LDA Audio Tech has launched a new compact public address and voice evacuation system designed to provide EN 54-certified functionality for smaller-scale installations. The Mini ONE, unveiled on 1 September, is based around the new ONE-150 model, which is certified to EN 54-16 and EN 54-4...
A Convergint guide designed to help organisations assess where they are today and identify a clear path toward more intelligent security. Artificial intelligence is reshaping physical security, but technology alone does not make an operation intelligent. Security teams are managing more data, alerts and connected technologies...
As organisations across South Africa adopt digital technologies, accelerate digital initiatives, advance digital capabilities, navigate economic uncertainty and adapt to an increasingly data-driven business environment, the role of the Chief Financial Officer has evolved far beyond traditional financial stewardship. Today's finance leaders are expected to guide...
Counter-drone technology and cross-organisational cooperation will be among the key themes at Security Essen 2026, as the security industry responds to evolving threats to critical infrastructure. Taking place at Messe Essen in Germany from 22–25 September, the event will feature two programme highlights focused on emerging...
CYSEC Qatar 2026 is set to bring together senior cybersecurity and technology leaders in Doha on 8–9 September, with the summit focusing on the challenges and priorities shaping Qatar’s cybersecurity strategy. The two-day event, hosted at the Sheraton Grand Doha Resort & Convention Hotel, is the...
As South Africa's business landscape evolves in response to rapid technological advancement, changing workforce expectations and increasing economic complexity, the role of Human Resources has become more strategic than ever before. Today, HR leaders are responsible for workforce planning, leadership development, employee experience, skills transformation, and...
Nigeria’s Federal Fire Service (FFS) has warned that the growing adoption of electric and compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles is creating new challenges for emergency responders, requiring specialist training, equipment and firefighting techniques. Chief Superintendent of Fire Badmus Abdulsamad, of the FFS Lagos Command, outlined the...
The United States is expanding its security partnership with Nigeria through specialist training on unmanned aerial systems (UAS), as both countries strengthen military cooperation and develop capabilities for operations against armed groups. The latest training took place at Operating Location Bauchi, where US and Nigerian forces...
AI-powered video analytics from viAct is giving a remote healthcare construction project in Côte d’Ivoire real-time safety oversight, using the site’s existing camera infrastructure to reduce PPE non-compliances and danger-zone violations. At a remote healthcare construction location in Côte d'Ivoire, in a forest-adjacent area with no...
Siemens Smart Infrastructure says its new Cerberus Nova range of fire detectors has received a strong market response following its UK launch, reflecting growing interest in connected and data-driven approaches to fire safety. The detectors are designed as fully IoT-connected devices, providing 24/7 self-checks, real-time monitoring,...