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Streamlined fixed dome cameras from Axis Communications

Axis Communications has announced new additions to the AXIS P32 Network Camera Series. Available as both indoor and outdoor models, they offer outstanding image quality in 1080p, perfect for surveillance in a wide range of locations, including retail stores, education and healthcare facilities. “Image quality is vitally important when a security incident occurs,” said Brendon […]


Used drives on eBay still contain sensitive personal data

Xperien has warned that 42% of hard drives purchased on eBay still contain sensitive data and 15% hold personal information on them, from financial records to birth certificates, passport numbers and photos. This is according to a study from Ontrack and the Blancco Technology Group.Some of the findings of the report, which looks at residual […]


Axis Communications expert on how smarter cameras are the applications of today

Vanessa Tyne, the Senior Key Account Manager at Axis Communications South Africa, looks at how network cameras have evolved and what this means for the market. Network video installations have come a long way. Firmly established within the safety and security arena, they are now increasingly used in various applications. Adapting its technologies to meet […]


Elephant poaching down thanks to Cisco technology

Cisco has helped reduced elephant poaching thanks to a project that it has undertaken in Zambia. The company expanded its conservation efforts by partnering with the World Wildlife Fund to establish real-time connected surveillance around Lake Itezi-Tezhi in Zambia’s Kafue National Park. As a popular watering hole for elephant herds, poachers often disguise themselves as […]


Engineering a new method for data destruction

Xperien is now able to professionally erase data on retired IT assets in compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA). It offers safe and secure data destruction services and all its methods are accompanied by certificates that will be required for an audit trail. Xperien Senior Business Development Manager Bridgette Vermaak says data […]


Thales enables future of digital payment innovations with next-gen HSM

Thales, a leader in critical information systems, cybersecurity and data protection, has announced the availability of a next-generation payment hardware security module (HSM), payShield 10K, enabling customers to adopt new innovative digital payment technologies easily and securely. The new payment HSM secures digital payments at lower processing costs by using a fraction of the energy. […]


EDP completes strategic investment in Sepio Systems

Energias de Portugal (EDP), which ranks among Europe’s major electricity operators and is one of Portugal’s largest business groups, has completed a strategic investment in the Israel and US-based cybersecurity company, Sepio Systems. EDP is a vertically integrated utility company that has electricity, gas and renewable energy operations in 16 countries and EDP Renewables is […]


Ideco Chief Executive Officer on rise of facial recognition technology

Advanced new facial recognition technology is giving ordinary surveillance systems the ability to learn, analyse what cameras see, conduct market research and even proactively mitigate risk. Video surveillance systems are an important step towards enhanced security, but they have certain shortfalls – they are very dependent on the ability of the control centre and monitoring […]


Cutting-edge technology and AI combating poaching in Southern Africa

South Africa has by far the largest population of rhinos in the world and is an important country for rhino conservation. However, more than 1,000 rhinos were killed last year as a result of poaching, with gangs now moving to neighbouring countries. Intelligent CIO hears from one woman who is trying to combat poaching thanks to […]


Xperien CEO asks if we should destroy or redeploy old equipment?

Companies must be cautious to safely dispose of data-rich electronics, especially in this rapid pace of technological and digital change. An even bigger challenge is to decide whether it is more economical to destroy or redeploy old equipment. Recycling old electronics is the right choice when they are broken and beyond repair, but equipment that […]


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