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The future of the security manager
September 2012, News & Events
At the recent ASIS conference in Cape Town, Hi-Tech Security Solutions spoke to two of the conference speakers about how they perceived the changing role of the security manager.
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More than simple security
September 2012, Integrated Solutions, Industrial (Industry)
Hi-Tech Security Solutions chatted to four industry players about the importance of security systems within the industrial and manufacturing sector. Issues under discussion included whether the current economic downturn had accelerated the use of security systems and what role these systems play in occupational health and safety (OHS) compliance.
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Wireless networking in security
September 2012, Infrastructure
Wireless transmission of data is becoming more of a norm in all areas of public, business and consumer life. Even the limited bandwidth available in cellular connectivity is growing rapidly. It is no surprise then that wireless networking is finding its way into the security market.
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Stepping up to the business plate
September 2012, News & Events
Traditionally security managers managed physical security and facilities, and mostly protected this with fences, gates, guards, alarms and dogs. Physical security and guarding is still a key component in delivering a security strategy, however, there has been a shift in focus which has required a significant change in approach.
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Biometrics and future trends in one sitting
August 2012, Calendar of Events, Financial (Industry)
At the recent Hi-Tech Security Solutions’ Executive Breakfast, well-known scenario fundi Clem Sunter presented a keynote which included the latest future scenarios for the global as well as South African environments.
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Defining integration
August 2012, Integrated Solutions
These days everyone calls themselves a systems integrator, claiming to have all the skills and experience necessary to integrate all types of products and technologies into a solution that adds value to the client. The users out there tell a different story.
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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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