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Fire and gas safety
Fire and gas safety is a critical component of every business’s risk management processes. While sometimes ignored until it is too late, safety solutions abound at Securex Cape Town 2025.

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Advances in electric fence management
Nemtek will demonstrate its newly enhanced FG7C+ Fence Controller, now featuring an advanced software upgrade that connects all Nemtek devices, aggregating data to a single point for efficient electric fence alarm monitoring and control.

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SafeQuip issues certification update notice
SafeQuip has confirmed that the Lith-Ex range of fire extinguishers is the only certified lithium-ion battery fire extinguisher range in South Africa.

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Private fire services becoming the norm?
Technews Publishing, SMART Security Solutions, Editor's Choice

As the infrastructure and service delivery in many of South Africa’s major cities decline, with a few, limited exceptions, more of the work that should be done by the state has fallen to private companies.
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SMART Estate Security Conference KZN 2025
Arteco Global Africa, OneSpace Technologies, SMART Security Solutions, Technews Publishing, Editor's Choice, Integrated Solutions, Security Services & Risk Management, Residential Estate (Industry)

May 2025 saw the SMART Security Solutions team heading off to Durban for our annual Estate Security Conference, once again hosted at the Mount Edgecombe Country Club.
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Reliability, innovation and flexibility
Entry Pro, Access Control & Identity Management, Residential Estate (Industry), Products & Solutions

Through constant innovation and advancement in technology and systems, Entry Pro strives to provide its clients with not only the most suitable, but also the most advanced solution.
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Smarter security with automated visitor management
LD Africa, Access Control & Identity Management, Residential Estate (Industry), Products & Solutions

Automated visitor management solutions, like LD Access, are transforming this process by reducing human workload, while enhancing security and efficiency.
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Directory listings
Residential Estate (Industry)

The directory of estate security product and service providers lists a selection of companies involved in various aspects of residential security projects, from consulting to implementation and ongoing maintenance, as well as equipment suppliers.
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Smarter security for safer estate living
neaMetrics, Suprema, Integrated Solutions, Surveillance, Access Control & Identity Management, Residential Estate (Industry)

The expansion of residential estates has led to many communities being constructed with security as an afterthought. Unfortunately, fencing, cameras, and a guard at the gate only create a false sense of safety, which vanishes after the first incident.
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The first choice for electric fence management
Stafix, Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection, Residential Estate (Industry), Products & Solutions

In South Africa, over 500 housing estates use JVA Perimeter Patrol, making it a widely used Electric Fence Management providing seamless integration with alarms, CCTV, VMS, access control and control room third-party software.
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Enhancing safety and convenience
Radio Data Communications, Products & Solutions, Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection, Residential Estate (Industry)

RDC’s GTXi security and IoT communicator, combined with the innovative pod app, offers a comprehensive solution that transforms estate management and enhances residents’ lives.
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From prevention to protection
Securex South Africa , News & Events, Fire & Safety

The Western Cape’s varied landscapes and rapid urban development present a range of fire safety challenges, from densely populated city centres to remote industrial sites, and from heritage buildings to new high-rise developments.
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Drones and a hint of access control
Surveillance, Products & Solutions

Drones are an indispensable tool for security operations, with more functionality and capabilities than ever. Securex Cape Town 2025 will naturally have drone service providers available to light the way for interested parties.
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Innovations shaping the safety and security landscape
Integrated Solutions, Products & Solutions

TMT Services and Supplies is excited to connect with all attendees, share insights, and explore the latest trends and innovations shaping the safety and security landscape.
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Managing assets and clear communication
Asset Management, Products & Solutions

Communication is essential for security management as well as efficient asset control. A few companies at Securex Cape Town 2025 might have the solution you are looking for.
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Putting security in gear
Asset Management, Products & Solutions

The inaugural Securex Cape Town 2025 will showcase a number of companies focused on vehicle and fleet security on South Africa’s dangerous and often crime-infested roads.
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Blue Security ranked best reaction team in KZN
News & Events, Commercial (Industry)

Blue Security has been ranked the Best Reaction Team in KwaZulu-Natal following its outstanding performance at the SAIDSA Reaction Man Competition 2025, which took place on 25 September at the Ballito Defensive Sport Shooting Club.
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Why Securex matters more than ever
Securex South Africa , News & Events, Fire & Safety, Facilities & Building Management

Visitors will observe the application of integrated security solutions, including AI-enhanced surveillance, cloud-based access control, cybersecurity tools, and perimeter protection within residential, commercial, logistics, and industrial environments
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Sophos launches advisory services to deliver proactive cybersecurity resilience
Information Security, News & Events

Sophos has launched a suite of penetration testing and application security services, designed to identify gaps in organisations’ security programs, which is informed by Sophos X-Ops Threat Intelligence and delivered by world-class experts.
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SA’s private security industry receives multi-million USD investment
News & Events, Security Services & Risk Management

South Africa's private security sector has attracted significant international attention, with the world’s largest tactical flashlight manufacturer, Nextorch, announcing a major investment in its local operations, Nextorch Africa.
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Kaspersky highlights biometric and signature risks
Information Security, News & Events

AI has elevated phishing into a highly personalised threat. Large language models enable attackers to craft convincing emails, messages and websites that mimic legitimate sources, eliminating grammatical errors that once exposed scams.
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Keenfinity launches Radionix as new intrusion brand
Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection, News & Events

Keenfinity Group’s Intrusion & Access Business Unit has launched Radionix as its new brand for intrusion alarm systems, unlocking new potential and growth opportunities.
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Software security is a team sport
Information Security, Infrastructure

Building and maintaining secure software is not a one-team effort; it requires the collective strength and collaboration of security, engineering, and operations teams.
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ESPRIT intelligent fire panel range
Products & Solutions, Fire & Safety

The Technoswitch ESPRIT intelligent control panel range is ideal for small- and medium-sized sites that require a powerful, cost-effective, and networkable fire alarm system.
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Protecting battery energy storage systems
Technoswitch Fire Detection & Suppression, Products & Solutions, Fire & Safety

The calibration-free Combustible Gas & VOC Sensor by Technoswitch can be configured to detect various flammable gases, including electrolyte vapours (VOC), hydrogen, and is an indispensable tool for ensuring the safety of Li-ion battery storage systems.
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Fire compliance
Fire & Safety

SANS 10400-T stipulates that all fire extinguishers installed in buildings must meet the requirements set out in SANS 1910, while the Pressure Equipment Regulations prohibit the use of extinguishers not manufactured or filled in accordance with these standards.
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Standards for fire detection
Fire & Safety, Associations, Editor's Choice

In previous articles in the series on fire standards, Nick Collins discussed SANS 10400-T and SANS 10139. In this editorial, he continues with SANS 322 – Fire Detection and Alarm Systems for Hospitals.
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Wireless network security market
Infrastructure

The wireless network security market is experiencing significant growth, driven by the increasing adoption of wireless technologies, a surge in cyberthreats, and rising demand for secure data transmission.
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Synology announces the PAS7700
Products & Solutions

The PAS7700 integrates two controllers and 48 NVMe SSD bays within a 4U chassis and can scale up to 1.65 PB of raw capacity with seven additional expansion units.
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Fastest PCIe Gen 5.0 NVMe SSD
Products & Solutions, Infrastructure

Sandisk has unveiled the WD_BLACK SN8100 NVMe SSD with PCIe Gen 5.0 technology, an internal SSD delivering speeds up to 14 900 MB/s and capacities up to 4 TB, with 8 TB solutions available soon.
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DeepSneak deception
Information Security, News & Events

Kaspersky Global Research & Analysis researchers have discovered a new malicious campaign which is distributing a Trojan through a fake DeepSeek-R1 Large Language Model (LLM) app for PCs.
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Biometric security key for phishing-resistant MFA
Products & Solutions, Access Control & Identity Management

New FIDO-compliant USB, Bluetooth, and NFC BioKeys with biometric login and centralised management for phishing-resistant, passwordless multifactor authentication (MFA) for enterprise users.
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Almost 50% of companies choose to pay the ransom
News & Events, Information Security

This year’s Sophos State of Ransomware 2025 report found that nearly 50% of companies paid the ransom to get their data back, the second-highest rate of ransom payment for ransom demands in six years.
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IQ Panels now supported by PowerManage
Johnson Controls - (Tyco Security Products), Products & Solutions

IQ Panels, now supported by PowerManage, simplify installation and data management. The PowerManage interactive platform allows for localised data storage, so customer information is not stored in the cloud or exposed to a third party.
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Winners of the 2025 Southern Africa OSPAs
Editor's Choice

The winners of the 2025 Southern Africa Outstanding Security Performance Awards (OSPAs) were revealed on Wednesday, 4th June, at Securex South Africa. Winners from all categories (except the Lifetime Achievement) will be featured in the second Global OSPAs set to take place in 2026.
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Seamless visitor management
Secutel Technologies, Products & Solutions

Secutel Technologies recently launched SecuVisit, a cloud-based visitor access control system. SMART Security Solutions asked Secutel’s Norman Pretorius for more information on the product and its capabilities.
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24/7 Drone Force
Integrated Solutions

24/7 Drone Force is showcasing the Docked Drone Solution, which utilises unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)/drones designed to conduct remote docking station operations.
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Wireless home surveillance
Regal Distributors SA, Smart Home Automation

EZVIZ has launched its AOV software alongside the X5S large-capacity storage solution, providing a 360-degree security solution with real-time footage of incidents and recorded evidence when needed.
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