Here’s to a SMART 2025 December 2024, SMART Security Solutions, News & Events This is the final news brief from SMART Security Solutions for 2024, and the teams would like to take this opportunity to thank our readers, advertisers and partners and wish everyone a safe and secure festive season.
SA company develops world-first safe K9 training for drug detection December 2024, News & Events, 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.
AI-powered automation for an operational efficiency edge November 2024, AI & Data Analytics, IoT & Automation In the fast-moving world of digital transformation, businesses are under immense pressure to accelerate their operations and adapt quickly to stay competitive in an era dominated by AI and technological advancements.
Elvey to distribute Tiandy November 2024, Elvey Security Technologies , Surveillance, News & Events 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.
Standards for fire detection SMART Fire & Safety 2024, SAQCC (Fire), Fire & Safety, Associations With the increased number of devastating fires reported throughout South Africa, adequate and suitable fire detection cannot be overstated. SAQCC Fire will publish a series of articles in SMART Security Solutions to provide insight into fire detection requirements and importance.
Taking fire safety seriously SMART Fire & Safety 2024, G2 Fire, Fire & Safety, Security Services & Risk Management To gain insights into how fire systems must be designed, installed and maintained, SMART Security Solutions asked Nichola Allan, MD of G2 Fire, for some insights into the local fire market.
The best of local and international SMART Fire & Safety 2024, Technoswitch Fire Detection & Suppression SMART Security Solutions speaks to Technoswitch’s Managing Director, Brett Birch, to learn more about the company and how it serves the fire safety market in South and sub-Saharan Africa.
Creating safer schools across southern Africa October 2024, Technews Publishing The My Safe Space initiative, conceptualised and steered by James Dalton and a number of partners, aims to addresses bullying in schools and help keep people safe when dropping off or collecting children from school.
Understanding operational technology and its critical role in cybersecurity October 2024 By understanding the role of operational technology and prioritising its security, businesses can ensure the uninterrupted operation of the systems that power our modern world — and protect the consumers who rely on them.
Talent and tech: Critical elements for AI success October 2024 The business value of AI will only be fully realised when enterprises evolve beyond simply consuming the technology to wielding it for competitive advantage, because this is where the magic happens.
Surveillance on the perimeter SMART Alarm, Intrusion & Perimeter Detection, Axis Communications SA, Hikvision South Africa, Technews Publishing, Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection Cameras have long been a feature in perimeter security, with varying reports of success and failure, often dependent on the cameras’ planning, installation and configuration, as well as their integration with other perimeter solutions and centralised management platforms.
Onyyx wireless alarm SMART Alarm, Intrusion & Perimeter Detection, Technews Publishing, Smart Home Automation IDS has introduced Onyyx, a wireless alarm system engineered to provide complete system control via the Onyyx app or keyring, as well as seamless installation.
Visual verification raises the security game SMART Alarm, Intrusion & Perimeter Detection, Technews Publishing, Inhep Electronics Holdings, Videofied SA, Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection Incorporating alarm signals with live surveillance footage, visual verification enables a human observer in a control room (onsite or offsite) to gain a clear understanding of the situation, thereby facilitating informed decision-making.
The AX Hybrid PRO Series offers reliable wired and wireless protection SMART Alarm, Intrusion & Perimeter Detection, Hikvision South Africa, Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection, Products & Solutions Hikvision has announced the launch of a new AX Hybrid PRO alarm system with innovative Hikvision ‘Speed-X’ transmission technology. This system offers reliable wired protection while delivering expanded flexibility with seamless wireless integration.
SMARTpod speaks to Lytehouse about AI, with context September 2024, Surveillance, Videos SMART Security Solutions spoke to Natalie Doran, CEO of Lytehouse, about the company and its AI-supported remote monitoring service. Lytehouse develops its own AI systems to reduce false alarms in control rooms and identify people, cars etc., but there is more.
A critical component of perimeter security SMART Alarm, Intrusion & Perimeter Detection, Nemtek Electric Fencing Products, Gallagher, Technews Publishing, Stafix, Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection, Integrated Solutions Electric fences are standard in South Africa, but today, they also need to be able to integrate with other technologies and become part of a broader perimeter security solution.
SMARTpod talks to The Risk Management Forum August 2024, SMART Security Solutions, News & Events, Security Services & Risk Management, Videos, Training & Education SMART Security Solutions recently released its first SMARTpod podcast, discussing the upcoming Risk Management Forum Conference 2024, which will be held on 26 September 2024 at the Indaba Conference Centre in Fourways, Johannesburg.
There is a SaaS for everything, but at what cost, especially to SMEs? August 2024, Information Security, Security Services & Risk Management Relying on SaaS platforms presents significant cybersecurity risks as the number of providers in your landscape increases, expanding your attack surface. It is important to assess the strength of the SaaS providers in your chain.
New State of Physical Access Control Report from HID August 2024, HID Global, Access Control & Identity Management, News & Events HID released the 2024 State of Physical Access Control Report, identifying five key trends shaping access control's future and painting a picture of an industry that has been undergoing considerable transformation.
Addressing today’s mining challenges: cyber risks beyond IT August 2024, Information Security, Mining (Industry) Despite the mining industry’s operational technology systems being vulnerable to cyberattacks, many decision-makers still see these threats as purely an IT issue, even though a breach could potentially disrupt mining operations.
