Security Focus Africa - Vol 34 No 6 - June 2016 by Contact Publications

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CONTENTS

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COVER STORY

OMEGA RISK SOLUTIONS

Despite the economic turbulence and significant challenges association with operating in the South African mining sector, Omega Risk Solutions has experienced exceptional growth in its mining security segment.

FEATURES 10 SPECIAL FEATURE: ELECTRIC FENCING Home security in South Africa is one of the fastest growing industries, with consumers pre-emptively and reactively safeguarding their homes from becoming another statistic in the sea of crime that affected more than 714 households per day in 2013.

12 SECUREX REPORTBACK Securex South Africa 2016 welcomed a total of 6 374 visitors this year. According to its organisers thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a 20 per cent growth on the previous year, and not including the overflow from its co-located health and safety event, A-OSH Expo.

16 TECHNOLOGY UPDATE Roy Alves, business development manager, MEA, Axis Communications, says despite a downward spiral across South Africaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mining community, efficient and effective security remains key.

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Serving the South African security industry for 34 years

18 TRAINING A lack of training and non-compliance are hampering the security industry around the country and has highlighted the importance of selecting a reputable security provider.

26 FIRE DESIGN SOLUTIONS Inhaling five breaths in a smoke-filled room can lead to death. It is therefore imperative for buildings to be designed to allow for safe escape and the control of fire and smoke, as a minor design flaw could potentially put people, equipment and property at risk.

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REGULARS 4 Comment

Eventful times here and abroad

6 News Unpacking the Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Act

17 Industry Opinion Laurence Smith says one of the challenges businesses face today as they expand their global footprint is monitoring their sites without exceeding operational budget

24 On the Market

21 Company News

• Cleaning up the PPE industry • Paxton grows sales team in SA • New vice-president for Arecont Vision

• Suprema launches BioEntry W2 • Technology partner programme expands actionable intelligence

28 International News

20 Exhibition News Elvey’s third annual expo a success

• Reditron announces new appointment • Paxton rises 21 places

• Entertainment in full HD • Paxton integrates with Dahua • Powerful security solutions • Room observation system for detention facilities

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EDITOR’S COMMENT

Eventful times here and abroad You can say many things about living in South Africa today, but the word boring will never feature among them.

few weeks back, the residents of Pretoria’s major townships unleashed mayhem following the announcement of Tshwane’s new and clearly unpopular, Thoka Didiza. Now many theories have done the rounds on what might be the underlying root cause of the upset, but it’s often the politics on the periphery that are even more intriguing and shocking. Many political parties slammed the SABC for censoring the true extent of the violence and accused the public broadcaster of once again acting as a mouthpiece for the ruling party. Never a man to be silent when challenged, the infamous SABC chief operating officer, Hlaudi Motsoneng, hit back at the accusations saying that the SABC would no longer flight visuals of violent protests because they believe that this incites copycat protests. Motsoneng has gained an infamous reputation for his tyrannical leadership style, which has seen an employee turnover at the SABC second to none, including the sudden voluntary exit of the latest acting chief executive officer, Jimi Matthews. However, for once we are not alone in our madness. In a world where Donald Trump is running for president of the United States, where random public shootings are taking place in America and now even Europe as well, and road rage is escalating daily – all we needed was Brexit to add fuel to the fire. After months of convincing debates from both sides, that fateful vote day came and then the almost unthinkable happened. The announcement that the Leave

EDITORIAL POLICY 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, 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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Vote had ultimately won the day, turned the world markets on their heads, and as usual, it’s without much surprise that those of us in the developing world are the first to feel the full brunt of the consequences. From an entertainment perspective there were full-fledged fist fights on social media between friends and neighbours who suddenly found themselves on opposing sides of the vote. Closer to home, we’ve had an extremely eventful past few weeks for the security industry. Securex South Africa welcomed a record number of visitors to a highly eventful show this year. Just goes to show once again that even though we find ourselves in tough economic times, life and work does indeed have to go one. Elvey Security Technologies hosted another round of its successful roadshows across the country, and on the international side, IFSEC International has just concluded its very wellattended 2016 edition as well. We were invited to attend the launch of the Omega Risk Solutions Training Academy as well. Currently the security industry faces low barriers to entry with a surplus of unskilled individuals seeking work in the private security industry. While the industry has mobilised itself in an effort to professionalise the industry, most training still needs to be completed in-house by the security company employer to ensure that security officers are competent to work on client sites. Training can be costly and time-consuming and after investing significant resources in security officers, a great deal of them are still lost to unregistered companies or other industries. This highly impressive facility, launched by Omega, goes a long way in demonstrating the importance of educating and professionalising the security industry so thousands of security officers can have not just a job, but a career path.

Andrea Müller Editor andrea@writescene.co.za

NEWS

Unpacking the Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Act The Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Act has been a talking point the South African private security industry since it was first proposed in 2012. With the potential dangers that the act poses to foreign owned businesses in the industry, it is important to understand exactly what is entailed in the document and what the potential consequences of signing it into action will be for the long-term health of South Africa’s private security industry.

outing the current state of the industry, in terms of the extent of foreign ownership in businesses such as G4S, Chubb, ADT, and other key industry players, the Ministry of Police has claimed that the lack of what they consider to be sufficient South African owned businesses is compromising national security and opening doors to potential disaster. Whether this theory holds any water is yet to be seen, but for now the focus is on minimising foreign involvement in the private security industry at the possible expense of these major industry players. A number of issues continue to plague South Africa’s private security industry, including significantly outdated and overlapping legislation and regulation that unnecessarily complicate channels of business and affect the functionality of the industry.

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Existing issues in South Africa’s private security industry With the government’s blinkered focus on the perceived issue of foreign ownership and the apparent threat it poses to the integrity of the industry they are marginalising further issues that affect companies that currently operate in the market. The industry regulator, PSIRA, represents a number of challenges for business owners to face, such as a clear absence of a defined way for stakeholders to engage with them on key issues. Numerous cases of non-compliance from businesses operating within the industry have been reported, which in itself is a major issue that needs urgent addressing. There is an absence of consumer obligation to hire compliant operators due to this lack of regulation, and is perhaps an issue that should be addressed first before any further considerations regarding the Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Act are considered.

Industry’s key concerns with Section 20 As you would expect, the private security industry has raised a number of concerns in terms of what the Act spells out for the future. Some of the major issues include the nature with which the Bill was introduced to government, potential breaches in South Africa’s international trade obligations, the damage it could do to both local and foreign investment, as well as the unintended and damaging consequences that could arise as a result of the Bill’s narrow focus. The industry has argued that due process was not followed when drafting the Bill and introducing it to parliament. Despite the clause being originally removed from original draft in 2012 following public consultation, a provision was re-introduced without notice in February 2014 when it was passed in the parliamentary chamber. What followed was an uncharacteristically fast expedition through parliament in March 2015 that ultimately did not reveal the written objections by diplomats not shared with the committee. Most concerning of all though is the potentially devastating economic impact that such a Bill could have on South Africa. With our economy in an already fragile state following the sacking of former Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene in November 2015, the economy can ill afford another massive bump in the road. By forcing foreign entities to disinvest in the country, not only will South Africa immediately lose out on that financial strength but this will also create strong negative signal to investors. This is despite the NDP industrial growth plan being premised on an increase in foreign direct investment from one per cent to five per cent. Objectives of job creation, skills development and training, technology advancement, and economic development Continued on p10

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INDUSTRY OPINION

Off-site CCTV innovation One of the challenges businesses face today as they expand their global footprint is monitoring their sites, in real time, without exceeding their operational budget. By Laurence Smith, Executive at Graphic Image Technologies

his is especially relevant in instances where these businesses venture into areas that have limited communication infrastructure, or where they have so many sites across borders that their monitoring activities could become costly unless consolidated. The good news is that closed circuit television (CCTV) technology has made huge strides with the introduction of compression capabilities that enable live video transmission over low-bandwidth networks. Developed by SerVision, this technology can compress a video stream to four frames per second at 1 Kilobyte per second, making it easier to stream live and recorded video footage, even from areas that are limited to GPRS or EDGE networks.

Compression technology is key A standard CCTV camera may record three to 30 frames per second, requiring up to 1 MBps to transmit this video stream to a control room or other location. A CCTV camera that uses compression, such as SerVision’s UVG400, allows the user to, in theory, stream footage from around 1 000 cameras over a 1 Megabyte link relatively easily. This is a big difference in the amount of data that one can transmit, allowing companies to expand their potential exponentially to oversee multiple sites regardless of their location and seamlessly creating CCTV networks across localities, provinces and countries. Cameras that use compression technology are ideal for deployment at any location where cabled Internet connections are not readily available, making it easy to stream live and recorded video footage, even from areas that do not have broadband coverage. The UVG400 DVR also has the ability to stream bi-directional audio, enabling the security operator to not only listen to sounds transmitted by the microphone at the remote site but also to transmit audio back to the remote site. By connecting external speakers to the DVR, operators can talk to the local guards,

give instructions or give verbal warnings to intruders, or even play pre-recorded audio sequences such as police sirens or warning messages to warn off intruders.

The benefits The major benefit of the SerVision solution is that you can use cellular (GSM) and low bandwidth networks for streaming highquality video from remote sites to client devices using bandwidth as low as 1 KBps, even if ADSL and 3G coverage is not available. This minimises the requirement for high capacity or an uncapped data connection. The CCTV compression technology is ideal for deployment at any location where cabled Internet connections are not readily available, or at fixed sites where a back-up cellular connection is required. As an example, suppose your company is in the process of constructing a building at a remote location where you do not have broadband access. This technology allows you to run live video footage from any site as long as you can push this footage onto a number of IP network, whether it's ADSL, DigiNet, VSAT or GSM. From a security standpoint, this enhances the ability to monitor the site remotely. For example, a supervisor or manager can remotely observe delivery of materials, how they are stored and if unauthorised persons are on site, assisting to reduce theft or shrinkage. Analyses of CCTV footage also assists at a project management level by enabling key personnel to better plan and monitor operational activities at the site. This ensures that important tasks take place on schedule and in the prescribed manner. Staff members who have project oversight are also able to view live video footage from multiple sites – different locations, even different countries – on their computers, tablets and mobile phones. This cuts down on travel time and financial resources spent on physical site inspections while still enabling staff to review the operations on site without actually being there.

These principles apply to all types of businesses including retail stores, where you can for example, monitor multiple stores and warehouses simultaneously or, financial services companies who can monitor their ATMs set up in remote locations. Mining sites can also be reviewed from head office to see what is happening on site without having to be physically present.

Savings in operational costs While the initial investment to install high-compression video systems must be considered, the savings in the company’s operational costs generally offer enough savings to make up for the expense. Because the system compresses video four times better than traditional technology, the data costs are typically around three to four times cheaper. It also allows the ability to get the video offsite, even if there is no 3G environment. In conclusion, compression has made remote CCTV monitoring easier and more cost-effective, enabling companies to plan and manage their remote projects more effectively. It is an innovation that is quietly making a difference in the business sector’s ability to venture into under-resourced territories.

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Stepping up to the security challenges facing the mining industry

Despite the economic turbulence and significant challenges associated with operating in the South African mining sector, Omega Risk Solutions has experienced exceptional growth in its mining security segment.

ccording to Roy Rawlins, managing director of Omega Risk Solutions, this success can be attributed to Omega’s ability to adapt its integrated security solutions to accommodate the economic challenges faced by the industry, and in combining this approach with new technologies to more effectively deal with the associated security risks.

Specialist services for the mining industry “The security risks related to the mining industry are vast,” says Mr Rawlins. “From the remote areas in which mines are located to the presence of considerably valuable equipment and minerals on site.” Traditional security measures are not necessarily the most effective in remote locations where

intrusion is easily undetected. Many mines are also surrounded by informal settlements associated with high unemployment, creating yet another risk factor in terms of the potential theft of diesel, batteries, copper cable, solar panels and other products. The Omega Risk Solutions methodology addresses these and other mining industryrelated risks through a comprehensive integrated service approach, which includes detailed risk surveys on each site to identify current and potential risks. The prioritisation of identified elements of risk allows for effective mitigation, through the economical application of security resources, resulting in a multi-layered security barrier for higher ranking risk items or areas. Therefore, the integrated solution incorporates the use of physical protection, elements of technology and skilled manpower. In addition, Omega constantly monitors these risks and uses an online intelligence system to identify crime trends or hotspots and proactively reduce the level of risk at these mines. Omega is also actively involved with local law enforcement agencies and actively participates in forums and crime prevention initiatives in the local communities and surrounding areas.

The application of industry best practice “Omega is proud of its significant knowledge and expertise in mining security, which has been gained over time and demonstrated through the numerous mines on which we operate,” says Mr Rawlins. “This ensures that our team share experience and best

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practice, which place Omega at the forefront of identifying security risk trends and introducing superior solutions to combat those risks.” Omega has and continues to develop specific products that are tailor-made to address specific risks in the mining environment and its technical department is actively involved in developing new products for each client’s unique needs. A recent example of using best practice is our Battery and Diesel Theft Prevention Unit, which has been developed in-house and is currently on test at a Coal mine in Mpumalanga. This system detects the removal/ tampering with vehicle batteries, and reports battery power disconnections, battery removal from vehicles, diesel cap removal, and notifies the Central Control Room as soon as any exceptions have been detected. This effectively addresses one of the biggest security challenges within the mining sector. One can also gain enormously from utilising software that integrates elements of mine management with security systems. One such application is the Omega Barcode Scanning System which has evolved into an Integrated System Management Platform. It is aimed at solving day-to-day site related challenges in terms of capturing genuine information/records from a variety of manual and automated sources. These sources include Weighbridge Systems, Conventional Access Control Systems, or any other Database Platform.

The impact of worldclass training The Omega Training Academy provides mining industry-specific training at all levels that are inclusive of skills training, supervisors training and management development. According to André Eckard, general manager of the Omega Training Academy,

all training modules are carefully designed and developed in collaboration with some of the major players in the mining industry and tailored to provide industry specific knowledge and skills transfer. Some of the courses include CCTV operator training, basic security courses (PSIRA and SASSETA), basic supervisory and management training, as well as health and safety courses (City and Guilds Accredited) and First Aid (Department of Labour).

Working in collaboration with clients When it comes to measuring the success of its security solution, Omega believes that the results should speak for themselves. Success is measured in terms of client satisfaction, reduction of bottom-line losses, contract retention and the feedback received through various forums. “We recently successfully facilitated the recovery of stolen items from two client mining sites in Mpumalanga. The recovered items include copper cable, tyres, diesel, coal, batteries, PVC piping and various tools. “The total value of goods recovered over the past year amounts to a significant R980 000 at one site and R1 137 000 at the second site, bringing the total value of goods recovered to R2 117 000. “The cornerstone of the Omega business model is building and nurturing long-term client relationships, which see Omega partnering with its clients in order that it may adequately protect client assets and help ensure long-term profitability,” says Mr Rawlins. “It is the understanding of the industry through our relationships that provides the platform for integrated solution that go beyond the boundaries of traditional physical protection.” By working in close collaboration with its clients, Omega is able to ensure that the system undergoes continuous development,

and stays one step ahead of daily site related challenges. Pierre Pelser, Omega’s regional manager for its Mpumalanga operations agrees that to be successful in providing security services in the mining industry, you need to understand your clients’ processes, threats and risk. “Once you are familiar with all three mentioned elements, only then can you effectively address the client’s security needs and provide a tailormade service,” adds Mr Pelser.

The way forward In terms of the future of the mining security sector, Omega believes that the level of internal and external risk will continue to rise. The reasons include an unstable economic climate and the growing unemployment rate. “An integrated solution driven by intelligent systems and by superior manpower capabilities, is the only way to actively combat the growing level of risk,” says Mr Rawlins. “In addition, flexibility and the consistent development of new systems that accommodate for the changing internal and external threats that face the mining industry always lie at the core of an integrated security risk solution,” he concluded.

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SPECIAL FEATURE

ELECTRIC FENCING: What your clients should know Home security in South Africa is one of the fastest growing industries, with consumers pre-emptively and reactively safeguarding their homes from becoming another statistic in the sea of crime that affected more than 714 households per day in 2013.

lectric fencing has become a popular form of security for homeowners and business alike, providing an extra layer of safety from potential intruders and acting as a deterrent. What most consumers don’t know, however, is that there are numerous rules and regulations that govern not only the installation of electric fencing, but also its role in the sale of property and the need to regularly re-assess and renew their compliance certificates. As a security service provider and installer, it is your responsibility to ensure that your clients are well aware of the various requirements for the installation and maintenance of a standard electric fence system. One of the most critical aspects of the process, and something that is surprisingly not common knowledge among the general population, is that the Electrical Compliance Certificate (ECC) is essential. Failure to renew an ECC every two years – or when alterations are made – can ultimately block the sale of the property should the owner wish to do so. It is vital that you stress the importance of this certification to your clients, as failure to do so will, ultimately, affect your business. New regulations introduced to the

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Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) in 2011 regarding electrical machinery regulations made it mandatory for all electric fences installed or altered from the start of October 2012 to be recertified and receive an Electric Fence Certificate of Compliance (EFCC). The EFCC differs from an ECC in that it does not need to be renewed provided no alterations or repairs have been made to the fencing, as well as the fact that it is transferrable, allowing those selling their property to simply hand over the EFCC to the new owner. From an installer’s perspective, failure to certify any work done can lead to extensive problems down the line, where cases of property damage as a result of electrical faults, as well as potential injury or death can open the door to legal action or litigation against your business. If you do not provide a homeowner with a valid ECC, then the consequences will lead to financial loss from their side, as well as potential fines or even imprisonment in the case of failure to obtain an EFCC. As more South African citizens move out of individual homes and into estates and residential complexes, the issue of how these certifications are to be handled when built on common property can lead to confusion among consumers.

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As with any sectional title cases where security is installed, homeowners should be aware that they do not need individual ECC, but rather can provide a copy of the valid certificate as held by the body corporate or homeowner’s association. A factor that many South African consumers base their decisions on is price, which in itself is not necessarily unheard of but, in the security industry, could be the difference between a safe and secure home and one with exploitable weak points for wily criminals to gain access. Provided your company is accredited by the SA Electric Fence Installers Association (SAEFIA), then you will have reason to charge more for your services than a fly-bynight business only interested in making a quick profit. While many consumers might be eager to save a quick buck, many would prefer to have the job done professionally, giving them peace of mind in the safety of their family, home, or business. Be sure to stress the importance of this accreditation to your clients as it represents a mark of quality and safeguards your business’ reputation as a top-class service provider. Equipping your clients with this knowledge will allow them to have a clearer understanding of what constitutes a professional electric fence installation, allowing you to provide quality service at price points that can help sustain your business. Just remember that cutting corners as a service provider will always come back to bite you, so maintain a professional environment and help your clients help you.

NEWS Continued from p6

Unpacking the Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Act in the NDP and Promotion of Investment Bill could potentially be undermined. From a legal and constitutional perspective, the Bill could potentially be considered as unconstitutional based on an absence of rationality, as well as the fact that it breaches the right to equality and protection of property rights under the Constitution.

Dealing with unintended consequences Should the Bill ultimately be passed by government, South Africa as a whole will be left to deal with the unintended consequences. From a practicality standpoint, regulation regarding share ownership is all but impossible to track in listed companies. Most security companies with foreign shareholding are listed either in South Africa or on other exchanges. The Act has also broadened the definition of private security practitioners to include manufacturers, distributers, and suppliers of security equipment. This is considered by experts to be highly unreasonable, as it means the number of firms falling under the newly expanded definition of security services is unknown. This extends to global equipment manufacturers, locksmiths, auto manufacturers, and courier companies, and could now includes firms such as Bosch, Honeywell, Panasonic, FedEx, and others. With the list of non-compliant companies continuing to grow, forced divestiture of shares by international investors at short notice will lead to significant financial losses in what could be considered a firesale. A number of these companies are major players in other industries and so the effect of the Bill could be even further reaching.

PSIRA Bill concerns Industry regulator PSIRA has raised a number of their own concerns regarding the Bill, providing a number of retorts to the previous Minister’s primary rationale of addressing the threat to national security posed by foreign owned private security firms. According to PSIRA, there are approximately 455 510 security guards employed by 8 178 private security firms in South Africa. More than 90 per cent of all security personnel work for companies that are 100 per cent South Africa owned. The internationally-owned firms in question are all compliant with PSIRA regulations, while a number of locally owned private security practitioners continue to operate in non-compliance. They contend that private security personnel have the same powers as ordinary citizens and are only authorised to make citizens arrests, banish trespassers, and deny entry or search personal property by virtue of status mandated by property owners/employers. Additionally, security guards may only carry and use firearms subject to the same restrictions and licences as ordinary citizens, leaving the government with legal recourse to hold the industry accountable for unlawful action. A proposed Bill of such significance is not something that should be fast-tracked through the government channels to please a small number of bureaucrats. With potentially dire economic consequences in direct relation to the passing of the Bill, government needs to carefully consider exactly how the Private Security Industry Regulation Amendment Act will ultimately benefit South Africa, if at all.

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SECUREX REPORTBACK

Securex South Africa 2016

in review

Securex South Africa 2016 welcomed a total of 6 374 visitors this year. According to its organisers that’s a 20 per cent growth on the previous year, and not including the overflow from its co-located health and safety event, A-OSH Expo.

he exhibition welcomed 314 international visitors from 25 different African countries, again an increase of 12 per cent since the 2015 event. Joshua Low, Securex event director at Specialised Exhibitions, explains that a targeted marketing strategy, encompassing a traditional media and social media campaign, in the 12-month run-up to the exhibition has definitely paid dividends. Hosted at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, from 24 to 26 May, Securex 2016

“Securex always creates the ideal platform for us to connect and our team welcomed current and new clients, partners and friends on to our stand.” Walter Rautenbach – neaMetrics

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is the meeting place for technology/service providers and industry professionals. “We have received extremely positive feedback from both our 168 exhibitors and the visitors. It is worth noting that the 2016 event was the debut event for 45 exhibitors, who have expressed their satisfaction at the calibre of visitors who came through their stands,” says Mr Low. Visitors spent their time leveraging the Business Matchmaking service and making new contacts at the exhibition. A number of exhibitors have spent the weeks after the exhibition following up the large number of qualified sales leads they received at Securex.

New technologies Securex 2016 was the launchpad for a number of new products, including the first pro-active patented solution to identity theft

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using state-of-the-art technology and tried and tested forensic techniques from ITUS-ID; two new fingerprint IP terminals, BioStation A2 and BioStation L2 from Suprema; the first shredder worldwide developed specifically to securely destroy digital media in an office environment from Paxton; and PSS Distributors’ new 12V 8Ah gel battery which can run a single PC for 40 minutes. Other launches included Canon’s VB-M50B high-sensitivity 1.3MP PTZ network camera; Bluelock, OnGuard’s Bluetooth receiver, which allows the user to open gates and doors using their mobile phone; FSK Electronics’ feature rich, high performance hybrid Rhino alarm panel and the first bi-directional, shockresistant, water-resistant long range remote control – Raptor; and RJ Connect’s Moxa VPort 66-2MP series of rugged IP cameras. ECONZ Wireless announced the addition of Photo and Signature Capture to its Eservice GPS and Timecard GPS and Axis Communications added a high-performance HDTV 720p camera to its AXIS P12 Series of complete modular cameras, as well as its first explosion-protected network cameras for hazardous areas.

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“What a great variety of technologies and services. My specific interest was in card printing systems, which I most definitely had success with and I will be following up on the information I gathered.” Louis Froneman – SANDF. Jablotron’s newest offering is a 100 alarm system that includes a hybrid panel with up to 15 partitions, 32 220 PGMs, voice dialler, and including LAN and GSM modules. Newteltron launched two new HID Fargo printers – the DTC5500LMX all in one high-volume printer and laminator and the highly durable HDP5600 600dpi reverse transfer printer. Duxbury Networking highlighted next-generation firewalls and unified threat management (UTM) appliances from Cyberoam Technologies and Entrust Datacard’s enhanced Datacard TruCredential Suite Software version 7.1 and the Datacard CE840 desktop embosser instant issuance system was launched. ActiveTrack’s new addition, the FPX10 Biometric relies on 21-point fingerprint identification for extreme accuracy.

Service sponsored by Ideco, which allowed visitors to be pre-matched with relevant exhibitors. This initiative provides the opportunity for meetings to be arranged in advance of the exhibition, thereby maximising the visitor’s time at Securex 2016. The InFiRES seminar, hosted by FPASA was run once again.

Debuting this year was the SAIDSA Tech Man Competition. The event involved 20 of the top certified technicians in South Africa competing to wire up an intruder alarm system within a specified time, according to strict criteria. They were judged on neatness, correct standards and installation techniques.

And that’s not all Visitor attractions at Securex 2016 included a New Products Display, the Ideco Networking Lounge and the Business Matchmaking

“We thoroughly enjoyed the exhibition and the various elements such as the Business Matchmaking service. The interface with the stand erectors, the name badge barcode scanners and the general organisation were beyond the norm. We hosted a number of visitors from SMEs through to large players from both the private and public sectors. We were impressed with the number of African visitors and this creates a great opportunity to expand into these areas.” Thomas Marshall – Econz Wireless

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“We have been in business for 27 years and never marketed ourselves. We decided to use Securex 2016 as our official launchpad and we were extremely impressed with the volume and calibre of visitors. We saw a lot of visitors from cross border which is an area we are definitely targeting. Securex allowed the visitors to appreciate the look-and-feel of our custom built banking environment solution.” Bennie Luyt – ITAS

Another first for Securex was the colocation of the PSiRA (Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority) Pan-African Forum which tackled subjects such as promoting partnerships for crime prevention between state and private security provider. The Securex Seminar Theatre was packed to capacity with visitors flocking to hear talks by prominent industry speakers on topics such as understanding violent crime in SA and what to do about it, and ensuring data security in a hyper connected world. FPASA held its successful InFIRes seminar for the second consecutive year. “Bookings for stand space at next year’s Securex, being held once again at Gallagher Convention Centre from 30 May to 1 June, are brisk, so we encourage security and fire technology and service providers to ensure they don’t miss the bus,” Mr Low concludes.

“This was a sourcing mission for me. I was very impressed with the balance of international and local products.” Philip de Wet – Exponent

SECUREX 2016

MiRO expands its footprint Over the past nine years, Africa’s leading security and fire exhibition – Securex – has provided wireless convergence company MiRO with the opportunity to strategically expand its customer footprint and reputation.

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ccording to Bertus van Jaarsveld, chief executive officer at MiRO, the 2016 event, which was held from 24 to 26 May, was extremely fruitful for the company. MiRO broke from tradition this year, by not only showcasing its range on a large main stand, but also by including an interconnected satellite stand. “This allowed us to physically show visitors what is capable with wireless technology by integrating a number of wireless technologies between the two stands. “Our main stand highlighted a large number of our wireless offerings and allowed for a high level of interaction with visitors. The satellite stand allowed visitors to enjoy a cup of coffee while witnessing the direct wireless video feed from the main stand,” says Mr van Jaarsveld. The company’s major focus at Securex 2016 was the official launch of the recently acquired Uniview surveillance equipment brand. Visitor reactions were extremely enthusiastic and the stand representatives were kept busy responding to the demand for demonstrations. Mr van Jaarsveld explains that the Uniview range is particularly attractive for the South

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African market due to its high-end capabilities and specialised features at an extremely competitive selling price. “Following the enthusiastic reaction to the technology at Securex, we held a more targeted launch event at our head office in early June and the response again was very encouraging, with industry specialists further familiarising themselves with the benefits of the range. Securex has once again proved to be the perfect platform for increasing brand exposure,” adds Mr van Jaarsveld. He emphasises that the company’s continued presence at Securex is not intended to secure on-site sales, but rather to allow existing and potential customers to gain a better perspective on the overall surveillance and wireless portfolio the company has to offer. Securex repeatedly produces a substantial number of leads for MiRO, with the 2016 event resulting in the addition of many interested new customers to the company’s database. Based on the added exposure gained by having two synergistic stands at Securex 2016, Mr van Jaarsveld says the company is currently considering the addition of a further stand at the 2017 event.

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Suprema secures success This year’s show was a big success – it was well organised, with quality visitors and extremely valuable interactions that opened several new partnerships with well-established system integrators, security consultants and security related manufacturers and distributors. It also provided a comfortable platform for strengthening relationships with current clients.

his year, Suprema launched the new revolutionary high-end A2 and essential L2 access and time and attendance terminals, both presenting the new international standard for access and time architecture, offering 100 000 fingerprint matches per second, live finger detection and ultra-user data transfer speeds. This will be the minimum standard for all Suprema terminals going forward. Reinforcing this, was the launch of BioStar 2.2, which offers extended T&A functionality through its web and mobile platforms while enabling cloud functionality where required. On the strategic partnership front, Suprema

launched the integration of Suprema terminals into Gallagher Command Centre, Avigilon Access Control and the certification of the new Version 2 device architecture into Paxton Net2 access control suite. Integration with local access manufacturers, Impro Portal and Saflec, also drew extraordinary attention. On the VMS side, Suprema partnered with HIK Vision, the newly-launched Cathexis Vision and Milestone, to offer total security solutions through linking surveillance and access. As always, the custom value-adds were one of the major attention-grabbers which

included the new AndroID T&A extension and EasyRoster workforce management. The R&D team showed off the integration of the IoT with Bluetooth proximity, biometric passport and automation control wrapped up in a custom mobile application to register visitors at the stand. Suprema was also extremely proud to win the best stand (48 m2 plus) this year and thanks to DK Design, employees and partners who made this possible. Suprema says they are looking forward to increasing presentation, products and partnerships again with Securex 2017.

TECHNOLOGY UPDATE

Mine security as vital today, as always “Despite a downward spiral across South Africa’s mining community, efficient and effective security remains key,” says Roy Alves, business development manager, MEA, Axis Communications.

hile it might seem logical to scale back, the reality is very different. Commodity prices will rise and mines will, again, begin functioning at optimum capacity. “This requires secure operations,” stresses Mr Alves.” Added to that, the increase in illegal mining and resulting theft further heightens this need. Axis Communications, a market leader in network video, enjoys a long track record in the mining industry with its range of robust and tamper proof cameras and technology. “Mines are probably one of the most difficult places to install a camera,” says Mr Alves, with extreme heat, UV radiation, humidity, dust and access to reliable power only a few of the critical factors needing to be taken into account. But, as important as the correct security solution is, cost does remain a key consideration. “One needn’t compromise on

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quality or the latest technology,” stresses Mr Alves. “It’s important to analyse the complete total cost of ownership (TCO) of any proposed solution. The real cost is often not the actual procurement (in this case the cost of the camera), but rather factors such as installation, compression of data, product longevity and long term maintenance.” Mr Alves shares some features and benefits of the latest in network video technology enabling Axis to make a difference in daily operations across Africa’s mining industry.

“They are typically suited to hazardous areas where, for example, flammable liquids, vapours, gasses or combustible dusts will occur in sufficient quantities to cause a fire or explosion. “Producing explosion-protected cameras and accessories is a highly specialised process.” Axis works together with Oxalis, world leaders in explosion proof housing, to provide a complete solution capable of meeting this particular need.

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Whereas previously the requirement was for footage going back a mere seven days, requests are now to supply video history as far back as six months. However, the cost of this can be staggering. Axis’ zipstream technology allows for the lowering of bandwidth and storage requirements by, on average, 50 per cent

Applicable to high hazard areas, including mining, explosion-protected cameras and accessories are encased in stainless steel housings, while still providing superior HDTV resolution image quality. “There are only certain unique areas that would have this requirement,” says Mr Alves.

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without sacrificing resolution, frame rate or forensic details. “If you can economically store and compress data for longer periods, at a higher resolution, it starts to make financial sense,” says Mr Alves. “Zipstream technology allows us to dynamically change the way we view fields of interest. We focus on areas that have activity while compressing areas with no activity.” Axis is also able to record and back up directly onto its cameras. “This removes the risk of anyone breaking into the facility and switching off the recorder which would ordinarily have resulted in lost footage.”

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Electronic Image Stabilisation The mounting of cameras on high surfaces, such as a pole, brings with it certain challenges. “Wind causes the camera to move, changing its field of focus,” says Mr Alves. Electronic Image Stabilisation technology stabilises the image, keeps the intended reference point and provides a static image.

Operator vs. Intelligent Technology “We have a number of applications, developed by Axis or our application development partners,” says Mr Alves. These applications are ready to be embedded directly into Axis’ products to perform analysis of live or recorded video. “With more and more cameras being installed, it has become virtually impossible for anyone looking at multiple screens to monitor everything efficiently,” stresses Mr Alves. “Analytics – the ability for technology to monitor and analyse data, automatically notifying the relevant party of any change or cause for concern, is vital.”

Light Finder Technology Enabling more life-like colours in low-light conditions it allows for superior image quality with automatic adaption from sunlight to darkness, providing detail across both dark and bright areas simultaneously. “When it comes to forensic analysis, a black and white or shades of grey image, captured at night, will not stand up in court. You need to be able to see the exact detail of, for example, a red shirt and blue hat.”

Wide Dynamic Range Able to be used in conjunction with Light Finder Technology, Wide Dynamic Range (WDR) manages a wide range of different lighting conditions within a single scene. Typical examples include an object or person standing in front of a bright window. Whereas

a standard camera would produce an image with objects in dark areas barely visible, WDR solves this by applying various techniques to enable objects in both bright and dark areas to stand out. “We have a lot of sunlight in South Africa,” explains Mr Alves. “While we know to take photographs with the light source behind us, this is problematic in security situations due to the sun always moving.” WDR enables the scene to be analysed, lighting dark areas or darkening light ones. “An image of someone walking into an entrance, wearing a hat and jacket and with a lot of sunlight and glass behind them will ordinarily result in nothing more than a shadow being captured,” continues Mr Alves. “WDR negates this risk, allowing for forensic capture.” Mr Alves goes on to mention some additional examples of where technology is playing an ever increasing role in both the quality and maintenance of network video surveillance across the mining industry. A simple “shake off water” function, known as Speed Dry, helps provide sharp images in rainy weather. “It also simplifies the cleaning process of cameras installed at extreme heights, allowing for high pressure cleaning, thereby reducing costs,” says Mr Alves. Another recent technology, developed for cases of extreme heat, causes the freezing of any current flowing through material. “There is so much fine powder and dust on mining sites that needs to be cooled. We also make use of Nano-technology on the actual glass housing the optics, which repels dust and liquid, further aiding easy maintenance and cleaning. “Technology continues to evolve,” concludes Mr Alves. “The move from analogue to IP technology, which started a number of years ago, has continued with far-reaching consequences and benefits for today’s mining sector.”

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TRAINING

Do your homework A recent comment at Securex 2016 by Tony Botes, the secretary and administrator of the Security Association of South Africa (SASA), on how lack of training and non-compliance are hampering the security industry grabbed headlines around the country and has highlighted the importance of selecting a reputable security provider.

ony said there were thousands of security training centres that were providing certificates to individuals seeking to enter the industry without training them. He noted that currently there are about 500 000 security officers in South Africa employed by 9 000 companies. Significantly, he estimated that as many as 80 per cent of these companies were noncompliant with security industry standards. He said this issue stretched from employing unregistered undocumented workers in the security industry to not complying with the industry provident fund. "Untrained‚ unscreened security officers have little or no value‚" Tony said. This is a view shared by Theunis Kotze, ADT general manager Inland Region. “It is important to properly interrogate any potential private security service provider, before placing your trust in them. Asking the right questions will go a long way to ensuring your peace of mind,” he says. Mr Kotze suggests that questions should be asked about the candidate company’s standing with the industry’s regulatory bodies, the number of patrol vehicles that will service the area, formal training and preparedness of their officers and safety measures such as armourplated vehicles and Kevlar helmets and vests for armed response staff. “You cannot simply compare companies on the monthly tariffs they charge,” says Mr Kotze. “The safety of your loved ones cannot be dependent solely on financial cost considerations but rather on a careful comparison of a wide range of factors.”

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Mr Kotze suggests the following questions be asked to ascertain the quality and the value of the service you might receive: 1. How long has the company been in business, and is security their primary business or a “side line” business they manage alongside other services? 2. How many armed response officers are deployed in your area, and what is the level of training they have received? What safety and protective items are they given while they carry out their duties? 3. Is the company registered with all the appropriate industry and labour regulatory agencies, such as the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA)? 4. What technological solutions are employed by the company? Do they keep up to date with new developments such as licence plate recognition cameras, home monitoring automation systems, and mobile “panic button” apps? 5. What supervision systems are put in place, to manage and enforce service level agreements on the grassroots level? 6. Does the company keep themselves informed on the best international practice for the private security industry? 7. Do they pay their staff according to industry regulations. Registered reputable companies will all pay their staff at least the minimum statutory wage applicable in terms of the Sectoral Determination 6 for the private security industry issued by the Minister of Labour. This industry has low barriers to entry and employees can be exploited at times by unscrupulous

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employers. All security officers are also required to be members of a provident fund and the company must contribute at least 6.5 per cent of their salary to the fund and the employee Theunis Kotze, ADT contributes 6.5 general manager per cent of their Inland Region salary to the fund. Ensure your security service provider can produce a letter of good standing from its provident fund administrator. At the end of the day the onus is actually on the consumer to do his or her homework. “Customers can be held personally liable in terms of the law for appointing unregistered, illegal security personnel to perform any security related service. There is also a very real risk to the customer if they appoint a company that has not been vetted correctly. “Cheaper is not always better. If a company is substantially cheaper, specifically in guarding, that means they are not paying their staff in accordance with the sectoral wage determination. That means these guards will resort to other means of obtaining income to survive, including often turning a blind eye to crime. “If you ask the right questions and do your homework today, you should be able to sleep assured tonight that you have appointed the best company to come to your aid when an emergency happens,” concludes Mr Kotze.

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MiRO’s IP-CON events Wireless convergence company MiRO does not believe that a training event should merely focus on boxed products. More importantly, customers need to be made aware of customised solutions that are designed to increase security, productivity and profitability. This can be achieved by demonstrating how various IP technologies work together to provide a holistic package.

he company’s IP-CON events have progressed to focus on solutions for various customer applications. MiRO chief executive officer, Bertus van Jaarsveld, is adamant that products do not operate in isolation, but should rather be integrated in a synergistic and complementary manner to allow accelerated value delivery from MiRO’s customers to their own customer base. The first series of IP-CON sessions focused on Wi-Fi and Hotspots and will be followed by IP Video. “We decided to divide IP-CON into quarterly events, each focusing on a specific sector: Wi-Fi and hotspot; IP video; fixed wireless broadband; and VoIP. This allows us to concentrate on the various solutions and allows customers to structure their attendance,” says Mr Van Jaarsveld. The IP video sessions centred on the latest technology developments and provided both established customers and newcomers to the market with an arsenal of the knowledge required to make wise decisions on best practice solutions. Technology in the video surveillance arena is constantly evolving and current trends include H.265 video encoding, 4K resolution, true WDR, vari-angle IR and video analytics. The subject of video analytics was also discussed. Intelligent software allows cameras to, for example, read vehicle licence plates and to make an intelligent decision according to the parameters specified by the user. Other examples would be people counting and smoke detection. Miro offers a wide range of outdoor wireless brands with their own unique addition to the 802.11 standard. The proprietary TDMA protocols available from the multiple vendors addressed some of the traditional challenges of wireless surveillance networks. “Stability and throughput of outdoor wireless has increased exponentially and has been tried and tested around the globe in conjunction with surveillance networks specifically. It allows for a quicker, less labour-intensive implementation of network based surveillance systems while upholding the mission critical nature of these systems,” Marco de Ru, chief technical officer at MiRO points out. Wireless networks can act in a point-to-multipoint fashion or can be applied as a high-capacity network backbone. Miro offers solutions in the licence-exempt, as well as licensed spectrums, with each having its own application-specific benefits. “We covered the various types of wireless solutions available, in terms of the advantages and disadvantages of each solution. We also discussed ways how to select and optimise your wireless network for IP-video,” says Mr Van Jaarsveld. “The IP-CON sessions were designed to improve security installations through the selection of the best camera and recorder for the specific application. “Attendees will be able to see video surveillance technology in action and determine best practice in its deployment and subsequent monitoring,” says Mr Van Jaarsveld. The IP video sessions kicked off in Gauteng on 7 June, followed by sessions in Nelspruit on 9 June, Durban on 14 June and ended in Cape Town on 21 June.

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EXHIBITION NEWS

Elvey’s 3rd annual expo a success In Elvey’s 70th year of bringing technology to life, the company embarked on its 3rd annual nationwide Expo. Held in three of our country’s most vibrant cities; the Elvey Expo has proven to be a success once again.

he 2016 expos took place in Durban at the Moses Mabhida Stadium, followed by Cape Town at the Cape Town Stadium and ended in Midrand at the brand new Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit. Elvey was one of the first companies to host an event at this venue. The expo format was similar to the previous year featuring some of the most prominent brands in the security industry under one roof. These brands included RISCO, DSC, Optex, RDC, Siemens, NetworX, Impro, Suprema, Sherlotronics, Fermax, ET Systems, Dahua, Cathexis, HeiTel, Nemtek and FireClass. Visitors at the show were exposed to the latest in electronic security technology; interacted with highly qualified product specialists and were invited to enjoy good food and good company at the cocktail evening. Centred on Elvey’s Heritage pillar, the expo also provided a platform for the company to share its rich 70 year history with attendees. “Elvey prides itself on its long history based on teamwork, ethics, passion and caring.” says Jack Edery, chief executive officer of Elvey Security Technologies. “The expo provided Elvey with one of the biggest platforms to showcase not only leading class solutions, but also these core values. An event of this magnitude would not be as successful without the team that put this together in an ethical and passion driven manner. “All stakeholders at the expo managed to pull together because of a shared feeling of care towards the industry and the customers it supplies,” he continued. When asked how the show was for him, Patrick Mfueni, general director of ITM Secure Systems, in the DRC had this to say: “Visiting the Elvey expo was such a worthwhile experience. There is definitely room for growth in a country such as DRC to bring in technology such as that offered by Elvey.”

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Repeat exhibitor and supplier to Elvey, account manager, Dene Alkema, from Cathexis, said that the Elvey expo brings value to both Elvey and Cathexis. He stated that the expo was a good platform to better educate people and provide a holistic offering for customers. This year’s expo ran numerous competitions ranging from Elvey’s Land Rover Experience; the FireClass kit competition; RISCO’s HandyApp/Stars Programme tablet giveaway; and some popa-balloon fun. Winners of each competition will be announced shortly.

Launched at the show Intrusion RISCO launched its new intrusion solution called Home Automation. This is one of the brand’s latest developments geared towards the creation of a connected and smart home. Further to this RISCO launched its new and exciting rewards programme, the RISCO Stars Partners Programme. DSC launched its wireless outdoor PIR mirror detector with an integrated camera. This detector provides the perfect solution for outdoor visual alarm verification and is available in 433MHz and 868MHz. The DSC PowerSeries Neo Go App proved popular at the expo. This app allows for anytime anywhere access to your security system. Optex showcased its SL-TNR Series. This series represents Optex’s new short range IR beams with versatile power options. The product’s cost effectiveness in terms of

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battery specs was well received. The NetworX NX-595 IP Communications Module was a big hit at the expo as it was seen as something new to bring to the market to add on to existing systems in the field.

Access Control Suprema launched its new BioStation A2 and BioStation L2. These are fingerprint terminals that provide comprehensive access control and time attendance features based on Suprema’s next generation biometric technology and security platform. ET Systems introduced its new wireless keypad, the E-Pad O2. The E-Pad O2 is a keyless access control solution with a compact and stylish design. It is fully compatible with all ET products.

CCTV VisionLine launched its new mini network IR PTZ camera. The camera’s compact design, as well as its functionalities was a good selling point at the expo. Dahua had its mobile surveillance solution on show. The solution includes a full product portfolio ranging from the mobile cameras to the fully functional control room environment. The fact that footage gained from incidents captured on this solution can serve as evidence should the need be, proved to be a hit. Elvey would like to take this opportunity to thank its customers and everyone who contributed to not only making the expo a success, but also to contributing to the company’s growth and success over the past seven decades.

COMPANY NEWS

Cleaning up the PPE industry Personal protective equipment (PPE) manufacturer and distributor North Safety has expanded its range by adding Reinol-Janek Chemicals’ cleaning products to its extensive offering, after acquiring a large Mpumalanga distributor in late 2015.

einol-Janek was established in Johannesburg in 1982, and is an SABS-accredited chemical manufacturer of hand cleaners, general purpose cleaners and degreasers, as well as cleaning-related chemicals for industrial, commercial and retail markets. Today, the company employs 49 people and exports to Australia, New Zealand, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, the United Kingdom, and Germany. The partnership between Reinol-Janek and North Safety officially came into effect in October 2015. All North Safety employees have undergone product training to ensure they are sufficiently equipped to assist clients, while all North Safety branches are being supplied with hand cleaners, degreasers, hand washers, and hand and foot creams. Reinol-Janek director Trevor Kempster explains that the company relies on distributors in getting its products to the end-user. “The partnership will give us access to the North Safety customer base and an entry into the sub-Saharan African region, as North Safety has a very active Africa division. We are here to help North Safety with any cleaning issues that its customers need solutions to.” Mr Kempster highlights that the partnership is a positive move in the right direction as North Safety previously did not stock any products in the cleaning category. “The partnership will ensure that Reinol-Janek is more readily available to the end-users. This will provide the end-user with a onestop-shop for all their PPE needs,” he continues. Mr Kempster concludes by saying that in tough economic conditions, some consumers will opt for the cheapest cleaning product. “At Reinol-Janek, we have been committed to manufacturing and supplying quality products over the past 34 years. As a result, we have established a loyal customer base that is prepared to pay a premium amount for a quality product that lasts.”

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COMPANY NEWS

Paxton grows sales team in SA Paxton, a global designer and manufacturer of electronic access control and door entry systems, has further increased the size of its sales team in South Africa with the recent appointment of David Bain to the position of sales executive.

avid will be supporting and assisting distributors and installation companies in the Western and Eastern Cape regions from Cape Town. Via training and business development, he will ensure that their product knowledge is up to date and they are taking advantage of the sales

opportunities available with Paxton systems. David joins the company with more than 16 years of experience working within the access control industry, previously working at RBH Access Technologies and alongside brands including Softcon, Impro and Virdi. Commenting on the appointment, Dan Drayton, country manager for Paxton, says:

“I’m very pleased to welcome David to the team here in South Africa. His experience within the access control sector will be a great asset to Paxton and his appointment now grows our sales coverage right across the country allowing us to better support our installers and distribution partners.” David said: “I’m delighted to have joined Paxton at what is an exciting time for the company in South Africa. Simple and straightforward to install, an industry leading five-year swop-out warranty, plus free training means that Paxton have an attractive offer to installers. I hope to add value to Paxton and look forward to helping build the company’s profile in the region.”

New vice-president for Arecont Vision Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has announced the promotion of Sanjit Bardhan to vice-president, Middle East, Africa, and India (MEAI).

nder Sanjit’s leadership, MEAI has become one of the fastest growing and most important regions for Arecont Vision,” said Scott Schafer, executive vice-president, Arecont Vision. “We fully expect that with his new role, Sanjit will continue to accelerate company growth, market presence, and customer satisfaction in the region.” Mr Bardhan leads an experienced team for the complex, multi-national region which supports Arecont Vision end-user customers, integrators, and distributors with expert level sales, training, and technical assistance. He joined Arecont Vision in 2011 as regional manager for the Middle East and

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North Africa. Mr Bardhan successfully drove the business across the region in this role, and in 2013 was promoted to director of the expanded territory of Middle East, Africa, and India. “Bringing Arecont Vision’s industry leading megapixel camera products to the Middle East, Africa, and India is extremely rewarding as customers learn of the benefits, quality, and reliability of our unique ‘Made-in-USA’ technology,” said Mr Bardhan. “We will continue to rapidly increase our customer base and provide world-class support throughout the region.” Prior to Arecont Vision, Mr. Bardhan held sales assignments with Clipsal Datacomms

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by Schneider Electric and later with Anixter Middle East. Mr Bardhan holds a B.E. (Honours) in Computer Science and Engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science. He is based with his family in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

COMPANY NEWS

Reditron announces new appointment Reditron – specialists in distribution of IP CCTV surveillance, integration and access control solutions, has announced the appointment of Jacques Bester (right) as its new national sales manager with immediate effect.

acques will be responsible for contributing to Reditron’s overall sales and business development strategy and increasing offerings to both existing and new clients. He will oversee sales strategic partnership and will report to Mel Labuschagne, Reditron’s managing director. Jacques is not a new staff member at Reditron, previously known as Norbain SA, he has held various roles since 2003. His last role, as national key accounts manager, saw him responsible for business development for the company’s key accounts portfolio. Prior to this, he worked for companies such as Westec Electronics, Ultrak SA, Panasonic, Securicor, Plessey and Siemens. Commenting on the new appointment, Mr Labuschagne said: “Jacques brings valuable knowledge to Reditron and will continue to be an asset to the management team. His knowledge of CCTV and the access control industry will be valuable as we look to define more innovative solutions for our clients and grow our presence in this industry. “We wish Jacques well on his new role and responsibilities at Reditron.”

Paxton rises 21 places Paxton, a UK market leader of electronic IP access control and door entry equipment, has been listed at number 154 in the 2016 Sunday Times International Track 200

t is the second consecutive year that Paxton has appeared on the list which ranks Britain's mid-market private companies with the fastest-growing international sales, measured over their latest two years of available accounts. The list is sponsored by HSBC and compiled by Fast Track, the Oxford-based research and networking events company. The company has an ambitious growth plan to hit £100-million turnover by 2020, representing a continuation of its current growth rate which is 24 per cent per year. Adam Stroud, chief executive officer of the Paxton Group, says: “We are pleased to once again feature in the Sunday Times International Track 200 list and are delighted to have risen 21 places. “In the past year we have continued to spearhead the changing nature of the industry by diversifying our product offering, creating a building intelligence system for smart buildings. Our higher ranking this year highlights our continued strong growth in the global security market.” SECURITY FOCUS |

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Suprema launches BioEntry W2 Suprema, a world-wide leader in biometrics and security technology, announced the global launching of BioEntry W2, an outdoor fingerprint access control device that offers maximum matching performance, outdoor durability and multi-card reading in one package, providing comprehensive access control features.

ioEntry W2 blends plenty of industry-leading technologies and innovations. BioEntry W2 is loaded with a class-leading 1.2GHz quad core CPU which achieves incredible matching speeds of up to 150 000 matches/second. With its large 2GB memory, BioEntry W2 can store and manage up to 500 000 users and provides instant matching results with minimal lag time. BioEntry W2 is also the most secure device in its class. The device combines an enhanced fingerprint algorithm, new fingerprint sensor, and live finger detection technology. The new Suprema fingerprint algorithm is more accurate than its predecessor and significantly reduces false rejection rates to improve security levels. It compensates for unsatisfactory fingerprint captures such as direct sunlight conditions or distorted finger images. BioEntry W2 also features Suprema’s patented live fingerprint detection technology, which effectively eliminates possible fraud using various fake fingerprint materials including clay, rubber, silicon, paper and film. Unique to the industry, BioEntry W2 features dual-frequency, multi-card reading technology. Supporting all HID multiCLASS compatible RFID standards, the device features both LF(125Khz) and HF(13.56MHz) RFID and reads most types of RFID card standards with a single device, including MIFARE, HID iCLASS, DESFire, FeliCa, HID Prox, EM and NFC. “BioEntry W2 clearly reflects Suprema’s commitment to innovation and market focus. From the designing stage of BioEntry W2, we aimed to bring the most versatile biometric access control solution

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regardless of environment, RFID standards and size of the projects it covers,” said Young S. Moon, vice-president at Suprema. “Our target markets for BioEntry W2 are countries where there is a significant demand for biometric solutions with outdoor-ready structures and future-proof technology to cope with fast evolving authentication methods. “The new BioEntry W2 provides IP67 rated dust and water protection and an IK08 rated vandal-resistant structure for outdoor installation. Its innovative multi-RFID reader covers almost every RFID standard in the market and will benefit users in the effective integration with legacy systems, as well as providing users with the capability of adopting new authentication methods into their existing system including RFID, mobile and biometrics. “With the new device, Suprema will remain a major biometric provider in the market while outpacing competition in the premium fingerprint access control segment,” Mr Moon added. “Suprema have once again illustrated their continuous growth in product development, providing clients with more options based on unrivalled performance. “The W2 is a great fit for African conditions. It exceeds previous outdoor specifications and is built for our harsher

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environment while the multi-card functionality and extreme performance and capacity makes implementation decisions so much easier,” say Walter Rautenbach, managing director of neaMetrics and distributor of Suprema in Africa.

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Arecont Vision, the industry leader in IP-based megapixel camera technology, has announced that Viakoo, an industrial IoT (Internet of Things) company, has joined the Arecont Vision Technology Partner Programme.

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ideo surveillance is one of the most important aspects to a critical infrastructure company,” said Bud Broomhead, chief executive officer of Viakoo. “In many cases, the video application, camera network, or storage is not properly specified or configured for high resolution video. Our software automatically and accurately pinpoints the issue and provides suggestions on how to fix it quickly. “Arecont Vision was one of the very first partnerships we built when Viakoo was launched,” said Mr Broomhead. “We are very excited about becoming part of the Technology Partner Programme and the benefits it will bring to customers.” Viakoo provides operational intelligence for IP-based physical security environments like access control and video. They have built an extensible cloud-based industrial IoT framework and implemented their first solution for the management of physical security systems. Viakoo’s products continuously monitor the entire physical security network and delivers alerts, diagnostics, and performance metrics to ensure physical security uptime. “System uptime is absolutely critical when it comes to video surveillance,” said Jason Schimpf, director of sales operations & partner relations, Arecont Vision. “Having Viakoo as a Technology Partner Programme member gives our customers visibility to the performance of their security system and helps to ensure critical video from Arecont Vision cameras is being recorded at critical times.” The Arecont Vision Technology Partner Programme includes sales, development, and support contacts between the two companies in order to better engage with end-user customers and integrators, integrate new features and technology, and quickly resolve customer support issues.

We understand that finances can sometimes get in the way of getting something great. To assist our customers and their clients in getting the best in electronic security technology; Elvey now offers our customers and their corporate clients an innovative credit solution to help ease the financial load of using quality security solutions. Contact your nearest Elvey branch for more information.

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FIRE DESIGN SOLUTIONS

RATIONAL DESIGNS

Misunderstood fire design solutions

Inhaling five breaths in a smoke filled room can lead to death. It is therefore imperative for buildings to be designed to allow for safe escape and the control of fire and smoke, as a minor design flaw could potentially put people, equipment and property at risk.

ll buildings in South Africa need to comply with the requirements of the National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, 1977 (Act No. 103 of 1977), Fire Protection, as set out in SANS 10400 Part T: 2011. A deemed to satisfy fire safety solution is one where the dimensions and construction of the building, the materials used in the construction, the occupancy and storage of items in the building all fall within the prescriptive requirements or limitations set out in SANS 10400-T. Any deviation from the prescriptive

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requirements or limitations requires a rational design to be completed in accordance with the fire engineering methodology framework requirements of BS 7974, Application of fire safety engineering principles to the design of buildings, supported by the published documents that form part of the BS 7974 framework. Johannesburg-based ASP Fire is a specialist in this field. A rational design is the detailed design of fire safety and prevention mechanisms and strategies in a building in order to comply with the National Building Regulations, where prescriptive requirements cannot be met. This process is not elective, inasmuch as that only certain parts of the framework may be used, or that the results of the process are subjective or optional. Chief executive officer Michael van Niekerk says that a rational design begins with a fire risk consultant visiting the premises, or reviewing a set of new building plans, for a comprehensive evaluation of all areas of the property – looking at all areas of fire safety and risk in detail. “Sound fire engineering principles are applied to ensure that the design complies with the life, building, fire behavioural and

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environmental fire safety objectives required by law.” When undertaking a rational design, ASP Fire abides by the framework that is set out in the internationally-recognised BS7974 British fire safety standard. Many designers in South Africa do not follow this methodology, either because they do not fully understand it, or because they elect to apply only certain elements of the framework – completely unaware that they are putting people’s lives and assets at risk. Often consultants copy and paste from previous rational design reports unaware that they are including errors or mistakes in evaluating or applying fire engineering principles; sometimes even including errata in formulae or fire safety designs. According to Mr van Niekerk, the three main causes of fire are electrical, arson and heating equipment. “In the event that a major fire that results in immense damage and the possible death of occupants, the fire engineer will be held liable. Rational design takes into account the behaviour of a building during a fire, thereby minimising the potentially devastating impact it might have,” he explains.

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The products stored or manufactured in the building, the occupants of the building and the built and natural environments are also analysed. Other aspects to consider include how people will respond to a fire, based on their level of alertness and familiarity with their surroundings. A fundamental basic is that the building should be designed to withstand fire so that occupants, including disabled persons, can escape safely, and appropriate fire equipment must be in an adequate and easily-accessible area. “Fires can be dealt with through three main actions. The first is controlling the growth of the fire to prevent it from spreading. The next is suppression, which involves rapidly cooling the fire. Finally, extinguishing the fire means that there is no heated substance remaining. Evacuation should also be safe and easy while allowing unrestricted access for emergency services. The installed fire detection system must be able to pick up the fire as soon as possible, so that it can warn occupants and allow them to escape before untenable conditions are reached,” says Mr van Niekerk.

The rational design process Rational design begins with a qualitative design review, which includes an architectural review, fire safety objectives, fire hazards and risks, trial fire safety designs, and worst-case fire scenarios for analysis.

BS 7974 defines fire

safety as "the application of scientific and engineering principles to the protection of people, property and the environment from fire". Consultants often ignore the building roof’s geometry and the required substitute rectangular volume used in smoke fill formulae. The next step is quantitative analysis according to BS7974 published documents. Here, the main focus is on the development of fire within the enclosure of origin, spread of smoke within the enclosure of origin, structural response and fire spread beyond the enclosure of origin, detection of fire and activation of fire protection systems, fire services intervention, and evacuation of occupants. Assessment against criteria is the final step, where the fire safety designs developed during the engineering analysis are assessed to ensure that the objectives established at the beginning of the process are, in fact, met. After the completion of the fire risk assessment and the drafting of the rational design report, ASP Fire provides the client with a report with practical actions to follow. Mr van Niekerk states that the report comprises a detailed and documented objective fire risk assessment, as well as fire engineering calculations and analysis where

required, covering all aspects of fire risk and safety. “This guides the client in protecting its business, employees and customers by providing prioritised recommendations for action, in order to rectify problem areas and strengthen existing fire safety procedures. This also ensures that the client complies with fire safety regulations for the protection of life, property and the environment,” Mr van Niekerk elaborates. As part of its value-added service, ASP Fire also works closely with insurance brokers and underwriters to address a client’s fire risk based on the outcomes of the fire safety risk assessment report. This assists in preventing damage to property and products, loss of life, financial loss, consequential loss of profit, loss of productivity and insurance repercussions. “We also provide flammable liquid store designs and certification, special risk fire protection systems, visual safety awareness programmes, SHEQ safety file drafting and implementation, emergency response and business continuity plans, emergency evacuation plan design, emergency evacuation drills and fire equipment training,” adds Mr van Niekerk. What’s more, van Niekerk reveals that ASP Fire also offers standardised and customised client training. “The client has the option to select a standard fire risk and safety course, or have a customised training programme developed around individually specific needs, or the areas indicated in the fire safety risk assessment report,” he concludes.

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Entertainment

Glamour, excitement, fun: With Studio City, Melco Crown Entertainment has set a new milestone in Macau. Even the video equipment has to be described in superlatives. Dallmeier has installed the largest full HD casino video system in the world, involving several thousand IP cameras.

tudio City is a mega-entertainment resort, unparalleled anywhere in the world. The all-pervading theme of the resort is film and cinema. The Hollywoodinspired resort offers excitement of every conceivable kind – not just in the glamorous casino with its countless gaming tables and staggering jackpots, but also in the many other cinema-themed attractions. If you are looking for thrills, you will certainly find them in “The House of Magic”, where world-famous magicians will defy your senses, or the action-packed “Batman Dark Flight”, a 4D simulation ride. An opulent hotel with 1 600 guest rooms, an international collection of exquisite restaurants and a New York and Hollywood themed shopping street with world-famous designer labels offer something for everyone. The resort even has the highest figure-8 Ferris wheel on the planet. The video system is also unique. The entire video security system is based on IP technology and delivers outstanding full HD image quality throughout. Besides other casinos in the Melco Crown Entertainment Group – City of Dreams Macau, City of Dreams Manila and Altira Macau – Studio City now joins the long list of Dallmeier’s customers. We spoke with Leroy Daniel, executive director MCE surveillance operations, about

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the challenges and unique features of this video security system.

What are the special features of the video security system in Studio City? The video surveillance system supplied by Dallmeier is the world’s first 100 per cent endto-end IP full HD system of this size, scale and complexity within the casino industry.

What were the main reasons for choosing Dallmeier? Dallmeier was the partner of our choice for numerous reasons, first and foremost the casino industry is by nature the most demanding surveillance system application in the world today. From airports, prisons, shopping centres, universities, military facilities, city surveillance, etc., nowhere has the concentration of cameras per square metre than what you will find in a casino property as well as the real-time demands by individual users. Very few systems can seamlessly meet such high levels of demand in all aspects, let alone also as a full IP system. Dallmeier is the best of them. The outstanding image quality of the Dallmeier cameras also influenced our decision. The full HD PTZ and fixed cameras perform with an extraordinary resolution and

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excellent zoom functionality. In casino surveillance, definition of details is absolutely critical and can make the difference in a case or incident. Another reason was the ability to adjust camera settings via global configuration down-the-line, which means less time on ladders and less disruption to our business. Dallmeier technology stands for a proven resilient system with the highest level track record of performance and availability. And not to forget the ability to customise high and low level interfaces directly to all our business revenue streams and associated systems.

What exactly is monitored with the Dallmeier video system? Via the system, we monitor every aspect of the entire Studio City integrated resort: gaming areas, retail boulevards, hotel towers, entertainment venues, Heart-of-House, cash areas and vaults, points-of-sale, car parks, high security areas, external perimeter and all public areas. More than 6 000 full HD network cameras are recorded on reliable video appliances. Furthermore, standby and fail-over servers ensure highest availability of all data.

What was the biggest challenge in this project? The biggest challenge for us was the design complexity of the property, both in terms of the master plan, but also ceiling design and fixtures. The challenges come when

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other ceiling infrastructure such as lighting elements, fire systems, ventilation, design features, public announcement and sound system all end up in the same place where you need to place cameras. Designers tend to focus priority on form over function, whereas operations people lean towards function over form. There is, however, a balance of function and form that can be achieved via close collaboration with architects and designers whereby the Dallmeier IP cameras (running off CAT-6 cabling and low heat emitting) can be aesthetically integrated into or within ceiling design fixtures or chandeliers … this we have achieved quite successfully.

Dallmeier has also developed a special camera for you? That’s correct. Pit-View – a small HD 1080P camera which we specifically requested Dallmeier to produce in order to meet our needs. It has been successfully integrated into all our gaming table scoreboards, finally bringing surveillance cameras out of the ceiling and down to patron level providing superior views of the gaming action much to the satisfaction of internal stakeholders, not to mention also the Gaming Regulator and Law Enforcement for irrefutable evidence of occurrences and/or illegal acts.

What is the concept for your control room? Our surveillance operations centre is designed with functionality and ergonomics in mind, with the understanding that we achieve results through the “eyes” of our surveillance operators. So providing them a work space that can deliver a high-performance resultsorientated environment with the highest level of HCI (human computer interaction) and intuitiveness was a key focus. The operator

intuitiveness and user-friendliness of the video management, the Dallmeier SeMSy® system, also goes in line with this philosophy. At the surveillance operations centre, the on-shift management team are embedded in the heart of the operation with direct line of sight or peripheral on all monitoring stations. The managing support levels can flow and circulate around and behind consoles with ease, providing the necessary guidance, coaching and performance management.

You have been talking about interfaces. What integrations have been realised and what is the added value for you? Some of the key integrations that make Dallmeier unique and enhance our ability to protect the business, is the customised development of high-level interfacing to our core systems around the property. Interfaces include gaming machines, intelligent gaming shoe, point-of-sale, security access control intruder detection system and RFID gaming chips. This brings the convergence of video and data or events directly to our operators in real-time and book marked for click-&-play or available for post investigation, analysis, or export looking into trends and anomalies. Additionally, direct interfaces to the security system allow immediate on-screen-display of cameras associated or nearby any alarmed event, enabling the effective timely detection, assessment and dispatch of response teams with situational awareness.

Are you satisfied with your choice? Dallmeier’s continual and ongoing research and development dedicated to the product is clearly seen in this holistic video solution. We are highly satisfied with the system and with both the regional and global unconditional Dallmeier technical support.

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Paxton integrates with Dahua Paxton Access, a global designer and manufacturer of electronic access control and door entry systems, has announced the integration of its networked access control system, Net2, with a leading manufacturer of professional security and surveillance equipment, Dahua.

he integration will provide a userfriendly interface to manage building security more easily. This seamless integration allows for the easy configuration of network video recorder (NVR) and digital video recorders (DVR) with access control. Cameras can be associated to individual doors, enabling users to monitor video associated to access events. This provides a more comprehensive service for users, enabling them to take necessary actions both in real-time and post-events. Paxton provides industry-leading access control systems which meet the challenges and trends of the security market.

With more than 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 United Kingdom’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. Dahua Technology is a leading manufacturer of professional security and surveillance equipment.

Over the past 15 years the company has invested heavily in the research and development of innovative solutions that improve public safety. Dahua Technology’s solutions are designed to be scalable and modular to provide flexible configuration options. Denny Wang, Dahua’s sales director for UK & Ireland, said: “The integration provides significant benefits for both Dahua and Paxton customers. It offers an easy way to identify and detect suspicious activities, resulting in simple and effective management work.” Dan Drayton, sales manager EMEA at Paxton Access Ltd, said: “At Paxton, we encourage original thought. We develop innovative solutions that represent the company’s ethos of simplicity and quality, while answering the needs of the security market. “It’s a pleasure to be working with Dahua, a company who place as much importance as we do on innovation, to offer installers a solution they have been asking for.”

Powerful security solutions GJD, an award-winning UK manufacturer, designer and supplier of professional external detector equipment, as well as infra-red and white-light LED illuminators has announced its new strategic partnership with Cougar Monitoring, a premier national security and monitoring provider.

he partnership will result in the very latest security technology being monitored at world-class facilities by highly trained staff to provide a safe and reliable service.

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Carl Fletcher, sales manager at GJD commented on the new partnership: “GJD’s advanced security products combined with Cougar’s outstanding monitoring facilities and knowledgeable staff will provide ‘all in one’ security solutions to a variety of sectors”. Sharon Sangha, ARC operations manager at Cougar also commented on the partnership: “We are delighted to have GJD as one of our technology partners. Their product range is a fantastic addition to our already comprehensive security portfolio. The addition of GJD products will give our customer base yet another reason to choose Cougar monitoring for their security requirements.” GJD’s innovative range of products include IP versions of the very popular D-TECT range of external motion detectors including the Pearl triple technology curtain sensor, the

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Laser-Watch 500m surveillance and the D-TECT Lasers. The Clarius Plus range of infra-red and white-light LED illuminators, which are equipped with an interchangeable lens diffuser system, allows the installer to easily and quickly alter the angle of illumination. This makes it especially useful for when site conditions may change. Cougar Monitoring is accredited to NSI Gold standard. It has a state-of-the-art monitoring centre, which provides a full range of intelligent monitoring packages, designed to efficiently handle alarms on site. With more than 73 years of combined experience, the new partnership brings in-depth knowledge and insight to provide complete security solutions to a wide range of sectors. To celebrate the partnership, GJD and Cougar Monitoring have announced an open day at Cougar’s head office in September.

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Room observation system for detention facilities

A REVOLUTIONARY SECURITY DEVICE that provides GPS location, real time monitoring and critical two way communication with security guards or personnel

Sovereign Fire and Security has released a room observation system (ROS) to promote the welfare of vulnerable people in secure hospitals, mental health units, immigration centres and any kind of detention facility.

he product will oversee duty of care but at the same time protect staff from spurious claims of mistreating or neglecting inmates. The ROS consists of a high-security camera mounted inside the secure room paired with an audio-visual unit (AVU) installed outside the monitored area. Viewing and operation of the AVU is only possible for authorised users with valid electronic access control (EACS) credentials. The system allows contact with the occupant under controlled conditions and removes the need for manual record-keeping since all actions taking place at the AVU are logged automatically so creating a powerful audit-trail. This not only saves hours during a night shift when occupants can be observed efficiently and without risk by a single member of staff, but also frees up their time to focus on core duties involving the general well-being of people in their care. Another key benefit for users such as secure hospitals and custodial units is the ability to observe people without disturbing them when they are sleeping. Nurses and warders are also protected should the behaviour of their charges become volatile. The unit is designed as an observation package for any environment with similar demands and constraints to those found within custody estates. The vandal-resistant camera and frame fit flush into the corner of the room so factoring out potential ligature points. The ROS was originally designed in response to cases in police custody where incomplete or even falsified observation records have come to light in death-in-custody tragedies. It soon became apparent that a system that can minimise the opportunity for human error in the protection of vulnerable people was

equally appropriate in many other facilities apart from custodial environments. The access control log in the AVU unit automatically creates an audit trail of when a room occupant is checked on, for how long and by whom. It also allows restriction of who can observe the room. These digital log records cannot be compromised and the powerful record of interaction helps protect the room occupant as well the personnel and institution whether it be during audits or as part of continuing improvement procedures. Consultants and installers should note that SFS is able to integrate the observation system with all major brands of access control equipment. There are many powerful options such as connection to nurse call systems and connection to local recording elsewhere at the premises or even to centralised recording. These integration features have been developed based on SFS’s broad experience of high-security custody and mental health estates. The observation unit not only gives management peace of mind in terms of the integrity of the activity data produced, but makes a compelling business case by eliminating manual creation of paperbased logs. As well as delivering operating cost benefits, the ROS has been designed to minimise energy usage with auto shutdown when not in use saving power costs and also extending the product lifecycle. SFS work throughout the United Kingdom from a base in the south-west. The company has drawn on its CCTV and access control experience across many custody and healthcare estates to create the secure room observation unit and develop it in line with end-user needs.

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The Active Track device is efficient in tracking personnel via GPS. Door to door movements can be viewed and monitored via Google Maps. The system has the capability to record the duration of time a sales person is at a client and your driver is on the road. The Please Call Me button provides easy communication access to a sales person or driver and a Panic Button if the sales person is in distress.

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• Flexible patrol route • Real time processing of alarm events • Preview current GPS position on the map • View devices route on the map • Call back request • Customised reports • Panic Button

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Orlando, France and threats By Peter Bagshawe

Prior to starting this article, I would like to extend my condolences to the relatives of those killed and injured in the shooting in Orlando, as well as those close to the couple who were members of the French police killed in a stabbing and hostage situation at Magnaville, west of Paris.

tarting on 4 June 2016, travel advisories were issued by the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia in respect of travel by their citizens to South Africa which contained warnings related to potential attacks against foreigners in South Africa, particularly in popular tourist areas and high density situations such as shopping malls. The advisories were responded to aggressively by the South African authorities who questioned the information on which the advisories were based and rejected the assertion of possible terrorist attacks. A number of businesses on commercial premises of the type identified in the advisories, announced increased security measures. This led to some review of the likelihood of attacks, whether focused on foreign nationals or not. Currently, warnings of terrorist-style attacks are in place in Belgium and France, who is hosting the Euro 2016 soccer tournament, while Central Intelligence Agency director John Brennan has warned that the Islamic State continues to retain the ability to conduct attacks around the world despite coalition successes against the Islamic State in Syria, Iraq and Libyia. On 13 June 2016, Larossi Abballa fatally stabbed a senior police officer outside his home and then entered the home where he held the deceased’s spouse and three-year-old son hostage. Abballa was killed during the police response to the situation. Prior to this the spouse was also killed. The son survived the attack. Abballa claimed allegiance to the Islamic State and Islamic State in turn claimed responsibility for the attack. On 12 June 2016, 50 people were shot dead and 53 injured at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida during a shooting that was perpetrated by Omar Mateen. Mateen was killed by a SWAT team who entered the nightclub after a hostage situation. The background to the shooting and the reasoning behind Mateen deciding to attack patrons at what has been identified as a gay nightclub are being investigated as are Mateen’s alleged affiliations to the Islamic State.

Outside Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida after the shootings on 12 June 2016

During calls to the local 911 police number during the shootings, Mateen professed his allegiance to the Islamic State and Islamic State has taken responsibility for the shootings. The shooting by Mateen was done with firearms he had legally purchased in Florida with one being a semi-automatic assault-style shoulder weapon and the other a semiautomatic handgun. Mateen was subject to the mandatory background checks in respect of the handgun, and collected both weapons shortly before the shooting at the Pulse Nightclub. The current run-up to the election of the next president of the United States has the putative representatives of the Democratic Party being Hillary Clinton, running against Donald Trump on the part of the Democrats. Following the Pulse Nightclub shooting, the question of arms control and the banning of “assault weapons” has become a prime electioneering issue. The attitude of Americans towards firearms and the possession of arms has been a bone of contention between the two parties for a long period and, given the history of mass shootings in America, has been thoroughly debated. In terms of the Constitution of the United States and the 2nd Amendment “A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” The wording of this, which was the second of the 10 amendments to the Constitution adopted in December 1791, and based on the similar rights afforded by English Common Law and the English Bill of Rights of 1689, has

been the topic of debate and jurisprudential decisions for many years. Recent Supreme Court decisions between 2008 and 2016 have affirmed the right to own and carry firearms and, most recently, extending this right to “instruments” (firearms) that were not in existence in 1791 and further that the rights conferred were not only applicable to arms used in warfare. It should be noted that the current Supreme Court justices are regarded as being conservative and replacement appointments may alter this bias. Looking at the availability of weapons to American citizens, the right to purchase and carry weapons is mishmash between the various states and within jurisdictions in the states themselves. Concealed carry weapon permits are required in some areas, not in others and in some states handguns are subject to strictures. A national waiting period is in place to provide for a background check, through a Federal database, on individuals wishing to purchase firearms from licensed dealers and, in this instance, factors such as felony convictions and convictions for domestic violence will act as a bar to the purchase of firearms. Transactions between private individuals are not subject to the same restrictions and are seen as a loophole in the monitoring process. It is necessary to note that both Abballa and Mateen had previously come to the attention of their respective authorities. Mateen was interviewed twice in 2013-2014 with regard to inflammatory remarks made to co-workers that indicated sympathies towards the Islamic State. Continued on page 34

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Have you ever left for work in the morning only to worry that you left the garage door open?

The Optex SL-TNR series consists of short range IR beams with versatile power options.

How about the times you went for a long run only to realize halfway through that you forgot to set the hot water for your shower?

The beams have: • a 30m or 60m detection range option • a long battery life • a battery saving function • a tamper function • a sniper view finder • a slim body design • an IP65 waterproof structure • an intermittent output function • a LED indicator for an easy alignment • an easy to see vivid interior color

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With RISCO Group’s new SmartHome solution, these scenarios are history! Increase your energy efficiency, save money and enjoy the convenience of predefining events and controlling your home devices and security using a single interface. SmartHome can be used as an add-on for all of RISCO Group’s intrusion systems, providing a powerful, comprehensive, video-enabled security solution and connected home. SmartHome is an extension of RISCO Group’s successful intrusion systems giving you full control of your security, safety and home appliances directly from the iRISCO smartphone app. Now you can save money, energy and leave all worries behind, for a brighter, greener future.

CATHEXIS Impro (BMTA) Biometric Multi-discipline Time Attendance Terminal

Cathexis catVision Premium Software CatVision Premium software provides an integrated surveillance solution of unlimited functionality and scale for large sites or multiple site population. This top of the range feature rich software is ideally suited to the mining environment, major industrial sites, airports, city surveillance and many other situations that require very large camera populations with complete multi-tier management control. The open architecture enables I.P cameras, recording and viewing servers as well as third party systems suited to a particular application to be integrated seamlessly, thereby providing clients with the best solutions and maximum return on investment. The multi-server software environment provides the technical integrity to ensure the up-time of the clients operations which is backed by ongoing client support from the Cathexis engineering team.

The Impro (BMTA) Biometric Multi-discipline Time Attendance Terminal is a compact biometric solution supporting advanced messaging and a multitude of Tag types on IXP220 and IXP400i Systems. In addition to reading fingerprints, new technology allows the Impro BMTA to read both 125 kHz and 13.56 MHz frequency Tags. These Terminals therefore fit seamlessly into new or existing applications allowing you to upgrade tag technology without replacing existing Tags. Tag support includes CSN read capability from the following Tag types: Slim Tags, Omega Tags, Impro Trinary Tags (1074 and 2074), Philips HITAG™ 1, Philips HITAG™ 2, HID Tags (H10301, H10302 and H10304), ISO 15693-2 iClass Tags, ISO 18092 FeliCa Tags and ISO 14443A MIFARE® Tags. The BMTA features both a 65 K Colour Thin Film Transistor Liquid Crystal Display (TFT-LCD) and a 12-button Keypad allowing PIN-code entry and support for time attendance applications. The BMTA also includes a 4-level, single tone Buzzer. You can control the functions of the Buzzer to suit the needs of your application.

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Abballa was arrested in 2013 charged with criminal association with the aim of preparing terrorist acts. He was convicted and sentenced to three years imprisonment. On an equally tragic note, Labour Member of Parliament Jo Cox was killed after being shot three times and stabbed multiple times on 16 June 2016 in West Yorkshire, England. It appears her assailant was an unemployed resident of the constituency in which she was campaigning and that Cox may have intervened in an argument between the assailant and another male. The arrested suspect has a history of psychiatric treatment and no, as yet, confirmed extremist or political connections. The three incidents referred to above include the largest single mass shooting in

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the history of the United States and two of the incidents relate to countries that are involved in the coalition actions in Syria which has resulted in threats being issued by the Islamic State and its affiliates against countries involved in military action against the Islamic State. All of these show the vulnerability of soft targets to attack, whether based on ideology or criminal opportunism. From a local perspective, South Africa is not on the same level of threat or listing and has historically been more stable than a number of African countries that have been subject to terror attacks. The vulnerability of tourism to attacks is witnessed by countries such as Turkey, Egypt and to a lesser extent Kenya, which have seen their tourism figures decline substantially

after attacks on tourist destinations. Despite this, the possibility cannot be discounted and measures are required to be adopted to protect infrastructure and areas where there are high volumes of people (not necessarily just tourists) from attack and incidents of criminal attacks. The reaction of commercial operators in providing additional security is, and remains, the correct reaction to the advisories issued but should not be regarded as a transient measure. Ongoing vigilance and application of monitoring and control standards is essential. PETER BAGSHAWE holds a Bachelor of Law degree from the former University of Rhodesia and a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of the Witwatersrand.

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January 22-24: Intersec 2017 | Venue: Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Dubai, UAE | Email: intersec@uae. messefrankfurt.com | www.intersecexpo.com

INTERNATIONAL EVENTS: 2016 September 6-8: Safety in Action Sydney | Venue: Sydney Showground, Olympic Park | informa@informa.com.au | www.informa.com.au September 6-9: 22nd International Logistyka Kielce Fair | Venue: Targi Kielce Exhibition & Congress Centre | bialek.agnieszka@targikielce.pl | www.targikielce.pl September 12-13: Fire India South Exhibition and Conference | Venue: Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai, India | www.fire-india.com September 13-15: EuroSafety – Safety and Security Exhibition. Venue: Tampere Trade Fairs, Finland | www.eurosafety.fi September 27-30: Security Essen – The World Forum for Security & Fire Prevention | Venue: Essen, Germany | Messe Essen | www.security-essen.de November 14-16: IFSEC Arabia | Venue: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | www.ifsec.co.uk November 16-17: Sectech Denmark 2016 | Venue: Scandic Copenhagen Hotel, Copenhagen | t: +45 33 14 35 35 | www.armedia.se

March 29-30: Safety in Action Brisbane | Venue: Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre | Email: info@informa.com.au | www.informa.com.au April 4-7: LAAD Defence & Security | Venue: RioCentre, Rio De Janeiro, Brazil | www.laadsecurity.com.br June 2-5: KADEX 2016 – Kazakhstan Defence Expo | Venue: Korme Exhibition Centre, Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan | Email: office@astan-expo.com or office@kadex.kz | www.kadex.kz September 11-13: Kazakhstan Security Systems | Venue: Korme Exhibition Centre, Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan | Jack Yasakov | Email: yasakov25@gmail.com September 5-7: Safety in Action Melbourne. | Venue: Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre | Informa Australia | Email: info@informa.com.au | www.informa.com.au September 12-15: DSEI 2017. World’s leading defence and security exhibition | Venue: ExCeL, London | www.DSEI.co.uk September 22-24: Sobra – International Fair of Defence, Security, Protection and Rescue | Venue: Pomurski Sejem d.d. Gornja Radgona, Slovenia | Email: robifiser@pomurski-sejem.si | www.pomurski-sejem.si

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