Passengers, security and international air travel November 2014 The data analytical tools in place today revolve around the two fundamental data sets that the aviation industry deals with: the API and the PNR. Sanjay Dharwadker looks at the future of security in the airline business.
Securing an icon November 2014 Hi-Tech Security Solutions looks at the impossible task of securing South Africa’s premiere public transport icon, the Gautrain. It was not good enough to be better than any other public transport system in the country, it had to match or beat the best in the world.
Shining a light on lighting November 2014 Honeywell’s lighting retrofit has created a sustainable future for Durban Railway Station, reducing consumption by 40% and enabling cost savings of R1 million over three years.
Intelligent IP traffic control November 2014 Panomera Traffic offers traffic analyses for motorways, trunk roads, tunnels and urban roads in real time. The analysis modules have been designed specifically for the traffic sector.
Cartrack launches drive vision November 2014 Cartrack is launching Drive Vision that firmly places the spotlight on safety by means of on-board audio and visual equipment that is paired with Cartrack’s telematics technology.
VLP antennas for tracker industry November 2014 The tracker industry in South Africa is seeing the light in terms of the effectiveness of Webb Industries’ VLP (Very Low Profile) Iridium antennas.
The nuts and bolts of licence plate recognition technology May 2014, Security Services & Risk Management Serious criminals and syndicates often use vehicles when they target a community as this allows them to quickly enter the area, commit a crime and get out again.
Giving a voice to evacuation systems November 2013, Integrated Solutions, Infrastructure Airports, railways stations and bus depots are highly vulnerable areas in terms of passenger safety and security. One of the biggest issues faced within these large environments, where thousands of people are constantly moving around, is the adequacy of a suitable loudspeaker and evacuation system.
Three tracking options in Mtrack3 November 2013, Asset Management The Mtrack3 makes use of the existing GPS, GSM network (LBS) and RF radio beacon for positioning and communication. The service provider can monitor and track any asset on digital maps. GPS also reports time/date, position, speed and course.
Ports opt for biometrics November 2013, Access Control & Identity Management Ports of Antwerp and Zeebrugge upgrading biometrics to Lumidigm’s fingerprint readers; needed more secure and intuitive solution than previous biometric could deliver.
Lonehill Shopping Centre safe from car lock jammers November 2013, Security Services & Risk Management Tintswalo has installed an anti-jamming device at its Lonehill Shopping Centre to alert security to vehicle lock jamming taking place so that they can react immediately and catch perpetrators.
Tanker hijacking syndicate busted November 2013, Justicia Investigations, Security Services & Risk Management Trucking companies have lost up to R350 million in stolen fuel to a blue light syndicate operating between Durban and Gauteng, Conrad van der Merwe, regional director Gauteng of Justicia Investigations, has revealed.
Biometric T&A for guards November 2013, ERS Biometrics, Access Control & Identity Management Bosasa goes on-line with fingerprint time and attendance system for security guards at airports.
Is surveillance the key to safer roads? November 2013, Axis Communications SA, Surveillance Despite the implementation of various measures and the establishment of the Road Traffic Management Corporation in 2005, attempts to curb road deaths in South Africa have proved wholly ineffectual to date.
Airport maintenance security November 2013, Johnson Controls - (Tyco Security Products), Surveillance, Access Control & Identity Management Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries (SAEI) flies high with CEM Systems and American Dynamics security solution including AC2000 security management system and Illustra IP cameras securing.
Aero-Dienst protects hangars with Panomera November 2013, Surveillance As a full-range supplier in the field of business aviation, Nuremberg-based Aero-Dienst also demands the highest standards when it comes to security. When it came to a surveillance solution, it chose Panomera.
SMS for Professional Driving Permit applications November 2013, Security Services & Risk Management Checking the progress of fingerprint clearances is no longer a headache for Professional Driving Permit (PrDP) applicants in South Africa, thanks to a new SMS service from Afiswitch, the company responsible for managing the fingerprint clearance process on behalf of the Department of Transport.
Miami boosts airport security November 2013, Surveillance Nice Situator and other best-of-breed technologies will be deployed to enhance real-time detection and response to runway incursions at MIA.
When location tracking isn’t enough November 2013, Security Services & Risk Management An area very few companies cover is tracking goods in transit as well as when in storage, while being able to obtain real-time information on the status of the products.
Pre- and post-transportation systems November 2013, Surveillance Combating theft in dispatch and receiving areas can prove to be a huge challenge and research has shown that this is where commercial theft is rife.
