South Africa has one of the highest rates of violent crimes in the world, a situation that places immense pressure on businesses to safeguard their premises and stakeholders.
In line with our mission of delivering the Home Of Things (HoT), and the Building Of Things (BoT), I am sharing a model proposal that leverages open source software – such as OpenHAB, for simple through to complex, holistic facility management systems.
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The point of HoT and BoT are to achieve specific outcomes – initiate a response, improve energy efficiency, personalizing health care and more – not simply to be able to monitor or control every thing from one place.
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The Evolution of Home Security: Moving Beyond Standalone SystemsLet’s delve into the fascinating evolution of home security. Remember those clunky standalone al …
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South African retailers face a competitive landscape.Loss prevention and customer experience are paramount in the effort to maximize every potential margin.We h …
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Welcome to the world of video surveillance! As business owners stepping into this fascinating field, you might have heard terms like DVR and NVR thrown around. …
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Many of our wealthiest citizens live in gated communities. Public information about these residents wealth and valuables are freely available. The incidence of kidnapping for ransom is also on the rise.
We would be looking for measures specifically tailored to protecting high net-worth residents. Discreet surveillance and specialized security personnel? Evidence of poor awareness regarding this issue within management and residents.
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The highest ranked risk is a breach of your perimeter. The perimeter includes your entrance and exit gates. The first thing we are going to examine is what sort of access control you have at the main gates and any other secondary gates. The current trend is for criminals to pose as officials or utility workers – using disguises, fake documents, and fake branded vehicles. Once they have the guards in a vulnerable position, they will overpower them and restrain them.
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Securing against wireless jammers is complex, requiring a layered approach. While techniques like FHSS, directional antennas, and even encryption offer some protection, they have limitations. Video surveillance consultants should prioritize wired connections, local storage, and a multi-pronged security strategy to enhance resilience against jamming attempts. Remember, no single solution is foolproof, but vigilance and a layered approach can significantly improve security.
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Lets take an unbiased dive into actual user sentiment, as to whether these cameras provide the benefits expected. Often we in the surveillance field are “AI This and AI that” – so it’s important to break through the hype and present a balanced and unbiased assessment of the technologies.
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