us more about Risk-IO and how it came to be.
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Do not miss the speakers at the SMART Security Solutions-hosted Securex Seminar Theatre. Prof Elmarie Biermann will discuss the challenges of managing convergence risks without leaving gaps in your security posture.
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ZKTeco is revolutionising access control, identity authentication, and smart office solutions worldwide as the frontrunner in biometric recognition technology.
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PIMA Electronic Systems develops and manufactures cost-effective and sophisticated intruder alarm systems, including wired, hybrid, and wireless systems.
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Visit us at Securex to discover Digit, specialising in CCTV, Ajax home automation, and vehicle tracking technologies.
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Currently celebrating its 50th anniversary, FFETA is committed to promoting high standards in equipment, workmanship, maintenance, and service to the public, as well as ethical conduct within the industry.
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Perion’s proprietary linear lighting system offers the simplest and most cost-effective way to create light for pathways, passages, and perimeters.
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