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Keeping assets safe
August 2012, Integrated Solutions, Healthcare (Industry)
A phased rollout for a security improvement was approved and IDtek Solutions was contracted as the systems integrator for Phase I. Phase I entailed the supply and installation of 161 Avigilon high-definition megapixel cameras.
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Evaluating fire safety systems
August 2012, Fire & Safety
According to Donovan Britz, professional technologist at WorleyParsons, the first step in ensuring best practice with regard to fire evaluations and assessments is management buy-in and participation.
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Give digital the finger
August 2012, Access Control & Identity Management
SuperSign is a biometric logon application that works with any biometric reader. The software streamlines the process of registering users and authorising application access and transactions via a fingerprint.
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IBM's integrated security framework
August 2012, Information Security
To address the increasing need for an integrated security offering to deal with the growing security threats businesses face, IBM launched IBM Security Systems (ISS) late last year following its purchase of Q1 Labs.
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Integrators in the crosshairs
August 2012, News & Events
Welcome to our August issue. We have a bunch of focus areas this month, from fire to our IFSEC SA review to storage, to our annual healthcare feature and a look at the world of system integration.
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Reducing shrinkage
July 2012, Integrated Solutions, Retail (Industry)
Hi-Tech Security Solutions spoke to two industry role players, a retail chain risk manager and two representatives from Business Against Crime South Africa (BACSA), about the changing face of retail security risks.
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Extracting value from security
July 2012, Integrated Solutions
When done correctly, and with the correct partners, security can work to keep the bad guys out and to provide measurable support for the goals of the business.
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Five takeouts from IFSEC UK
July 2012, Conferences & Events
Hi-Tech Security Solutions was once again present at IFSEC UK. As can be expected from an exhibition and conference hosting nearly 25 000 guests, there were many interesting exhibits and educational seminars.
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Keeping tabs offsite
July 2012, Surveillance
Is remote monitoring the answer? Hi-Tech Security Solutions spoke to three industry stakeholders about the benefits of remotely monitoring your assets.
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Luxurious security
July 2012, Security Services & Risk Management
International Vaults has opened its second vault in South Africa. Following its successful launch in Durban, the latest vault is located in Sandton Square and offers clients the latest in security within luxurious surroundings.
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A mix of technology and people
June 2012, Security by Industry Sector, Mining (Industry)
Three common factors head the list of security risks on mines according to the companies interviewed by Hi-Tech Security Solutions. Theft of copper cable, theft of explosives, and preventing the influx of illegal miners are all issues that have gained prominence and are accelerating in their level of threat to mine owners.
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