Organisations fear AI-driven cyberattacks, but lack key defences December 2024, Kaspersky, Information Security, Training & Education A recent Kaspersky study reveals that businesses are increasingly worried about the growing use of artificial intelligence in cyberattacks, with 56% of surveyed companies in South Africa reporting a rise in cyber incidents over the past year.
South African SMBs chart growth amid economic uncertainties December 2024 Survey shows that business confidence among South African SMBs remains strong at 78%, but opportunities abound to boost productivity and accelerate digital transformation. Additionally, AI adoption has gained traction, with two-thirds of South African SMBs investing in AI over the past year.
ONVIF launches new online learning initiative November 2024, Training & Education, Surveillance ONVIF has released the first course in a new online learning initiative designed to promote greater knowledge and understanding of ONVIF's workings. The first “Introduction to ONVIF” course is now available.
Gallagher Security opens Cape Town office November 2024, Gallagher, Access Control & Identity Management Acknowledging a significant period of growth for the company in South Africa, opening a second office will enable Gallagher to increase its presence across the region with staff based in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Physical security technology trends to watch in 2025 November 2024, Technews Publishing There are some exciting developments and significant changes, some technical and some operational, taking place in the market that security professionals should be aware of as they plan for the year ahead.
Axis announces ARTPEC-9 SoC December 2024, Axis Communications SA, Surveillance Axis Communications has announced the 9th generation of its system-on-chip (SoC). ARTPEC-9 builds on and refines the capabilities and features of previous generations of the company’s in-house designed SoC, including exceptionally low bitrate, AI-powered analytics, quality imaging, and enhanced cybersecurity.
Enhanced remote video management December 2024, Duxbury Networking, Surveillance Duxbury Networking has announced the release of Milestone Systems’ XProtect 2024 R2 advanced video management software (VMS), offering improved remote management, optimised video performance, and further enhancing the operational efficiency of businesses across various sectors.
SA company develops world-first safe K9 training for drug detection December 2024, Editor's Choice, Security Services & Risk Management, Government and Parastatal (Industry) The Braveheart Bio-Dog Academy recently announced the results of its scientific research into training dogs to accurately detect drugs and explosives without harming either the dogs or their handlers.
Save the date for Facilities Management Expo 2025 December 2024, Securex South Africa Facilities Management Expo, taking place at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand from 3 to 5 June 2025, is focused on enabling building and facility managers to provide an environment based on several complementary factors.
Elvey to distribute Tiandy November 2024, Elvey Security Technologies , Editor's Choice, Surveillance Tiandy’s presence in South Africa was boosted in November with the announcement that Elvey Security Technologies will distribute a broad range of Tiandy equipment through its channel partners and provide project assistance.
Glovent’s SOS Suite triple protects estate residents November 2024, Access Control & Identity Management, Residential Estate (Industry) One hundred and fifty-three years since the world’s first panic button was introduced in New York City, Glovent offers estate residents three different ways of summoning emergency assistance at the touch of a button.
Save the date for Securex South Africa 2025 November 2024, Securex South Africa Home to Africa’s largest collection of security solutions, Securex South Africa returns to Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand from 3 to 5 June 2025, once more taking place with A-OSH EXPO, Facilities Management Expo, and Firexpo.
Security professionals gather at Integrate 360 November 2024, Gallagher, Access Control & Identity Management Gallagher Security’s Integrate 360 brought together some of the best minds in security, innovation, and technology for two days full of insights, demonstrations, and future-focused discussions.
Suprema showcases enterprise security at Integrate 360 November 2024, Suprema, Access Control & Identity Management Since 2006, neaMetrics, Suprema’s distributor in Africa, has worked closely with Gallagher, building a robust partnership resulting in seamless integration between Suprema’s advanced biometric readers and Gallagher’s security management platform.
New ASSA ABLOY facility opens in South Africa November 2024, ASSA ABLOY South Africa, iDSystems, Impro Technologies, Access Control & Identity Management ASSA ABLOY announced the opening of its new facility in Durban, South Africa. This new site unites IDS and Impro operations, bringing both manufacturing plants under one roof to create a hub for innovative access solutions.
From the editor's desk: A burning issue SMART Fire & Safety 2024, Technews Publishing Welcome to the first publication from SMART Security Solutions devoted to the fire industry. In the BMI report, sponsored by the Elvey Group, released earlier this year, fire was the smallest component ...
Securex expands to Cape Town October 2024, Securex South Africa Save the date for Securex South Africa, A-OSH EXPO, FM Expo and Firexpo in Cape Town from 21 to 23 October 2025. The four co-located trade shows will still occur in Johannesburg from 3 to 5 June 2025 at Gallagher Convention Centre.
Sophos to acquire Secureworks October 2024, Sophos Combining complementary AI-driven security platforms powered by automated prevention, detection and response, the two organisations can deliver advanced solutions for defeating modern, persistent adversaries even faster.
South African youth robotics team takes world title October 2024, Training & Education A South African youth robotics team recently won the 2024 FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) World Championships. FTC is an international robotics competition designed to ignite high school students' passion for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics).
Milestone Systems hosts The Art of Possibilities October 2024, Milestone Systems, Surveillance Milestone Systems recently hosted an exclusive event for the video technology sector at the Zeitz MOCAA Museum in Cape Town to explore the latest advancements in technologies, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, IoT, and cybersecurity.
