SecurityAfrica E-Newsletter
July > 2013
IFSEC South Africa Welcome to the July 2013 Security Africa newsletter. This month we begin with a brief report from IFSEC South Africa, our media partner’s annual Security and Fire industry convention. More busy than ever, with three days of events including seminars on Wednesday and Thursday, IFSEC 2013 was hosted by the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg. By
> IFSEC will be hosted at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Johannesburg
day two our feet had barely touched the ground with over 200 stalls to peruse!
This year an excellent overview of
Many thanks to all the attendees from
Cyber Security requirements was
South Africa, neighbouring countries
provided by Professor Basie von Solms,
With the rapid growth predicted for
and other international customers
the Director of the UJ Centre for Cyber
South Africa, as a BRICS economy, the
who did a great job keeping us up to
Security. Other sessions covered
scene is set for the industry to provide
date with their product knowledge.
threats from cyber war, cyber-crime
competitive technological solutions
There is no alternative to face to face
and espionage and more updates on
and innovations. One thing is certain,
greeting of existing customers and the
on current technologies in wireless
the future of the Security and Fire
opportunities for new additions to our
fire detection. We came away with an
industry in Africa is likely to be very
growing database.
exhilarating sense of the potential in
lively indeed.
Flir
Matrix
the African market.
Iveco
FLIR Systems is the world leader for
Matrix showcased its comprehensive
The race is on – apply now for the
thermal imaging cameras. Our products
range of Security solutions at IFSEC
Conrad Dietrich Magirus award and
play pivotal roles in a wide range of
SOUTH AFRICA-2013, Johannesburg.
become the ‘Firefighting Team of the
industrial, commercial and government
Matrix Comsec, a leading manufacturer
Year’!
activities in more than 60 countries.
of Enterprise Security and Telecom
solutions, participated in the IFSEC
Pioneers in the commercial thermal
SOUTH AFRICA-2013 for the second
After the successful national launch
time.
in 2012 in Germany, the international
imaging camera industry, the company
Conrad Dietrich Magirus award now
has been supplying thermography and
searches the best fire team in the world.
night vision equipment to science,
Matrix showcased its complete
industry, law enforcement and the
portfolio of Security products
The winners can look forward not only
military for over 50 years. From
encompassing range of Access Control
to the uniquely prestigious Conrad
predictive maintenance, condition
and Time-Attendance Solution, Video
Dietrich Magirus statuette, but also
monitoring, non-destructive testing,
Surveillance Solution and Fire Alarm
a chance to win a unique trip to New
R&D, medical science, temperature
Panel.
York to the world’s most famous fire
measurement and thermal testing to
department - the Fire Department of
law enforcement, surveillance, security
At the event Matrix launched three
the City of New York (FDNY). Flight,
and manufacturing process control,
new door controllers COSEC DOOR
accommodation and an exciting
FLIR offers the widest selection of
PVR, COSEC NGT FCX and COSEC PATH.
complete programme for a team of ten
thermal imaging cameras for beginners
Mentioning about the new products,
comrades are included.
to pros.
Mr. Jatin Desai – Product Manager
Access Control and Time-Attendance
The World of Firefighters
With over 60 offices and the largest
Solution said, “ This product has
provides you with:
installed thermal imaging camera base
a cutting edge advantage over the
in the world, FLIR offers its customers
others. COSEC DOOR PVR, a palm vein
> Informations about the
unparalleled service, the best post-
reader based door controller provides
competition and the jury
sale technical applications support
the highest security and eliminates
available and world-class thermal
hygiene concerns as it is a completely
> Some impressions about the award
imaging camera and thermography
contactless device. COSEC NGT FCX,
ceremony of 2012
applications training.
an elegant door controller with an
innovative design simplifies time-
> An application form for the
Thermal cameras compliment and
attendance and strengthens security.
international award
complete your security camera network
COSEC PATH series door controllers
by giving you the power to see threats
are IP65 rated and with PoE enable.
> Movies about the ceremony of 2012
invisible to the naked eye, turning night
These devices are suited for hospitals,
and a teaser for the New York trip
into day. Thermal security cameras
chemical organizations, mines,
make images from the heat energy
factories, corporate houses and many
that is around us all the time, not
others.”
from reflected visible light, giving you
Apply now! Enter now with your team’s most
true 24/7 imaging capability without
Matrix also launched SATATYA
successful call out and become a part of
lights or illuminators. Thermal energy
NVR400 – the IP based surveillance
the World of Firefighter’s community.
penetrates atmospheric obscurants
solution. “This highly reliable product
www.world-of-firefighters.com
better and farther than visible light,
with a comprehensive centralized
allowing you to see what’s out there
management software along with
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through haze, smoke, dust and even
enhancing security will also improve
Heroes. Since 1864
light fog. Day and night, through good
productivity and efficiency of
contact@world-of-firefighters.com
weather and bad, close up and far away,
organizations” said Mr. Kaushal
FLIR’s thermal security cameras do it
Kadakia – Product Manager Video
all.
Surveillance Solution. Matrix will also
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be showcasing its entire range of DVRs and Cameras suitable for all kinds of applications. “At IFSEC SOUTH AFRICA 2013 our main focus was to exhibit the complete range of security solutions which includesd the most comprehensive software solution of the industry. We are targeting to establish a stronger business foot hold in the region by expanding our channel network. said Abhay Joshi, International Business Manager. “ For further information, please contact: Jatin.Desai@MatrixComSec.com
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