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Drones: One aspect of an integrated security strategy
CCTV Handbook 2021, Bidvest Protea Coin, Surveillance, Integrated Solutions, Security Services & Risk Management
Drones are an excellent tool in one’s safety and security arsenal in the never-ending fight against crime, but they are only a tool, one of many needed for an effective security solution.
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A growing market for body-worn cameras
CCTV Handbook 2021, Forbatt SA, Secutel Technologies, Surveillance, Products & Solutions
Body-worn cameras have been around for a long time, but have not been as successful as many thought they would be, but after a slow start, things are gradually changing.
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Video management for the future
CCTV Handbook 2021, XtraVision, Bosch Building Technologies, Milestone Systems, Cathexis Technologies, Editor's Choice, Surveillance, Integrated Solutions
Video management systems are evolving to integrate new technologies and business models, yet remain the central source of control for surveillance systems, and will for the foreseeable future.
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Practical testing issues
CCTV Handbook 2021, Leaderware, Editor's Choice, Surveillance, Integrated Solutions
Dr Craig Donald discusses practical site testing issues and questions to ask when buying new CCTV systems.
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From the editor's desk: Services take hold
CCTV Handbook 2021, News & Events
I’ve never really been a fan of the cloud computing model except as an encrypted backup service, simply because of the idea that you are storing your data on someone else’s computer. The industry didn’t ...
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Dealing with farm attacks
Issue 2 2021, Editor's Choice, Integrated Solutions, Security Services & Risk Management, Agriculture (Industry)
Brutal farm attacks are unfortunately a common event in South Africa. Laurence Palmer suggests a proactive, community-based approach as the optimal way to prevent these heinous crimes from happening in the first place.
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Keep drivers and customer packages safe
Issue 1 2021, Editor's Choice
AURA, South Africa’s security and safety platform, has partnered with The Courier Guy to ensure the safety of drivers and customer packages via a mobile panic app as well as a cutting-edge Internet-of-Things (IoT) linked panic button.
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Hands-free hygienic access
Residential Security Handbook 2021: SMART Estate Living , Suprema, Editor's Choice
Suprema facial biometric solutions provide a secure means of safeguarding access for residential estates, high-rise apartments and luxury homes. They feature fast, easy and intuitive user authentication.
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Optimising guarding through technology
Residential Security Handbook 2021: SMART Estate Living , Security Services & Risk Management
While technology is nowhere near being advanced enough to replace human guards, it is able to enhance their performance and safety when implemented in an efficient manner. Hi-Tech Security Solutions asked Wahl Bartmann how technology is optimising the guarding function in residential estates.
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Ensuring power to the estates
Residential Security Handbook 2021: SMART Estate Living , Forbatt SA, Security Services & Risk Management
Power management is just as important to an estate’s security as cameras, fences and guards. Hi-Tech Security Solutions takes a look at how to ensure your power supply supports security, whether Eskom is working or not.
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