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October/November 2015 Security Africa Magazine

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s this magazine goes to print, the implications of recent terrorist attacks are being assessed by companies internationally, as they consider improvements to enhance security systems and reduce risk. The Autumn of 2015 has seen a shift in security issues with tourism, transport and hospitality industries on alert for the possibility of attack across the globe. The Egyptian tourism industry continues to suffer as many airlines have suspended flights to Sharm-elSheikh until the New Year. We consider how the downing of a Russian Jet in Egypt on 31st October, with the loss of 224 passengers on board, has repercussions for the security industry as calls for stricter International Civil Aviation Authority standards impact on the region. Laurence Smith of Graphic Image Technologies looks at video surveillance being a crucial part of any comprehensive security system. He examines the importance of Ultra HD Surveillance cameras and 4K Video Surveillance for airports, sport stadiums, factories, hospitals and warehouses.

rotary wing aircraft, as well as commercial helicopters. They aim to help customers in Sub-Saharan Africa to extend the lifespan of their fleets and reduce downtime. We also present a feature from Paxton Access on Net2 Entry Panels, which provide enhanced door-entry functionality for the whole range of business enterprise. In addition, a welcome to the collaboration of Johnson Control with Hitachi as they join together to provide global customers top class air-conditioning products and technology.Â As a reflection of the importance of our industry to health and safety in Africa, there is an update on the Ebola crisis that blighted the west coast and we highlight the importance of surveillance in order to halt any re-emergence of this tragic disease.

Other important aviation news for our industry in the region is the strategic agreement signed by Honeywell Aerospace and Denel Aviation. This will see the two parties explore opportunities to provide retrofit, modification and upgrades to military fixed wing and

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Airport Security after Sharm Crash? The death of 224 people on board a Russian flight from Sharm-elSheikh to St. Petersburg and the strong possibility that it was caused by a bomb, have resulted in renewed calls for a shakeup of airport security South Africa: Parliament Has Poor Access Control At Entrances: A source has told Security Africa that a senior police officer told the portfolio committee on police there was â&#x20AC;&#x153;poor or almost no access controlâ&#x20AC;? at vehicle and pedestrian entrances at Parliament Ultra HD Cameras Promise Cutting Edge Surveillance: Video surveillance is an increasingly important part of any comprehensive security system. However, in large spaces or areas where a high level of detail is required there are a number of challenges Paxton Access the Next Generation of Building Security: Advancements in the technology sector are making system installation easier and more convenient than ever before Ebola Situation Report: WHO declared that Ebola virus transmission had been stopped in Sierra Leone. The country has now entered a 90-day period of enhanced surveillance. Johnson Controls and Hitachi Complete Global Air Conditioning Joint Venture: Johnson Controls, and Hitachi Appliances, Inc. has announced that the companies have completed their global joint venture agreement.

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Predictive Maintenance Reducing Costs and Increasing Uptime in the Transportation Sector: Case studies show that maintenance costs can be reduced by up to 30%, productivity can rocket by 25%, and downtime due to outage can be lowered by up to 45%. DAS storage is still a Value Proposition for 2015: Were creating more digital content than ever before; both in terms of volume of files and actual file size. Biometrics and Democracy: Gemalto bring biometric citizen registration to Guinea. Is biometrics the key to 21st century democracy? Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA): to launch massive spend on international port infrastructure Nigeria Engineers the Future: African giant is recognising the investment return on social infrastructure and its role in alleviating inequality Fire Alarms for Townships: Innovating students intervene after a number of fires in the township community Boost to African Airspace: Honeywell Aerospace and Denel Aviation combine to equip aircraft and helicopter stock with improved operational capability

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Aviation Security in a Time of Crisis The death of 224 people on board a Russian flight from Sharm-el-Sheikh to St. Petersburg and the strong possibility that it was caused by a bomb, have resulted in renewed calls for a shake-up of airport security, particularly in countries where ISIS is active.

hilip Hammond, UK Foreign Secretary, asked about the implications for airport security in the Middle East, North Africa and Turkey on UK TV (Andrew Marr Show) in the aftermath of the disaster said: “If this turns out to be a device planted by an Isil operative, or by somebody inspired by Isil, then clearly we will have to look again at the level of security we expect to see in airports in areas where Isil is active. What we have to do is ensure that airport security everywhere is at its best and that it reflects local conditions. One of the key issues about keeping airports safe is the training, management and motivation of staff.” In theory, airport security around the world is regulated according to agreed standards by the International Civil Aviation Organization. In practice, many airports such as Sharm el-Sheik fall short. And whereas travellers may feel secure, even though irritated, by screening procedures, many in the industry worry that the requirement is to deliver the perception of security rather than a carefully considered, risk-based, security regime. Officials in Sharm reviewing airport surveillance cameras the week before the disaster have identified suspicious activity which could point to `insiders’. SA Oct/Nov 2015

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Egyptian officials announced that “We want to determine if, for instance, anyone sneaked past security officials or the metal detectors and we are also trying to determine if there was any unusual activity among policeman or airport staff.” Matthew Finn, managing director of independent aviation security consultants Augmentiq, said that the issue of workers such as baggage handlers reaching airside without being screened or subjected to adequate security checks had to be addressed. “There needs to be an international response in terms of how everybody working in the aviation environment is vetted,” said Finn, “We need to ensure people who come into contact with aircraft in secure areas are the right people and that we are recruiting the right people for those jobs. There needs to be an international framework about how everyone working in the airport is screened and by whom.” This threat, combined with several countries’ well established air routes to Britain, means a handful of airports across the Middle East and North Africa now emerge as particularly risky. Among these countries are the airports in the North African cities of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia.

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All these countries contain an ISIS presence, though Tunisia - the site of two massacres this year in which 31 Britons were killed - remains the most risky. Tunisian authorities have warned further attacks in tourist resorts are highly likely - and by unknown individuals ‘inspired by terrorist groups via social media’. Moroccan authorities, according to the UK Foreign Office, are continuing to break up ISIS cells operating within the country amid growing local sympathies towards the terrorists. Algeria also remains at threat of attacks by the AlQaeda offshoot Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, while concerns remain about its porous border with Libya. Carolyn McCall, the chief executive of EasyJet, has echoed Mr Hammond’s calls for increased airport security in countries where there is a terrorist threat. ‘I think the government has come out quite clearly and said that Sharm will have to tighten airport security. ‘It’s not a blanket message, it’s a very specific message about certain airports around the world.’ However, the terrorist attacks in Paris this month may shift the focus away from ` ISIS areas of influence’

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as the only risk areas. The Israeli airline El Al has always imposed its own security-vetting procedures at overseas airports, over and above whatever is done locally.

Airports internationally will now have to find solutions to intensify vigilance across the globe, not just in areas perceived to be `high risk’. Passengers are asked to check in at least three hours before any flight. El Al is the only commercial airline to fit its planes with missile defence systems. The Air Security industry has been warning for some time of the danger of `insiders’ at airports and the Dublin Conference highlighted some of the difficulty of constant monitoring of staff. Global security expert Philip Baum, editor of Aviation Security International – who chaired a session during

the recent Dublin conference examining possible threats from airport “insiders” – said security needed to become both more unpredictable and thorough to confound future terrorism attempts. The conundrum for airport security leaders is figuring out how to adequately screen their entire workforce in a way that is efficient, non-discriminatory and costeffective. Metal detectors are the most common screening solution that airports choose for personnel screening . However, metal detectors have limitations. First, a metal detector is designed to alert to the presence of metal alone— it cannot identify other materials, like plastics, ceramics, powders or other non-metallic materials that may be a security threat. Secondly, it cannot discriminate between metal items in terms of type or size and can waste time on innocuous items. New technologies such as thermo-conductive infrared imaging technology, used largely by retail outlets, can help to resolve some of these shortcomings but it is certain that airports internationally will now have to find solutions to intensify vigilance across the globe, not just in areas perceived to be `high risk’.

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AFRICA NEWS

Secure the Parliament Reports suggest South African parliament has poor access control at entrances.

source has told Security Africa that a senior police officer told the portfolio committee on police there was “poor or almost no access control” at vehicle and pedestrian entrances at Parliament. Major General Charl Annandale presented the events of October 21 - when #FeesMustFall protesters tried to storm Parliament - from the police’s point of view. He maintained, however, that no National Key Points were breached. The Parliament Chamber or the House, the 120 Plein Street Building and Tuynhuys were existing National Key Points, he said.

There are no shelters at vehicle entrances which leave guards working in poor conditions... The perimeter fence is “inadequate” and there is no designated security checkpoint. The outer perimeter is regulated by the Public Order Police in terms of the Gatherings Act 205 of 1993 and

the “Crowd Management National Instruction”. The inner precinct is managed by Parliament Protection Services. But, said Annandale, there was “poor or almost no access control system at vehicle and pedestrian entrances”. There are no shelters at vehicle entrances which leave guards working in poor conditions - when it rains for example. The perimeter fence is “inadequate” and there is no designated security check point for delivery vehicles and trucks. Parliament cannot adequately cater for buses and heavy duty vehicles either. He reported to the committee that until student protests die down completely, all higher learning institutions will be monitored and joint policing committees will meet twice a day. Police visibility will also be maintained at hot spots. In spite of the precinct being relatively quiet, students were expected back again on Monday, after Deputy Higher Education Minister Mduduzi Manana failed to address them this past Monday. They want answers on their demands that they be charged no fees at all. It is clear that the subject of access control needs to be addressed in parliament as soon as possible.

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Ultra HD Cameras Promise Cutting Edge Surveillance Laurence Smith, Executive at Graphic Image Technologies, investigates the impact of high-definition surveillance in a time of crisis.

ideo surveillance is an increasingly important part of any comprehensive security system. However, in large spaces or areas where a high level of detail is required there are a number of challenges. Typically, numerous cameras are required to fully cover an area with a variety of different angles and locations. This makes monitoring the video feeds challenging, as there are only so many screens a single person can effectively view. In addition, image quality is often low, which means that high levels of detail cannot be obtained and it becomes practically impossible to pick up fine detail or accurately identify perpetrators. Ultra High Definition (UHD) cameras, also known as 4K cameras, offer the ideal solution, enabling organisations to cover larger spaces with fewer cameras and providing higher levels of detail for enhanced forensic capabilities. Ultra HD surveillance cameras employ state-of-the-art, broadcast quality HD media processors and operate at 30 frames per second, delivering four times more detail than the most advanced HD1080 cameras. In addition, they offer a far more cost effective option to 10-megapixel cameras, which features similar resolution at a low frame rate, with poor light sensitivity, and require masses of storage for footage. Utilising a properly designed solution, 4K cameras can be used by organisations to leverage image quality of

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250 million pixels per second, while using up to 30% less storage than many HD1080 solutions. Advanced low light image sensors ensure that 4K cameras can easily handle wide variations in motion and lighting, making these cameras ideal for indoor and outdoor applications. Furthermore, intelligent broadcast motion processing architecture ensures the lowest possible bandwidth consumption, delivering predictable storage requirements and a lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).

4K makes it finally a realistic possibility to zoom into the captured footage without the image quality degrading The increased quality and resolution of these cameras lends 4K surveillance to any number of different applications. One of the most significant advantages of this camera technology is its ability to monitor far larger areas than standard definition or HD1080 cameras, due to the dramatically enhanced resolution. More detail in a single view means that fewer 4K cameras are required to obtain the same amount of coverage. For example, in an application such as a parking lot at a shopping mall, a typical HD installation would require between 30 and 40 cameras. With 4K cameras this

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number can be reduced to between 10 and 12 cameras, which not only covers the same area but also provides a far higher level of detail. Fewer video feeds also mean fewer personnel are required for accurate surveillance monitoring, and low bandwidth requirements enable video to be streamed over the Internet for remote monitoring from anywhere in the world. In addition, the higher level of detail offered by 4K makes it finally a realistic possibility to zoom into the captured footage without the image quality degrading, allowing users to pick out granular levels of detail, from facial features to vehicle license plates and more. 4K installations are highly cost effective due to the levels of detail with extended coverage and reductions in the number of cameras required. As the cameras themselves are typically comparable in price to high quality HD cameras, in many applications the implementation of 4K can even save organisations money. Intelligent 4K systems enable organisations to make use of existing back end systems and simply replace cameras on the front end with 4K solutions, offering improved video quality without the need for increased Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Fewer cameras also require fewer network points and reduced maintenance which brings the cost down even further. There are many applications that are ideal for 4K video surveillance, from shopping malls to hospitals,

airports to sports stadiums, factories and warehouses. However, they can also be used practically anywhere where a CCTV solution is required, as for a similar price organisations can leverage significantly more detail and enhanced image quality. Despite on-going perceptions that 4K cameras are not ideal in low light scenarios, that they use large amounts of bandwidth and that they require significant investment, the reality is that this is not necessarily the case. A properly implemented 4K solution will not have these issues, and will enable organisations to take advantage of all of the benefits without any of the pitfalls.

About Graphic Image Technologies Graphic Image Technology (GIT) was formed in 1991 and specialises in remote CCTV and control room technologies as well as broadcast technologies including video playout, compression and transmission.Â The company targets organisations that require CCTV technology and broadcasting companies with its solutions, delivering technology that has been specifically chosen due to its quality and best of breed status. The company features a level 2 BBEEE status.

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The Next Generation of Building Security Paxton return to Security Africa Magazine with new insight into the importance of door access control for 21st century security solutions.

he Next Generation of Building Security Advancements in the technology sector are making system installation easier and more convenient than ever before. It is important that the security industry keep up with these developments, and manufacturers in particular need to lead the way with products that are innovative and efficient. Traditionally many door entry systems can be complex, requiring sophisticated engineering to be correctly configured and controlled. This expertise is expensive and adds to the overall cost for the customer. Today, door entry systems are becoming increasingly common in small and medium-sized sites, such as offices and schools due to the increase in the variety of products on the market, offering ease of installation at a price point that is affordable to the customer. Always seeking to provide the best solution to its customers and in response to installer and user feedback, Paxton, the UK market leader of electronic IP access control and SIP compatible door entry equipment, has recently introduced two new Net2 Entry panels to its range of products. The new panels provide enhanced door entry functionality for versatile security and building management and feature MIFARE速 technology,

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a new intuitive panel interface and pan/tilt camera functionality for the ultimate security solution. Diversifying from access control, Paxton released Net2 Entry, their first door entry system, in 2012 to great industry acclaim. Pitched as the simplest door entry system available, it consists of just three components that auto-detect on set up; external panel, interior monitor and door controller, for a true plug and play solution. The new Net2 Entry panels are available in two variations, standard and vandal resistant. The slimline standard panel has a high contrast back-lit keypad, whilst the robust vandal resistant panel is made from corrosion resistant 316L marine grade stainless steel, with an impact resistance rating of IK10 to withstand even the harshest environment. Multi-tenanted buildings, such as office or apartment blocks and gated communities can take advantage of the grouping feature on the new Net2 Entry panels. This enables partitioning of sites, buildings and floor levels for straightforward and easy access. Improved SIP compatibility will also allow sites to enjoy the flexibility of answering their door via SIP-enabled smart device or handset. When used alongside Paxton’s Net2 access control, door entry can be combined with the key features of a networked system such as central administration, event reporting and flexible permissions over users’ access. 13

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Net2 also offers sophisticated system integration with a number of different applications including CCTV, fire and intruder alarm and HR processes making it a very flexible security solution. This can be useful for a range of environments including the commercial sector, specifically for storage of stock and production sites that require secure storage, traceability of products, and restricted access to certain areas and equipment. In the healthcare sector, Net2 access control has been used to control access to blood banks and sensitive, high security areas of hospitals to protect patients and assets. Net2 also provides the ideal security solution for education facilities, increasing student and staff safety, and protecting school property whilst offering the flexibility to manage the movement of students and the changing schedules of a busy school. Dan Drayton, Sales Manager says: “Paxton’s flagship access control system, Net2 makes the management of security in any building straightforward and easy due to the intuitive software which allows staff to be trained on its use in less than an hour. Coupled with our new Net2 Entry panels, we believe that this takes door entry and access control to the next level.” With the continued growth of the security market, there is considerable opportunity for installers to grow their business by diversifying their product offering, and providing the most up to date solutions.

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To support this Paxton offers free practical training to its installers, ensuring they can install and specify its security solutions quickly and confidently. Since January this year, Paxton has trained over 300 installers from nearly 200 companies in South Africa as part of their Certified Installer programme. The sessions aim to provide the expertise and skills to install Paxton products confidently and correctly first time. For installers this means less time on site, increasing the profit, and greater customer satisfaction as the workplace experiences less disruption with highly-trained installers.

About Paxton Paxton provides industry-leading access control systems which meet the challenges and trends of the security industry. With over 30 yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; industry experience, the European market leader aims for engineering excellence, creating simple, yet intelligent and innovative products.

To sign up to the Certified Paxton Installer Programme, please visit http://www.paxtonaccess.co.za/trainingrequest-za.asp

Paxton is now active in 25 territories and exports to over 50 countries worldwide, offering advanced networked access control, IP and SIP-compatible door entry solutions for buildings of any size.

The companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sophisticated product range is backed by market-leading customer care and support. Every product has a five year swap-out warranty, and its technical support team is available to help six days a week, 52 weeks a year, covering core business hours 9am-8pm.

Paxton products also move beyond access control to offer features like energy saving, building control and CCTV, fire, intruder alarm and biometric system integration.

Paxton South Africa also invests significantly in training and education for its installers to ensure its products are sold and installed with confidence. This training strategy, backed by industry-leading products and customer support, ensures installers are positioned to exploit an emerging marketplace.

Marketing and PR Co-ordinator on: simon.bennett@paxton-access.co.uk Tel: +44 (0) 1273 811 063

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AFRICA NEWS

Situating Ebola Security Africa provides a “situation report” on the Ebola crisis that devastated African communities. Is it finally under control?

n 7 November WHO declared that Ebola virus transmission had been stopped in Sierra Leone. The country has now entered a 90-day period of enhanced surveillance, which is scheduled to conclude on 5 February 2016. Both Liberia and Sierra Leone have now achieved objective 1 of the phase 3 response framework: to interrupt all remaining chains of Ebola virus transmission. Guinea reported no confirmed cases in the week to 8 November. A total of 4 cases have been reported from Guinea in the past 21 days, all of whom are members of the same family from the village of Kondeyah, in the subprefecture of Kaliah in Forecariah. All 69 contacts currently being followed in Guinea are located in Kaliah and are scheduled to complete their 21-day follow-up period on 14 November. However, 60 of the contacts are considered to be high risk, and one contact from Forecariah has been lost to follow up with the past 42 days. Therefore there remains a near-term risk of further cases among both registered and untraced contacts. Robust surveillance measures are essential to ensure

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the rapid detection of any reintroduction or reemergence of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in currently unaffected areas, and are central to the attainment of objective 2 of the phase 3 response framework: to manage and respond to the consequences of residual Ebola risks. To that end, Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone have each put systems in place to enable members of the public to report any case of illness or death that they suspect may be related to EVD.

As part of each country’s EVD surveillance strategy, blood samples or oral swabs should be collected from any individuals with clinical symptoms compatible with EVD, and from any dead person aged 5 years and above.

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In the week to 8 November, 24 634 such alerts were reported in Guinea, with alerts reported from all of the country’s 34 prefectures. Equivalent data are not currently available for Liberia. In Sierra Leone, 1690 alerts were reported from 12 of 14 districts in the week ending 25 October (the most recent week for which data are available). As part of each country’s EVD surveillance strategy, blood samples or oral swabs should be collected from any individuals with clinical symptoms compatible with EVD, and from any dead person aged 5 years and above who died within 14 days of onset of symptoms and for whom cause of death has not been determined. In the week to 8, November 9 operational laboratories in Guinea tested a total of 633 new and repeat samples from 12 of the country’s 34 prefectures. 89% of all samples tested in Guinea were swabs collected from dead bodies. By contrast, 79% of the 653 new samples tested in Liberia over the same period were blood samples collected from live patients. In addition, all 15 counties in Liberia submitted samples for testing by the country’s 4 operational laboratories. 1294 new samples

were collected from all 14 districts in Sierra Leone and tested by 9 operational laboratories. 77% of samples in Sierra Leone were swabs collected from dead bodies. 470 deaths in the community were reported from Guinea in the week to 8 November. This represents approximately 20% of the 2248 deaths expected based on estimates of the population and a crude mortality rate of 11 deaths per 1000 people per year. All but 4 of the 470 reported deaths were buried safely. Equivalent data are not yet available for Liberia. In Sierra Leone, 1452 reports of community deaths were received through the alert system during the week ending 25 October (the most recent week for which data are available), representing approximately 70% of the 2075 deaths expected each week based on estimates of the population and a crude mortality rate of 17 deaths per 1000 people per year. For itemised reports from the World Health Organisation: http://www.who.int/csr/disease/ebola/ situation-reports/archive/en/

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TECHNOLOGY

Joint Venture is a Success Johnson Controls and Hitachi complete global air conditioning joint venture. New products and technology partnership begins operations.

ohnson Controls, and Hitachi Appliances, Inc. has announced that the companies have completed their global joint venture agreement and will immediately commence operations of Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning to provide global customers with a full range of world class air conditioning products and technology. Through the agreement, Johnson Controls has acquired a 60 percent ownership stake of the new entity, which has more than ¥350 billion in sales annually (approximately $2.8 billion). Hitachi Appliances retains ownership of the remaining 40 percent of the company. The joint venture has approximately 14,000 employees and 24 global locations dedicated to design, engineering and manufacturing throughout Asia, Europe and Latin America. It will build on both organisations’ technology, research and development leadership, as well as expanding marketing channels. Customers globally will now have the most diverse range of air conditioning products in the industry, including Hitachi’s world-class variable refrigerant flow systems, residential air-conditioning solutions, highefficiency chillers and leading-edge rotary and scroll compressors – in addition to Johnson Controls’ industry leading HVAC and building automation solutions. The joint venture’s management team will be led by 17

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Franz Cerwinka, chief executive officer, and Shinichi Iizuka, chief operating officer and president. Cerwinka has 20 years of experience with Johnson Controls, including four years in Japan as vice president of finance with the company’s automotive business and work with more than ten joint ventures. Iizuka has been with Hitachi for over 35 years, having spent eight years in India as the president of Hitachi Home & Life Solutions India Ltd. He has led Hitachi’s air conditioning business since 2013. “We are very pleased to start operations and are anxious to serve our customers with an unmatched global network of channels and technology,” said Cerwinka. “Johnson Controls and Hitachi are a perfect match with our complementary product lines, unparalleled brands and rich 100-year histories.” “I have spent my career with Hitachi and know that combining with Johnson Controls will propel us forward to outperform the competition,” added Iizuka. “Just as Hitachi and Johnson Controls have each made innovation the foundation of their separate success, innovation will now be the cornerstone of Johnson Controls – Hitachi Air Conditioning’s success.” Johnson Controls is a global multi-industrial company with 130 years of history in supplying heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, building controls, refrigeration and security systems for buildings.

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Through its Building Efficiency business, the company delivers solutions that increase energy efficiency and lower operating costs for over a million customers who are served through nearly 700 offices in more than 150 countries. Through a previous OEM agreement, Johnson Controls has already begun selling Hitachi Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems in North America and recently opened a VRF training centre in Dallas, Texas. A global home appliances and air conditioning solutions provider, Hitachi Appliances, supplies high quality, efficient and reliable Hitachi’s HVAC products from residential room air conditioning to variable refrigerant flow systems, and other air conditioning equipment for commercial and industrial use. Hitachi Appliances will continue to provide Hitachi branded HVAC products in the Japanese market after this transaction.

About Johnson Controls Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and industrial leader serving customers in more than 150 countries. Our 130,000 employees create quality products, services and solutions to optimise energy and operational efficiencies of buildings; lead-acid automotive batteries and advanced batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles; and seating components and systems for automobiles. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our

roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat. Through our growth strategies and by increasing market share we are committed to delivering value to shareholders and making our customers successful. In 2015, Corporate Responsibility Magazine recognised Johnson Controls as the #14 company in its annual “100 Best Corporate Citizens” list. For additional information, please visit: http://www. johnsoncontrols.com or follow us @johnsoncontrols

About Hitachi, Ltd. Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, delivers innovations that answer society’s challenges with our talented team and proven experience in global markets. The company’s consolidated revenues for fiscal 2014 (ended March 31, 2015) totalled 9,761 billion yen ($81.3 billion). Hitachi is focusing more than ever on the Social Innovation Business, which includes power & infrastructure systems, information & telecommunication systems, construction machinery, high functional materials & components, automotive systems, healthcare and others. For more information on Hitachi Appliances, please visit http://www.hitachi-ap.com/index.html SA Oct/Nov 2015

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Predictive Maintenance Reducing costs and increasing uptime in the transportation sector.

or organisations within the transportation sector, the use of intelligent predictive maintenance platforms – connected to a variety of structured and unstructured data sources – can unleash some powerful business advantages. Case studies show that maintenance costs can be reduced by up to 30%, productivity can rocket by 25%, and downtime due to outage can be lowered by up to 45%.

In fact, we can describe maintenance approaches on a spectrum, showing five levels of maturity:

Net2 is designed to work

Predictive maintenance platforms rely on sensors that monitor the performance of a particular component or piece of equipment.

1. Reactive: waiting for something to break before it is seamlessly in the event of fixed. This approach comes with the obvious drawbacks

For example, on a passenger train there may be sensors monitoring the speed of the carriage, the performance of the wheels, or the delivery of electricity via the overhead power supply. In the classical (reactive) scenario, this data is fed into a database, which is then surfaced via an analytics platform, and packaged into consumable reports – to produce meaningful actions.

2. Preventative: routine check-ups and scheduled It will continue to permit replacements (for example, a fleet operator may check

However, predictive maintenance solutions take this a step further.

4. Proactive: as you gather historical data and gain intelligence, you can start predicting the circumstances under which equipment may fail.

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build a complete picture of when a component starts to under-perform, or to break-down, for example. This information can be used to create a strong indication of when a similar problem is likely to re-occur. As the ageold adage confirms: ‘forewarned is forearmed’.

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of high costs and a strong likelihood of downtime. communications failure.

all the vehicle engines in its fleet). or deny access to users as

3. Predictive/condition-based: refining the preventative approach (for example, checking all the engines that are over two years old).

5. Reliability-driven: this is a fully optimised state –

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the ‘holy grail’ of predictive maintenance – where the processes are in-place to prevent the causes of equipment failure as far as possible, and therefore minimise the need for on-going maintenance.

Moving from a state of understanding what happened, to why it happened, to knowing when it will happen again, to preventing it from happening at all. Collecting the data is often the simple part. Where the real work begins is in building the analytics layer that deals with the so-called ‘four Vs’ of data: Volume, Velocity, Variety, and Veracity (authenticity). Producing actionable insights requires the organisation to record the historical information – that under certain conditions (a certain gradient, or temperature, or loading factor, for example) a piece of equipment is liable to fail – and then using it to alert the team that

similar conditions are about to occur. This is a prime example of transforming data into knowledge. Phrased more colloquially, progressing through the above-mentioned spectrum means moving from a state of understanding what happened, to why it happened, to knowing when it will happen again, to preventing it from happening at all. Therefore, in what ways to transportation companies derive benefits from having the foresight to know when certain components, equipment or vehicles will under-perform? By preventing failures or breakdowns, uptime is increased, the risks of contractual penalties associated with downtime is reduced, customer satisfaction is improved, and brand reputation is enhanced. Because it is now more targeted and condition-based, the actual process of maintenance becomes less costly. The good news is that it does not necessarily require a multi-year, hugely complex and costly exercise to get started. Predictive maintenance platforms delivered as a dynamic, virtual service can be introduced rapidly with minimal upfront costs. They also benefit from being highly scalable, centrally-managed, and continually enhanced – to capitalise on the latest advancements in data science.

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TECHNOLOGY

Rethinking Data Storage Direct Attached Storage (DAS) remains a viable and common sense solution to digital storage needs.

e’re creating more digital content than ever before; both in terms of volume of files and actual file size. Ultra HD video, high-resolution audio and RAW image files are just three examples of formats that are filling up hard drives the world over. We’re also becoming more aware of the need to back up our data. While there are many solutions available to us, Direct Attached Storage (DAS) is still an affordable and convenient option. New generation portable external hard drives are designed to keep up with the pace of change in how we create, consume and store files, offering high capacity drives with fast access and a great user experience. The channel has a real opportunity to offer DAS solutions to help solve storage issues, and new generation portable external hard drives are the ideal product. These hard drives are not only an excellent sell on their own, they are also ideal as an ‘attach’ product to sell with solutions such as notebooks and desktops, or even with cameras. This helps the channel to not only add value, but by promoting external storage options, resellers can help preach the gospel of back-up, positioning them as a trusted partner with consumers and businesses. Of course, it’s not just the hard drives of desktop and laptop PCs that are filling up quickly.

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Smartphones and tablets generally only have a few gigabytes to play with yet we use these to create massive amounts of content; chiefly photographs. As manufacturers continue to sacrifice storage capacity for thinner, lighter and more portable form factors, the overall market for storage is growing. Equally, the move to mobile computing solutions exposes our data to the dangers of being lost or stolen. Portable devices are also prone to the types of damage that can crash hard drives, often rendering the data inaccessible. With so many precious memories being held in our hands or our handbags, having a backup solution is a necessity rather than a luxury.

Many of these drives also integrate with cloud storage such as Dropbox, providing additional functionality and convenience as part of a broader back-up and storage strategy. While public cloud services remain a convenient option, they require media to be uploaded via the Internet,

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which is still a time consuming process in South Africa. Uploading terabytes worth of data is simply not affordable to the majority of us, and to those who can afford it, data speeds are also prohibitively slow. As an alternative, DAS solutions remain an easy, convenient and affordable solution to our storage dilemmas. New generation portable external storage solutions are ideal because their cost and form factor make it FLIR thermal cameras viable for manufacturers to develop multiple SKUs for specific usage scenarios. Wireless portable hard allow monitoring day drives containing SD card readers are targeted at photographers, while gamers can leverage the ease and night. Without any and convenience of extra storage capacity for their Xbox One and Xbox 360 gaming consoles. There is even a additional lighting, it is range of drives available that are ready-formatted for Mac users. Many of these drives also integrate with possible to detect intruders cloud storage such as Dropbox, providing additional functionality and convenience and recognising that cloud storage has value when seen as part of a broader back-up and storage strategy. The great news for the channel is that the need for additional storage shows no sign of abating. In fact, DAS storage remains a very convenient and affordable option for large volumes of files. Portable DAS storage is reliable, cost effective and easy to transport, and as content generation and file sizes continue to grow, DAS

storage is an attractive alternative for the channel, and for consumers themselves.

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Biometrics and Democracy Gemalto bring biometric citizen registration to Guinea. Is biometrics the key to 21st century democracy?

emalto, the world leader in digital security, has managed a comprehensive modernization of Guinea’s voter register on behalf of CENI, the National Independent Electoral Commission in the country. This included the use of 2,500 units of the Coesys Mobile Enrollment station, a portable biometric citizen registration kit deployed throughout Guinea and reaching even the remotest areas of the country. The aim was to ensure that millions of eligible voters were enrolled accurately and reliably ahead of elections which took place in October. Gemalto has provided CENI with the benefits of a single source, end-to-end secure solution that upgrades Guinea’s existing voter registration system and processes. A total of 5000 operators were hired, trained and successfully conducted the enrollment of voters across the country and abroad, using a front-end solution consisting of biometric citizen registration kits with a dedicated user-friendly software. The enrolment stations also featured robust and advanced devices to register citizens even in areas of the country with limited infrastructure.

Gemalto also delivered a back-end solution comprising an Automatic Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) to ensure unique and verifiable registration of citizens. The biometric and personal data acquired were securely consolidated to build a national voter register without any duplication. The solution also featured software modules to allow the printing of voters’ lists and voters’ cards by CENI. “CENI put their trust in Gemalto to work as both a solution and service provider, responsible for operating the entire enrolment process in a 45-day critical timeline,” said Bakary Fofana, President of CENI. “We took great benefits of Gemalto extensive experience from over 20 progressive government programs in Africa.” “Gemalto supported CENI in creating a modern voter register that can underpin democratic elections and for which secure voter registration is a critical step,” said Frédéric Trojani, Executive Vice President Government Programs at Gemalto. “Gemalto brought a high level of service for the management and perfect execution of this important project for Guinea’s future.”

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INFRASTRUCTURE

Big Investment in Ports Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) to launch massive spend on international port infrastructure.

ransnet National Ports Authority (TNPA), a South African logistics firm, has revealed plans to launch port infrastructure projects at seven ports across the region over the next five years.

Port of Durban senior operations manager Zola Nkowane was quoted by 5stardurban.co.za as saying: “It involves the reconstruction and deepening of six of the 15 berths in this precinct.

As part of the plans, ports of Durban, Saldanha, Cape Town, East London, Ngqura, Richards Bay and Port Elizabeth will receive infrastructure developments. TNPA chief operations officer Phyllis Difeto was quoted by World Maritime News as saying: “A total of around R2bn will be spent over the next five years to refurbish existing repair facilities, while we will invest an estimated R13bn to 15bn to create new repair facilities at the South African ports.”

“Once completed the berths will have a draught of 14.5m enabling them to handle vessels with draughts up to 13m, however the Maydon Wharf entrance channel will still need to be deepened thereafter to enable these vessels to sail in fully laden.”

NPA plans to launch a fleet management programme for all ports, as part of its efforts to support the oil and gas sectors

Construction of Berths three and four is expected to begin early in 2016 with Berth one and two and 13-14 construction currently underway at the port.

TNPA will undertake two projects to create additional capacity at the Durban Container Terminal besides reconstructing quay walls at the Durban Maydon Wharf berths one and two and 13-14 of the port.

Additionally, TNPA plans to launch a fleet management programme for all ports, as part of its efforts to support the oil and gas sectors as well as the ship repair and building industries in the region.

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Originally designed to handle vessels of approximately 20,000dwt, the quay walls currently handle 55,000dwt vessels which has raised concerns.

The infrastructure projects are expected to create additional bulk capacity at the Port of Ngqura and at the port of Richards Bay which will have a new LNG terminal and bulk liquid berth to handle up to 100,000TEUs of containerised cargo.

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Nigeria Engineers the Future African giant is recognising the investment return on social infrastructure and its role in allievating inequality.

igeria has the largest economy in Africa but is affected by its limited infrastructure— particularly, its transport and energy infrastructure which imposes serious limitations on the country’s economic growth potential. Significant challenges such as power shortages are evident in the electricity sector and this has negatively impacted industrial growth. There is a massive drive toward infrastructure development to support economic growth, with significant development in rail, energy, and electricity infrastructure. Nigeria has overtaken South Africa and has emerged as the largest economy in the African continent after re-establishing their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) calculation. In 2014, the Nigerian economy was largely driven by the non-oil sector, as declining oil prices and production volumes posed major challenges to the economy. Significant efforts are being initiated by the federal government of Nigeria to facilitate better access to high-quality living standards through enhanced developments in education, healthcare, and other infrastructure services. The Nigerian economy has been significantly affected due to oil-price volatility, sluggish economic growth, and inadequate investments in the infrastructure

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sector. Although the country recorded annual growth of approximately % in 2015, this was only possible due to enhancements in the non-oil sector of Nigeria. As estimated in the 2015-2017 Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF), oil prices in Nigeria have been benchmarked to $ from an earlier rate of $65, thus affecting the fiscal revenues of the country. Moreover, highly regulated gas pricing policies implemented by the government have induced minimal investments in gas exploration and supply activities resulting in reduced natural gas production in Nigeria. To address these challenges, the federal government has been heavily recovering revenue from the non-oil sector to compensate for declining oil revenue. In addition, the government also plans to impose monetary penalties on non-complying entities to prevent large scale natural gas flaring in the country. The Trans-Saharan gas-pipeline project between Nigeria and Algeria is a major development undertaken by the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) to establish connectivity with Algeria and Niger, as well as the European continent. The electricity supply industry in Nigeria is highly affected due to gas pipeline vandalism, inadequate

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transmission infrastructure, and insufficient funding which hampers timely completion of the projects. Social unrest, which is prevalent in the country, has resulted in power shutdowns on a large scale, resulting in negative implications in other key sectors of the economy including retail, trade, transport, and telecom. However, various strategies are being implemented by the government to overcome the inflation caused by the deteriorating energy crisis in line with increased private sector participation to inject huge investments towards development of the projects.

A 25-year Railway Strategic Plan has been introduced by the government to modernize obsolete railway Insurgency is a major threat affecting implementation of various infrastructure projects in the country. Most of the contractors have abandoned their projects owing to loss of life due to frequent militant attacks. The construction of key roads in Nigeria has been hindered on a large scale because of the inadequate support

from the government in terms of funding, security, and technical expertise. Inefficient modes of transportation have also induced heavy pressure on the road sector preventing further rehabilitation and expansion of existing road projects. Over the last few decades, railway sector development has remained stagnant owing to negligence from the federal government as well as management issues concerning the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC). However, a 25-year Railway Strategic Plan has been introduced by the government to modernize obsolete railway infrastructure and to ensure completion of all existing and ongoing railway projects in the country. To enhance the economy of the country, the Nigerian government has also initiated the development of new deep-sea ports that are expected to further transform Nigeria into a major hub for trade and business in West Africa. The federal government is also engaged in the development of new terminals at existing airports in the country to facilitate the efficient handling of incremental passenger and freight traffic by incorporating huge investments through private sector participation.

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FIRE NEWS

Fire Alarms for Townships Innovating students intervene after a number of fires in the township community.

ive people were killed and thousands lost their homes in a fire that tore through Khayelitsha, a township home to around a million people on the fringes of Cape Town, South Africa, on New Year’s Day 2013. Such fires are common in South Africa’s informal settlements, as they are in so many big cities across the world. Houses are built cheek-by-jowl from reclaimed, easily flammable materials. This creates the perfect conditions for fires to spread. And the use of open fires for cooking and kerosene for lighting mean the source is never far.

This is a social, cultural and psychological as well as a technological intervention When fires break out, emergency services have difficulty locating and reaching houses: few appear on

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official maps and roads are often impassable where they exist at all. The impact can be devastating - homes and livelihoods destroyed, people displaced and families unable to afford to rebuild homes. After the 2013 fire, a group of Cape Town students set out to design a fire alarm system for townships. Using a ‘mesh network’ of radio and cellular alarms, the resulting Lumkani system identifies and alerts people to dangerous fires, at a fraction of the cost of smoke detectors. Fire detectors are now in place in 3000 homes across the Western Cape. “This is a social, cultural and psychological as well as a technological intervention,” James Boonzaier, Lumkani design engineer told Security Africa.The goal is to enable local people to defend their lives and livelihoods from fire. The Lumkani team hope they can expand the low-cost system for use in informal settlements across Africa, where 200 million people - or 60 per cent of the urban population - live in slums, the highest rate in the world.

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Boost to African Airspace Honeywell Aerospace and Denel Aviation combine to equip aircraft and helicopter stock with improved operational capability.

oneywell Aerospace has signed a strategic agreement with Denel Aviation that will see the two parties explore opportunities to provide retrofit, modification and upgrades to military fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, as well as commercial helicopters. The two companies will work to provide customers with integrated solutions for a wide range of Honeywell avionics, satellite communication and mechanical products that increase operational capability, reduce cost, and enhance safety, reliability and efficiency, Honeywell Aerospace announced yesterday. Operators in sub-Saharan Africa represent a critical market for Honeywell and Denel Aviation. The companies aim to apply their complementary knowledge to address the specific challenges of the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s operators and deliver rapid maintenance and repair as well as improved communications, helping customers to extend the lifespan of their fleets and reduce downtime, Honeywell Aerospace said. The agreement, signed in October 2015, will provide greater capabilities and support to over 1,500 military and commercial platforms in the region.

As a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) organisation, Denel Aviation works in collaboration with a number of foreign companies, such as 33

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Russian Helicopters. In March 2013 Denel and Russian Helicopters opened the first servicing and repair facility for Russian helicopters on the African continent, making Denel Aviation the only company accredited to perform MRO work on Russian helicopters in Africa. The agreement was later expanded to include the overhaul and upgrade of both commercial and military Mi-8/17 helicopters, in addition to providing maintenance services. Denel Aviation is the only Lockheed Martin accredited service centre for the C-130 Hercules and civilian L-100 in the whole of Africa â&#x20AC;&#x201C; it is also one of only nine accredited C-130 airframe service centres in the world. The company has done C-130 work for other customers, such as Botswana, Uganda, Cameroon, Gabon and Safair. Denel Aviationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s other MRO work involves helicopters and the company is an Airbus Helicopters-accredited MRO service centre for Super Puma, Puma and Squirrel aircraft. It also services the Bo 105, Alouette III and SAAF Oryx and Rooivalk helicopters. Furthermore, Denel Aviation is an accredited Airbus Helicopters dynamic component repair and overhaul centre that offers depot-level maintenance of avionics, electrical, oxygen and hydro mechanical components. The facility is also accredited to carry out repairs and calibration of ground support and test equipment.