ESKOM: Stage 6 The New Stage 1?
“We are only just starting 2023, and South Africa has already experienced as much load shedding (hours) as almost the entire year of 2022” The current data on load shedding in South Africa is alarming. There has only been one day without load shedding this year,...
Going green in the security industry: Two key trends shaping a more sustainable future
Sustainable development has universally become a top priority, and transitioning to a net-zero world is a major challenge. Net-zero means cutting greenhouse gas emissions to as close to zero as possible, and a growing coalition of countries led by the United Nations,...
Achieve more automation with Hikvision AI-powered solutions
As technology advances, artificial intelligence (AI) is used in increasingly disparate ways to help achieve automated security measures. It's now also being used in business scenarios, making it possible for business owners to resolve complex issues or tedious jobs...
Good news for solar in South Africa
South Africa is making positive moves to overcome the decade-long power crisis, says the Bureau for Economic Research (BER) – even if it’s happening really slowly. Following five weeks of persistent load shedding, power utility Eskom managed to return enough capacity...
Could SA be on the verge of another insurrection?
Cash/Guns/Ammo/Comms: SA on the verge of another insurrection, security experts warn The government was warned about the July 2021 riots months in advance. They didn’t listen. Daily Maverick spoke to several sources with ties to the State Security Agency, Police Crime...
What makes solar-powered cameras the ideal security solution for isolated sites and temporary applications?
Security protection for temporary sites and assets in remote locations has always been a big challenge, as no power supply or network cables are available. Find out why solar-powered cameras are a simple, practical, reliable and cost-effective solution for these...
Workable solutions to mitigate SA’s energy crisis
South Africans have become accustomed to working and living with load-shedding over the past few years. Scheduled and unscheduled power outages have become a reality, with 1 130 hours of planned power cuts experienced in 2021 alone. Recently, the country was warned...
Keeping cities moving: 5 ways to manage traffic better with smart video
Excessive traffic is a growing issue on road networks around the world, and reliance on private vehicles is still increasing. The good news for authorities is that the latest smart video technologies can help to keep traffic flowing – cutting journey times, increasing...
Rules homeowners should know before installing solar power
There are several pitfalls when using solar power that can result in things going wrong during the insurance claims stage, warns Elite Risk MD Tarina Vlok. Elite Risk is a specialist high net worth insurer and subsidiary of Old Mutual Insure. Wealthy South Africans...
Security and safety in large venues: how smart video can help
Keeping visitors safe is the top priority for any large venue. However, with expansive areas to cover, and sometimes millions of visitors a year to look after, manual patrols and security video management are the major challenges these places are facing. To address...
