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CONTENTS

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COVER STORY

OMEGA RISK SOLUTIONS

Omega Risk Solutions has taken its integrated security solutions approach and implemented it in a wide range of malls and shopping centres nationwide, often with awardwinning results.

10 FEATURES 10 IP SURVEILLANCE With the annual holiday season fast approaching and shopping malls nationwide preparing for the usual end of year deluge, the safety and security of both tenants and consumers plays a critical part in the effective management of South Africaâ€™s retail environment.

14 SPECIAL FEATURE: TRAINING When it comes to electronic security, installer training is critical to the continued success of any installer business. Not only do installers need to keep up with rapidly changing technology, but the importance of a proper installation is vital to the success and growth of the business.

20 CASE STUDY

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EDITORS COMMENT

Learning keeps earning I n this issue, we are looking at the critical importance of training in the security industry. However, training and continuous learning is a critical factor in each and every profession. In today’s tough economic environment, no one can afford to become a workplace dinosaur. By dinosaur we are not referring here to anybody’s age, but to those people who have stunted their professional growth

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by electing to avoid any further training or learning. For many people, learning stops the moment they leave school and start working. They use any free time that they may have relaxing. They even have a reluctant and lack lustre approach to compulsory workplace training. A lifelong learner, however, has a very different approach. They live by the words: knowledge is power. A lifelong learner actively seeks out every possible avenue that will satisfy his or her thirst for knowledge, even if there is financial and personal time cost involved. It’s been said that those distributors who are serious about perpetuating excellent product reputation, not to mention added value for their customers, are the ones providing comprehensive training programmes. The reputable product suppliers say that it’s imperative installers get adequate training so that end-users derive maximum benefit from the product. Installers are also need to keep abreast of the latest technological advances to provide superior levels of service. Training courses can take on several different formats including distance learning, online courses and classroom training that covers everything from the fundamentals, all the way through to design. Distributors have also addressed the issue of reaching installers out in the field, rather than trying to fill classrooms, when installers are required in the field and can often ill-afford to take off serious amounts of time to attend training.

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

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End-users are now becoming more discerning about what installers are placing on site, which has seen an increased demand for end-user training. Some suppliers even include end-user training as part of their service offering to ensue client confidence in the product. Industry training in one of the most rapidly changing industries in the country is a deeply entrenched factor of continuous learning. Continuous learning is about the ongoing development of skills, learning and knowledge on a personal level. However, on a professional level continuous learning is about adapting one’s skill-se in a rapidly changing environment. Experts agree that subscribing to the belief that education can stagnate after you initially qualify is not just short-sighted but extremely detrimental to one’s professional careers path. In a world where no one is going to give you the time or permission to continue the process of learning, you must take the initiative. Personal and career development requires that learning continues long after formal schooling is done. The more skills we acquire, the greater the service we can provide to our clients, and the more relevant we remain. According to business author of professional speaker, Tom Peters, all professionals need to cultivate something known as “towering competence”. This refers to becoming the very best you can be by continuing to learn, fine tune your skills and capabilities, which in turn makes you highly sought-after and admired by peers, clients and co-workers. Continuous learning can be a key ingredient in your success. As current knowledge and processes become outdated at a faster pace, so increasing your skills and knowledge base becomes a matter of survival.

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NEWS

Fighting festive season crime Festive season fever is sweeping across South Africa, ushering in a period often called “a time for giving”. Unfortunately, criminals see it another way – as a time for taking. Every year, during the Christmas rush, crimes such as burglary and aggravated robbery spike as criminals prey on households, consumers and retailers alike.

he most targeted areas for crime during the months of November through January are malls and suburbs. As people spend their end of year

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bonuses in greater amounts, cash and highvalue goods are more easily accessible. The police are aiming to increase their presence in these high-risk areas, with Gauteng Commissioner Lieutenant-General Deliwe de Lange stating that almost 50 000 additional resources, including police students, Metro police officers, and members of the SAPS will be deployed to assist with crime prevention efforts. “We are definitely going to be visible in those malls. All members who used to do administrative work‚ will go out to supplement the resources that are already on the street‚“ Lt-Gen de Lange stated. Western Cape police have also intensified their efforts to crack down on crime as the holiday season draws near. As part of its Safer Festive Season drive, police have been conducting random roadblocks on major roads where at least 15 people have been arrested since the beginning of December. Roadblocks in the Western Cape have already yielded positive results in terms of drug-related offences. Random roadblocks have resulted in numerous arrests, taking various hard drugs off the streets and putting the perpetrators behind bars.

Rising crime concern heading into festive season Crime remains a significant problem for many South Africans. The crime stats for 2015/16, released earlier this year, indicated

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that house robberies saw an overall upward trend, increasing by 2.7 per cent over the previous year. During the recorded period, an average of 57 houses were robbed each day. As one of the primary targets of festive season criminal activity, increased security in suburbs and estates will be a welcome addition. Aggravated robbery is another major concern for South African citizens. This refers to situations where a criminal uses a weapon to forcefully remove property from a person. This crime saw its own increase of 2.7 per cent over the previous year, with more than 130 000 robberies recorded during the year. This meant that, on average, 363.1 robberies with aggravating circumstances were recorded each day. While the increased police presence in malls and suburbs is a good step forward in terms of crime prevention, there will still be windows of opportunity that criminals will use to their advantage. Remote jamming remains a potential threat to unwitting motorists at malls or public spaces. Another common tactic used by criminals is to follow their potential victims home from malls or banks. Statistically, people are most at risk when arriving or leaving home. In addition to state security measures, consumers still rely heavily on the services of the private security industry for crime prevention. According to the South African Institute of Race Relations (SAIRR), the number of private security officers has more than tripled that of police officers since 1997. In a 2015 report on crime trends the SAIRR said the private security industry has more boots on the ground than the police and the military combined. It said that in 1997 there were 110 177 sworn police officials and 115 331 active registered security officers. By 2014 there were 153 116 sworn police officials, but the number of registered security officers had jumped to 487 058. The report suggested that South African society resorted to dealing with the “criminal onslaught” by increasingly turning to private solutions. In poorer communities that were unable to afford these services, evidence points to vigilantism, although the levels have not been ascertained. In wealthier communities, the private sector has been drafted to do what the public feel the police cannot.

INDUSTRY OPINION

Data sovereignty and security misconceptions By Iniel Dreyer, managing director at Gabsten Technologies

South African businesses are still operating under a few misconceptions when it comes to the issues of data sovereignty and security in the cloud, making organisations hesitant about migrating their data.

hile these misconceptions are not entirely unjustified in that there have certainly been a number of public cloud providers that have been hacked, it must be pointed out that these providers have had their data centres located in foreign countries. In anticipation of the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPI) that makes it necessary to be able to prove that personal client data is protected and requires storage thereof to be in South Africa, there are growing numbers of maturing service providers hosting their solutions “as a service” in local data centres. This should serve to eliminate much of the concern around data sovereignty and security of cloud back-ups in a local context and lay to rest the lingering concerns about the cloud being risky.

Clarifying lingering misconceptions It’s understandable that the issue of data sovereignty would be a concern for businesses, given that the legislative requirement for data to be stored in South Africa has been created in order to comply with PoPI. As different countries have different laws applying to data, keeping it within local borders makes sense. South Africa has the local expertise to clarify for organisations what our laws stipulate regarding data sovereignty, so moving data to the cloud for storage in other countries is not always the smartest move. This is because other jurisdictions might have regulations that permit the cloud storage service provider to access stored data without permission, essentially making it the property of the service provider. With South African laws, particularly PoPI, the issue of data sovereignty is clarified and the issue laid to rest, as it is necessary to

store personal information locally to prove to clients that their personal data is protected. When evaluating why organisations might be hesitant to move to the cloud, most companies have voiced concern with data security. Organisations are worried that their data will be sent to the “cloud” and essentially their concern stems from being unsure where the organisation’s data is physically located, and who has access to it. This concern can be allayed, especially in a local data centre scenario, by mature cloud service providers hand-holding their clients through the process and showing them exactly where their data will be stored and how the migration will take place. By showing clients that ‘the cloud’ is in fact real – comprised of physical data centres – this provides reassurance and enables them to consider the benefits of leveraging cloud back-ups that are locally stored.

Benefits of keeping it local What was previously a concern for most businesses when it came to cloud backups – the issue of security – should actually be considered the biggest incentive to do so. This is because the physical security built into custom-built local data centres is often far superior to that of most other ordinary company’s data centres. Security is a top priority for local data centres as it is a core part of their business. It’s also their business to ensure they have high power availability as well as the requisite infrastructure services – something that is often beyond the scope of smaller to mid-size companies to achieve on their own. By making use of a locally hosted data centre, organisations are able to leverage the skills, security and ensured availability, without having to shell out capital to get it. Furthermore, by outsourcing data protection and storage, companies can also

start to build a disaster recovery (DR) plan for their businesses. It’s no longer just about being protected against accidental deletion. By storing data off-site, there is protection against physical damage to company property. If, for example, the building is burned down, or a device falls victim to ransomware (this a virus that holds data hostage through encryption until a ransom has been paid) there is a copy of such data in another physical location that can be used to rebuild the data needed to run the business. An even more lucrative benefit of backing up an organisation’s data to the cloud lies in the fact that doing so enables the back up to be used like a file server or data source. Essentially, file-sharing on steroids, technology has made it possible to take the business’ file server and move it to a backup repository. This enables IT to remove the local file server, granting users access to back-up copies inside the cloud file system, instead. In short, given that cloud back-up service providers have matured significantly in the last few years, and in light of the fact that they will be required to comply with PoPI, organisations that have hesitated about cloud migrations should hesitate no longer. Choosing a local data centre will make their journey to PoPI compliance that much easier, and the organisation is able to tick the issues of data sovereignty and protection off their list of concerns in doing so.

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COVER STORY

OMEGA sets its focus on combatting retail crime The spike in shopping mall robberies in some of South Africa’s major shopping centres in recent years is a major cause for concern for the retail sector and the public in general. Omega Risk Solutions has aligned its integrated security solutions approach to specifically address this challenge, and have implemented it at various malls and shopping centres. Service provider of the Year for SPAR DC Eastern Cape DR Lötter (GM); Anton Terblanche (area manager); Senior Inspector (site commander) W. Hanabe and Section Leader G. Kolose (receptionist).

he festive season is upon us and with it comes the December retail rush. At this time of year security becomes an even higher priority for the retail sector, as thousands of people fill the malls in the build up to the festive period. According to Danie Lötter, general manager: Coastal at Omega Risk Solutions, Omega’s success in retail and mall security can be attributed to its ability to adapt its integrated security approach to specifically accommodate the unique challenges faced by the industry. He adds that there are a wide range of risk elements that security practitioners need to plan for during this period, as retailers look to the private security industry to help to safeguard both their own and their customers’ interests. Some stores are higher profile targets than others, especially those with a large cash turnover, as well as cellular, jewellery, and clothing stores. Theft and robberies, to varying degrees, become an even more common occurrence during December, while a rise in cash-

shopping centres across South Africa and this approach has ensured various success stories. Comprehensive security risk surveys addressing all the potential risks provide insights into what the clients’ obligations are, and how Omega can plan to address these risks. Continuous evaluation of factors that might have an influence on the security risks allows Omega to adopt a more structured and informed approach to crime prevention. Close working relationships between centre management and the security provider plays a vital role in promoting best practice in overcoming constant changes in the targeting of large shopping centres by criminals. in-transit and ATM-related crimes puts businesses further at risk. Not only do malls become an increased high-risk target for criminals due to the presence of large amounts of cash, but customers are often targeted by pickpockets or armed criminals. Modern security services must account for more than just crime-related incidents. Integrated security solutions have become commonplace in the industry, with security service providers needing to offer their clients protection from fire hazards or potential injury claims as well.

The Omega service offering “Omega Risk Solutions works in tandem with law enforcement agencies towards the identification of patterns, trends, and crime prevention strategies to ensure the safety of retail customers,” says Mr Lötter. “Omega formally network and attend various forum meetings involving the SAPS and other stakeholders to foster relationships that work towards the benefit of clients,” he says. The Omega Risk Security operations may even run in conjunction with the SAPS at

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The Omega difference What sets Omega Risk Solutions apart from competitors is the integrated methodology, which addresses all industry related risks through a comprehensive integrated service approach. This includes detailed risk surveys at each mall to identify current and potential risks.

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“The prioritisation of identified elements of risk allows for effective mitigation, through the economical application of security resources, resulting in a multilayered security barrier for higher ranking risk items or areas,” says Roy Rawlins, managing director of Omega Risk Solutions. “Therefore, the integrated solution incorporates the use of physical protection, elements of technology and skilled manpower.” The effective use of CCTV surveillance and related technology in the retail environment has become increasingly important. The ability to detect suspicious behaviour at an earlier stage contributes to pro-actively identifying threats and preventing crime before it takes place. Mr Rawlins goes on to say that Omega’s vast experience in Macro City CCTV surveillance, specifically in the Johannesburg CBD provides Omega with a competitive edge in the industry by identifying, intervening and preventing potential criminal actions. “This strategic competence (knowledge and skills) has been extended to our retail vertical service offering by means of, amongst others, focused surveillance and body language training.” Qualified security officers in the specialised field of retail security are trained specifically to handle the specific threats faced by the retail industry. Earlier this year Omega Risk Solutions was proud to officially launch the internationally-recognised Omega Training Academy, which has been certified by City and Guilds as an institution that maintains international training standards. According to Andre Eckard, general manager of the Omega Training Academy, the Training Academy provides a training environment that adequately equips students with the knowledge, skills, professionalism, integrity, and discipline required in the security industry. “The Training Academy provides industry-specific training for all levels of security personnel. This includes specific skills training, supervisory training and management development,” says Mr Eckard. “Security training for the retail sector is no exception in this case. Our security officers need to be equipped with the full range of skills to address any situation that they may face,” he added. Thus, the Omega Risk Solutions managers and security officers have in-depth knowledge and understanding of the challenges faced by the retail industry and are equipped with the specific skills required to handle these situations in the most effective and appropriate manner.

ABOVE: The Bridge Shopping Centre: SA Council of Shopping Centres – Spectrum Award (Regional Service Provider of the Year). ABOVE LEFT: The finalists. LEFT: Summerstrand Village : SA Council of Shopping Centres – Spectrum Awards (Regional Service Provider of the Year)

There is also a strong focus by Omega on occupational health and safety aspects at retail malls that protect employees and customers from potential environmental hazards, as well as retailers from potential litigation that could be brought against them. “Security risk is addressed by applying integrated security solutions to implement a preventative and pro-active approach as opposed to a reactive one,” says Mr Rawlins. “Omega further implements integrated strategies relating to major events, stability, and crime in co-operation with other partners.” Well entrenched procedures, as well as adherence to ISO9001/2015 and regular internal audits help Omega measure the success of their operations. Regular client feedback during formal and informal client meetings during monthly client and tenant assessments also enable the company to continuously evaluate its level of service.

Personalised service Omega Risk Solutions believes in building partnerships with all its customers. Through a model of ongoing communication and sustaining the highest levels of service, Omega maintain a “step ahead” approach to the diversity of any retail mall. Management involvement of the highest level is a major differentiating factor between Omega and the competition. This hands-on approach allows Omega to gain a more holistic overview of business operations and identify the key threats faced by each client.

whereby retailers and service providers throughout South Africa are recognised for service excellence. Since the inception of the awards, Omega Risk Solutions have been regular winners and finalists in recognition of their service to the industry. Omega’s retail mall security officers have also received Platinum, Gold, and Silver awards from the Security Industry Alliance (SIA) for demonstrating exceptional bravery at various shopping centres around the country. Omega has and continues to develop specific products that are tailor-made to address specific risks in the retail environment. “Omega is proud if its significant knowledge and expertise in mall security, which has been gained over time and demonstrated through the numerous sites on which we operate,” says Mr Rawlins. “This ensures that our team share experience and best practice, which place Omega at the forefront of identifying security risk trends and introducing superior solutions to combat those risks,” he concluded.

Past success for Omega The South African Council of Shopping Centres introduced the Spectrum Awards

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IP SURVEILLANCE

Keeping our shopping malls and shoppers safe With the annual holiday season fast approaching and shopping malls nationwide preparing for the usual end of year deluge, the safety and security of both tenants and consumers plays a critical part in the effective management of South Africa’s retail environment.

one are the days of a camera simply being a camera,” comments Roy Alves, country manager, MEA, Axis Communications. Previously, insurance requirements were often the major driver for the installation of video cameras within shopping malls. “It was a far more reactive process,” continues Mr Alves. However, with a lack of focus on image quality, frame rate or resolution, the footage pulled was often not able to provide the required information. Additional challenges included faulty or stolen cameras, or even the lack of any camera having been installed at the place of incident. The last two years, though, has seen a significant shift in the use of video surveillance across South Africa’s retail space. This has been driven in large not only by an increase in criminal activity targeting certain outlets, but similarly, due to technology developments within IP surveillance.

“The growth of social media has also played a role,” continues Mr Alves. “The potential for any incident to go viral within a few hours is very high.” Not only is the incident itself cause for concern with regards to the safety and security of all involved, but the fall out and potential damage to that shopping centre’s reputation poses great risk. With Axis listing several leading shopping centres among its customer base, Mr Alves goes on to share a snapshot of what is possible for local retailers. “While interest and uptake has increased, there is still so much more to be done, capable of providing enhanced security not only during holiday periods but literally all year long,” stresses Mr Alves. Improvements in both image quality and processing power is making way for the use of facial recognition technology in South Africa. Based on specially developed software, facial recognition technology analyses video streams from network cameras allowing for

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the “matching” of faces against those stored in a database. “It is an excellent way of detecting non-desirables, with a history of criminal behaviour,” says Mr Alves. While no local installations yet, Mr Alves is seeing a lot of interest with various proof of concepts (POCs) currently underway. “Unlike Europe, South Africa comes with its own unique challenges, including dark skins and lots of sunlight,” says Mr Alves. “However, improvements in image quality is lending itself to more rapid adoption with several companies beginning to deliver facial recognition software.” On the other hand, a feature that has enjoyed wide local adoption across shopping centre parking areas, including exit and entrance points, is that of licence plate recognition (lPR). “It enables the quick and easy identification of stolen cars, or vehicles that have potentially been involved in any kind of criminal activity,” says Mr Alves.

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The last two years, though, has seen a significant shift in the use of video surveillance across South Africa’s retail space He goes on to add though that heightened security, and the increasingly wide use of analytics, stands to benefit not only visitors and consumers, but the actual bottom line of retailers themselves. Known as “sweetheart scanning”, a cashier working in conjunction with a supposed customer will scan a lower priced item while packing the item of higher value into the “customer’s” shopping bag. A camera, focused on confirming that the number of items packed matches the number of items scanned, will not detect this. However, sophisticated analytics, through the analysis of what is known as “event driven video”, is playing a huge role in its detection. By analysing point of sale information, inconsistencies in till data is detected. “Take the example of every till point, with one exception, scanning on average one box of matches per day,” says Mr Alves. “Analytics is able to detect that one till point scanning half a dozen, due to the inconsistency compared to the rest of the till points.”

This is enabling retailers to detect and identify internal theft operations such as sweetheart scanning. While not yet mainstream, this use of sophisticated analytics, also known as intelligent surveillance, is increasing. “The sad reality is that the greatest source of theft within South Africa’s retail environment is internal,” says Mr Alves. While IP surveillance brings with it enormous benefits for the safety and security of consumers and shopping malls in general, it is also lending itself to the detection and combatting of employee theft. Yet, it is not all doom and gloom. IP surveillance also brings with it the capability for an improved customer experience. Known as “people counting”, intelligent surveillance can detect not only increases in traffic, alerting store managers to up the number of till points available, but similarly it allows for smarter planning around promotions and product displays by analysing the various demographics of its customers from age through to gender. Mr Alves is confident the future of surveillance within local retail holds great possibility. “The

Roy Alves, country manager, Axis Communications.

greatest concern for retailers and consumers this holiday season should be meeting targets or sticking to budgets,” he says. With the commoditisation of both IP surveillance technology and hardware and the resulting price decreases, together with constantly evolving technology, Mr Alves is confident the future of local retail can deliver exactly that.

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Protect your IP video surveillance systems from summer storms Marc van Jaarsveldt, consultant, The Surveillance Factory, a video surveillance system-integrator, says that the majority of all surgeinduced damage to IP video cameras and equipment is caused by surges travelling along unprotected data and power lines.

e says these surges originate from static charge build-up, lightning and mains (AC) generation systems, and if left unprotected, data and power lines can expose cameras and other equipment to damaging electrical transients. “All IP-based video surveillance equipment is susceptible to surge damage. Generally, a UTP surge protector is used to protect data lines from induced surges. There are several aspects to consider that will assist in protecting your equipment from surge damage,” says Mr van Jaarsveldt. There are three important aspects to consider when aiming to reduce surge impact: • Typically, indoor points where the UTP route is covered or surrounded by metal building structures, won’t need protection. Often the structure and metal components used (e.g roofing, beams, rebar) offer sufficient shielding to negate the requirement for surge arrestors. However, the risk does depend on the type of structure, and the routing that the cable takes. In all cases a surge risk assessment is needed and the Surveillance Factory will advise if the risk is significant. • Local earth bonding is critical; surge arrestors only work if the surge energy can be “shunted” (conducted) to earth. This bonding to earth requires the

use of copper earth spikes or local earthing at the camera points onto a suitable metal surface. Bonding to local earth on the electrical-mains is acceptable in some cases but needs to be done with caution in case the remote earth point is at different potential to the local or home earth. This can create earth loops, where current flows between earth points, cause further harm. • Equipment cannot be isolated from severe strikes even if protection equipment is used; direct lightning strikes can induce over-voltages sufficient in magnitude to destroy surge protection equipment and damage the camera equipment beyond it. Overloaded or inadequate power generation and distribution systems can result in voltage surges on power lines. “The reality is that 220V power sources present a risk to equipment. Camera systems make use of 220V AC power supplies and where cameras are powered by Power over Ethernet (POE), an effective method of surge protection is needed,” says Mr van Jaarsveldt. He offers the following additional recommendations: • One should assess the lightning risk for each camera point and decide whether surge protection equipment is needed. Because of the nature of lightning and surges, guaranteed protection is

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impossible. • Ensure risky camera points are protected using Class 3 UTP surge arrestors. • Wherever possible use single phase Class 3 mains appliance protectors where 220V points are needed for the server/switch/ cameras. • Protect the mains supply (220V AC) using surge protection on the distribution board (DB) if needed. There are basic assumptions made according to Mr van Jaarsveldt. Make sure these are covered before you consider moving forward with any other surge protection: “When looking at your primary mains protection ensure that the mains power obtained from the distribution board is suitably protected. This implies that a Class 1 or 2 style surge protector is already installed.” He says that the frequency of surges due to lightning is related to geographic location. Higher areas such as the highveld, are more prone to the effects of lightning from thunderstorms than lower areas such as the coastal regions. “You can decide not to use protection equipment if you feel that the cost vs risk benefit is not compelling,” says Mr van Jaarsveldt. Its worth remembering that smaller, low cost UPSs provide little surge suppression and Mr van Jaarsveldt says that users cannot assume that UPS conditioned power is protected from surges “In general, line-interactive UPSs, which are low cost, are not able to provide much immunity to equipment, making an online UPS a better choice.” Surge protection equipment is categorised according to the magnitude of the voltage surge anticipated. Class 3 equipment offers basic protection for the lowest case of over-voltage and is sufficient for protecting camera systems. “The trade-off of surge-immunity against protection-device cost is significant and as a result, we do not make use of Class 1/2 equipment because over-specifying these devices leads to excessive cost. “In addition, the availability of suitable Class 1/2 surge arrestors that work with UTP and UTP/POE is limited locally,” says Mr van Jaarsveldt.

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A Wall Street Journal study of the last recession showed that companies that cut back on marketing lost sales and market share, while those that maintained their marketing increased profits when compared to those that reduced marketing*

urthermore, Nigel Hollis Chief Global Analyst at Millward Brown, noted that “The connection between share of market (SOM) and share of voice (SOV) has been proven. The higher your share of voice compared to your actual market share, the more likely your brand is to grow its market share in the subsequent year. “So, if you increase your marketing investment at a time when competitors are reducing their’s, you should substantially increase the saliency of your brand. This could help you establish an advantage that could be maintained for many years.”** With a track record that spans almost a quarter of a century, Securex has established a niche as Africa’s largest security and fire exhibition. The annual event has been the platform from which hundreds of products have been launched to a receptive target audience. “As technologies emerge and change, prospective customers who are keen on acquiring information on best practice seek out accessible ways of contacting reliable suppliers. “Securex is the ideal interactive medium for the market to connect with leading manufacturers and suppliers of security and fire products and services as they evolve,” says Joshua Low, Securex Event Director at Specialised Exhibitions. “Securex 2016 was extremely successful, with a 20% increase in visitors achieved over the three-day period. Hosted at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, from 30 May to 1 June, Securex 2017 is set to continue in the tradition of past shows and we have only 35% of the planned stand space available for interested exhibitors. * Source: www.entrepreneurmag.co.za | ** Source: www.millwardbrown.com Continued on page 23

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TRAINING

Critical to industry’s reputational management When it comes to electronic security, installer training is critical to the continued success of any installer business. Not only do installers need to keep up with rapidly changing technology but the importance of a proper installation is vital to the success and growth of the business.

he key to remaining profitable and maintaining a positive reputation for repeat business is efficiency backed by superior product knowledge and comprehensive training.

Electronic security equipment As one of South Africa’s major distributors of electronic security equipment, Elvey Security Technologies offers an extensive range of dedicated product training programmes, as well as the world-class online and classroombased Tavcom Training courses. Certified training in line with manufacturer’s requirements or industry standards are provided by qualified trainers, with industry experience who can impart practical knowledge and skills, giving learners a rounded and clear understanding of the industry. In addition to its national training courses, Elvey’s head office in Greenstone, includes a fully equipped training centre that provides a balance of theoretical and practical sessions. Dave Waywell, key accounts director at Elvey Security Technologies, says that employee and customer training lies at the cornerstone of Elvey’s business pillars and values. It provides employees with critical knowledge to share with customers, and equips its installer customers with the

knowledge needed to maintain security systems with ease and confidence “We deliver extensive training programmes designed to enhance the installer’s technical knowledge, installation techniques, faultfinding skills, as well as analogue versus IP and system design,” he says. “The benefits of in-depth training speak for themselves,” says Mr Waywell. “Installations carried out by trained, qualified and competent staff result in less call backs to fix faults and sort out programming or installation problems. The result is an efficient and cost-effective installation,” he says. Mr Waywell says it is Elvey’s belief that a product or service is only as good as the person installing the system, or performing the service. It simply makes sense to place as much emphasis as possible on training, so that installers are fully prepared to represent themselves and the product in the very best possible way. “Qualified installers are critical to the reputation of their business and the product. If the installation is carried out efficiently, the result is an optimum experience for the end-user, which ultimately leads to increased referrals and boosted product sales,” says Mr Waywell.

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Communications technology training MiRO Distribution, one of South Africa’s foremost distributors of wireless, networking, VoIP and IP video products has developed a track record for supplying flexible and scalable solutions to its client’s communication requirements. Today, MiRO has positioned itself as a responsible supplier to the growing IP convergence industries. It is focused on supplying best-of-breed products alongside after-sales service and technical support supplemented with vendor-approved training that focuses on areas such as wireless technologies, MikroTik training and Voice over IP (VoIP). “Our vision is to serve as an example to the industry, our customers and colleagues through everything that we do in order to be the leading ICT partner in South Africa,” says Johan Koekemoer, MiRO training specialist. “Our training forms a key part of our service offering, and includes not only our installer customers, but our employees as well. We believe that by offering vendor certified training to installers, we provide them with the relevant skills and technical knowledge to be leaders in their own industry, which in turn has a positive impact on the end-user.”

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including Australia, Europe, the UK, the US, Singapore, Sweden and many other African countries. EDS also has a strong partnership with Research Electronics International (REI) (US). “REI has one of the most advanced TSCM training schools in the world and from 2017 onwards REI factory equipment training will be presented in South Africa on a regular basis,” adds Mr Whitehead. According to EDS cyber-attacks, cyber espionage and data theft have taken technical threats to a completely new level, which has necessitated the addition of Cyber TSCM™*. “Advancing a career in technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM) demands that a practitioner’s fundamental knowledge of the profession’s universal principles is grounded and solid,” says Mr Whitehead. “TSCM professionals occupy the frontlines of information security and have to be aware of the latest threats,” he says.

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MiRO says that not only does its training programmes create greater brand awareness and value to its customers, but because all staff undergo a rigorous training programme, they can relate to customers, help those customers plan their solutions more effectively and provide them with enhanced support and outstanding after-sales and technical support. Being involved in the rapidly evolving ICT sector, MiRO’s training programmes also need to keep pace with fast-changing industry requirements. It’s current portfolio of vendor certified training includes Ubiquiti training (outdoor wireless, indoor wi-fi enterprise solutions, routing and switching), the Mikrotik training (network associate, wireless engineer and routing engineer) as well as Milestone Professional Training. “We will grow and develop our training department continuously as the demand for certified training grows,” says Mr Koekemoer. “We listen to what our customers need and have also made custom-training available to them, based on their needs and requirements.”

Training to counter corporate threats With the protection and security of corporate information now becoming a critical issue

for organisations around the world, Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) have become an important function for organisations that want to bullet-proof their information security and risk management programmes. Eavesdropping Detection Solutions® (EDS) has been offering technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM) training since 2009 at its own dedicated TSCM training facility in Centurion. According to EDS, the TSCM Training Academy is the only formal TSCM training facility on the African continent and one of just a few in the world. According to Steve Whitehead, managing director of EDS, the TSCM Training Academy is well on par with international standards. “We’ve invested a great deal of resources into these training programmes to ensure that South Africa, on both the corporate and government TSCM levels, does not lag behind the rest of the world. “Our attendees are offered a world-class training programme, which is also specifically tailored to meet the unique requirements in this country,” he says. “They have been designed to cater specifically for local TSCM practitioners,” adds Mr Whitehead. That being said, EDS has presented training to TSCM practitioners from all over the world,

The South African Qualification & Certification Committee (SAQCC) Fire has undergone significant changes in recent years in close collaboration with the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) and the Department of Labour (DoL) to ensure that industry standards are met and that technicians and servicing companies adhere to the law. "SAQCC 1475 has made important improvements to its training programmes and is committed to providing technicians more in-depth modular training, backed by a career path and recognised occupation," says Lizl Davel, chairperson of SAQCC 1475 committee. "This provides greater career opportunities and more competent technicians." Following a directive given to the SAQCC-Fire by the Department of Labour, an additional SAQCC-Fire Detection and Gas Suppression committee was set up in 2012 to establish and implement procedures for the qualification and certification of authorised persons to ensure safety, quality of work and high standards of excellence within the industry. "In addition to the recognised career path for its workforce, SAQCC has also subcontracted a specialist to ensure that all training centres that apply for registration with SAQCC are scrutinised and conform to the requirements and standards as set-out by the organisation," says Laura Swart, chairperson of the SAQCC-Fire Detection and Gas Suppression committee.

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Bringing world-class TSCM training to South Africa No business in today’s highly competitive marketplace is safe from the threat of industrial espionage. Organisations are under increasing pressure, not only to create value, but also adequately safeguard and defend the interests of their shareholders.

echnical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) therefore have an important function in helping organisations secure their information security and risk management programmes. According to Steve Whitehead, managing director of Eavesdropping Detection Solutions (EDS), there are numerous security services providers in South Africa offering Technical Surveillance Countermeasures (TSCM) or so-called “sweeping and debugging” services that focus mainly on the technical services they offer. “While much hype is built-up around the so-called best in the business, or using the best equipment, very little is ever said about training and the skill-sets used by these companies,” says Mr Whitehead.

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“Training has taken on a great deal of importance, and can be the difference between genuine TSCM professionals and those performing services without any or completely outdated training,” he says. “In an industry that is facing constantly evolving threats from all directions, outdated practices can, ultimately, harm the integrity of those clients who use these practitioners.”

The importance of TSCM The process of safeguarding critical corporate information should include conducting regular TSCM surveys to demonstrate that the organisation has taken all reasonable steps to ensure that there is an appropriate risk management programme in place to help achieve this objective. If organisations, municipalities, NPOs, pension funds, and SMEs do not conduct regular TSCM surveys of their at-risk areas, it could be argued that they failed to take the necessary steps to safeguard their information against possible technical attacks. The same could be true if a company selects a TSCM service provider who does not comply with the minimum requirements regarding training, experience, and equipment.

World class TSCM training There are few local training providers when it comes to TSCM. Seeing a gap in the market, Eavesdropping Detection Solutions® (EDS) has been offering technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM) training since 2009 and has its own dedicated TSCM training facility based in Centurion. The EDS TSCM Training Academy is the only formal TSCM training facility on the African continent and one of just a few in the world. The training facility is one of only two private training facilities in the world with a dedicated telephone training room. The telephone training room has six fixed and two portable testing stations. Each station has several analogue, digital, and VoIP telephone instruments, lines, and data cables, as well as two PBXs and a server. All known attacks against telephone lines and data cables, including VoIP intercepts, are done in the training room. Attendees work with a Talan DPA-7000 Telephone and Line Analyser to study and identify the threats. Upon the completion of their four-week TSCM and telephone training, attendees can easily identify any technical attacks against any telephone instruments and lines. Additional training facilities include another training room that is equipped with the latest and most modern devices in terms of audio, video, GSM, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi attacks. Here attendees work with Oscor Blue and Oscor Green Spectrum analysers to identify and study the signatures of the radio frequency (RF) attacks and how to counter these attacks. The EDS TSCM Training Academy has three full time instructors with more than 70 years practical and real-life experience in the TSCM, technical work, surveillance operations, and counter-intelligence in both the government and corporate environments. EDS offers 11 different TSCM courses from basic TSCM to advanced solutions that deal with the latest potential threats. Guest instructors from around the world regularly present at the EDS training facility to give a more holistic overview of the state of the industry and the latest trends and innovations.

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SAQCC training & expertise on par with global trends The South African Qualification & Certification Committee (SAQCC) Fire is an industry-elected body, mandated by the Department of Labour to register competent persons. One of its aims is to drive national training recognition and ensure that fire technicians have all the correct training, qualifications and experience.

he SAQCC also has a mandate to ensure that servicing and maintenance of fire protection equipment is conducted according to the specifications laid out in SANS 1475 SAQCC-Fire works closely with the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) and the Department of Labour (DoL) to ensure that industry standards are met and that technicians and servicing companies adhere to the law.

Latest developments to SAQCC 1475 There have been significant advancements in SAQCC 1475 training over the past two years. Previously basic training was performed with a six-month practical training requirement, and thereafter it was the responsibility of the qualified technician to expand their knowledge. “Since then SAQCC 1475 has made important improvements to its training programmes and is committed to providing technicians more in-depth modular training, backed by a career path and recognised occupation,” says Lizl Davel, chairperson of SAQCC 1475 committee. “This provides greater career opportunities and more competent technicians.” SAQCC 1475 has also placed greater emphasis on safety. Previous attempts to improve safety, including the removal of cartridge units did not decrease the number of accidents by as much as expected. This has forced SAQCC Fire to clamp down on safety measures by banning any assistant or registered assistant from operating any pressure equipment at all. Other initiatives aimed at increasing safety awareness include the introduction of new employee induction templates, job description templates, toolbox talks, and technical bulletins.

SAQCC-Fire Detection and Gas Suppression committee was set up to in 2012 to establish and implement procedures for the qualification and certification of authorised persons to ensure safety, quality of work and high standards of excellence within the industry. “In addition to the recognised career path for its workforce, SAQCC has also subcontRacted a specialist to ensure that all training centres that apply for registration with SAQCC are scrutinised and conform to the requirements and standards as set-out by the organisation,” says Laura Swart, chairperson of the SAQCC-Fire Detection and Gas Suppression committee. In a nutshell, SAQCC Fire was established to ensure that individuals and companies designing, installing and servicing gas suppression and fire detection systems, and fire protection equipment have the correct training, qualifications and experience. This provides tremendous peace of mind for end-users, knowing that if a SAQCC Fire technician has installed a system, that system installation has been conducted in accordance with world-class standards. A competent person is only as competent as the training he receives. This includes

theoretical, practical, on-site experience and proper assessment. This is paramount to ensuring that candidates become competent in the level they are registered. SAQCC Fire believe that both 1475 and Fire Detection and Gas Suppression (D&GS) will soon be on par, if not greater than international standards, for the occupations concerned.

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COMPANY NEWS

Authlogics appoints AxizWorkgroup as a distributor in Africa Authlogics, a specialist in multi-factor authentication and a Curve Group company, has announced that AxizWorkgroup is its first local distributor and will deliver authentication solutions to resellers in Africa.

uthlogics, which provides an alternative to traditional authentication and transaction verification methods, was acquired by Curve Group in June 2016. A core authentication solution for the Curve Banking platform, Authlogics forms part of the company’s incubation engine, Curve Systems. “We believe that moving away from password based authentication is inevitable and we look forward to driving the adoption of a new generation of solutions among businesses in Africa with AxizWorkgroup,” says Steven Hope, chief executive officer of Authlogics. Authlogics introduced the concept of one-and-a-half factor sign-on and takes advantage of the latest smartphone

technology to replace costly hard-tokens with highly secure and reliable soft-tokens. Its authentication solutions are language independent, which make them particularly valuable for African businesses that serve multiple language customers. “We are excited to offer Authlogics to our reseller base and are ready to drive implementation of this next generation authentication technology,” says Alessandro Postiglioni, business unit manager – security at AxizWorkgroup. As an Authlogics Gold Partner, AxizWorkgroup offers resellers account and project management, specialised security skills, national logistics and delivery infrastructure. The Authlogics Partner Programme includes independent software vendors,

original equipment manufacturers, system integrators and distributors who offer Authlogics authentication solutions. “Our vision is to replace passwords and offer new solutions to our customers to increase employee productivity, save time and secure critical company applications, devices and data. “In an African context, we are looking to solve authentication challenges of clients and particularly those with an online presence, such as online retailers, cloud service providers and managed services,” says Mr Hope. The Authlogics solutions reduce the reliance on passwords, relieve pressure on the helpdesk for password resets, ensure regulatory compliance, mitigate risk and improve customer experience with simple, memorable and secure login. “Our team is geared to drive adoption of Authlogics through the reseller channel and we look forward to taking this innovative solution to the African market,” concludes Mr Postiglioni.

Prevent employees from stealing IT assets The vast range and volume of new devices being deployed in the marketplace makes it nearly impossible for companies to safely manage and dispose of excess electronics.

ost companies are oblivious to the risks associated with asset disposition and theft, failure to mitigate the risks could have dire consequences. Most companies are yet to rise to the challenge, especially with the recent developments in data protection legislation (PoPI Act) that compels company executives to protect company information. Xperien chief executive officer Wale Arewa warns that employee theft is the number one risk associated with IT Asset Disposal (ITAD). “Failure to mitigate the risk associated with employee theft will eventually lead to reputational loss,

especially if data you are supposed to protect ends up in the wrong hands.” Employees often misappropriate IT assets before securely disposing of any data that is contained on these devices. Their focus is the residual value of the asset, which most likely exceeds the daily wage of the blue-collar workers involved in the disposal process. “Preventing theft should really start with making sure you have developed procedures that remove temptation. An unbroken chain-of-custody is essential to indemnify your organisation from downstream risks associated with IT disposals,” he explains. Typically, chain-of-custody is established by manually matching manufacturer serial

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COMPANY NEWS

Home robberies on the increase Home robberies are on the increase in the northern suburbs with targeted homes being mostly those with poor security measures in place or those without a security service provider.

omes with no security service providers or the minimum security measures in place are being targeted. The Beagle Watch team reacts daily to calls from their customers who often report on incidents at neighbours’ homes or when they have witnessed something unusual. “Our research shows that the majority of homes in the northern suburbs that are being targeted by criminals are the homes with no armed response service or poor security measures in place,” said Dave Casey, managing director of Beagle Watch. “Criminals know if they try their luck on a Beagle Watch client’s home they have a limited amount of time and a good chance of being caught and now, with most customers alarming their gates 24/7, it gives the criminal even less time to gain access to the house. “Properties with no security service provider are high risk as the criminals know they have more time and a far better chance of success,’’ said Mr Casey. Twenty-four hour patrols, daily incident reports and research have shown that the majority of the incidents happen to those homes with no security service at all or which have a weak security set up and in today’s times one should not take a chance on the safety and security of one’s Dave Casey, MD Beagle Watch family.

Elvey is a leading distributor of electronic security equipment in Africa. Our mission is to assist in the protection of people and property by providing quality, innovative products and solutions to the electronic security industry, thereby ensuring a safe and secure future for all.

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FONDATION LOUIS VUITTON MUSEUM

Siemens protects unique works of art Like billowing sails, a new Paris landmark rises above the treetops of the world-famous Bois de Boulogne Park: the Fondation Louis Vuitton Museum designed by none other than US star architect Frank Gehry.

ut it’s not just its design that is groundbreaking. The technical infrastructure of the multi-awardwinning 11 000 m2 building sets new benchmarks as well. This includes stateof-the-art building technology from the Siemens Building Technologies Division. The spectacular private museum is the brainchild of Bernard Arnault, billionaire, patron of the arts and chairman of Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH), the publicly traded French holding company that owns majority shares in more than 60 luxury brands. The sculptural building resembling an iceberg is enveloped in glass sails up to 46 metres in height. The massive entrance hall leads to 12 exhibition galleries, each of a different shape and size. The museum has shown mostly 20th century art since it opened at the end of October 2014. In its very first year, the Fondation Louis Vuitton Museum broke a record of more than a million visitors – quite a feat in light of the strong competition from the many other cultural attractions in the French capital.

The Shchukin Collection on view Every year, three major special exhibitions provide additional appeal and ongoing fresh momentum. The current one (“Icons

of Modern Art – The Shchukin Collection,” running from 22 October, 2016 to 20 February, 2017) is dedicated to Sergei Shchukin, one of the greatest collectors and patrons of French art of the early 20th century. With great pride, Jean-Paul Claverie, an adviser to Bernard Arnault, told the news agency Agence France-Presse that it will be a historic event the world is not likely to see again for quite a while. He could be right because this is the first time that 130 masterpieces from the Shchukin Collection, including impressionist, post-impressionist and modern works, will be seen together outside of Russia. Special emphasis is on the art of Monet, Cézanne, Gauguin, Rousseau, Derain, Matisse and Picasso in addition to works by Degas, Renoir, Toulouse-Lautrec and Van Gogh. In other words, this selection represents one of the most radical and visionary art collections of its time.

Optimal climate Its value? Priceless for the art world. The insurance amount alone is likely to be in the high triple-digit million euro range. “Such enormous values are protected effectively and efficiently by our integrated building technology solution,” says Jacques Ravoire, director of the Ile-

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de-France Nord/Est Region of Building Technologies, and in charge of this project. The temperature is kept at a constant 25 degrees Celsius throughout the building. Depending on the weather, controllers installed in the floor provide fully automatic heating or cooling. Mr Ravoire adds: “This results in maximum comfort for visitors and optimal climatic conditions to preserve the sensitive exhibits while ensuring the best possible environmental compatibility.” Earlier, the French certification authority Certivéa had selected the Fondation Louis Vuitton as a pilot project for its new quality seal Haute Qualité Environnementale (HQE). The intention is to award the HQE seal to buildings housing cultural assets that have minimised their energy consumption.

Siemens has the most efficient system The Fondation Louis Vuitton Museum has achieved just that through measures such as screen printing on the glass surfaces to reduce solar radiation, high-efficiency insulation and a geothermal heating and cooling system from Siemens. Franck Valladeau, director of operations at Fondation Louis Vuitton, says: “The Siemens team succeeded in maintaining the temperature inside the building using the energy of 12 degree Celsius groundwater.”

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at pick up could be successfully matched with final disposition. “This means that if you rely solely on serial numbers to ensure chain-of-custody you have a roughly 50/50 chance of success,” says Mr Arewa. He says the solution is disposal tags. “If you tag each asset you send for disposition with a disposal tag you’ve just increased the odds of successful end-to-end tracking to 99 per cent. This is why airlines tag luggage and furniture movers tag boxes. Because it works.” More importantly, disposal tags deter theft. Once employees know that assets are tagged and will be missed, they are less likely to steal them. Chain-of-custody is not a catchphrase used only in a court of law. Chain-of-custody evidence is the very foundation for indemnification and transfer of liability. Mr Arewa says a serial number alone doesn’t ensure chainof-custody. “Adding the disposal tag improves trackability and makes pilfering and misrouting far less likely. Tags are simple, easy and highly effective.” It is easy to add tags to an existing process and tags work with any vendor, any size project, anywhere. Tags are a perfect way to prevent problems, save time, and save money. Nobody cares about ITAD until something goes wrong. But when something does go wrong then everybody cares, the CEO, CTO, legal counsel, the crisis management team and most of all, the customers. “It is a huge problem when an asset disappears or when an asset turns up in the wrong place or when an asset is resold and found to contain company secrets or customer data. We’ve seen this far too often. Suddenly you have a problem and many times that problem is also a public relations nightmare that can damage your reputation and your brand,” he concludes.

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In combination with the PXC automation stations, the building management system Desigo Insight offers fully automatic control of the temperature and hydrometry in all galleries to meet the requirements of the exhibits. This Siemens building management system is smart, flexible and intuitive. Clear graphics, a trend viewer, alarm management, scheduling, reporting and analytics make it easy to control the entire building and its many functions. “After in-depth analysis we decided to go with the Siemens solution because it is the most efficient system on the market. Another factor that convinced us was the expertise and experience of the Siemens employees,” explains Mr Valladeau. In addition, the museum is equipped with a Siemens fire safety system consisting of the Sinteso FS20 fire control panel, the STT20 fire detection system as well as Pro Sens and Top Sens fire detectors. Rigorous testing proved their efficiency even in rooms with very high ceilings and in light of the challenging volume effects characteristic for this type of building. Finally, the Siemens contract package includes comprehensive 24/7 maintenance for all facilities – with a guaranteed response time of just four hours. “Our complete package of maintenance services and high return over the long term, as well as the reliability of our systems, offer our customers maximum efficiency,” promises Mr Ravoire. “We are very proud that we were able to contribute our top-rated equipment and expertise to the Fondation Louis Vuitton Museum, a sensational building that attracts visitors from around the world.”

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GIT announces new local product availability Graphic Image Technologies (GIT) in conjunction with FLIR Systems, has announced the local availability of the FC-Series ID thermal security cameras, the latest models in its FC-Series line.

he FC-Series ID thermal cameras combine built-in analytics for high performance intrusion detection, industry-leading image quality designed for high-end commercial users and an expanded selection of highperformance lenses to suit a wide range of applications. Mark Chertkow, managing director at Graphic Image Technologies recently attended FLIR certification training in Madrid and explains: “The FC-Series ID cameras deliver best-in-class thermal image detail with on-board edge-based video analytics in a single device. “The cameras feature easy-to-create custom trip wires and regions of interest. They are also capable of automatically detecting and classifying human, vehicle and other intrusions, significantly reducing the number of false alarms.” The FC-Series ID cameras see heat instead of light and thus, deliver superior image quality in what are typically considered challenging conditions for visible light or IR illuminated cameras. By seeing only thermal energy, the cameras see clearly in complete darkness, without any illumination and are immune

to the effects of sunlight, shadows, smoke, haze, insects and even light fog. As a result, the FC-Series ID cameras provide reliable around-the-clock intrusion protection while significantly reducing false alarms. In addition, the FC-Series ID cameras are available with a wide selection of highperformance lenses, ranging from wide angle to narrow fields of view, with either VGA or QVGA resolution. Combined with a choice of 320 or 640 resolutions, the FC-Series ID cameras offer more fields of view and resolution options than any other commercial thermal security camera line. “Our new FLIR FC-Series ID cameras build upon the industry’s most popular thermal security camera line,” said John Distelzweig, vice-president and general manager of FLIR’s security segment. “The new cameras offer security professionals the highest operational availability, coupled with the lowest false alarm rates using the latest edge-based thermal video analytics.” The FC-Series ID camera is available to purchase from Graphic Image Technologies, a FLIR distribution partner.

“The FC-Series ID cameras deliver best-in-class thermal image detail with on-board edge-based video analytics in a single device – Mark Chertkow, managing director at Graphic Image Technologies

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“We have refined our visitor attractions, maintaining a number of our ever-popular ones and adding new ones based on our market research survey results,” he adds. Visitor attractions at Securex 2017 will include the New Products Display, situated at the entrance to the exhibition, the Securex Seminar Theatre, the FPASA halfday workshop, the ESDA breakfast and the SAIDSA Techman Competition. “In order to remain as comprehensive in our technology coverage as possible, we continually review the verticals within the security and fire sectors. For instance, this year we will showcase access control and identity management; alarm systems and

panels; CCTV and surveillance equipment; electrical and security communication and accessories; fire protection products and systems; guarding and control rooms; IT infrastructure and cyber security; perimeter and physical security; retail security; vehicle security; X-ray and body scanner equipment; training courses, and more,” Mr Low explains. “It is imperative that all companies engaged in the manufacturing and/or provision of security and fire products and services contact our Securex 2017 team to discuss an optimum stand position before they lose out,” Mr Low points out.

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Hikvision achieves No 1 ranking in the A&S Security 50 Underlining the company’s position as the world’s leading supplier in innovative video surveillance products and solutions, Hikvision has achieved Number 1 overall position, being placed at the top of the rankings in A&S magazine’s ‘Security 50’ 2016, with a 43.6 per cent leap in revenues, following a rise to second place in 2015 from third place in 2014.

anking public-listed manufacturers by product sales revenue, gross profit, and profit margin, participants in the A&S Security 50 range from exclusive manufacturers to end-toend solution providers, and provides the security industry with a “Who’s Who” of the global security market’s most successful companies. Following Hikvision’s recent achievement of winning No 1 position in the Scene Classification category at the ImageNet Large Scale Visual Recognition Challenge 2016, this latest achievement illustrates how Hikvision’s strong and sustainable technology development is providing a solid platform for the company’s success. Via the sustained expansion of its global network, Hikvision is also placing the importance of localised support and service to its partners and users at the forefront of its operation. “This outstanding A&S Security 50 achievement demonstrates Hikvision’s continuing dedication to its investment in

innovation and excellence,” says Cynthia Ho, vice-president at Hikvision. “By responding rapidly to emerging market trends, Hikvision’s smooth transition from analogue, to digital, IP and HD, and onward to advanced video intelligence, has provided the catalyst for another year of massive growth for Hikvision. “The company seizes every opportunity and trend in the security industry to develop dynamic and innovative products that meet

ABOUT SECURITY 50 Security 50 is comprised of world leaders in the security industry ranked solely by product sales, with participants ranging from exclusive manufacturers to end-toend solution providers. A&S magazine, a renowned security media company, rank global public-listed

Suprema climbs in 2016 Security 50 rankings Leading global provider of biometrics and ID solutions, Suprema has been recognised as one of the top 50 largest security companies in the A&S’s 2016 Security 50 rankings.

n this year’s rankings, Suprema moved up in position from 34th to 31st with its 2015 annual revenue of US$52.1 million. Since 2011, Suprema has been ranked in Security 50 for six consecutive years and is the only dedicated biometrics company in the 2016 rankings. The Security 50 from A&S magazine is an annual rankings of public-listed physical security manufacturers around the globe

solely based on their financial performance (sales revenue). On the rank, companies’ business ranges from biometrics, access control, video surveillance, alarms to integrated security solutions. In the 2016 Security 50 rankings, Suprema is the only dedicated biometrics company among the “Access Control Product Group”, and Suprema ranked 6th in the access control rankings after multi-nationals including ASSA

the ever-changing needs of market demands. “Beyond video surveillance, we see artificial intelligence and big data as the inevitable trend of the future, where the technology could help greatly improve operational efficiency for commercial businesses, transportation and many more sectors.” Weiqi Wu, vice-president at Hikvision in charge of R&D: “Since its very beginning, Continued on page 24

manufacturers solely by product sales revenue, gross profit, and profit margin, which were listed in their public financial reports for the 2015 fiscal year. Participants range from exclusive manufacturers to end-to-end solution providers. Again, we urge readers not to focus on the ranking of the participants, but to further explore the underlying causes for their success.

Abloy, Allegion and Nedap. “We are thrilled to be recognised as one of the key players in the security industry by listing our name on 2016 Security 50 rankings. This is an incredible reflection of overarching vision and innovations of our technology, products and solutions. When it comes to biometrics, the market focus is shifting from technological advances to user convenience. As credential management and interoperability become more important, we will put more effort on better delivering identity management solutions while maintaining best-available biometric technologies over the competition,” said James Lee, president at Suprema. During the 2010-2015 period, Suprema has recorded vigorous growth at a CAGR of 12 per cent and the company has also achieved consistent double digit growth throughout the past decade.

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Hikvision has invested heavily in building a first class R&D capability, which has laid a solid foundation for the company’s success. Also, our strong R&D management system ensures the highly efficient operation of our R&D team. “Over the past decade, Hikvision has embraced world-leading management

practices and tools, such as IPD, CMMI and PDM, to continuously optimise the company’s product development process. “Applying this methodology has led to the development of ‘best-in-class’ products and services that not only meet the needs of the industry, but are also quickly accepted by the market.

“Underlining Hikvision’s industry-leading R&D capability, this year, the company has achieved CMMI Maturity Level 5 certification. “Looking to the future, Hikvision will continue to push the boundary of security technology and develop even more high-quality products for our customers worldwide.”

ACT installed at Dr Organic Secured Alarm Systems has installed ACT’s cloud-based access control system, ACT365, at the new UK base of Dr Organic, a natural skincare and beauty product company. Dr Organic created a production, design and distribution centre within the 18-acre Swansea Enterprise Park to consolidate its operations in Europe.

CT365 gives users simple but powerful management of access points both locally and remotely. It allows the operator to analyse door status and activate doors from any major web browser or ACT’s own App. ACT365 also unifies VMS with access control, enabling users to control cameras from the same platform. The software is allowing Dr Organic to make immediate remote adjustments to a user’s privileges including disabling a card after any breach of access protocol even if it is an innocent error. (A common occurrence might be a contractor forgetting to hand in their card or fob after finishing an assignment.)

Rapid installation using structured cabling Secured Alarm Systems worked with the client’s IT consultant, SA1 Solutions, to exploit existing Cat6 infrastructure and assign IP addresses to the ACT hardware. Dr Organic is using ACTpro 1040e 125kHz proximity readers and also opted for another recent innovation, ACTpro 1520e single-door controllers. Matthew Giffard, managing director of Secured Alarm Systems, said: “The installation at Dr Organic was rapid and hassle-free. “ An outstanding feature of ACT365 is that if the client reports a fault on their access control system, we’ve got the ability to

assess the situation via the cloud from our own office and make modifications without necessarily visiting the site. This enhances our offering to clients and, of course, endusers also appreciate the remote visibility of their premises.” Matthew continued: “ACT365 is showing exceptional functionality in terms of ability to programme user time zones and door groups. “The responsiveness of the system was illustrated recently when a Dr Organic member of staff had a highly unusual but legitimate access control request involving external doors. “We were able to adjust the privileges on their fob from our office promptly and with no disruption to the system.” ACT365 removes the need for extensive PC equipment on site. It operates from a compact unit involving minimal capital cost and is provided to installers by ACT and its distribution partners on an “as-aservice” model.

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Clients are able to focus on their core operations without being potentially distracted by technical concerns such as firewalls, router settings, patches and firmware upgrades.

Sustainability consistent with client ethics By minimising both miles driven during installer site visits and fossil fuel usage in manufacture of unnecessary components, ACT365 is environmentally friendly. This is particularly appropriate for a client such as Dr Organic who employ organic ingredients wherever possible and avoid petrochemicals such as paraffin and petroleum in their products. Dr Organic exports to the US and to do this, it must meet strict regulations from the United States Department of Homeland Security. The ACT system is contributing to this compliance. Swansea-based Secured Alarm Systems operate across access control, CCTV and fire protection. The company works in many sectors including civil infrastructure, retail, social housing, student accommodation and local NHS. Secured Alarm Systems cover the whole of the south west of the UK. The company is a member of the National Security Inspectorate and BAFE. Their staff are fully trained in the Construction Skills Certification Scheme.

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Hikvision’s IP PTZ cameras secure tank museum Opened in 1923 in Dorset, the museum of the Royal Tank Regiment and Royal Armoured Corps is the world’s best collection of tanks and armoured fighting vehicles.

t’s a unique 300-strong exhibition that includes the world’s first tank – Little Willie, the feared German Tiger tank – and the modern Challenger 2, all housed in one of six expansive halls. A recent Heritage Lottery Fund grant has doubled the museum’s size and with expansion came the need to install CCTV to keep the collection secure and visitors safe.

Located near an army base, security is also a top priority. The technology had to be scalable and implemented swiftly to meet the museum’s needs. Roy Hicks, museum facilities manager, explains: “We needed a complete overhaul of our outdated analogue CCTV equipment. Fifteen cameras to oversee such a large area was not nearly enough, but with Hikvision’s wide range of products we now have a view of every part of the museum.”

Trusted partnership Hikvision partner Ashley Security installed new IP cameras across the facility. The company planned every detail so that visitors were not disturbed during the implementation process, which took place during opening hours. It took less than two

months to fit 54 cameras and systems thanks to Ashley Security’s excellent planning. Yann Maciejewski, engineering manager at Ashley Security, helped the tank museum with its bespoke security system. He said: “The tank museum’s security team had concerns about the quality of their existing CCTV equipment and its inability to playback video quickly and easily. We custom-built a system using Hikvision’s innovative range of products.”

HIKVISION SOLUTIONS IP PTZ cameras It was crucial for the museum to upgrade from analogue to IP cameras, which can send and receive data via a computer network and the Internet. Hikvision’s IP PTZ cameras Continued on page 26

Paxton Net2 Access Control integrates with LlamaNET Paxton, global designer and manufacturer of electronic access control and door entry systems, has announced the integration of its networked access control system, Net2, with Llama Consulting’s visitor management system, LlamaNET.

he integration provides simple multi-platform access management for registered users, enabling them to request PIN codes for visitors via their mobile phone. LlamaNET is a cloud-based system that uses a mobile application to bring PINbased visitor management to Paxton’s Net2 access control. Push notifications alert the user of their visitors’ arrival and departure, and bulk push notifications allow management to communicate with all registered users at the same time. Registration and reporting take place in the admin web portal, while the user web portal is for online visitor bookings. Optional fields are available to capture additional data, providing increased security plus SMS fall back. Paxton’s Net2 system offers industryleading access control which meets the

challenges and trends of the security market. It provides centralised administration and control of sites ranging from one to hundreds of doors, and thousands of users. With more than 30 years’ experience, the company offer engineering excellence, creating simple, yet intelligent and innovative products with simplicity designed in, ensuring they are straightforward to install, use and maintain. Founded in 2008, LlamaNET is a subdivision of Llama IT and was established to cater for the dynamic market of visitor management. With various software deployments in many different sectors of the industry, the developers at Llama pride themselves on quality software and customer satisfaction. Wynand Gerber, LlamaNET system designer and integrator said: “The LlamaNET visitor system is a prime example of our

company ethics, with ease-of-use as a primary objective. “With no monthly contracts, LlamaNet is ideal for many applications, including residential estates and business parks. We believe users will quickly realise why LlamaNET is is such a popular visitor management platform.” Dan Drayton, international sales manager at Paxton, said: “At Paxton, we put our core values of simplicity and quality at the heart of everything we do. “It’s a pleasure to work with Llama Consulting, a company who places as much importance as we do on supporting customers and developing innovative solutions for the security industry. “We believe this new product answers the needs of the security market, and look forward to receiving feedback from our customers.”

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provide 1080p HD for ultimate clarity of still and video images. The PTZ cameras are perfect for large communal areas such as carparks and vehicle display areas.

Network Video Recorder (NVR) An NVR software programme records video in a digital format to a disk drive, USB flash drive, SD memory card or other mass storage device. This means all recorded content is stored and available to view easily, which was an issue with the old equipment. Instant playback via a mobile device gives the tank museum security staff access from anywhere.

Why the tank museum chose Hikvision The security team was frustrated by the poor quality and usability of the original system and felt it did not provide sufficient visibility of the entire space.

Roy adds: “Rather than 15 cameras there are now 54 that closely monitor the exhibits and communal areas. The IP cameras are of the highest quality and Ashley Security made sure the installation process ran smoothly. “Access to instant playback of videos and images from my mobile phone has made a huge difference. I now know that it doesn’t

matter where I am, if I need to check on anything suspicious, I can do it easily.”

Products installed A range of Hikvision’s innovative IP cameras were installed, which included IP PTZ cameras for instant HD images. Ashley Security also provided training for the security team.

GJD’s unrivalled D-TECT Laser for discreet security applications GJD’s D-TECT Laser sensor is a high-precision laser based security/safety device for perimeter protection and intruder detection. The specially designed four layer, laser scanner is available in 25m x 25m, 10m x 10m and 5m x 5m versions.

he sophisticated technology and high quality of the D-TECT Laser is unmatched in the security and external detection industry. It is well suited for a wide range of sectors from highly sensitive military installations and prestigious residential properties to public and commercial sectors. The D-TECT Laser can identify moving objects and is suitable for internal and external use. It is often used to create a virtual wall or

virtual ceiling. Popular applications include protection of works of art in museums, window and door protection, speed roller shutters, high-end residential properties or open sites such as busy car dealerships. These are just a few examples of where the D-TECT Laser can be used. A major benefit of the D-TECT Laser is its compact design and single cabling point, which reduces the number of fittings on a building. Key features include two programmable detection zones that are configurable to within 10cm, a

virtual tamper and anti-masking. It is also available in white and black housing. Greg Stuttle, GJD’s sales manager commented: “The D-TECT Laser ensures reliable and accurate motion detection. Its compact design and unique features make it an important part of any intrusion detection system.” Further features include covert operation as the LED display can be switched off when required, high immunity to environmental interference and userfriendly programming. Feedback from installers is that the D-TECT Laser is quick and easy to set up compared to similar competitive products.

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The Rule of Law and Capture of the State… Round Two By Peter Bagshawe

The Rule of Law and Capture of the State article published last month has led to a number of questions being asked, some of which must remain purely conjecture as the legal options and the routes taken by the various parties will only become clear in the coming months.

he other questions related largely to the basis of the decision reached by the former Public Protector and the procedure she followed a well as the implications for the parties. The starting point is to reiterate that the report titled The Captured State issued by former Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela contained findings that are largely stated as observations and these are probably best seen as possibilities. The outgoing Public Protector stated clearly that her investigation could not be “executed fully” because of constrained resources, as well as her impending departure from office. That, in turn, laid the foundation for her recommendation that a Commission of Inquiry be appointed by the President to investigate the issues raised in the Report within a period of 30 days from the date of publication of the report and with the Commission having a period of 180 days to present its findings to the President. The outgoing Public Protector also recommended that the head of the commission be chosen by Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng. Before going further it should be noted that the current Public Protector, Busisiwe Mkhwebane, has requested that Justice Minister Michael Masutha support the Section 9 office by establishing a binding framework against which Government would be required to comply and ensure that government co-operates with the Public Protector’s investigations and recommended remedial actions. This is both an admission of the existence of a stumbling block and an acknowledgement of the quandary that former Public protector Thuli Madonsela

faced prior to the release of the last report that she issued while in office. It can only be hoped that Minister Masutha complies with Busisiwe Mkhwebane’s request and actively works with her office to bolster the standing and administration of the Public Protector. President Jacob Zuma has announced he will approach the court to have the former Public Protector’s report on state capture and the remedial action proposed in the report reviewed and set aside. I referred in the previous article to the possibility of this course of action being followed by the President and that this carried with it the danger of the publication of evidence led in court necessary for the court to reach a conclusion. Any review by a superior court will not be on the merits of the Report but solely on whether Thuli Madonsela acted within the legal powers granted to her in terms of the Constitution and whether any aspect of the Report, its findings and the remedial action proposed were irrational. In terms of section 84(2) of the Constitution the power to appoint Commissions of Inquiry devolves upon the President alone and, in terms of the decision of the Constitutional Court in of President of the Republic of South Africa and Others v South African Rugby Football Union (SARFU) and Others, the power of the President cannot be fettered or usurped unless provided for in terms of other provisions of the Constitution. In terms of Section 182(1)(c) of the Constitution the Public Protector has the power to take and mandate necessary remedial action in terms of provisions of legislation, and for these powers to be enforced by the courts and Parliament as necessary.

The latter has been confirmed recently in the judgment of matters related to Thuli Madonsela’s remedial action in respect of the Nkandla report. However in EFF v Speaker of Parliament and Others it was mooted in the judgment that this power is not unlimited but would require to be reviewed on an individual basis to ensure compliance with administrative requirements. Looking towards the argument that the recommendations in The Captured State Report would require that the President appoint a Commission of Enquiry and appoint as head a person nominated by a third party means that the President would be acting under the dictates of the former Public Protector and here there may be merits. Although the Public Protector is clearly entitled to recommend a Commission be established, the decision on it being appointed remains that of the President. Here the decision in the SARFU case referred to above confirms that the President is required to exercise his mind with regard to the Commission being established. In the SARU judgment the question of abdication of the powers conferred to the President was canvassed at length. The first mechanism where this can be done is via the delegation of the decision to another party; the maxim delegatus non potest delegare clearly makes this an ultra vires act. Secondly, the President could be viewed as being errant under circumstances where he appoints a Commission on the instructions of a third party and this is closely akin to situation of the recommendation contained the State Captured Report as referred to above. The third mechanism would be where the President refers the decision to another party or parties. In this regard the President is not precluded from consulting with other officials or experts. The key is that the President must make the decision having taken into account the advice given. Continued on page 30

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With the bare and briefly covered options laid out it is probably necessary to look at the final set of powers conferred by the Constitution that may have an impact on the hearing and process going forward. In the SARFU judgment the court stated that all powers (which would include powers granted to the President in terms of section 84(2) must be seen as being subject to the provisions of the Constitution. This again comes back to the point made that each matter referred for review to the courts must be considered individually and on its particular merits. Accordingly the decision taken by President Zuma to refer the recommendations in The Captured State Report for review cannot be seen as an open and shut matter

and inherently the review process carries attendant risks. The timing of the decision to take The Captured State Report on review deserves some comment. There are looming and well publicised rifts developing within the African National Congress, public statements have been issued by a number of ANC stalwarts that reflect growing dissatisfaction with the state of the country and the ANC, divisions are evident within the Tripartite Alliance, the opposition parties are increasingly vocal in their expressions of criticism and repeated calls for votes of no confidence. The loss of votes in the recent municipal elections has eroded confidence internally within the ANC and in turn has exacerbated

divisions within the senior elements of the Party as well as highlighting the challenges likely to be faced in the next national elections. With this as a background the risks of taking The State Captured Report on review. It is unlikely that the review process and judgment will take place in the short term and should there be appeals by any of the role players the duration will be extended. While the outcomes are awaited, the process is likely to be an ongoing source of rancor.

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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Conferences, events & exhibitions of interest to the security industry INTERNATIONAL EVENTS: 2016

Email: intersec@uae.messefrankfurt.com | www.intersecexpo.com

November 14-16: IFSEC Arabia | Venue: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | www.ifsec.co.uk

March 21-24: Securika Moscow 2017 | Venue: Moscow Expo Centre, Russia | Email: info@informa.com.au | www.informa.com. au

November 14-16: CyberSecurity Nexus Asia Conference | Venue: Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore | www.isaca. org/cyber-conference/csxasia.htm/ November 16-17: Sectech Denmark 2016 | Venue: Scandic Copenhagen Hotel, Copenhagen | t: +45 33 14 35 35 | www.armedia.se November 16-17: ISC Expo East | Venue: Tahe Jacob K. Javits Convention Centre of New York, United States | www.iscsolutions.com November 16-17: ISC Expo East | Venue: Tahe Jacob K. Javits Convention Centre of New York, United States | www.iscsolutions.com November 22-24: Universal Security, Information & Intercom Protection, Labour Protection | Venue: World Trade Centre, Ekaterinburg, Russia | www.uv66.ru December 8-10: IFSEC India | Venue: Pragati Maidan, New Delhi | t: +91(0) 11 66517606 | pankaj.jain@ubm.com

LOCAL EVENTS: 2017

May 30-June 1: SECUREX SA 2017 | Venue: Gallagher Convention Bureau, Midrand, Johannesburg | t: (011) 835 1565 | Email: joshual@specialised.com | www.securex.co.za

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January 22-24: Intersec 2017 | Venue: Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre, Dubai, UAE |

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