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.
read more

Video analytics, spurred on by advances in image processing, enhanced fire and smoke detection capabilities while significantly reducing false alarms in surveillance cameras. Today, AI has further improved accuracy and minimised false alarms.
read more

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.
read more

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.
read more

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.
read more

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.
read more

Hikvision successfully hosted its 2024 Shaping Intelligence Summit in October, where the company and its global partners explored the latest innovations in AIoT and highlighted the importance of industry collaborations in building a better world through technology.
read more

Suprema's BioEntry W3 integrates AI-powered facial authentication into a sleek design that prioritises security, privacy and user experience, and even allows users to store their facial templates on their mobiles instead of external devices.
read more

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.
read more

Anyone designing a fire protection system for an African agribusiness must carefully consider their choice of detection method and system design. Despite the complicating factors, aspirated smoke detection is still the best choice where possible.
read more

The Directory of Product and Solution Suppliers for the fire safety industry includes details of companies that provide security and risk mitigation products, advice, and services within this market.
read more

Duxbury Networking says the AXIS Q1809-LE Bullet Camera provides local companies with an advanced monitoring solution that delivers video in 8K resolution with a custom Canon tele-lens for superior long-distance surveillance.
read more

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.
read more

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.
read more

Secutel Ventures has introduced SecuVisit, an access control solution designed to simplify visitor management while enhancing security. With two innovative components onboard, SecuVisit ensures seamless visitor check-ins anytime, anywhere.
read more

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.
read more

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.
read more

Fire & Instrument Services (F&IS) and Scansoft are simplifying the complexities of facilities management, including fire safety, with iBMS Adrenaline, an integrated building and facilities management system enabling companies to monitor, control, and manage system hardware through a single interface.
read more

Africa’s healthcare sector is a growth opportunity for business as new hospitals bring better health for millions, and the fire safety industry has a key role to play by ensuring these long-desired new hospitals do not go up in flames.
read more

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.
read more

Dahua Technology has launched a 2-Wire Hybrid Video Intercom System (the Dahua EACH Series) that redefines residential security and communication with its high image quality and easy deployment features.
read more

Hexagon announced today the newest generation of its advanced Hexagon Collision Avoidance System (CAS), which now supports 4D radar technology, enhanced insights, and interoperability with the Hexagon Personal Alert tagging system.
read more

Frequency and value of sizeable cyber insurance claims up 14% and 17% year-on-year in the first half of 2024, with a growing trend in the US for litigation against large corporations related to privacy violations.
read more

Less than a year after the release of the Controller 7000 (C7000), Gallagher Security announced the latest addition to its controller product range, the Controller C7000 Enhanced (C7000 Enhanced).
read more

To ensure the safety and success of the colony, DeepAlert sponsored the software used on the cameras to send alerts on the presence of both people and wild animals in or around the penguins' protected area.
read more

Check Point Software highlights the growing cloud security skills gap and its impact on organisational defence; survey reveals over half of global organisations face cloud security incidents, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity skills and training.
read more

[Sponsored] A new enterprise risk management web app from Zulu Consulting, called Risk-IO, is designed to automate and streamline the enterprise risk management process, ensuring no steps are skipped and everything is securely documented.
read more

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.
read more

Companies are spending large amounts on cybersecurity, yet cyber threats continue to persist and thrive. Security executives are under tremendous pressure, and companies are questioning the wisdom of their security budgets.
read more

Perimeters have been one of the most important security aspects since antiquity, but what does perimeter monitoring look like in the age of AI, CCTV, thermal detection and modern off-site surveillance?
read more

South Africa experienced a 20% increase in shoplifting between 2022 and 2023, with the Western Cape and Gauteng seeing the highest spikes in this form of crime. The figures underscore the urgent need for enhanced security solutions to address the growing challenge.
read more

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.
read more

[Sponsored] The risk management process is a complex and intricate exercise that can often lead to vulnerabilities in a company's operations if standards are not followed. The Risk-IO application manages this by guiding users through the process.
read more

Axis launched the world’s first explosion-protected thermometric camera specifically designed for Zone/Division 2, and its first Zone/Division 1 explosion-protected network horn speaker.
read more

Smart intercoms have emerged as a pivotal tool in modern access control. They provide a seamless and secure way to manage entry points without the need for traditional security guards to validate visitors before granting them access.
read more