Firetech Projects is one of the leading systems integrators of fire detection and suppression, access control, CCTV, evacuation and building management systems.

Firetech Projects was launched in 1993 by Stephen Alberts and Hendrik van Wyk to provide customised fire and security solutions. The company has grown from a small, enthusiastic service provider into ...

SMARTpod, the podcast by SMART Security Solutions, recently spoke to Richard Frost from Armata about the company's new 'all-in-one' cybersecurity bundle designed to relieve cyber stress in the SMB market.

This is the final news brief from SMART Security Solutions for 2024, and the teams would like to take this opportunity to thank our readers, advertisers and partners and wish everyone a safe and secure festive season.

In the second article from SAQCC, Nick Collins focuses on SANS 10139, which is generally regarded as the “Book of Knowledge” for any fire detection installer, commissioner and designer.

[Sponsored] A local mining company with three large operations experienced increased security costs. The liability included no standardised risk assessment, poor management of the efforts to mitigate hazards, and unauthorised access with subsequent theft. The reactive approach to security was not only expensive but also wasteful in the sense that the costs were poorly managed, and there were no metrics to show improvement or trends in incidents.

Rational design is about achieving performance-driven fire safety measures through sound engineering principles. It is not just a tick-box exercise, but involves a deep understanding of fire risks and behaviour, and developing customised fire protection strategies.

Facilities Management Expo, taking place at Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand from 3 to 5 June 2025, is focused on enabling building and facility managers to provide an environment based on several complementary factors.

The Cybercrimes Act No.19 of 2020 is a comprehensive legislative response to the evolving landscape of cyberthreats in South Africa. Its effectiveness, however, relies on enforcement, which relies on implementation, international cooperation, and collaboration between the public and private sectors.