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MS International - more service for its customers
March/April 2001
It is comforting to know that there are still companies around where the customer is still king, and this applies especially to the electronics security business which once had a somewhat deserved reputation ...

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Securex 2001 boosts foreign trade
March/April 2001
South Africa's international trading activities received a significant shot in the arm as a result of the foreign-based buyer interest in Securex 2001, the country's international security, protection ...

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Quotable quote
March/April 2001
Marc du Plessis, Softcon: "The response we had is just unbelievable. Security in South Africa and even southern Africa is alive and well, and if Securex is an indication of what is lying ahead of us, ...

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Quotable quotes
March/April 2001
Steve Whitehead: "Something is wrong with Securex! Notwithstanding our increasing crime rate etc, this year's show seemed smaller than the previous years with fewer exhibitors. There were also fewer ...

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Business guide to continuity management: Part 2 of 2
February 2001
The business continuity plan (BCP) brings together the actions to be taken at the time of an incident, who is involved and how they are to be contacted

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Chubb acquires BBR Security
February 2001
Chubb recently acquired the business and assets of BBR Security, one of South Africa's leading providers of residential alarm monitoring and other security services. BBR was purchased from Super Group, ...

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Erratum
February 2001
As a result of gremlins creeping into the December 2000 issue of Hi-Tech Security Systems, the contact details for Raicom were incorrectly published. The correct details are: Tel: (021) 712 4118 Fax: ...

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Cirtech offers one stop service
February 2001
Now an entrepreneurial company, Cirtech (previously trading as JDS Electronic Supplies) operates as a single source to the South African Electronic Industry for all types of PCB requirements and associated ...

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EMS and AIT announce strategic alliance
February 2001
In a bid to meet customer demands more effectively, Evolving Management Solutions and Automated Identification Technologies have combined product skills and intellectual capital to provide access control ...

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MS International expands product range
February 2001
MS International (MSI) recently launched its new brand name, MS Video Sonic, which will be used for its imported CCTV products. The MS Video Sonic range includes the total spectrum of CCTV products from ...

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Open day attended by captains of security industry
February 2001
The 'Open day' held by Evolving Management Solutions (EMS) late last year was so successful that management have declared it an annual function.    Brief early afternoon presentations by MD Stuart Picker ...

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Secureco finishes core acquisitions in KZN
February 2001
Rapidly growing security company, Secureco recently completed a R44,6m acquisition of Citiguard Natal, Watchdog Security, Alert Security, Natsec, Force 4, Proguard and Citicash. Secureco, which is aiming ...

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VELOCIT-e lands local distribution rights
February 2001
The R1,4 billion Montecasino, jointly developed by Togo Sun and Southern Sun, has become the first local site to opt for InfoGenesis to provide the point-of-sale (POS) solution in a deal worth more than ...

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Quantrad changes its name
February 2001
Quantrad Corporation USA recently announced a new corporate name and identity, Biocentric Solutions Incorporated. Accordingly the South African office of Quantrad SA will now be known as Biocentric Solutions ...

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Cognitec debuts at Essen
February 2001
At the largest security exhibition in Europe, Essen 2000 which took place in October last year, Cognitec presented itself to the public for the first time. The background for this presentation was the ...

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CCS offers computerised security management
February 2001
Card Control Systems (CCS) are accredited installers, distributors and importers of a large number of suppliers with installations dating back to 1983. The company is a leader in large distributed access ...

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Systems integration veteran joins group
February 2001
Group 4 Securitas Technology Corporation recently announced that Scott Lee has joined the company as Rocky Mountains Regional Sales Manager. His primary responsibility is coordinating the company's business ...

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Electromatic to trade as Shurlok International
February 2001
Pietermaritzburg-based Electromatic will in future trade as Shurlok International. This has come about because of the strong brand image that Shurlok has created and maintained both locally and overseas ...

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Vision Catcher expands into new offices and new countries
February 2001
Vision Catcher has moved to 1st Floor, North Wing, Sheldon Place, Lonehill Business Park, Sandton. The move was prompted by the increase in demand for the VC 2000 systems and the need for a fully functional ...

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Sentry Group ahead of target
February 2001
JSE-listed Sentry Group has reported strong organic growth for the first four months of the 2000/2001 financial year, putting management's target of a 50% increase in earnings per share in two years to ...

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