OmniIndex announces Blockchain Storage Partnership to protect student data
With increasing incidents of ransomware attacks on schools and educational institutions worldwide, g
22 September, 2023
BCD announces Jim Gross as new CEO
High Street Capital and the BCD Board of Directors have announced Jim Gross as its new Chief Executi
21 September, 2023SentinelOne and Mandiant partner to deliver the Singularity Platform
SentinelOne, a global leader in autonomous cybersecurity, and Mandiant, Inc., part of Google Cloud,
20 September, 2023
Another hijacked building in flames in Johannesburg
Another hijacked building has burst into flames in Johannesburg, spurring the city manager to declar
19 September, 2023
Baltic Fire Laboratory: The Limits of your equipment
Codes, compliance, standards and accessible technology continue to evolve for businesses across fire
18 September, 2023
Ingram Micro expand portfolio with Okta
Ingram Micro today announced a distribution agreement with Okta, a leader in cybersecurity solutions
15 September, 2023
What is the AfCFTA?
The African Continental Free Trade Area is an agreement, signed in 2018 which is designed to create
14 September, 2023
Morocco Earthquake nears 3,000 lives lost
Cars were buried under rubble, buildings in states of disrepair, and over 2,800 lives were lost with
13 September, 2023
UK ship arrives in Nigeria to support Maritime Security
The HMS Trent arrived in Lagos on Sunday to aid Maritime Security Operations. In a statement release
12 September, 2023
PROFIT BY PIPING LOGISTICS NEW WATERFLOW SWITCHES
Piping Logistics has expanded its product range with two new types of water flow switches. We are pr
11 September, 2023
BRICS: security for the summit
In recent months, world attention has turned to South Africa and its upcoming BRICS summit. In Sandt
08 September, 2023
Cathexis’ multi-market solutions
Every market across the world, and every establishment where transactions take place, benefit from a
07 September, 2023
Vimal Fire Control’s 10500 gallons per minute
The first of its kind in the world, Vimal Fire Control’s humungous new foam monitor has the ca
07 September, 2023
Johannesburg 2023 September Blaze
One of South Africa’s worst building disasters – 76 people dead and dozens more injured
05 September, 2023
The African Climate Action Summit
The African Climate Action Summit takes place next week in Kenya and will look at the variety of Afr
04 September, 2023
More than 70 dead in Johannesburg Migrant Building Blaze
Tragedy has struck Johannesburg as a blaze has taken the lives of over 70 individuals. The city has
31 August, 2023
AfCFTA could lead to a free trade boom for Africa
Africa is on the cusp of a new era of prosperity, a new report finds – as it stands to become
31 August, 2023
BENEFITS OF FIREFIGHTING DRONES
In the US, more than 900 state and local emergency services agencies use drones in one way or anothe
30 August, 2023
FSS launched BLAZE for African Banking
Financial Software & Systems (FSS) have announced BLAZE as a platform that can process more than
29 August, 2023
Building collapse in Nigeria Capital
Thursday 24th, a building has collapsed in the centre of Abuja, killing two people and leaving many
25 August, 2023
Roundtable focusing on the future of Africa and China
Africa’s top diplomat has revealed the continent’s desire for Chinese initiatives and bu
24 August, 2023
Black Hat Middle East & Africa to take place in Riyadh this November
Black Hat Middle East & Africa (MEA), the cyber industry’s fastest-growing event, will take plac
23 August, 2023
Raciega joins International Water Mist Association
Bogdan Raciega has joined the International Water Mist Association (IWMA) Scientific Council. Racieg
22 August, 2023
Purifying Water across Africa
Due to the infrastructure of Africa, water is unevenly distributed, meaning that millions of South A
21 August, 2023
Streamlight Inc. launches Wedge XT
Streamlight Inc – a provider of high-performance lighting, has unveiled its newest product, the USB-
18 August, 2023
Cyberx Africa
Cyberx Africa is now underway. Speakers at the top of various industries have come together to discu
18 August, 2023
The Threat of WormGPT
ChatGPT is taking the world by storm with its widespread capabilities and its applicability in a num
17 August, 2023
You’ve probably already run into Smishing
Smishing is an uncommon word, but makes perfect sense when broken down into its two components ̵
16 August, 2023
Nigeria: Spending on national security hits record high
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) spent a record N125.3 billion on national security last year – alm
15 August, 2023
How will AI impact the Fire-fighting industry
Africa is surging in technology at the moment, with fields such as data centres, the cloud and robot
15 August, 2023
Darktrace’s cybersecurity loop: HEAL
Darktrace’s innovative cybersecurity solutions continue to evolve, with the introduction of HE
14 August, 2023
Firefighting Grenades
The firefighting marketplace continues to rapidly evolve, with new innovative technologies being int
11 August, 2023
Update on Canada Wildfires
Since our previous article covering the Canadian wildfires, the situation has changed, however, fire
10 August, 2023
The 3rd IMDEC Summit, Ghana
The highly anticipated 3rd International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference (IMDEC) is set t
09 August, 2023
Using Sonic Fire Extinguishers
The fire marketplace is constantly evolving, one of the new innovations is Sonic Fire extinguishers
08 August, 2023
Fintech in Africa’s future
A new agreement between the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Central Bank of Egypt seeks to fund a &#
07 August, 2023
Cybersecurity Trends in the second half of 2023
The second half of 2023 holds significant implications for businesses worldwide as the landscape of
04 August, 2023
Tunisia’s Minister of Technology meets with FBI Delegation
As the digital economy picks up across the continent of Africa, Head of Communication Technologies N
03 August, 2023
What is the Digital Economy for Africa Initiative?
A detailed plan – the Digital Economy for Africa Initiative aims to ensure that every individu
01 August, 2023
Africa’s Premier Telecom Summit Concludes
The following article is in part provided by Connected Africa. The 3rd Edition of Connected Africa,
31 July, 2023
Positive Technologies Cyber-Threat Landscape-Report
83% of successful cyberattacks in the Middle East and Africa had a targeted nature, according to a n
28 July, 2023
Construction industry gathers at the tenth edition of Big 5 Construct South Africa
The tenth edition of Big 5 Construct Southern Africa with co-located events including the Big 5 Sout
27 July, 2023
Algeria wildfires kill up to 34 as blaze continues
Our coverage continues of the devastating fire that is currently tearing through the Algeria-Tunisia
25 July, 2023
Oum Teboul – Tunisia border closed due to fire
The sky is painted a grim orange, as a result of a week-long fire that Tunisian firefighters have be
25 July, 2023Chrinica’s Purifog to beat indoor air contiminants
As a result of more work being done indoors following the pandemic, indoor pollution is on the rise.
24 July, 2023
Heatwaves continue to affect Africa
Monday, July 3rd was the hottest day ever recorded globally, largely as a result of heatwaves origin
21 July, 2023
HID’s ActivClient Software Guard Technology
HID Global continues to bring new innovations to the global tech marketplace through the launch of i
20 July, 2023
The Advancement of Africa’s cyber sectors
The future of Africa is being defined not by people in boardrooms, but by the progression of technol
19 July, 2023
Huawei to invest in Africa data centres and cyber security industries
Huwaei continues to promote local talent in South Africa through its use of the company’s LEAP
18 July, 2023
Fifty top South Africa Visionaries leading Digital Transformation
Exito Media Concepts proudly presents DT 50, a momentous initiative set to applaud the extraordinary
17 July, 2023
Regulation of Radioactive Material Transport in Africa
For the last six decades, the IAEA’s regulations for the safe transport of Radioactive Materia
14 July, 2023
Big 5 Construct Ethiopia wraps up with $161 million potential business expected
The largest construction event in the country, Big 5 Construct Ethiopia 2023, recently concluded in
13 July, 2023
Zero Trust: A Paradigm Shift in Cybersecurity
In today’s digital landscape, organisations face a constant barrage of cyber threats. Traditio
12 July, 2023
17 dead after gas leak at Boksburg Squatter Camp
A gas cylinder containing nitrous oxide, improperly stored at the Angelo Squatter camp outside of Bo
11 July, 2023
LEGIC and inepro collaborate to launch new RFID reader – Spider
LEGIC Identsystems, a provider of trusted services and secure, contactless semiconductors has collab
10 July, 2023
Fire Control Doors – Cruise Ships to Highrise Buildings
Typically used on cruise ships, large compound-material doors are slid shut in the event of a fire,
07 July, 2023
Morocco invest over $22 million in Wildfire control
Last month, Morocco set forth to invest over $22 million in wildfire prevention and control, as a re
06 July, 2023
Biometrics market to reach new heights in 2023 and beyond!
According to Future Industry Insights (FMI), the behavioural biometrics market was valued at US$ 1,2
05 July, 2023
The Current Problems facing Africa
There are a number of problems currently facing Africa, with a number of initiatives being rolled ou
03 July, 2023
New on the marketplace: WaterStop by Ajax
Ajax Systems have launched new leak prevention and flow control technology in the form of WaterStop,
30 June, 2023
Cheap Drones may be the Future of Warfare
Though Drones have long been used in warfare for reconnaissance purposes, the conflict in Ukraine ha
29 June, 2023
Doros Hadjizenonos, Fortinet on Cybersecurity Talent Gap in Africa
Doros Hadjizenonos, regional director for Southern Africa at Fortinet, believes that young South Afr
28 June, 2023
The 21st Edition – Digital Transformation Summit
The world’s economies have experienced a profound impact because of technologies such as cloud
27 June, 2023
Concerns over individuals in delapidated buildings along Joburg Rail Lines
Concerns have been raised by officials regarding the individuals who are living in abandoned buildin
26 June, 2023
MEPS, Mastercard and Zwipe to rollout biometric cards for Africa and Middle-East
Middle East Payment Services have announced the launch of their new biometric payment cards based on
23 June, 2023
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu appoints new Security Detail
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, three weeks after his inauguration has appointed a new security deta
22 June, 2023
Eaton reveal new strategies at GITEX Africa
American-Irish Multinational power management company Eaton revealed new infrastructure solutions to
21 June, 2023
Second Wave of South Africa Firefighters head to Alberta
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s Working on Fire programme is deploying a
20 June, 2023
Africa banks progress toward digitisation
Following strong demand for better banking infrastructure across Africa, the latest edition of the A
19 June, 2023
Is your Security System ready for changing weather conditions?
Across South Africa, weather conditions are becoming extremely turbulent, changing from one extreme
16 June, 2023
South African Parliament Building to be fully restarted in 2025
On January 22nd 2022, a large fire tore through the South African Parliament Building in Cape Town.
15 June, 2023
Dryad Global report shows maritime crime decrease in West Africa
Dryad Global published its Annual Report 2022/2023, which demonstrates that war risk, illegal territ
14 June, 2023
Kenya, France partner to unveil forest fire management project
In partnership with the French Government, the Kenya Forest Service has announced the ambitious Capa
13 June, 2023
Africa’s Bright Future: Experts to Discuss Smart City Solutions
By 2050, the World Economic Forum predicts that 7 out of 10 people will live in cities. Some 2.5 bil
12 June, 2023
New York Task Force completes mission in South Africa
The New York Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment, celebrated a successful ni
09 June, 2023
Morocco aims for Tech Renaissance at GITEX Africa
The UAE’s renowned tech conference, GITEX Global, took place in Africa during the first week o
08 June, 2023South African Firefighters head to Canada to battle wildfires
More than 300 firefighters from the United States and South Africa are heading to Canada in the comi
07 June, 2023
Mindware announces partnership with OneSpan
Mindware, a leading value-added distributor (VAD) in the Middle East and Africa, announced today its
06 June, 2023
Saudi Vision 2030: digital challenges and opportunities
Dan Norman, Regional Director, EMEA for the ISF, looks at the challenges and opportunities Saudi Vis
02 June, 2023
Artificial Intelligence in the Security Marketplace
According to the Adroit Market Research study, which can be found at: https://www.adroitmarketresear
02 June, 2023
16,000 m2 at Valley of Waves secured with just three cameras
The legendary Wave Pool in the “Valley of Waves” is the undisputed main attraction in Sun City’s fam
01 June, 2023
DetectorTesters debut Testifire XTR2 at Firex 2023
FIREX International 2023 featured a large number of companies showcasing innovations within the Fire
31 May, 2023
TikTok takes teens attention across Africa
Africa’s cybersecurity marketplace is still in its infancy, with incredible potential for grow
28 May, 2023
SecOps 360 Virtual Bootcamp to bridge IT and Security teams
SecOps 360 seeks to bring together experts from IT and Security Backgrounds in a day of virtual even
26 May, 2023
AMAG Technology launches professional services platform
AMAG Technology, an Allied Universal Company, proudly introduces AMAG Technology Professional Servic
26 May, 2023
The importance of artificial intelligence to cybersecurity
Artificial intelligence (AI) removes the human component of reacting to a cybersecurity threat. Mach
25 May, 2023
South Africa Police Force face personnel crisis
While South Africa’s Police Force faces a growing personnel crisis, the private security secto
24 May, 2023
The missing piece in the complex cybercrime puzzle
Abhay Pandey, Founder and CEO, MAST Consulting, looks at integrating security tools with a cybersecu
23 May, 2023
Modern Technologies to aid African Farming
Farmers in Africa are currently relying on word of mouth knowledge sharing to determine what it is t
23 May, 2023
South Africa to expand biometric border control systems
Plans to upgrade and expand infrastructure providing biometric passenger checks at some of South Afr
22 May, 2023
OPTEX to debut FlipX indoor sensor series at Securex South Africa
OPTEX, a leading sensor manufacturer for more than 40 years, will demonstrate its new FlipX indoor s
22 May, 2023
Preventing social engineering with contextual fraud messages
In today’s hyper-digital world, fraudsters are constantly finding new ways to target consumers, so i
19 May, 2023
Africa Land Forces Summit discusses local conflict issues
Taking place between the 8th and 12th May, the Africa Forces Land Summit featured leaders from acros
18 May, 2023TBS Switzerland reveal Biomanager Enterprise
Touchless Biometric Systems has unveiled the BIOMANAGER ENTERPRISE, a platform that unifies data gat
17 May, 2023
Adding analytics to AI
High value applications for AI video analytics are emerging at an increasing rate, and are not limit
16 May, 2023
Big 5 Construct Southern Africa
The future of the South African construction industry is looking bright! This optimism is to be expl
15 May, 2023
Card providers launch authentication frameworks in SA
Two payment card providers are rolling out new authentication frameworks in South Africa, helping to
12 May, 2023
Time for evolution for biometrics
Michel Roig, President of Payment & Access at Fingerprint Cards, takes a look at some of the tre
12 May, 2023
Cybersecurity must be on school curriculm
The Principal Instructor at SANS Institute, a cybersecurity training and certification specialist, i
11 May, 2023
Regular, Contactable and ID Secure tackle ID fraud
Regula, Contactable and ID Secure are joining forces to help combat identity fraud across Africa. So
09 May, 2023
Governing cybersecurity from the top
Cyber threats are increasing at a rate far greater than the industry is able to cope with. Despite t
09 May, 2023
High-tech safes installed across Uganda
A number of high-tech safes have been installed across Uganda. G4S in Uganda has installed a number
08 May, 2023
NECA and IOSH partnership to bring safety standards to Nigeria
Nigeria is to see improved workplace safety and health standards through a new partnership between t
08 May, 2023
South African Weather Service issues extreme high fire warning
The South African Weather Service has issued multiple extremely high fire danger conditions expected
05 May, 2023
Building cybersecurity capabilities
Khalid Saad Al Medbel, General Director, Information Security, Ministry of Health, takes a closer lo
05 May, 2023
Collaboration for certified safety
InterDam, a provider of prefabricated fire and blast resistant architectural items for modular offsi
05 May, 2023
World password day
How many times have you had to enter a password today? May 4th marks World Password Day – but
04 May, 2023
Nigeria’s CSOs report high volume of digital security attacks
A report from the West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI), has found that 31% of civil society o
03 May, 2023
US Navy designation
Aerolite One, the advanced single seat life raft (SSLR) from global Survival Technology solutions pr
02 May, 2023
Utilising physical security data
As technology advances, physical security systems are becoming increasingly important due to the ris
02 May, 2023
TD Africa adds Ring doorbell to line up
TD Africa has showcased a new smart security doorbell that will improve the security of properties i
01 May, 2023
Elevating trust by providing proof of presence
Stephen Allen, Senior Product Manager for HID IAMS’ Authentication portfolio, looks at Fast Id
30 April, 2023
The Security Middle East Conference: keynote speakers
We’re delighted to be launching the Security Middle East Conference – the sector’s newest and boldes
28 April, 2023
Qognify and Gallagher offer integrated management systems
Qognify, part of Hexagon, a leading provider of video and enterprise incident management solutions,
27 April, 2023KnowBe4 recommend ‘security in depth’ approach
According to KnowBe4 Africa, companies should be prepared to adopt a ‘security in depth’
26 April, 2023
Vogt-CTE introduces BaseCampConnect land-rescue technology
Vogt-CTE has introduced the newest addition to the BaseCampConnect solutions lineup. BaseCampConnect
25 April, 2023
African banking sector targeted in Malware attacks
A new cybercrime campaign has targeted the African banking sector, using fake emails with job opport
24 April, 2023
12 people detained over Beijing hospital fire
Following the recent devastating Beijing hospital fire that killed 29 people, Chinese authorities ha
21 April, 2023
Global Airport Leaders Forum at 22nd Airport Show in Dubai
The 22nd Airport Show in Dubai will hold the Global Airport Leaders’ Forum’s 10th meetin
20 April, 2023
Netskope revolutionises with SASE Client and Integrated Endpoint SD-WAN
Netskope has announced Netskope Endpoint SD-WAN, software to provide secure, optimised access to end
18 April, 2023
Cutlass Express 2023 sharpens maritime skills in Kenya
Cutlass Express, an 11-day exercise based in Djibouti, Kenya has brought together coast guards from
17 April, 2023
The Security Middle East Conference
On May 9th, the Security Middle East Conference will bring together industry heads from a number of
14 April, 2023
3rd edition of Connected Africa summit
Following the success of the previous conference, the Connected Africa summit is back, with the them
13 April, 2023
African security marketplace to reach $6.2 billion
The latest worldwide spending guide from the International Data Corporation predicts spending on sec
12 April, 2023
Biometrics in action through Innovatrics
Biometric identity management systems are a technological evolution point for electronic access to p
12 April, 2023
Advanced expands team into Africa
Advanced is continuing its push forward in the Middle East and Africa, with another appointment to i
11 April, 2023
Nigeria government aims to speed up biometric capture for passports
Nigeria’s federal government is hoping to open more passport production centres to help smooth
10 April, 2023
Study finds firefighter instructors at increased risk of cardiac events
A study from the UK has found that firefighter instructors have an increased risk of cardiovascular
07 April, 2023
Interior CS Kindiki hires three new advisors
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has hired three new experts to join his team as security
05 April, 2023
AP Sensing launches N45-Series
AP Sensing has unveiled the N45-Series, a powerful heat detector which will raise the bar for fibre
04 April, 2023Fire erupts in Lagos spare parts market
Last Thursday morning a fire erupted in the Olowu Spare Parts Market in the Ikeja area of Lagos Stat
03 April, 2023
ChatGPT as a security co-pilot
Sophos, innovative leader in the cybersecurity industry, has released new research demonstrating how
31 March, 2023
Halma acquires FirePro for €150 million
Halma has acquired Cypress-based company FirePro for US€150 million. FirePro is a leading designer a
31 March, 2023
Developing a flagship programme
A phone call from a close friend and colleague is the catalyst for this article from Bob Rea QFSM, M
31 March, 2023
Gallagher announces promotions focused on IMEA region
Global security manufacturer Gallagher has announced promotions of two of its Australian team member
30 March, 2023
Kamala Harris visits Ghana to promote security in West Africa
At a time of global competition for Africa’s relationship, US Vice President Kamala Harris has
29 March, 2023
Fire Rescue Station of the Future on display at FDIC
FDIC International 2023 will feature the ‘Fire Rescue Station of the Future’ – an
29 March, 2023
Face Forensics develops biometric software for disaster victim ID
Face Forensics has developed biometric corpse recognition and tattoo recognition technologies to aid
28 March, 2023
Poll highlights African’s attitude to cybercrime
A poll by Knowbe4 shows only one in five people in Africa are concerned with cybercrime. Yet, despit
27 March, 2023
Transparent fire resistance
This article is part of an exclusive series by Abhishek Chhabra, Business Development Manager, Thoma
27 March, 2023
New Chief Exec for NEBOSH
Andy Shenstone has taken on the role of Chief Executive for The National Examination Board in Occupa
24 March, 2023
AMAG Technology announces integration with RealNetworks
AMAG Technology has announced its Symmetry Access Control software now integrates with RealNetworks
23 March, 2023
Middle East and Africa cybersecurity market to reach US$36.2 bn
The Middle East and Africa cybersecurity market is estimated to reach a value of US$36.2 bn by 2028,
22 March, 2023
Johannesburg’s Central Fire Station on schedule
Johannesburg’s Central Fire Station should be operational within about three months, as the final to
21 March, 2023
Aviation in action
The international connectivity to the Middle East continues to support the global aviation market as
20 March, 2023
SLVA and Black Kite announce partnership to protect small businesses
SLVA Cybersecurity and Black Kite have announced a partnership that will see the former act as a val
20 March, 2023
HID and iPassport sign MoU for new identity verification solution
HID and iPassport have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on a new identity v
17 March, 2023
MV cable testing… How important is it?
The British Approvals Service for Cables (BASEC) provides FME readers with vital technical insight o
17 March, 2023
Portable power station recalled due to fire risk
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) is urging people who own Gizzu 300Wh and 500W power stations
16 March, 2023
Bosch launches new power amplifier
Bosch’s new PRM-4P600 multi-channel power amplifier is available this spring, helping to drive sound
15 March, 2023
7th edition Connected Banking Summit East Africa – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2023
The 7th edition Connected Banking Summit East Africa, co-located with the Innovation & Excellenc
15 March, 2023
Droughts leading to more wildfires in Africa
Cyclones have swept through Africa, as a result depriving dry and arid landscapes from receiving nec
14 March, 2023Countdown to Securex West Africa is on
Securex West Africa will return to Lagos, Nigeria this year in nine weeks’ time and visitors are now
13 March, 2023
Honeywell launches UL-approved self-testing smoke detectors
Honeywell has unveiled the first fire alarm system that comes with UL-approved self-testing smoke de
10 March, 2023
Knowing which, when and how
Whether a manual hand pump, horse-drawn steam pumper, or a 400 HP engine, the apparatus sporting tha
10 March, 2023Table Mountain fire as a result of climate change
A new study has shown that climate change was a major factor in the wildfire that raged through Cape
10 March, 2023
Securexpo East Africa 2023
Securexpo East Africa 2023 is well underway and currently FREE to visit. East Africa’s leading
09 March, 2023
Chinese tech giants Huawei invest in Africa cybersecurity
Tech giant Huawei is set to invest over $300 million in Africa’s data centres and cybersecurity sect
09 March, 2023
New AI camera helps protect Africa’s endangered elephants
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has placed Africa’s elephants on the r
08 March, 2023
Africa needs to strengthen cybersecurity defences
Cybersecurity defences in energy and mining need to be strengthened in Africa, according to Kaspersk
07 March, 2023
Gallagher releases single door controller
Global security firm Gallagher has released a single door controller, the first in a new line of con
06 March, 2023
Putting lives at risk
False fire alarms can cost companies money in both operation and reputation, as well as putting live
03 March, 2023
Grassfire prompts regulation change at OR Tambo Airport
A grass fire at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg has prompted Airports Company South A
03 March, 2023
N-Raven precision loitering munitions announced at IDEX 2023
The ground-breaking N-Raven loitering munition will begin production in April this year with the fir
02 March, 2023
Ajax Systems announces smart light LightSwitch
Ajax Systems has introduced a new innovation to the marketplace, the LightSwitch smart light switch.
01 March, 2023
New York cracks down on e-bike fires
As e-bike fires continue to be a global issue, New York is cracking down on their use to prevent fut
28 February, 2023
Cyber-immunity to be focus of META region in 2023
Kaspersky has reported that in 2022 there was an increase in the number of persistent and sophistica
27 February, 2023
4 vital characteristics of effective threat intelligence in OT/ICS environments
Omar Al Barghouthi, Regional Director, Middle East, Dragos, looks at CART principles for improving t
27 February, 2023
Patol to showcase fire detection technologies at NEC
Industrial fire detection specialist Patol will be taking its Firesense Linear Heat Detection Cable
24 February, 2023
Increasing demand for African data centres
South Africa will account for the bulk of the $5 billion investment expected to enter the Africa dat
24 February, 2023
MAYDAY – MAYDAY – MAYDAY
… an internationally recognised radio distress signal used by many professions including seafarers,
24 February, 2023
Ford halts production of electric F-150 following battery fire
Ford Motor Co. has stopped production and halted shipments of the electric F-150 temporarily, after
23 February, 2023
Reconstruction on fire-gutted South African parliament starts
More than a year after a fire destroyed much of the parliament building in Cape Town, reconstruction
23 February, 2023
PyroPhobic Systems selected by General Motors
PyroPhobic Systems Ltd chosen has been selected for application in General Motors’ Ultium battery pl
22 February, 2023
Immuta releases Immuta Detect
Immuta has released its latest product, Immuta Detect, providing timely insights into risky user dat
22 February, 2023
Qualys expands cloud platform for companies to reduce cyber risks
Qualys Inc has announced it is expanding its Tru Risk platform to serve the needs of both large ente
21 February, 2023
Rwanda Insurers Association: Fire Insurance Drops 17%
According to the Rwanda Insurers Association, assets insured against fire stood at over Rwf5.2 trill
20 February, 2023
An unmitigated electrical safety risk
As the movement towards clean energy gains momentum and interest and uptake of alternative energy so
20 February, 2023
Invixium introduces IXM VERTU
Invixium has added to its biometric access control and workforce management solutions, with IXM VERT
17 February, 2023
The history and development of fire helmets
Since the very first firefighter helmets were introduced across the USA and Europe in the 1820s, fir
17 February, 2023
Fortinet Expands Services and Training Opportunities
The prevailing talent shortage remains one of the most significant challenges facing security operat
17 February, 2023
Johnson Controls collaborates with Alcatraz AI for access control
Johnson Controls has announced a new offering in enterprise-grade frictionless access control with t
16 February, 2023
New non-fluorinated foam solution for sprinkler systems
Johnson Controls has introduced a non-fluorinated foam solution for sprinkler systems that offer out
16 February, 2023
MFA fatigue attacks on rise, report reveals
Acronis’ latest cyberthreats and trends report for the second half of 2022 has found that phishing a
15 February, 2023
Tyco expands Riser Manifold family
Tyco has added two new base models to its Tyco Riser manifold line of products. The first is a comme
15 February, 2023
META region at risk of increased cybercrime activity
The META region will remain a target for increased cybercriminal activity, according to the experts
14 February, 2023
Know your customer trends in Africa
Smile Identity has released its end-of-year 2022 Know Your Customer (KYC) report. The right highligh
14 February, 2023
Coopers Fire highlights the cost of false fire alarms
False fire alarms are an industry-wide issue but they can have significant consequences for business
13 February, 2023
Check Point Software Technologies achieves highest ranking in security benchmark report
Check Point Software Technologies has achieved a near-perfect score of 99.7% malware block rate and
13 February, 2023
Another year of unprecedented wildfires
2022 has seen another reduction in wildfires over all in Australia since the unprecedented season of
10 February, 2023
Zenith debuts world’s first AI EagleEye Intelligent Patrol
At this year’s Intersec exhibition, Zenith unveiled its next-gen AI platform. Launching its 3rd Gene
10 February, 2023
AMSTERGI bolsters team for Africa expansion
Value-added technology distributor AMSTERGI, has appointed Rohit Khubchandani as Chief Sales Officer
10 February, 2023
Google launches AI chatbot
Artificial intelligence is dominating headlines – with dialogue-based, AI-powered chatbot ChatGPT re
09 February, 2023
South Africa pushes for more drones
South Africa is increasingly pushing for drones to be used for security and border control and now M
09 February, 2023
Report looks to plants for improving global fire forecasting
A new conceptual framework could provide vital steps forwards in the bid to improve fire forecasting
08 February, 2023
French government seeks to fast track AI legislation for 2024 Olympics
The French government is trying to fast-track legislation in time for the 2024 Paris Olympics that c
07 February, 2023
An eye on efficiency
The region’s retailers may currently be under less pressure than their counterparts in Europe and Am
06 February, 2023
VuWall introduces distributed video wall management for SDVoE technology
VuWall is strengthening its TRx centralised video wall management software with continuous updates t
06 February, 2023
Maintenance problems with water mist
Stewart Kidd, a loss prevention consultant with extensive experience of managing fire safety and sec
03 February, 2023
ESO makes fire service predictions for 2023
Fire service experts at ESO have been looking forwards to the emerging trends in the fire industry a
03 February, 2023
