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SEPTEMBER 2017

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14 COVER STORY

SUPREMA 2.0: Comfortably setting the pace

Addressing demands for higher security, greater architectural flexibility and, ultimately, enduser satisfaction, has been the driving force behind the introduction of Suprema’s second generation software and hardware.

FEATURES 5

It’s time to Move-On

A disruptive new technology will level the security communications playing field as RDC launches Move-On. This is an innovative new offering that will seamlessly convert current and future customers from VHF to GPRS technology with substantial benefits, including improved coverage and decreased monthly costs.

14 Transport security and fleet management Vehicle tracking systems have had a revolutionary impact on the transport sector and transport security. Vehicle tracking and recovery systems for consumers are considered such an important measure for consumer vehicle security, that insurance companies offer lower premiums based on vehicles that are fitted with reputable tracking systems.

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REGULARS 4 Comment Contact’s Colleen is ready for the next chapter

Opinion piece

Validated BMS systems ensure medicines remain safe and effective

14 Surveillance solutions

• Body worn cameras: The saviour of security • Enhanced monitoring & detection using thermal technology

18 Transport security

• Cartrack equips drivers to display better behaviour on the road • Security solutions for airports at inter airport Europe 2017

21 On the Market

• Smart intruder detection solutions • High definition IR network camera for 24-hour-video surveillance • A simple biometric experience

25 Company news

• SA digital & physical security provider announces new agreement

24 International News

• Raytec IP lighting combats crime at historic manor house • New security strategy implemented for off-motorway truck stops • XProtect VMS meets video challenges & improves operations

29 Law & Security

Corruption charges

30 Index of Advertisers 31 Calendar 32 Directory

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Contact’s Colleen is ready for the next chapter

his month it gives me great pleasure to pay a very humble, but sincere tribute to one of Contact Publication’s longest serving employees on her retirement. Over the years, I know that many of you have met with, or chatted to Colleen McCann, our production leader. Colleen has spent over 35 years putting together the finished product that is Security Focus Africa, along with our sister publication at Contact Publications, Business Events Africa. Colleen was pregnant with her second daughter, when she joined the company’s founders Godfrey and Maudie King when Contact Publications was a very humble establishment, operating out of the King family home in Durban. The publishing industry in South Africa in the 1980s was a completely different landscape to the instant, digitalised industry we find ourselves in today. South Africa itself was a completely different place. While ‘Eye of the Tiger’ by Survivor, and ‘Tainted Love’ by Soft Cell, climbed to the top of the music charts, South Africa was in the grip of a political uprising that would eventually lead to the 1994 democratic election. The world was also being impacted by new technology and gadgets, the first CD player was launched, the use of geneticallyengineered human insulin produced by bacteria was sold for the first time, and the USA entered a major recession. The introduction of Security Focus magazine, a trade publication dedicated to the private security industry,

EDITORIAL POLICY

was the result of a partnership agreement made between the Security Association of South Africa (SASA) and the publishers of Security Focus magazine. This was the perfect time for the launch of a dedicated security trade publication. The late 1970s and early 80s saw the formalisation of the private security industry come about as a need by the ruling party to try and control political unrest and violence, which could no longer be managed effectively by the police. In some ways, today’s industry is similar as private security serves the need to prevent crime in a country where citizens do not feel confident enough to rely on the police to control crime. Over 35 years, Colleen has assisted in publishing almost 500 editions of Security Focus Africa, as well as several books, publications, calendars and directories dedicated to the industry. Colleen is just as colourful and charismatic as some of the other members of this industry, and for years she has dedicated herself to ensuring that the company produces a good product. She worked side-by-side with Godfrey and Maudie, with Godfrey as the publisher and editor. In 2008, I was given the honour of becoming the magazine’s new editor, and in recent years, Godfrey has handed over the role of managing director to his son Malcolm King, who has witnessed the company’s three-decade transformation first-hand. Colleen is well-known for her energetic, feisty and bubbly personality. Those who have owed her articles, adverts, photos and advertising material on deadline can certainly attest to this. Colleen is a mom of two daughters and a son, and a very proud grandmother of two boys. She is also an amazing athlete, having run many races and half marathons, and volunteered at the Comrades Marathon countless times.

Statements made or opinions expressed in articles in Security Focus Africa do not necessarily reflect the official views of the Security Association of South Africa (SASA) nor those of any of the other security associations listed in Security Focus Africa. Similarly, advertising in this publication does not imply in any way endorsement or approval by these security associations of any products or services. It is the policy of the Security Association of South Africa that any office-bearer who has an executive position in a company, or companies, which supply security products or services should on no account allow his position to be used to promote his company or its objectives in the editorial content of Security Focus Africa, the official journal of the Association. If, at any time, an office-bearer’s position has been quoted in relation to his company or product, this does not imply the Association’s approval or involvement.

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Colleen has been a constant presence at Contact Publications, with an incredible three-decade career at one single company, which is certainly unusual in today’s job-hopping world. In some ways, I have always thought of her as the mother hen of the Contact Team, keeping all of us on our toes. I am also delighted to add that while she is retiring as our production leader, she will not be leaving the company completely. Colleen will stay on with Contact Publications as a freelance sales consultant. She leaves the production side of the publication in the capable hands of Hayley Mendelow, who has been appointed as the production & design editor. All our best wishes are with Colleen as she embarks on this next chapter of her career at Contact Publications.

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NEWS

It’s time to Move-On A disruptive new technology will level the security communications playing field as RDC launches Move-On. This is an innovative new offering that will seamlessly convert current and future customers from VHF to GPRS technology with substantial benefits, including improved coverage and decreased monthly costs.

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DC (Radio Data Communications) celebrated the start of the spring season with an exciting launch party at its offices in Edenvale on 1 September, which saw the rooftop of its head office building transformed into the most idyllic sunset-viewing location for the event. A few weeks before, customers around the country found themselves being “proposed”

to when RDC representatives showed up at their offices, presenting them with a box, while on bended-knee. While the small boxes did not contain diamond rings, they did include an invitation to attend the RDC Spring Proposal for the big reveal of a new service offering. Relationships were the consistent theme for the rooftop launch party, where guests

were treated to delicious cocktails and a very enjoyable dinner. This was followed by a hilarious performance of Defending The Caveman, with none other than one of South Africa’s most sought-after actors, Tim Plewman. RDC’s guests were treated to an exclusive show of one of the longest-running and most successful solo comedies in South African theatre history. For almost 10 years, Defending The Caveman has been a runaway success the world over for its accurate and hilarious take on why and how men and women see the world differently. RDC came up with a unique and memorable way to launch its MoveOn service by comparing the themes of relationship ups and downs to the relationship between customers and their services providers.

RDC democratises GPRS In a nutshell, Move-On is an innovative new offering which gives customers the opportunity to significantly reduce their current monthly GPRS fees. RDC will convert TOP RDC head office rooftop LEFT RDC guests at the Spring Proposal

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NEWS

Guests at the RDC launch party

Tim Plewman in Defending the Caveman

non-RDC units onto the RDC GPRS network backbone at significantly reduced monthly rates. The new concept allows RDC to reduce monthly (Single Sim: R18, Dual Sim: R23, Conversion: free) fees by removing the need to subsidise hardware. Customers will have a month-to-month contract, which means that they cancel at any time. “VHF is an established technology, but now is the perfect time to be changing over to GPRS for greater coverage, reduced costs and advanced features,” says Brent Andreka, RDC Managing Director. “Customers should be changing over completely to GPRS for greater coverage, reduced costs and advanced features,” he added. With a legacy of more than 40 years, RDC is one of South Africa’s best-known designers and manufacturers of VHF, GPRS and SMS communications equipment for alarm monitoring. Over the four decades since

its establishment, this family-based, highly respected, and ethical company has supplied around 2 million communication devices and has over 400 radio networks located in South Africa and beyond its borders. To illustrate the importance of keeping upto-date with new technology, Andreka spoke about the concept of disruptive technology. History is full of examples of how the four d’s (demonetization, dematerialization, disruption and democratisation) have forever changed the world. One only has to look at what digital photography did to film, how online publishing impacted print newspapers, and how the internet has all but destroyed video. The impact that Uber will have on car sales, remains to be seen, but there are already signs of a slump in motor vehicle sales around the world. According to Andreka, for RDC’s Move-On service offering, transceiver units will be

Brent Andreka, RDC managing director

RDC present guests with their own break-up/divorce kit

• The GPRS transmitter is ideal for sending open up/lock up signals which can congest conventional radio networks. • Ideal for alarm communication and home automation in one single unit. • For full extended data reporting, the transmitter connects to the panel via the telephone interface and reports full contact ID. • This technology also allows for dual SIM-redundancy on MTN and Vodacom. The system roams from one service provider to another in the event of a GSM network outage or any other technical difficulty. • Chip SIMs are also available for certain services. • For remote home automation, two onboard relays allow a gate to be opened, a light to be switched on etc. • Remote programming and firmware updates. • Download transmitter event logs, the unit buffers up to 100 events. • Fixed monthly cost: All activations are sent via GPRS, saving the typical call costs incurred with telephone monitoring. • SAIDSA dual communication specifications: Ideal when installed in conjunction with a RDC VHF transmitter to comply with SAIDSA specifications. • Simple home automation: control a gate or garage door, or switch lights on and off remotely.

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changed from VHF to GPRS to communicate with the RDC base. In addition to the free conversion, the monthly fees will be much lower. Delegates attending the launch were even presented with a step-by-step break up/ divorce kit, containing all the information required for customers to end their former relationship and start using GPRS technology. RDC is also offering postrelationship breakup counselling in the form of a dedicated back-up service from RDC’s technology gurus, and an improved prenup agreement in the form of a month to month contract. “RDC is inviting current and future customers to send in all their non RDC units for a quick and easy conversion, to install and start saving,” concluded Andreka.

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INDUSTRY OPINION

Validated BMS systems ensure medicines remain safe and effective By Neil Cameron, Johnson Controls area general manager, building efficiency – Africa

Medicines and vaccines often contain active ingredients that are sensitive to light, heat, humidity and other pollutants. If the environments in which they are manufactured, stored and distributed are not controlled carefully, their efficacy may be impacted. This control is so important that it’s been legislated in South Africa.

uilding management systems (BMS) and access control solutions are playing an increasingly important role in ensuring that legislation is met. Proven and approved validation systems help pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution organisations monitor and report on key processes employed in the manufacture of medicines, the environment in which they are stored, and the conditions under which they are handled and transported. Validation is just as important for the management of dangerous pathogens. It’s important to control, and be able to validate the laboratory conditions in which they are kept and handled, from origination to disposal. Intelligent BMS with their capability to measure, monitor and control environments based on preconfigured requirements, are important tools to help meet and enforce validation requirements. In South Africa, legislation requires that on receipt of goods, the recording devices (temperature data loggers, refrigeration tags, freezer tags, log tags or cold chain monitoring cards) be checked and documented. Elsewhere in the world, more rigorous requirements are in place that require use of validated technologies. In the US, for example, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sets out validation requirements for BMS. Today, pharmaceutical companies cannot export goods to the USA that do not comply with FDA validation requirements. To achieve this validation, organisations must make use of processes and systems that measure, capture and manage critical information related to the lifecycle of the product (manufacture, distribution, etc.) in a secure way. A BMS for validated environments will, for example provide scalable configurations, system security, secure data management

and reporting, electronic records and signatures, pre-selected and free-form annotations, time-stamped audit trails, extensive integration capabilities at all system levels, web-based reporting (mean kinetic temperature, trend analysis and alarm analysis), and remote alarming (email, text messaging, etc). In particular, technologies used for validation need to meet the FDA’s electronic records and signature requirements. To comply, the computer systems used to collect and analyse data must be validated to meet the FDA requirements for electronic records and signatures. These electronic signatures (authorisation) must be legally-binding, and the electronic records must be protected from point-ofcreation to receipt, meaning any tampering with information must be detectable. Using an FDA-certified BMS for validated environments, the validation process can be integrated or configured within the organisation’s building automation system. Validation can be further implemented within access control systems, an important consideration in the control of disease and handling of dangerous pathogens. FDA-certified BMS for validated environments differ from standard BMS. Where a standard BMS will measure the temperature in an environment, a BMS for validated environments will measure and guarantee that temperature. It certifies that the temperature sensor is providing a true value, that the controller to which the sensor information is sent is responding as it should, that the information

subsequently stored in the database is secure and cannot be tampered with, and that the output report containing the FDArequired information is protected. In South Africa, Johnson Controls has partnered with a number of clients to implement its FDA-approved Metasys BMS. For many of these clients, validation is critical to doing business as they manufacture, export and distribute medicines globally. For others, implementing validation systems is critical to manage risk, for quality assurance, and to ensure accountability. While implementation of validation systems requires effort, once in place they provide the assurance that validation processes are being followed and that the products the organisation is taking into the market are safe and effective, and of the required quality. It’s critical that South Africa begin to make use of the technologies now becoming available to manage, monitor and validate processes related to manufacturing, storing and distributing medicines in the country. It will protect us from human error and lower risks, and also help improve processes and raise standards in the industry.

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Suprema 2.0

Comfortably setting the pace Addressing demands for higher security, greater architectural flexibility and, ultimately, end-user satisfaction, has been the driving force behind the introduction of Suprema’s second generation software and hardware.

wo years ago saw the launch of BioStar 2.0 which was developed with the vision of providing system integrators and software developers with a powerful biometric access control framework. At the same time, we were also introduced to the first second generation terminal, BioStation 2. Since then, the number of new terminals has grown to six, all offering best matching performance, uncompromised security and accuracy along with top-notch useability. BioStar 2 enhancements for users have included, among others, time and attendance, mobile and mobile card.

Introducing BioEntry P2

Comprehensive access control Designed for both SMB and enterprise level access control systems, BioEntry P2 blends Suprema’s industry-leading technologies and innovative features in a mullion-type fingerprint access control terminal that offers high matching performance, slim design and multicard reading. BioEntry P2 accommodates 10 000 users, matched in a second or less and leads the way in its class as the most

secure, with an enhanced fingerprint algorithm, improved optical fingerprint sensor, and dual-band RFID technology. More accurate than its predecessor, with significantly reduced false rejection rates, P2 compensates for unsatisfactory fingerprint conditions such as direct sunlight or distorted finger images. Versatile and flexible, P2’s dual-frequency, multi-card reading technology supports all HID multiCLASS compatible RFID standards, and reads all prominent RFID standards with a single device, including MIFARE, HID iCLASS, DESFire, FeliCa, HID Prox, EM and NFC. Full of power, or without, the BioEntry P2 is the first Suprema terminal that comes with an identical, not so clever, dummy reader – the BioEntry R2 which enables cost-effective reader options when using intelligent controllers such as the CoreStation.

Changing the game With CoreStation

Designed for mid to enterprise-level systems, CoreStation handles up to 500 000 users with an incredible fingerprint matching speed of 400 000 match/sec on

BioEntry P2

CoreStation

an Ethernet backbone. CoreStation is the brain behind flexible design, exceptional speed, higher security, less network cables and reduced cost. CoreStation provides centralised topology design and door control, overcoming device matching speed limitations and less Ethernet cables, using standard RS-485 (OSDP) and Wiegand. The introduction of the BioEntry Plus R2 dummy reader reduces implementation cost even further. CoreStation not only benefits BioStar 2 implementations (Suprema’s new generation access control platform), but also enables current controller-based access control solution providers to integrate this intelligent, high speed biometric controller into their solutions, offering Suprema’s leading biometric matching algorithm.

BioStar 2.5

More functionality, enhanced security On the softer side, our engineers were hard at work with the release of BioStar 2.5. BioStar 2 is Suprema’s second generation web and cloud enabled access control and T&A platform, built to extend beyond the boundaries of traditional access systems. On the hardware side,

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the release of BioStar 2.5 includes CoreStation, BioEntry P2 and R2. Software enhancements provide for intrusion alarm zones, video integration and general system improvements, including system monitoring enhancements and automatic device firmware upgrade notifications. The BioStar Intrusion alarm zones function monitors and detects unauthorised entrance into a house, office or building while, on the other BioStar 2.5

hand, BioStar Video logs can be used for monitoring important security events such as intrusion detection, forced door open and the disconnection of devices. Now you can set NVR and IP cameras and save a video log in BioStar 2. On the security side, BioStar 2.5 includes detailed change logs for any system changes performed by system users to provide total traceability of administrative changes. HTTPS is now the default security protocol and utilising implementation specific trusted certificates for web access and device communication ensures industry recognised encryption and also puts the control into your hands to ensure that user data is transferred to, and stored securely on

devices and that the devices actually belong to the site. Upgrading to BioStar 2.5 is free of charge, but users with the free version of BioStar software will have to upgrade (once-off) to BioStar 2 AC Standard to enjoy some of these advanced features.

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Selects Suprema Suprema’s BioSign 2.0 mobile fingerprint authentication algorithm has been loaded in Samsung Galaxy J5 2017 and Galaxy A7 (for SK Telecom) smartphone models. Partnering with Egis Technology, a Taiwan-based sensor provider, Suprema provides its integrated solution to global smartphone manufacturers.

Selecting Suprema as your identity partner is an easy choice. We invite you to be part of setting the pace in biometric identity.

Suprema SFU-S20 fingerprint module integrated in BioRugged’s LCC tablet PC Suprema announced that the company’s SFU-S20 fingerprint modules are integrated into the new BioRugged LCC, an affordable 5” mobile Android terminal from BioRugged.

FU-S20 is an FBI PIV and FAP20 certified USB fingerprint scanner designed to provide a high-level biometric security solution for identity management applications. The SFU-S20 features a slim optical sensor with a larger platen and the latest anti-spoofing (live fingerprint detection) technology. BioRugged LCC follows the release of the BioWolf LE rugged tablet earlier this year, and addresses more price sensitive markets, while also offering a ruggedised option with the same state of the art biometrics for highly mobile environments. The BioRugged LCC mobile Android platform is suitable for various applications including census, voter registration, workforce management, logistics, health care, industrial protection and banking. An ideal fit for the LCC are projects that focus on biometric enrolment and verification, linked to location-based statistics and security.

The BioRugged LCC features GPS, WIFI, Bluetooth and a 2MP/8MP auto focus front-back camera. A large capacity battery ensures maximum uptime, with up to 150 enrolments per charge over 3/4G (LTE) or WI-FI connections. The IP67 Rugged PDA is equipped with Gorilla Glass and NFC capability. Although suitable for any biometric identity solution, the BioRugged LCC has attracted huge attention in the mobile T&A and workforce management markets. Its affordability and portability now allows for effective time management in the field, where static biometric readers will not fulfill the requirements. Integrated into Suprema’s BioStar 2 time management platform, it enables the integration of mobile and static biometric terminals under one platform. BioRugged LCC can now conveniently perform biometric authentication and time management and has great potential for construction sites, agricultural operations, outsourced security and cleaning services or any environment where the workforce does not report at an office. Incorporation of GPS unitisation locations also adds another dimension to T&A and workforce management which identifies

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fraud attempts and offers ideal GIS data for real-time workforce optimisation. Upon launching in January 2017, BioRugged LCC has already shipped more than 9 000 units, to be used in public and commercial projects including SIM card registration (telco-KYC) in the African market. “We are very excited about the BioRugged LCC, a truly versatile mobile platform secured by best fingerprint technology available today. The BioRugged LCC was engineered to be compatible in various scenarios in the biometric mobile environment,” said Hof Retief, chief executive officer at BioRugged. “BioRugged is our strategic partner and, at Suprema, we are proud of SFU-S20/S21 USB fingerprint module being featured on this new LCC. We look forward to working together on future innovations and will strive to deliver highest-standard biometrics for BioRugged’s customers,” said Bogun Park, chief executive officer at Suprema.

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The STT Bio GSM is a fingerprint biometrics unit designed to allow access to authorised drivers and machine operators only. This unit communicates to the control room via GSM.

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The Bio GSM unit is fitted with a relay for control of a vehicles ignition, the power button of a machine or an electronic locking device.

• User Verification • Duress Print - Emergencies • DAN (Driver Alert Notification) The DAN is an important feature that is designed to confirm that the driver driving the vehicle, or operator operating the machinery, is still the same person that was verified on the BIO GSM at start-up. Failure to scan when prompted will result in a “failed to clock” signal being sent to the control room.

The Bio GSM unit will require the driver or operator to scan their allocated finger for verification on the fingerprint sensor. This fingerprint template will have been previously sent to the intended unit. If the scan is authorized the driver/operator will be allowed to start the vehicle or machinery. This electronic transaction is stored with a time and date stamp and is sent via GSM to the control room for reporting.

The list of vehicles and machinery that the Bio GSM can secure is endless but here are a few: Motorcars, Motorbikes, Trucks, Tail Lifts, Truck Doors, Cranes, Lifting Equipment, Mining Vehicles, Heavy Duty Pumps, Generators, Chair Lift Systems, Blast Hole Drilling Equipment, Crawler Systems, Tractors, Diesel Pump Stations, Airport Apron Vehicles

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MACHINERY etc.

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SPECIAL FEATURE

Transport security and fleet management Vehicle tracking systems have had a revolutionary impact on the transport sector and transport security. Vehicle tracking and recovery systems for consumers are considered such an important measure for consumer vehicle security, that insurance companies offer lower premiums for vehicles that are fitted with reputable tracking systems.

or companies that have to protect a full fleet of vehicles as assets, which are essential to their business, there are a number of critical considerations that also need to be taken into account.

Consumer vehicle tracking and recovery According to insurance service providers, the most important considerations for consumers when selecting a tracking service provider should include a partnership between the provider and the South African Police Service (SAPS), a tracking device endorsed by insurance companies, and those with a proven track-record.

Miway says that if the tracking company is partnered with the SAPS, they are also involved in the recovery process with a network of over 1 400 vehicles and 50 aircraft that will lead to swift recovery and arrest. A tracking device that is recognised and endorsed by insurance companies will ensure a reduction in monthly insurance premiums. Tracking companies should also offer a range of flexible packages that meet varying budgets

and requirements. Some companies even provide consumers with the option of tracking their own vehicles via smartphone, tablet or PC. Value-added services including roadside assistance and zone management can also add convenience and an added safety factor in an emergency. One of the most critical features is an alert button to notify the company in the event of a hijacking. The best tracking systems are able to track vehicles within five metres of its exact location.

Company fleet tracking services When rating GPS-based

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fleet tracking systems service providers, companies are advised to look for solutions that are affordable, easy to use, and allow companies to monitor not just their fleet of vehicles but driver behaviour as well.

Choosing the right fleet management services provider According to John Loxton, head of WesBank’s fleet management division, when measuring South Africa’s local fleet management industry against global standards, it can justifiably be seen as being among the best. Mr Loxton says that in the past decade, the industry has seen a considerable increase in knowledge and skill levels. An increase in sophisticated telemetry and the improvement in information management were the most important contributing factors. “This helped our industry stay in tune with international fleet management, which is particularly pleasing,” he says. “With a local industry that can comfortably be described as world-class, it is difficult to explain why local fleet owners do not make more use of professional fleet management services,” says Loxton, who goes on to unpack some of the possible reasons. Fleet owners have the perception that they can achieve the same benefits as professional fleet management companies. In the majority of cases, this is unfortunately a myth. The principal of economies of scale is as old as the mountains, and is a proven form of optimising costs. In the majority of cases, the professional service providers in this industry manage fleets in excess of 20 000 vehicles. It should, therefore, be logical that the buying power of these service providers will be more powerful

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than that of an individual fleet owner with, for example, 500 vehicles. There is a whole legion of companies who refer to their services as so-called ‘fleet management’. The owner of a workshop in Johannesburg cannot claim to be delivering comprehensive fleet management services, and a telemetry provider in isolation cannot claim it either. Yet these services are advertised as such, and this adds to the wrong perceptions about what fleet management actually entails. The maintenance management and telemetry of a fleet are merely components of fleet management which in isolation cannot offer the same advantages as the holistic approach of professional fleet management. Complete fleet management should in fact be an example of where the whole is more than the sum of the parts. An effective approach to fleet management should include at least the following services: • Vehicle selection • Purchase management • Maintenance (including service and tyres) • Fuel management • Utilisation management through telemetry • Renewal of licences and the allocation of traffic fines • An optimal replacement policy

• The remarketing of off-fleet vehicles. Loxton says that a professional fleet management service provider should manage each of these cost factors in order to unlock optimal value. Fleet owners also don’t necessarily have the required skill and systems to do this effectively, and thus lower the total costs of fleet operations. It is of critical importance that each vehicle is managed individually, with the aim of optimising the total cost of ownership of every vehicle. “This should make it clear that fleet management has been fine-tuned to a level where it calls for a very complex and analytical approach,” says Loxton. There exists a perception that fleet management companies make a profit on the purchase price of, for example, tyres, at the expense of the fleet owners. It is true that fleet management companies aim to be both professional and sustainable. If we examine the business model of a fleet management company, it will be clear that none of these role players can afford to let fleet owners pay more than they already are doing. It doesn’t make sense and yet it is still mentioned as a criticism, and reason against the use of fleet management service providers.

Many fleet owners believe in managing their own maintenance facilities, and usually on site. In the majority of cases there is a logistical reason for this, for example in the case of a transport company with the need to maintain vehicle uptime. But when the primary reason is not the productivity of the fleet, but ‘costs’, there is a likelihood that over time it will have the opposite effect on costs, according to Loxton. The allocation of overhead and labour costs becomes a challenge to accurately calculate the cost per kilometre of the fleet. It may lead to the perception that fleet owners can maintain their fleet cheaper than fleet management companies. Reducing fleet management to save costs negatively and unnecessarily affects the perception of effective fleet management. A holistic approach to fleet management, combined with the right fleet management partner, should lead to considerable savings. A common aim is to save 10 to 20 per cent. “My advice to any fleet owner is to select a fleet management service provider based on experience and reputation, form a strong partnership with the service provider, and ensure both partners enjoy the benefits of such a relationship where their interests and objectives are aligned,” he concluded.

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Body worn cameras The saviour of security Across the globe, security technology is constantly developed, improved upon and provided in order to create an environment that is truly safe and secure.

ccording to a report issued by the Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC), violent crime remains an ever-present threat in South Africa. The findings, based on the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) major crime statistics for 2015/2016, common crimes include: murder, rape, armed robbery, carjacking, home invasion, property theft, smash-andgrabs, and ATM robberies. Victims who resist or fail to comply with demands may be killed or seriously injured. It is no wonder then that South Africa’s private security industry is one of the largest in the world. However, in today’s age (and despite the rampant crime), private security officers and their companies are often battling not only criminals, but a dark cloud of lawsuits and liabilities. As in every sector, innovation drives performance. In modern times, when an incident occurs, the need for adequate, accurate and real-time visual and audio information is absolutely critical. Enter body worn cameras. “We believe this technology is probably the most significant development in security guard service delivery today,” said Jacki Condon, managing director of Apache Security Services. “Over the last five years, the introduction of the body worn camera by security officers in the private sector has become the mainstay of our guarding methodology.”

Condon confirms that there are six key advantages to body worn cameras. Firstly, in the prevention of a crime or incident, the camera eradicates any possible disputes between the security officers and members of the public. “In the security sector, the ‘he said, she said’ problem frequently arises, and creates a toxic relationship with the clientele,” said Condon. “These cameras eradicate this problem.” With both real-time and recorded documented evidence, the details of the event can be viewed, as experienced firsthand by the officers themselves. As the door and bat in the Pistorius case displayed, the chain of evidence is critical in ensuring the use of such evidence in court. “In the event of a crime scene, accident, incident, or health and safety violation, the first respondent is normally the security officer. A body worn camera enables them to capture video footage and photographs of the scene before it is disturbed,” states Condon. These cameras also do away with tardiness and unproductivity, as management can log in at any time to see what the guards are doing. Similarly, collusion with other staff members becomes much more difficult. Finally, the camera’s GPS ensures security officers can be tracked. “While this gives management insight into productivity, it also offers in-depth data of the officer’s patrolling techniques,” adds Condon.

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“This means the cameras are also excellent training aids, giving security providers the opportunity to adjust an officer’s approach to his/her duties for greater efficiency and efficacy.” With the camera’s housing unit sewed into a combat jacket, officers are unable to remove it unless they remove the entire jacket. “There are many variations of the waterproof and shock-resistant body worn camera, with functionalities and features suited to the client’s unique environment, security profile, budget and requirements. “Some versions are highly sophisticated allowing for a live feed, while others offer the capability to download and inspect the footage at a later stage,” concludes Condon. “Every security provider in South Africa should provide their officers with this technology. Not only does this give the guards the right tools to do their jobs effectively, but it also protects the company against damages, and gives the public a greater sense of trust in the integrity of the industry.”

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Enhanced monitoring & detection using thermal technology By Harris Chen, product marketing manager for thermal products at Hikvision

This article highlights how thermal imaging cameras can be deployed to provide a highly-effective technology tool for advanced detection and temperature sensing.

ow do thermal cameras work? All objects with a temperature above absolute zero emit levels of thermal radiation. This radiation, although invisible to the human eye, can be detected by thermal camera sensors, which display images of invisible infrared or ‘heat’ radiation. A superb tool for providing situational awareness in the daytime, total darkness or within adverse weather conditions, thermal cameras can be used for a wide variety of applications.

Thermal camera applications Perimeter protection with dual-lens thermal cameras Particularly suited to operating in changing light conditions, total darkness, or other challenging weather conditions such as rain, fog or snow, Hikvision thermal cameras provide the perfect platform on which

to build more effective, 24/7 perimeter surveillance systems. Whereas the latest thermal camera models have excellent detection/location performance, image identification is taken to the next level when thermal imaging is supported by a high definition video surveillance camera, where identification detail can also be displayed and monitored. In this respect, the choice of a ‘bispectrum’ integrated thermal, and bullet or PTZ speed dome video camera, will yield an optimum solution for the majority of perimeter surveillance applications. Integrated with intelligent video applications, such as line crossing or intrusion detection, bi-spectrum cameras can automatically trigger an alert, and at the same time, trigger a traditional PTZ camera to supply essential video detail to an operator. The combination of a thermal and video camera in one housing is especially effective

in theft prevention and border enforcement applications, not only detecting a target at a distance, but also revealing features of an intruder or object at shorter distances.

Handheld thermal cameras For some applications, mobile thermal imaging devices can open up a new world of portable thermal imaging uses. For example, a handheld thermal camera is very helpful for security patrols at night to locate objects in the dark. Here, thermal imaging can provide

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Handheld applications are easy to carry, and convenient to display

an effective tool to track targets, ensure personal safety, and detect unauthorised persons, even through camouflage. Law enforcement agencies, emergency organisations and utility companies can use handheld thermal equipment to great effect in pursuit of their work. The most vital of these are firefighters, who commonly use thermal imaging to see through smoke, locate people and localise fire hotspots. Law enforcement agencies use thermal technology to enhance surveillance activities, locate and apprehend suspects, investigate crime scenes, and conduct search and rescue operations. Officers are very impressed by the ability to locate suspects in dark alleyways due to their radiated heat, even when they are hiding behind an object. For utilities, power line maintenance technicians can easily locate overheating joints and conductive parts, to eliminate potential problems before they have a chance to develop into a catastrophic failure and break in power transmission.

Predictive maintenance The deployment of thermal imaging by the manufacturing industry is the most mature

Fire and theft prevention in warehouse settings

commercial application. Here, the ability to accurately measure temperature data using thermal imaging provides maintenance personal with vital information about the condition of all kinds of mechanical machinery, electrical power panels and other equipment components. High-end, non-contact predictive maintenance inspections using thermal cameras are typically carried out by internal technicians at large companies, independent service providers, and by insurance companies to reduce risk. Used across a wide range of industries including manufacturing, power plants and petrochemical plants, thermal imaging can help to make production facilities more efficient, optimise the production process, reduce costly production downtime and support health & safety by avoiding the potential for injuries to staff. Examples where thermal imaging is used for predictive maintenance of mechanical equipment inspection and monitoring of hot or cold spots include: • Insulated vessels and pipelines • Heat exchangers • Air coolers • Furnaces and reactor vessels

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• Boilers • Fluid or gas flow relief valves • Steam traps • Bearings • Gears. Examples where thermal imaging can be used for predictive maintenance of electrical equipment inspection and monitoring of hot or cold spots include: • Electrical connections • Fuse panels • Cables • Transformers • Motors and windings • Electrolytic cells • High voltage switchgear.

Hikvision thermal solutions In the fields of security, safety, management and maintenance, Hikvision thermal cameras can be deployed to reliably detect people, objects and incidents 24/7, and supporting lower installation costs, fewer cameras are needed to monitor a particular area of interest. Hikvision offers a broad spectrum of thermal imaging solutions, including singlelens bullet cameras, dual-lens cameras, speed domes, PTZ positioning systems and handheld devices. Employing resolutions up to 640 x 512, Hikvision’s thermal image quality is greatly enhanced being supported by Adaptive AGC, 3D DNR, DDE, and high sensitivity for accurate thermometrics, dynamic fire detection and temperature anomalies. Add to this mix the integration of video content analysis (VCA), and Hikvision thermal cameras can help dramatically reduce the rate of false alarms by confirming triggered events, and improve detection rates.

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Cartrack equips drivers to display better behaviour on the road New fleet management technologies are setting increasingly high road safety standards as a result of insights obtained from telematics technologies installed in these vehicles. It might be time for individual drivers to follow the lead...

lack of detailed knowledge on the part of road users relating to road safety is compromising safety on the road, according to Cartrack, a leading fleet management, vehicle tracking and telematics technology company. Cartrack South Africa CEO, Andre Ittmann, notes that while drivers are aware of basic road laws, they are often unaware about many other “unwritten” rules and regulations, and the associated impact of driving behaviour. “There are many additional aspects to road safety that drivers seem to be unaware of. An average driver breaks many of the fundamental rules of road safety on a daily basis, which affects general safety levels on the road.” Ittmann highlights fuel consumption as an important yet generally unacknowledged indicator of poor driving, and notes that fleet management could be a highly effective tool in curbing these trends. “Aspects of driving such as speeding, harsh breaking and excessive engine idling all have a major impact on fuel costs as well as safety. Even if you do not own a fleet and would like to improve your personal driving skills, the Cartrack telematics data can equip you to drive better by determining what remedial actions could rectify any unseen problems you may have.” A 2015 article in Popular Mechanics, “The Top 10 Most Common Driving Mistakes”,

illustrates Ittmann’s point about hidden road laws, and how easily drivers break them. The first two items on the Popular Mechanics list focus on not paying enough attention (such as texting while driving), while the third item is tyre pressure, which is a seldom-discussed factor in driving behaviour. “Tyre pressure is an excellent example of how breaking the rules of the road easily involves simple ignorance. A poorly inflated tyre can be lethal to drive on, but many people are unaware of this fact,” notes Ittmann. While hidden road safety issues like tyre pressure seriously affect individual drivers, commercial vehicle fleets have powerful tools at their disposal which allows them to significantly improve driving standards across hidden and obvious aspects. Key to their success is the combination of extensive vehicle tracking data with incentive programmes that reward driver performance that complies with pre-defined rules and set criteria. “Incentives and rewards allow companies to use the raw data at their disposal to change behaviour for the better. Often, this change involves encouraging small changes that will have a positive and noticeable impact on general safety levels and costs. “For example, at Cartrack, we help our clients to implement a driver scorecard. This scorecard assesses behaviour across a wide

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range of data elements, which the system supplies in real time. Using this data gives a company the power to positively transform driver behaviour across a spectrum of set benchmarks he says. Commercial driver scorecards focus on vehicle maintenance as much as on driver performance. Tyre pressure, oil and brake checks, and the wearing of seatbelts are all tracked, along with conventional considerations such as driver speed, harsh braking and route optimisation. The scorecard also includes important administrative components, such as licenses and permits. Ittmann concludes that drivers will respond better to expanded knowledge and performance incentives, rather than punitive punishment. “When everyone within a team understands that they are properly cared for, and that efficiently-run vehicles are safer on the road, drivers will naturally keep operating costs low and avoid penalties and fines.” “If companies aren’t actively managing and incentivising drivers, they are wasting money. Individual drivers should take a leaf out of this book and approach how they drive on the road in terms of a general scorecard that covers maintenance as well as behaviour. If more people followed this example, the road safety levels in South Africa would improve dramatically.”

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Security solutions for airports at inter airport Europe 2017 Dallmeier will present the very latest in video solutions for airport security and operational efficiency at the inter airport Europe trade fair, held in Munich from 10 to 13 October 2017.

ith the Panomera multifocal sensor system, Dallmeier will demonstrate the latest technology for airport security at the inter airport trade fair. Panomera is a patented camera technology, specially developed to enable comprehensive video surveillance of expansive areas. The multifocal sensor technology makes it possible to display wide expanses as well as long distances in unequalled resolution quality, in real time and at high frame rates of up to 30 fps. The area can also be monitored from a single location. An outstanding feature of the system is its unique combination of an overall view with simultaneous high-detail resolution

at every distance. One Panomera with eight sensors can replace as many as 35 standard megapixel cameras. This offers many advantages for airport security, whether on take-off or landing runways, the taxiways and hangars, the terminal buildings and baggage handling systems, car parks or access roads. At airports, huge premises with a variety of areas must be monitored around the clock. The multifocal sensor technology provides a comprehensive overview of all activity around the airport and airfield. Besides the documentation of take-offs and landings, queues of aircraft at the runway, cargo and goods during loading or repairs and construction works can be fully documented and checked. In

addition, debris or parts on the runway or the aircraft taxiways or fatigue cracks on the runway can be detectedÂ reliably. In conjunction with intelligent video analysis and management systems, the monitoring of all landside and airside areas contributes significantly to the overall safety and security of visitors and passengers as well as maintaining smooth operations across the airport. Since security personnel are provided with a comprehensive overview of the entire airport, regardless of where their individual focus may be at any given time, they can react quickly to any incidents. Video technology can therefore assist airports with the implementation of the Europe-wide optimisation concept of Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM). A-CDM specifically aims to enhance the operational efficiency of airports, which opens up various application areas for video technology. Dallmeier will be exhibiting in Hall A6, stand 655 at inter airport Europe trade fair.

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The modular and scalable structure of PowerSeries Neo provides a cost effective, tailored solution for even the most demanding installations and PowerSeries Neo’s Control Panels constitute the heart of it.

Kedacom’s body worn camera can be carried easily, and with continuous video streaming, can record and upload to a command center in real-time through 3G/4G or WiFi network.

The S-Series is ideal for cost sensitive markets as up to eight SIR readers can operate from one single module – making it one of the most price competitive solutions in the market.

Key features: - Up to 8 On-Board Zones - Up to 128 Hardwired Zones - Up 32 Wirelesss Zones - Keypad Zone support - On-Board PGM Outputs

Key features: - Qualcomm 8 Core High-performance Processor - 3G/4G, WiFi, Bluetooth, NFC - 6 hours Continuous Working - Shortcut Button + 2.2 inch Touchscreen - High Quality Video

Benefits: PowerSeries Neo’s control panels cater to the requirements of today’s installations, but coupled with one or more of a complete line of expansion modules, the panels offer potential for added expansion capabilities, features and services, protecting the investment in the system and ensuring growth in the future.

Benefits: The body worn camera provides unparalleled realtime video quality by using powerful video coding technology and wireless network adaptability. The camera supports bidirectional audio through an embedded microphone and an external Bluetooth headset for real-time communication with command center using intercom mode.

Key features: - A key feature of the S-Series is the use of secure technology that provides enhanced protection against card cloning - With Impro Technologies’ 125kHz RFID tags this risk is reduced due to the proprietary communication protocol used, which gives increased peace of mind Benefits: Impro Technologies’ S-Series comprises cost effective hardware that seamlessly operates on the Access Portal management software, to provide a holistic access control system. End-of-line sensing provides additional protection against tampering of cables, and an alert can be automatically sent should an event occur.

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Permaconn’s PM45-4G is a versatile alarm communicator that provides a constant link by means of 4G, 3G and or IP between the supervised premises and the central station.

Kedacom’s Vehicle NVR is a professional vehicle-mounted device which can either emulate an NVR to view IP-based camera streams or a wireless encoder for analog camera access.

Suprema FaceStation 2 is the most advanced face recognition terminal providing loads of the world’s best features, powered by Suprema’s latest innovation in facial biometrics.

Key features: - Remote “over-the-air” alarm panel programming using 4G/3G or IP path - Dual SIM + IP alarm communicator - Plug and Play solution - Interfaces with any Contact ID alarm panel - Lower current draw, easily powered from alarm panel - AES128 encryption

Key features: - Aviation plug or embedded WiFi connection - Aviation plug supports Ethernet and analog cameras’ interfaces - Embedded GPS, WiFi module - Optional 3G/4G Module - Optional Beidou, GLONASS Module

Key features: - High Speed Face Matching: up to 3,000 match/sec - Massive Memory Capacity: can accommodate up to 30,000 users, 50,000 face image logs and 5,000,000 text logs - Up to 25,000 lx of operating illuminance - 1.4GHz quad-core CPU

Benefits: The vehicle NVR / Wireless Mobile Encoder can connect, manage and record videos from up to 4 IP-based and analog cameras simultaneously. A stable physical connection is assured with an aviation plug even when the vehicle is being driven on bumpy roads.

Benefits: With Suprema’s patented IR illumination and optical technique, FaceStation 2 achieves operating illuminance of up to 25,000 lx, about 5 times brighter than industry average, which in turn, brings all-round confidence regardless of lighting conditions.

Benefits: Due to its small size and always on function, the PM45 fits easily inside an alarm panel enclosure and is suitable for ATM and M2M applications . The PM45 provides secure VPN with Atlas, MTN and Vodacom networks .

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Smart intruder detection solutions Elvey’s increasing focus on providing quality, state-of-the-art technology to the market includes the strategic introduction of smart solutions from DSC, UTC and Risco that leverage the Internet of Things (IoT).

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DETECTOR CAMERA PG4944 PG2 is an innovative outdoor detector with an integrated camera that provides the perfect solution for visual alarm verification.

SC’s iotega panel is a self-contained wireless system that provides uncompromised security and all the benefits of DSC’s high-end technology, using GPRS, Z-Wave, IP and wireless connectivity. The iotega also makes use of FIBARO Z-Wave plug & play devices which are simple to install and use. Added video verification makes for a powerful package. The FIBARO product range is compatible with voice control technologies. One simply tells the system what to do, and it expedites one’s commands within seconds. FIBARO allows homeowners to monitor the amount of electricity used by home devices, thereby easily identifying which items of hardware are responsible for high energy usage. The system can be programmed to increase energy savings for homeowners. The scalable DSC solutions allow homeowners to start with security-only, and to upgrade to a full home automation system that can support over 200 security and smart home devices. Support is provided for multiple communications protocols, such as Ethernet, as well as a wide range of wireless options such as Wi-Fi, Z-Wave Plus, PowerG and optional cellular (3G and LTE). The security backend on the DSC iotega panels is extremely powerful due to the fact that DSC has outsourced the back end development to the creators of the cloud-based monitoring platform SecureNet. This platform has fully encrypted VPN communication from the security system directly to the central station and allows users to arm and disarm with zone bypass, view real-time system and zone status, and view history, as well as receive notifications and alerts. Adding the RISCO Smart Home Gateway to a Risco LightSYS2™ or Agility3™ intruder alarm system allows home automation system management using the iRISCO App. The RISCO Home Gateway connects to the highly secure RISCO Cloud via the user’s router and is compatible with a selection of FIBARO Z-Wave devices. Similarly UTC’s Zero Wire panel offers a fully fledged wireless alarm panel that offers home automation through FIBARO Z-Wave devices as well as video verification, all driven through their App. Elvey employs a specialist technical support team that guides clients through any challenges they may face, including the selection of the best possible solution for their specific application and circumstances. SECURITY FOCUS AFRICA | SEPTEMBER 2017

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High definition IR network camera for 24-hour-video surveillance With the DF5210HD-DN/IR Dallmeier introduces a new high definition IR network camera. The infrared camera has been developed with special attention to changing lighting conditions for 24-hour-video surveillance. Excellent low-light characteristics The extremely high light sensitivity of the sensor and the sophisticated image processing ensure crisp colour images even in the dark. In night mode, the camera also provides outstanding results due to excellent infrared sensitivity.

Automatic switching of presets The camera is equipped with an ambient light sensor and a removable infrared (IR) cut filter, and can automatically switch between day and night mode. In addition, different day and night presets for the exposure settings can be defined and adjusted.

Integrated homogeneous IR illumination The automatic Day/Night operation is supported by a uniform IR illumination by means of semi-covert 850 nm high power LEDs. In the IR mode at night, the camera provides excellent results due to the high infrared sensitivity and thus meets the most demanding requirements in a 24hour operation.

Motor-driven varifocal lens with P-Iris The camera has a motor-driven megapixel varifocal lens that is perfectly tuned to

the image sensor. The adjustment of zoom, focus and iris is conveniently made using a web browser. The manual lens setting directly at the installation site of the camera is not required.

Digital image shift The Digital Image Shift function allows a comfortable fine adjustment of the captured image section (horizontal and vertical at 16:9 resolutions, horizontal at 4:3 resolutions) via a web browser ensuring quick and easy installation of the camera. Depending on the selected resolution, the used area on the image sensor can be moved and adapted to the local conditions. Manual fine alignment of the camera directly at the installation site is not necessary.

Video content analysis (VCA) The integrated VCA detects movements and objects in the uncompressed image and analyses them in real-time (depending on the analysis resolution) with highlydeveloped analysis functions such as intrusion detection or line crossing. The detected events can be used to trigger the recording of a SMAVIA recording system. Together with the detected objects and the

corresponding metadata, they are stored in a database. This allows for targeted search and evaluation of the recordings by SMAVIA viewing client with the SmartFinder function.

EdgeStorage The camera is equipped with a RAM memory that is used by the EdgeStorage function for storing the video stream in case of a network failure. When the network is restored, the SmartBackfill function ensures a fast transmission to the SMAVIA recording system. This stores the video stream with high speed and then seamlessly continues the recording of the live stream.

Panomera® was specifically developed for the all-encompassing video surveillance of expansive areas. Now huge widths, as well as areas with large distances, such as strip mines, can be displayed with a completely new resolution quality, in real time and at high frame rates of up to 30 fps. In conjunction with intelligent video analysis tools, Panomera® offers unique capabilities for monitoring and optimising the operation of heavy equipment such as conveyors or dump trucks, as well as for securing the perimeters of mining areas. www.panomera.com Dallmeier Southern africa Office dallmeiersa@dallmeier.com

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A simple biometric experience Paxton has announced the integration of its networked access control system, Net2, with Invixium’s biometric software, IXM WEB. The integration allows for real-time synchronisation between the two applications, removing the need to enter user data in two places, and dramatically reducing setup time.

he integration provides customers with the benefit of expanding their access control offer with a biometric solution. From installation to adding new users, the Net2 and IXM WEB integration has been carefully scripted to be as simple and seamless as possible. When adding a new user in Net2, an “enrol biometric” button is available for a seamless transition to IXM WEB to complete the biometric enrolment. The introduction of Invixium’s new module IXM Link, within IXM WEB, automatically synchronises information between databases. This saves time and eliminates errors through automatic synchronisation of Net2 and IXM WEB user databases, removing the requirement to enter user data in both applications. The setup for IXM Link is fast and easy, and within a matter of seconds, all the users from Net2 will be visible and present in the IXM WEB database. Paxton provides industry-leading access control systems which meet the challenges and trends of the security market. With over 30 years’ experience, the company offers engineering excellence, creating simple, yet intelligent and innovative products with simplicity designed in, ensuring they are straightforward to install, use and maintain. Net2 is the UK’s most popular access control solution, with more than 150

additional buildings being fitted out with it every week. The security system offers centralised administration and control of sites ranging from one to hundreds of doors, and thousands of users. Gareth O’Hara, chief sales officer at Paxton, said: “At Paxton, we put our core values of simplicity and quality at the heart of everything we do, in order to answer the needs of the security market. “Invixium share these values and have created an excellent integrated biometric solution that is quick and easy to set up.” “It's not a ‘me too’ integration”, says

Shiraz Kapadia, CEO and president of Invixium. “IXM Link is simpler, quicker and modern, very much in line with Paxton's philosophies. The integration was engineered in collaboration with Paxton to make it a better experience for installers wanting to deploy biometrics with Paxton access control systems. “Installers and end users are assured a delightful experience when deploying Invixium's exquisitely designed, fullfeatured, modern biometric products for indoor or outdoor applications.”

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Sparks & Ellis’ new range of uniforms sweep clean Sparks & Ellis has added a small range of cleaning uniforms to its product offering as a result of requests from some of its clients.

wo years ago, a new cleaning uniform design was developed and manufactured by Sparks & Ellis and has evolved to become a range that today consists of four different styles of tops that can reflect a company’s colours and logo.

The bottom is an elasticated design which is comfortable and can also be manufactured in a colour to match the top. Sparks & Ellis manager, David Gaussen, says, “We are currently rolling out our first large batch of orders for selected clients. These clients are experienced and skilled, and have the ability to deliver and complete a high standard of cleaning to the commercial, healthcare, hospitality, mining and food processing sectors, to name a few. “More importantly, perhaps, is that these companies take pride in having their staff

correctly uniformed in clothing that is both comfortable and suitable while promoting a sense of pride for the wearer.” Sparks & Ellis has an indispensable online ordering service, which allows for convenience and minimises errors with regard to the placement of orders, while improving the turnaround time considerably, making them one of the top service providers in the uniform industry. The online ordering system can also provide history of what was issued to each employee if required.

SAFPS to launch shared imposter voice bank The South African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) is launching a highly innovative shared imposter voicebank to enhance its current service offering to its clients, which serves to substantially reduce fraudulent transactions in South African contact centres. The initiative will be piloted with select participants before rolling out nationally.

AFPS is partnering with South Africa’s leading voice biometric authentication solutions provider OneVault, and regards this initiative as a significant step towards helping combat fraud within contact centres. “Voice biometrics is an authentication solution that is similar to a fingerprint in that it represents an individual’s biological construct and is therefore difficult to emulate,” says Paul Hutton, OneVault CEO. Methods of authentication have evolved from an item-owned (a driver’s licence), to something-known (mother’s maiden name), to an individual’s physical makeup or biometric reference point (fingerprint), and is known as third factor authentication. “Therefore, a combination of two or all factors, commonly known as multifactor authentication, it’s more difficult to commit fraud.” The explosion of online and digital transactions has increased the demand for remote security and, more specifically, remote authentication.

Hutton says, “Voice authentication is as accurate as a fingerprint and eliminates the need for an individual to be physically present to conclude a secure transaction.” By using voice biometrics to automatically cross-reference each call with the shared imposter voicebank, the agent will be alerted if there is match against the ‘watch list,’ and a defined process can be followed. The solution is sophisticated enough that it will trigger liveness detection functionality when artificial voice production or voice manipulation is detected. In the case where a legitimate customer is calling, the agent is able to identify the customer quickly and securely through a matched voice print, thus vastly improving the customer experience and overall contact centre efficiency. All members of SAFPS are encouraged to participate in order to gain access to the recordings of known imposter calls. Imposter voices will be loaded onto this single shared database, which will then be distributed or used to trigger real-time alerts.

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“SAFPS has identified an innovative application to combat fraud through contact centres. Most fraud cases touch a contact centre at least once,” Hutton says. “The implementation of a shared imposter voicebank will have a substantial impact on combating this type of fraud.” Hutton adds, “We will run a pilot for six months to enable us to apply necessary considerations to comply with South African regulations.” Manie van Schalkwyk of SAFPS says, “We want to see competitors uniting in fighting fraud. Together we can eradicate fraud in South Africa. “We decided to partner with OneVault to assist in the fight against fraud as they bring exciting new technology in voice biometrics.” Hutton adds, “We are very excited about this partnership with SAFPS because its non-profit status gives the project credibility and allows us to participate in the fight against contact centre fraud in South Africa.”

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SA digital & physical security provider announces new agreement

Biometric technology company Zwipe has announced that Priority Group Holdings, a leading digital security provider and installer based in South Africa, has chosen Zwipe Access as it’s preferred biometric access control solution.

he two companies have signed a distribution agreement that includes the marketing, sale and distribution of Zwipe Access cards for the Southern African Development Community (SADC), representing a territory composed of 15 countries across the southern part of the continent. Priority Group Holdings client network features end users representing some of the region's largest and most wellrespected companies and organisations within the financial, healthcare and education segments. Commenting on the new agreement, a spokesperson of Priority Group Holdings said: “We have been providing turn-key security solutions for our customers for some time, and have seen a serious demand from our far reaching customer network for biometrics. After getting to know Zwipe, we felt that Zwipe’s portfolio of solutions provided the best combination of security and convenience that we could find. “We have already placed our first order, with the first deployment taking place in the third quarter of this year. “We are confident that our customers will see the benefit of adopting Zwipe’s solution, because it is the easiest way to upgrade to a biometrics solution without needing to change their existing access control readers.” Speaking on the new partnership, John Laws, Zwipe’s director of sales EMEA, said,

“Biometric authentication, and fingerprint scanning in particular, is rapidly being adopted in Africa, both for payment and for secure identification. “With Priority Group Holdings experience in high security system integration, and with Zwipe’s unique on-card authentication solutions, the timing is now ideal to introduce Zwipe Access to the region. “We are pleased that Priority Group Holdings has selected our solution, and we are excited that their customers are already testing Zwipe Access.

“We have seen great interest from governmental, institutional and enterprise customers throughout Europe and the Middle East, and we see the African market as key to our global growth strategy. “This would not be possible without dedicated local partners like Priority Group Holdings, who truly understand the local cultures, demands and the value of upgrading to biometrics at a fraction of the cost, all without needing to change or upgrade existing systems and infrastructure.”

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Raytec IP lighting combats crime at historic manor house Raytec Network Illuminators have been deployed as a key element of a bespoke IP security solution for a Grade II listed manor house in Shropshire, UK, to deliver outstanding night-time surveillance images and actively combat crime.

reviously a target of crime, the estate had no professional CCTV system, relying only on halogen lighting with inbuilt PIR detectors. The security team needed a solution which would allow 24/7 monitoring over the property, particularly at night, with the ability to respond instantly to any security breaches. SMC, leaders in electronic system design and installation, were responsible for designing the solution. They designed a state-of-the-art IP surveillance system, fully integrated with Raytec White-Light IP Illuminators, which were installed around the estate perimeter and around the manor house. IP addressability and connectivity was crucial to the system design, ensuring that the IP lighting could be automatically triggered by any network device to provide

an instant, visual response to any incident in real time. A bespoke integration with a Crestron Control System also allowed remote control over the lighting at any time and was designed in house by SMC using Raytec’s network lighting API. OPTEX PIR’s were installed to detect the first signs of an intruder and automatically trigger the Raytec Network Lighting as a first line of response to deter any potential intruders. Simultaneously, the system sounds an internal alarm in the estate office and the manager’s apartment. The powerful LED lighting enables new Samsung PTZ network cameras to deliver high quality images during the hours of darkness, providing reliable information to the staff as to who or what is on-site. The security team are able to use the Crestron system via a simple touchscreen interface to take live control over any individual illuminator or group of illuminators. Selecting them via a simple map view, they can flash key zones of illuminators in the exact place an incident is occurring as a further warning signal to deter crime. Sean Gill, SMC security manager said, “We selected the Raytec IP lighting as it could be easily integrated with the wider system and enables us to respond instantly

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to any potential break-ins, even if they occur out of hours. The high quality LED lighting is also crucial to helping our CCTV operate at night. “We know that our PTZ cameras can zoom in on any incident anywhere in the grounds and capture exceptionally detailed images in the dark. In fact, the new IP system has already allowed us to prevent a potential break-in and helped us to clearly identify the intruders.” “This is a fantastic example showing the endless integration possibilities with Network Lighting” said David Lambert, joint managing director at Raytec. “IP lighting is fully-customisable to any requirement and represents a leap in the performance capability of security systems. We’re pleased that SMC have been able to use our API to create a bespoke lighting integration with their Crestron Control System which puts them firmly in control of their security at all times”. The installation has been an incredible success with proven results and the estate is extremely pleased with the final outcome. Both SMC and Raytec are pleased that their collaboration of intelligent system design and IP surveillance lighting has significantly improved security, actively prevented crime, whilst creating a flexible system that can adapt and evolve with the needs of the site.

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New security strategy

implemented for off-motorway truck stops Regensburg-based Euro Rastpark GmbH & Co. KG operates comfortably equipped rest stops for commercial drivers at 18 sites throughout Germany, many of which are located on important transport logistics routes.

he rest areas represent a valuable addition to the regional infrastructure with thoughtful additions of service, eating, entertainment and shopping facilities, and more opportunities for inexpensive overnight accommodation. For professional drivers, these rest stops close to the motorway (Autohöfe) are important way stations where they can take their legally-mandated breaks from driving.

A target for thieves In recent years, a particular form of criminality has become more widespread on Europe’s major highways: the theft of valuable commercial goods vehicles and/or their cargo. The financial cost is enormous. German insurers pay an average of 1 million euros per business day for lost commercial goods alone. On top of this, property damage must be considered, as well as the threat to and uncertainty felt by many drivers. Even the fuel tanks on lorries have been targeted by organised crime, and the theft of fuel has become a regular cause of annoyance to drivers and hauliers alike. In recent times, the police have been called to investigate as many as nine criminal offences a week at the Theeßen Euro Rastpark on Eastern Europe Route A2. The company has recorded high crime rates elsewhere too. Respected logistics companies were even compelled to warn their driving personnel about less safe routes. The situation could not be allowed to continue, and Euro Rastpark began working with other members of the Association of German Off-motorway Truck Stop Owners (VEDA) to combat the problems by developing a security concept that addressed actual conditions.

The solution: premium parking areas Euro Rastpark now offers premium parking areas that are screened and monitored according to VEDA standards for lorries at seven of its truck stops. Their aim was to develop a security solution that could be implemented quickly and without prohibitive expense. Managing director Johannes Witt explains the concept: “We have not relied on expensive construction, but rather on pragmatic detection and deterrent measures such as restricted approach roads, the best possible lighting and complete documentation of all movements by vehicles and people.” For the full-coverage detection of all movements, they decided to use an economical and top-quality video observation solution offered by another Regensburg-based company, technology pioneer Dallmeier. Accordingly, DF5200HD-DN/IR type high resolution infrared cameras have now been deployed to improve security on the approach and departure roads to the separate lorry parking areas at the Theeßen Euro Rastpark. The video system is set up so that the vehicle licence plates are clearly readable not only by day, but also in night recording mode. The video data is reliably backed up by the DMS 2400 appliance, one of the most powerful recording solutions in

Dallmeier’s inventory. During the project to equip the premium parking area with video equipment, Euro Rastparks seized the opportunity and commissioned Dallmeier to install cameras for observing the refuelling lanes as well as the retail area and cash registers in the service station shop. In all, 24 camera systems are now operational and between them they monitor all critical areas. The 96 lorry parking spaces at the Theeßen truck stop now constitute a further precinct of safety and calm within a zone that is fully protected by video technology.

Protection for drivers and goods The number of thefts of vehicles, goods and fuel from the secured parking area has fallen dramatically. These new security zones also mean that the drivers can work with more peace of mind, since they do not have to worry about the safety of their valuable cargo, or even their personal safety on top of the normal cares of a demanding job. “Since we started this initiative, the number of robberies has fallen massively” confirms Witt. With more protection and comfort for drivers, theft prevention for goods and operating equipment, video technology from Dallmeier ensures that the logistics chain does not break down on the roads and highways.

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

XProtect VMS meets video challenges & improves operations Michelin star-awarded Agern restaurant and high-traffic Great Northern Food Hall deploy integrated POS and IP network video, solving unique installation requirements.

ilestone XProtect video management software (VMS) is the video network platform meeting the challenging needs of the finedining restaurant Agern, and the adjacent Great Northern Food Hall, both located in the landmark Vanderbilt Hall of Grand Central Terminal, New York. More than 750 000 people pass through Grand Central Terminal every day. In addition to operating 24/7 and being one of the most visited tourist attractions in the US, the terminal is a historic site with

much of its structure over 150 years old. These factors presented challenges for the installation of a new video monitoring and services network. “In our operations we serve 4 000 to 5 000 guests a day,” said Jens Baake, Head of Operations, MeyersUSA. “For our business to stay profitable in a space like this, we must have very good systems in place.” Baake explained that when it came to the video surveillance system for his operations, the key functional requirements include

coverage for liability, theft control, and the ability to monitor daily operations with Point of Sale (POS) system integration. To combine resources and minimise the physical footprint of the installation, systems integrator Chris Kossifos and the CK Technology team deployed a unified IP network to integrate and transport six distinct systems: Milestone XProtect Corporate video surveillance software managing Axis network cameras, MICROS Retail Systems POS terminals and printers, computers that access the internet, WiFi for guests and staff, digital signage and audio. Each service shares the bandwidth of a single network cable to each station, which was important because there was no space to run more.

“There's a lot of flexibility in the Milestone software for bandwidth customisation based on activity, motion, and time of day,” said Kossifos. “XProtect is by far the easiest software to use and most reliable video management platform we have ever come across in our 20 years of deploying digital surveillance solutions.” With the historic nature of the facility, the high-bandwidth multi-system requirements, and large user-base demands, this has been a challenging installation for many reasons. “As we add new retail locations, bakeries, and commissaries, we are able to add cameras without having to build a larger VMS. We can just add cameras and have them record over our private network, back to our main server storage in New Jersey,” said Kossifos. “Milestone has been a fantastic partner in this project: their service and support have been great, and as far as the product is concerned, Milestone VMS is the best choice for our business.”

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LAW & SECURITY

Corruption charges By Peter Bagshawe

The hearing of the Supreme Court of Appeals on 14 September 2017 in respect of the corruption charges brought against Jacob Zuma in 2009 was greeted with interest. It was as a result of the appeal brought by the National Director of Public Prosecutions against the full bench decision of the North Gauteng High Court in June 2016, that the 783 criminal charges against Jacob Zuma should be reinstated.

t this stage it is not intended to review the Supreme Court of Appeals process, but rather to review the history of the matter that culminated in the Supreme Court of Appeals decision to reserve judgment. The hearing itself was notable for the concession by the advocates representing the National Director of Public Prosecutions and President Zuma that the decision taken by then-Acting National Director of Public Prosecutions, Mokotedi Mpshe in 2009 was incorrect (and was referred to in the hearing as irrational) and further that, based on precedent, Mpshe was not able, in terms of the National Prosecution Authority Act, to review and reverse his earlier decision to proceed with the prosecution. The Directorate of Special Operations, commonly known as the Scorpions, was established in 2001 in terms of the National Prosecutions Authority Act to comply with the constitutional requirement for an independent authority to investigate and prosecute organised crime and corruption. The unit had a high success rate and was responsible for the investigation, prosecution and conviction of Schabir Shaik in respect of corrupt practices related to the South African Arms Deal. In 2005, raids were made by the Scorpions on the homes of then Deputy President Jacob Zuma, former Transport Minister Mac Maharaj, and Schabir Shaik. Investigations continued until the decision was taken in 2008 by the Safety and Security Minister Charles Nqakula, following the Khampepe Commission, to merge the Scorpions into the South African Police Services. This was met with a number of cases that culminated in the Constitutional Court holding that the actions were invalid in terms of the Constitution, on the basis that the required independence of the investigative

unit was not provided for. The Scorpions were structured to report to a Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions, in terms of the new structure, the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) report to the national police commissioner in terms of the South Africa Police Services Act. The element of control by the national commissioner of police was the core of the Constitutional Court requirement that the South African Police Services Act be amended, and an 18 month time frame was put in place for the act to be amended. Turing back to the conviction of Shaik in 2005 on one count of general corruption and one count of fraud, Justice Hilary Squires found evidence that the relationship between Zuma and Shaik was based on a benefit between the parties with payments in the order of R500 000 having been made to Jacob Zuma in return for assistance received by Shaik. Shaik was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment, and his appeal and approach to the Constitutional Court were unsuccessful. Following on from the conviction, then Deputy President Zuma was recalled by former President Thabo Mbeki. Investigations by the Scorpions into alleged payments made by bidders related to the procurement of arms continued with these centring on French and Germans arms manufacturers and suppliers with allegations of bribes being paid to the African National Congress (ANC) and various politicians within the organisation. A resolution to replace the Scorpions was taken by the ANC at their 52nd national conference in 2007 in Polokwane, Limpopo, on the basis that government oversight was needed in respect of the independent investigative body to avoid

the body being used as a political tool to investigate politicians. The groundwork had, however, been laid in respect of the investigation into President Jacob Zuma, and in 2007 he was charged with 783 counts of corruption‚ fraud and racketeering. This decision was taken by then Acting National Director of Public Prosecutions Mokotedi Mpshe after the Polokwane conference. In the normal course of events, President Zuma made representations to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) as to why he should not be charged and prosecuted, and the ‘spy tapes’ were presented. These were audio tapes of conversations between the then Deputy National Director of Public Prosecutions Leonard McCarthy and the National Director of Public Prosecutions, Bulelani Ngcuka, relating to the timing of charging President Zuma geared around the forthcoming African National Congress in 2007 in Polokwane, and the Elective Conference that was to be held with Mbeki and Zuma as the candidates. Mpshe reviewed the tapes and, apparently based on these, decided that the prosecution would be discontinued. The reasons proffered for his decision were based on ‘policy aspects’ coming from allegations that the intercepted conversations indicated that McCarthy had manipulated the timing of the serving of the indictment at the behest

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of allies of Mbeki in the run-up to the Polokwane conference. This decision was challenged by the Democratic Alliance, and a series of court cases followed that led to the decision of the North Gauteng High Court in 2016 that the 783 criminal charges against Jacob Zuma should be reinstated. The appeal to the Supreme Court of Appeals was seen as inevitable, and was originally set down to take place over two days, with both the national director of public prosecutions and President Zuma being represented. The Supreme Court of Appeals hearing was concluded on the first morning, with counsel for both President Zuma and the national director of public prosecutions conceding that

Mpshe had relied on the incorrect section of the Constitution in reviewing the decision to prosecute. On this basis the decision itself was invalid or irrational, and accordingly could not stand. In an unusual step, counsel for the NPA requested direction from the court on the actions that should now be taken by the prosecuting authority which, as was pointed out by the court, outside the scope of the powers available to it. A further difficulty referred to by the court was that, after a 9 year break, it may be difficult to locate and adduce evidence in any trial. It is however extremely likely that President Zuma will make representations to the NPA and its head, Shaun Abrahams, who

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PETER BAGSHAWE holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the former University of Rhodesia and a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of the Witwatersrand.

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