The true cost of cable theft in South Africa is estimated at R187 billion per year – and this was before COVID-19 which forced the already massive cable theft problem through the roof.

Although South Africa is the world leader in cable theft per capita, other countries also suffer. The USA loses almost $1 Billion per year to cable theft and the UK, Latin America and India experience significant copper theft. Copper supply is down and copper prices are rising – all of which do not bode well for South Africa.

In South Africa only 7% of apprehended copper thieves are convicted because cable ownership has to be proven to establish theft and convict the perpetrator. Unemployment, the improbability of prosecution combined with rising copper prices makes the risk acceptable to thieves.

South Africa will continue to feel the effect of loss because of copper theft – and there is no simple solution to this problem. A South African company has developed a world-leading solution to the copper theft scourge – a solution that is causing excitement in various countries. The company integrates patented South African solutions with options other local companies offer to provide a holistic solution to protect cables from manufacturing to installation and even after it has been stolen.

“African problems are best solved by Africans. This breakthrough solution is a world first and we are excited about the acceptance of the solution in other countries” said the CEO of CableDNA. “This unique approach will monitor cables when installed and destroy the illegal copper resale market when the cables are stolen and are being sold. We are proudly South African and our solution is already causing a stir in countries which suffer from cable theft.”

CableDNA is an electrical cable and asset theft prevention company based in South Africa. www.cabledna.co.za

South Africans might not be able to sight self-defense as a valid reason for a gun license if government has a say about it.

The country came ablaze with fears of gun owners no longer being able to apply for gun licenses for self-defense. South Africans have been taking their own safety in hand due to a lack of faith in the Police to protect and safeguard their families.

We see that people make use of private security firms and other deterrents such as electric fences, alarms and motion detectors to keep their property and their families safe.  However, the use of firearms have always been the fallback for when these fail and you are faced with a perpetrator in your house. With gun licenses now being reviewed for self-defense South African are looking elsewhere to find alternatives.

Rolph Vorster, owner of Outdoor & Velocity has seen a huge uptick in people looking for effective alternatives which can be easily come by, without the red tape commonly associated with applying for a gun license. Outdoor & Velocity is an importer for some of the largest names in air guns, pepper pistols and tazers, they pride themselves on their ability to provide these items at the best price possible in South Africa.  Their latest import for the Borner Air Pistol brand sees the Borner CLT-125 Air Pistol Kit as one of the top sellers. Other favourites are the Byrna Pepper Pistol Kit, the Umarex T4E 50cal Home Defence Revolver and the Umarex T4E HDR 50 Cal Kit with torch. 

For other self-defense products visit; https://www.outdoorandvelocity.co.za/product-category/self-defence/ 

Should you be interested in wholesale enquiries then please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  Regardless of what you’re looking for in non-lethal self defense and home defense options you should have a closer look at Outdoor & Velocity.   

The programme for women-led businesses and female entrepreneurs aims to upskill women in cyber security and to help African women create income opportunities through Managed Service Provider (MSP) and reselling engagements

JOHANNESBURG, August 9, 2021 – Beachhead Solutions, provider of cloud-managed PC & mobile device encryption, security, and data access control for MSPs, today announced the introduction of its Women's Empowerment Programme. Coinciding with Women’s Month celebrations in South Africa, the programme launches with full backing and rollout support from Cyber Retaliator Solutions (CRS), Beachhead’s on-the-ground regional distribution partner. BeachheadSecure for MSPs™ will be available with distinct advantages and benefits to any women led-or-owned business seeking to become a Beachhead MSP, MSSP or IT security reseller in South Africa and across the continent. The programme begins as data security compliance with South African Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) is now in full force.

The California-based maker of the BeachheadSecure platform recognised the need to earnestly assist women looking to enter the lucrative cyber security market, and to empower local businesses and female entrepreneurs to build new (or expand existing) revenue streams though MSP-related services in Africa. The United Nations underscores women’s empowerment as an important development objective and highlights the relevance of gender equality to address a wide range of global challenges. This is further cited in the PwC report “16 nudges for more #WomenInTech.”

According to Amit Parbhucharan, Beachhead’s GM for the EMEA Region, “There is a need to advance women in ICT, and even more so in the cyber security sector. We found that other initiatives focus largely on training, awareness, events, and the general promotion of women in the tech sector. We want to expand this narrative by bringing the region something purpose-built to be practical, tangible, and meaningfully increase income opportunities for women-led business, entrepreneurs, and solopreneurs. Gender equality in the sector is also of importance and, as a country, we must strive to improve this situation. We believe with a programme like ours, we can help include this on the agenda of our partners, the channel, and the industry.”

“We applaud this initiative from Beachhead and CRS,” says Lavonne Prinsloo the Managing Director of DLS Technologies (Pty) Ltd and the first to sign up for the programme in South Africa. “What better way to help advance the skills and income potential than with a programme that doesn’t pay lip service to women empowerment, but strives to add real-value and real money to my small IT business?”

The Women’s Empowerment Programme boasts several key elements to back businesses. These include marketing support, credit support for micro-enterprises, and full technical support. Additionally, the programme provides product training and sales coaching not only for BeachheadSecure, but CRS also provides a free one-year learning access license for cyber security and POPIA awareness training through the same official CRS learning management system used throughout its national training centres.

Importantly, Beachhead is bolstering the programme by giving out free licenses to help women-led businesses kickstart income opportunities: they can monetise those licenses for an immediate return, as well as receive not-for-resale licenses to ensure their own internal protection of computers and devices. With phishing a critical vector for attacks, CRS will be further complementing the programme through its pan-African technology partnership with EC-Council and the Aware security tool. It aims to support businesses signed up to the programme in the particularly critical and current aspects of cyber security (including phishing, smshing, vishing) to advance skillsets and close the gaps of these threat vectors for their clients.

Already trusted by MSPs around the world, BeacheadSecure for MSP enables providers to distinguish their offerings as complete encryption-as-a-service solutions. BeachheadSecure serves as an effective data security compliance-as-a-service solution as well, offering a key differentiator for providers who must operate under the purview of regulations such as POPIA; to fulfil obligations of supply-chain articulated in security questionnaires and data processing agreements; or any business requiring and desiring improved security safeguards on employee-used devices – especially in the work from home era.

“Firstly, we are thrilled to be a part of this great initiative,” said Dylan Nel, Head of Vendor Engagement at Cyber Retaliator Solutions. “Secondly, adding Beachhead’s easy-to-use platform, patented technology, and valuable functions to the stack is now of great importance for any MSP – and a decision that is not only smart, but something the market is demanding. This is especially true in South Africa, where legislation enforcement is legally requiring every business, organisation, and government in the country to adhere to strict security safeguards for the personal information they process and hold in their custody. If you can sell, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and are keen to learn and expand your business with an alternate stream recuring income opportunity, then this programme is for you.”

Parbhucharan goes on to say: “Under this programme and through the use of the BeachheadSecure platform, the women led-or-owned MSP can offer powerful and simple-to-orchestrate security measures to extend their portfolio with security-focused services. The BeachheadSecure platform will allow them to remotely (and automatically) encrypt, protect, and/or easily quarantine data on a range of their client’s user-devices whenever they become lost, stolen, or are otherwise compromised or unaccounted for. Additionally, BeachheadSecure provides the complete inventory, monitoring, alerting, and incident reporting capabilities required to ensure data on (or accessible from) any MSPs’ client devices remain effectively secured – and with one-button built-in documentation can prove it as well.”

To learn more and for any women led-or-owned business to apply to join the programme, visit www.womenincybersecurity.co.za, contact Dylan Nel on +27 72 266 2599 or email the team at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

About Beachhead Solutions

Beachhead Solutions delivers cloud-based data security and encryption – built for seamless MSP portfolio integration – through its robust BeachheadSecure for MSPs™ platform. From a single multi-tenanted console, MSPs can enforce encryption and remote data access control for clients’ Windows and Mac PCs, iOS and Android phones & tablets, USB storage devices, and Windows Servers. With features including remote data wipe and quarantine – as well as full monitoring, alerting, and reporting capabilities – MSPs use the Beachhead platform to deliver Compliance- as-a-Service, helping them win (and keep) more client business.

About Cyber Retaliator Solutions

Cyber Retaliator Solutions (CRS) is a Cyber Security Distributor and an Authorized IBM Training Center, covering SADC and Africa. It is headquartered in Centurion South Africa, with training centers in Centurion, Midrand and Cape Town. CRS assists partners with the installation and configuration of IBM hardware and software, as well as offers world class vendor solutions specialising in Securing and Automating client networks. These solutions are as critical as having the correct people working on your network. With 15+ years’ experience in the training field, CRS will get you there. With a strong focus on securing customer networks – through partners - with world leading vendor and technology alliances.

JOHANNESBURG, May 26, 2021 – Beachhead Solutions, provider of cloud-managed PC & mobile device encryption, security, and data access control for MSPs, today announced an introduction of an updated channel reseller program for South Africa and the appointment of Cyber Retaliator Solutions as regional distribution partner. The deal makes BeachheadSecure for MSPs™ available to MSPs and IT Resellers in South Africa, as well as across Africa.

The updated MSP program will make it very affordable for African MSPs and IT Service Providers operating on the continent to get BeachheadSecure added to its stack. This, combined with multiple initiatives by the vendor and its new distributor to lower the total costs of investment to become an authorised Beachhead MSP partner, make the platform very attractive for MSPs and bring value to the local cyber security industry.

The California-based maker of the BeachheadSecure platform recognised the need to earnestly assist MSPs in Africa to have effective-yet-simpler control over the data and device safeguards they provide for their clients. “Adding Beachhead’s easy-to-use platform, patented technology and valuable functions to the stack is now of great importance for any MSP,” said Dylan Nel, Head of Vendor Engagement at Cyber Retaliator Solutions. “Incorporating BeachheadSecure is a decision that is not only smart, but something the market is demanding. This is especially true in South Africa where legislation enforcement is imminent, legally requiring every business, organisation and government in the country to adhere to strict security safeguards for the personal information they process and hold in their custody.”

Already trusted by MSPs around the world, BeacheadSecure for MSP is now fully available for MSPs and resellers throughout the African continent to purchase with this new partnership. With BeachheadSecure, providers can distinguish their offerings as complete encryption-as-a-service solutions. BeachheadSecure serves as an effective data security compliance-as-a-service solution as well, offering a key differentiator for providers who must operate under the purview of regulations such as the South African Protection of Personal Information Act (PoPIA), or any businesses requiring and desiring improved security safeguards on employee-used devices. BeachheadSecure also features streamlined management capabilities for providers who use BitLocker, EFS, or FileVault for data encryption.

Khinesh Vallabh, CTO of NINEVINE, which recently evaluated and signed up as a Beachhead MSP in South Africa said: “The training and service standard received from CRS and Beachhead combined are exceptional. It gives us peace of mind that this is not only a robust platform enabling us to provide a valued solution to our customers, but one where strong local support to the MSP is also in place.” 

John Tseriwa from Sagehill Business Solutions based in Zimbabwe also recently added the BeachheadSecure platform to its stack. Tseriwa said: “It incorporates valuable functions that are deeply appreciated by our clients wanting to protect the data on their devices and who need evidence of these controls and measures. It is also great that the vendor is backed by great technical support and service from its regional distributor. This was all experienced with a deployment at a corporate bank in Harare desiring a co-managed IT service (CoMIT). We evaluated and proposed the solution to our client since learning that BeachheadSecure is now available – and economical – for African MSPs like us”.

According to Amit Parbhucharan, Beachhead’s GM for the EMEA Region, “BeachheadSecure for MSPs offers powerful and simple-to-orchestrate security measures. The platform allows MSPs to remotely (and automatically) encrypt, wipe, and/or easily quarantine data on a range of user-devices whenever they become lost, stolen, or are otherwise compromised or unaccounted for. Additionally, BeachheadSecure for MSP provides the complete inventory, monitoring, alerting, and incident reporting capabilities required to ensure data on (or accessible from) any MSPs’ client devices remain effectively secured – and one-button built-in documentation that can prove it as well.”

With BeachheadSecure for MSPs, managed service providers and IT resellers (as well as those transitioning from a “break-fix” service model) can extend their portfolio with security-focused services. “By partnering with Beachhead, our channel of MSPs and IT Resellers across the African continent gets a proven solution purpose-built for easily deploying and managing encryption and access controls across clients’ employee-used devices,” says Nel. “BeachheadSecure for MSPs readily secures all PCs, Macs, mobile phones, tablets, Windows servers, and USB storage devices, and enables MSPs in South Africa and across the continent to oversee a client’s entire fleet of devices. We feel there is no easier way for MSPs to provide managed encryption, flexible authentication controls, and deliver compliance-as-a-service than via this straightforward and globally-adopted cloud-managed solution with its rapid deployment and easy management capabilities.”

Drystan Govender, Technical Specialist at CRS adds: “The product features bridge a very important gap in security. Enforced encryption allows real-time access control measures and prevention of data breaches. Where an endpoint detection and response (EDR) solution would protect an organisation holistically from external threats, Beachhead would secure against threats internally – such as malicious intent, or negligence with regards to employee-controlled devices.”

“MSPs signing up to become a BeachheadSecure MSP via Cyber Retaliator Solutions will also gain valuable internal protections with the Beachhead MSP Protect program,” concludes Parbhucharan. “We include free (limited Not-for-Resale) licenses to bolster MSPs’ own device safeguards and defences, as MSPs themselves are becoming targets for data breach and espionage.” To learn more about BeachheadSecure for MSP and to apply for free licenses under the Beachhead MSP Protect program, please contact Dylan Nel on +27 72 266 2599, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.cyberretaliatorsolutions.com

About Beachhead Solutions
Beachhead Solutions delivers cloud-based data security and encryption – built for seamless MSP portfolio integration – through its robust BeachheadSecure for MSPs™ platform. From a single multi-tenanted console, MSPs can enforce encryption and remote data access control for clients’ Windows and Mac PCs, iOS and Android phones & tablets, USB storage devices, and Windows Servers. With features including remote data wipe and quarantine – as well as full monitoring, alerting, and reporting capabilities – MSPs use the Beachhead platform to deliver Compliance- as-a-Service, helping them win (and keep) more client business.

About Cyber Retaliator Solutions
Cyber Retaliator Solutions (CRS) is a Cyber Security Distributor and an Authorized IBM Training Center, covering SADC and Africa. It is headquartered in Centurion South Africa, with IBM training centers in Centurion, Midrand and Cape Town. CRS assists partners with the installation and configuration of IBM hardware and software, as well as offers world class vendor solutions specialising in Securing and Automating client networks. These solutions are as critical as having the correct people working on your network. With 15+ years’ experience in the training field, CRS will get you there. With a strong focus on securing customer networks – through partners - with world leading vendor and technology alliances.

Browser-based, response firewall for small to medium enterprises Comprehensive advanced threat protection and customisation High-end visibility security and control suited to all budgets and businesses

Johannesburg, South Africa, October 2019: Ozone Information Technology Distribution has been awarded the license to distribute Untangle NG Firewall in South Africa. The one-stop firewall solution provides simple, accessible and highly customable security and threat control to companies of all sizes and budgets. “Untangle offers small to medium enterprises and startups cost-effective access to responsive and powerful threat detection and resolution solution,” says Henk Olivier, MD, Ozone Information Technology Distribution. “It has been designed specifically for companies htat have limited IT resources and budgets but that recognise the importance of having a robust security posture.” Untangle NG Firewall delivers a comprehensive, enterprise-grade network security platform to organisations in any industry, and of any size.

It proactively stops malware, hacking attempts, phishing schemes and threats, and both the Untangle Command Center and ScoutIQ cyber threat intelligence tools redefine insight and access. With the Command Center, the business can see into all its NG firewall deployments and can manage them from a single login, making it easy to deploy and manage appliances from any location. The ScoutIQ cyber threat intelligence tool performs detailed threat analyses across all traffic types for an additional layer of defence.

“The Untangle solution neatly sidesteps many of the challenges that face the business today – unauthorised network access, rogue applications, malware, and spam,” adds Olivier. “It offers analysis, insights, and protection for a holistic layer of security control. As every organisation is now facing regulatory controls and compliance restrictions, cost-effective solutions such as Untangle help the smaller businesses stay compliant without the weighty price tag.”

SMEs, startups and companies interested in finding out more about how Untangle works and the rich feature set can contact Ozone Information Technology Distribution for hands-on support -  visit http://ozone.co.za/untangle, call +27 10 591 5588, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Studies show that burglars are much less likely to enter homes that are occupied which is one of the greatest strengths of having a Control4 home automation system installed, as you can create fake scenes to appear that you are home, with their ‘Mockupancy’ feature. Mockupancy allows you to programme the interior and exterior lights throughout the house to turn on and off, just as they would if you were really home.

Would-be intruders move on thinking your home is occupied and off limits. You can even alternate lights and blinds, and even televisions, in a random fashion so that your home simulates the activity of a family, providing additional security and added peace of mind.Plus, with Video Monitoring, via the Control4 App, you can easily monitor the cameras inside or outside your home. Remotely view live security footage straight from your mobile device, and take command of your home, whether you are there or not.

From just one room to the most expansive of houses, Control4, distributed exclusively by Homemation in South Africa, has the home automation solution that will give your home the smart it deserves. Stream audio, turn up the heat, lock the doors and arm your alarm, all with your voice, remote control, tablet or smart phone, from where you are in the world.Control4 delivers: Peace of mind, whether home or away – check in remotely, receive alerts, intelligent security Pakedge IP Cameras provide exceptional, high definition video viewable on most devices Easily view and manage locks or grant access to the house Mockupancy Arm and disarm your security system with ease

Homemation is a specialist supplier of premium branded audiovisual, home automation and home theatre products. The brands in their stable offer some of the most advanced and sought-after AV and technology in the world.

Homemation has the exclusive distribution, in Africa, of global leading brands such as Control4, Definitive Technology, Denon, Heos, Klipsch, Monitor Audio, Polk Audio, Steinway Lyngdorf and Stewart Filmscreen.Call Homemation on 011-781 8887 for your nearest stockist, or visit www.homemation.co.za or www.control4.co.za ; Facebook ; Twitter and Instagram.

Securing corporate perimeter is one of the basic measures a company should take to make sure that nothing threatens its workflow. Although many enterprises are not successful at keeping their network intact. Some organisations

• think of safety instruments only after an incident occurs
• are simply not aware of all the risks
• have been using or are going to use services which might expose them to additional risks
• focus their attention on hackers neglecting internal threats
• are worried about compliance violations and forget about other less relevant but by no means less detrimental breaches

And some happen to trip on almost each of the steps. Computer systems of Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools were affected by a ransomware. The insurance provider covered the financial damage although the school wasn’t prepared to deal with the issue and the Superintendent appeared to be unaware of basic cyber incidents that might happen to any organisation.

About a month ago a school technology consultant informed the administrator of a problem impeding file opening. The investigation determined that the attack was coming from Germany.

The school doesn’t store employees’ and students’ data on the servers so personal details weren’t compromised. The school network isn’t fully backed up and corporate devices were impacted significantly making staff members bring their own computers and gadgets — a decision fraught with peril.

Some measures were taken after the violation occurred. The school is going to upgrade antiviruses, create a cloud-based storage securing its protection and focusing their concern on being resistant to ransomware attacks. Anyway, using a Google doc system might keep offenders from harming the server but online storages pose some risks which demand as much attention.

Cloud, antivirus, MSSP, interdicting data transfer

As we can see the organisation:

• reacted to the necessity of improving the risk management mechanisms after a violation had occurred
• claimed to be not prepared to the incident not only due to being insufficiently equipped but also due to being simply unaware of what might happen to their servers
• decided to update its antivirus and relocate the information to online storages overlooking such risks as cloud misconfiguration and data leak as well as the fact that antivirus is only one of many ways to fight cyber attacks
• put all the efforts to ensuring perimeter protection from hackers and didn’t think of securing their environment from insider threats

Besides online storage and antivirus, there are tools and technologies which

- protect you from incidents while compromise your confidentiality or undermine strategic risk assessment

MSSP provides you with an experienced staff aware of every detail about recent threats and regulations and using most relevant tools to safeguard your workflow. But third party consultants know little about your corporate culture, your employees and business processes which have been tuned and customized to fit your needs. Opting for MSSP you should keep in mind that you delegate network monitoring to an intermediary who you are not familiar with and that everything is going to be displayed to the service provider bringing your privacy to zero.

Tools interdicting data transfer, preventing information from being printed or uploaded to a flash drive keep sensitive details within the company’s limits but don’t make you more knowledgeable about your corporate environment and staff members’ communication. Behavior risk management includes possibility of seamless monitoring which facilitates in-depth investigation.

- are nearly inefficient when not integrated as a bundle which comprises a comprehensive solution for both external and internal safety

If you implement a one-sided approach to risk management and address only external threat preventive measures you might flatten your security fortification you have been working on to ensure that your company can fight any offender. Internal control systems are indispensable — they allow you to cover any kind of inside violation thus making you prepared to regulate incidents the source of which is within the company’s perimeter. Employee monitoring software increases significance of that shield which took you efforts to defend your organisation from external attacks.

The core issue many organisations have to recognise is that they are healing symptoms instead of trying to cure provoking factors. A breach occurs, a company fixes it, a problem is solved — a common security misconception. Such a short-sighted tactic keeps you exposed to multiple yet undiscovered threats and makes your efforts look like masking whereas they should be about securing. While you are covering a gap there might appear another one which requires mending with the help of a different instrument.

Tools shielding your perimeter from external attacks will not ensure that your data is intact within the corporate network. Access delimitation will not help when information gets lost, stolen or deliberately leaked. Cryptography will make you theft- or lossproof although it doesn’t guarantee the safety of your documents if someone is willing to disclose their details. The most recent automated compliance management software will put you at the needed level of conformity but focusing on preventive measures that allow you to avoid the biggest penalty will make you let your guard down regarding some latent internal threats.

GFI Software launches GFI Unlimited, transforming the SMB channel landscape with a growing GFI network security and communications portfolio that’s available for a single fee Johannesburg, South Africa, 05 April 2018: Ozone Information Technology Solutions is the local distributor of GFI Software’s new GFI Unlimited solution, a game-changing subscription model that provides small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with access to all the network security and communications software they need to power their business and all at one flat subscription rate.

This innovative approach helps GFI channel partners become irreplaceable technology allies to their customers while growing their own businesses with a consistent and predictable revenue stream. “Tight budgets, complex vendor landscapes and fierce market competition put the SMB under intense pressure,” says Henk Oliver, Managing Director, Ozone Information Technology Solutions. “They need technology to run their businesses more effectively.

This is where GFI Unlimited comes in – it is an extensive catalogue of software products that are readily available for a flat fee.” GFI Unlimited’s single, low-cost subscription unlocks access to the entire GFI Unlimited software portfolio.

Today, this includes more than a dozen full-featured, powerful network security and communications solutions, proven by thousands of users all over the world – with more products being added all the time. “SMBs are faced with an ever-growing list of challenges in today’s environment, from staying on top of security threats and compliance requirements like GDPR to meeting their ever-changing communication needs,” said Johannes Kamleitner, senior vice president and chief revenue officer at GFI Software.

“With GFI Unlimited, our trusted partners can help SMBs rapidly expand and simplify their IT to better thrive in the ever-changing IT landscape while also growing successful businesses of their own.” GFI Unlimited is available now through Ozone Information Technology Solutions and currently includes: GFI OneGuard, GFI OneConnect, GFI LanGuard, GFI WebMonitor, GFI Archiver, GFI MailEssentials, GFI FaxMaker, GFI EndPointSecurity, GFI EventsManager, Kerio Connect, Kerio Control and Kerio Operator. Pricing starts at R290 (exchange rate dependent) per user for a one-year subscription, including technical support for all products.

Further information is available at http://ozone.co.za/products/gfi-software.

JOHANNESBURG, 4TH JULY 2017

Panasonic’s Home Network System provides a broad range of security measures for your home, and that’s just one aspect of what it offers.

Home security is a priority for the majority, in order to protect the memories, mementoes and priceless items in the home. At the same time, cost is always a concern, with many people unable to afford private home security services. It is for these reasons that there is a growing trend towards home security systems, which can be installed by the user and are much easier on the pocket.

Panasonic’s Home Network System, for example, allows you to create a powerful wireless network of cameras, sensors and controllers, both in and outside the home. These can be controlled with a smartphone, via a single app, and offer many additional benefits over standard security systems. For example, the system doubles as a complete and comprehensive baby monitoring device, enabling parents to check in on the child using live video footage, streamed directly to their mobile device.

It is able to detect motion, sound and temperature and can immediately notify you of any unusual conditions. In addition, the camera offers a built-in mic and speaker, enabling parents to talk to the baby, or play up to five different lullabies to help it fall asleep.In a similar fashion, external cameras will allow users to monitor their pets at any time and from anywhere – perfect for those occasions where you have to go away for a day or two. The same outdoor cameras are also perfect for assisting you to check who it is that is knocking on your front door.

These cameras not only deliver real-time streaming, but also offer a quad view, enabling the user to view up to four cameras simultaneously, as well as providing motion detection for specific areas of the garden where recording and notification are considered critical. Moreover, because the solution is run by an app on your smart phone, you can control lighting and appliances remotely too, turning devices in a room on and off at anytime and anywhere. This means you can make it appear as though someone is in the house, even when you are away, to frighten off potential burglars.

The beauty of Panasonic’s Home Network System is that you can decide what solutions you want and add these to the network as and when they are required. It includes external and internal cameras, smart plugs for controlling your lights and door, window and motion sensors that will alert you if anyone suspicious enters your property. Not only is this an extremely cost-effective solution, it is also simple and easy to install. Panasonic’s Home Networking System can be set-up in just three easy steps, without any complicated installation. Simply plug in the hub, download the Home Networking System app – which is available on both iOS and Android - and ensure your mobile device is connected to your WiFi network.

The system is seamlessly integrated with WiFi and has a range of over 300 metres. If you are seeking the peace of mind to be found in an inexpensive, yet effective security system, you need look no further than the Panasonic Home Networking System. With its ability to secure your property, enable you to see visitors at your front door and keep an eye on your baby in the other room, it’s a security guard, butler and babysitter, all rolled into one.

Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa - Meet AxxonSoft, the leading software developer that combines IP-based physical security management, intelligent video surveillance, and an enterprise-wide platform into fully integrated vertical and horizontal solutions.  

With so many CCTV resellers out there, it’s not uncommon for businesses to assume that they are making the right decision by choosing the cheapest option as a way to be more cost-effective. However, how sure are they that their CCTV provider will not simply walk away after they’ve been sold the product, expecting them to rely on their own skillsets to manage and monitor their CCTV systems?  

Choose AxxonSoft if you want to make more intelligent business decisions, achieve greater efficiency and effectiveness, and implement powerful security for people, facilities and assets - all with less cost and less effort. With AxxonSoft award-winning products and services, you’ll be guaranteed proactive monitoring and management.  

AxxonSoft makes this all happen with intelligent video surveillance systems, plug-and-play modules, and a core technology platform that enables users to get the benefit of a fully networked, interconnected infrastructure - without the cost and complexity of a new enterprise-level solution. Plus, our solutions are completely customizable and are quickly and easily deployed right out-of-the-box.  

Axxon Next open-platform video management system  

With Axxon Next next-generation open-platform Video Management System (VMS), you get intelligent video surveillance that saves you time and money, while increasing your security and ability to prevent problems. Every day organisations around the world — just like yours — use Axxon's solutions to build their business, increase their profitability, and satisfy their customers by providing the best integrated security systems available.  

Video surveillance systems based on Axxon Next can scale infinitely: there are no restrictions on the number of video servers, workstations or video cameras. Axxon Next also plays well with other devices and systems and supports over 6000 models of IP devices and more than 1500 models of IP cameras.  

Axxon Intellect Enterprise open PSIM platform  

As a unified security management system, Axxon Intellect Enterprise integrates any security applications, systems, and devices, including new IP-based systems and legacy software, into a single environment. Because it's based on an open architecture that allows for true interoperability, Axxon Intellect Enterprise makes it possible to connect security and video management systems with business applications.  

Axxon Intellect Enterprise is an IP-based physical security information management (PSIM) platform designed for creating security systems of any scale and based on various types of equipment. Axxon Intellect integrates video surveillance, access control, fire protection and other specialized systems into a single information environment which supports the interaction of all subsystems, intellectual information analysis, and automatic control.  

AxxonSoft meets the security needs of businesses of all sizes – from large-scale facilities to the smallest sites. Every license includes full, unrestricted VMS functionality, even on systems of just one camera. Users on tight budgets will appreciate the free version of the program, which supports up to 16 camera channels.  

Key features include:

• IP camera support
• Video archive
• Modern GUI
  • Create screens (layouts) in any arrangement you want, with any number of cameras you want.
  • Manage user and group rights.
  • Search recorded video near-instantly with MomentQuest2.
  • Manage alarm events interactively as they happen, quickly and efficiently.
  • Interactive 3D sitemaps
  • Autozoom with object tracking
  • Manage surveillance remotely
• Micromodule architecture
• Interactive 3D Map
• Time Compressor
• Powerful video analytics
• Motion detection
• Background change detection
• Detection of loss of video quality
• Abandoned objects detection
• Detection of crossing a line in a given direction
• Motion start detection
• Motion stop detection
• Loitering detection
• Object appearance detection
• Object disappearance detection
• Audio detectors
• MomentQuest2  

About AxxonSoft  

AxxonSoft is a leading software developer that combines IP-based PSIM (physical security information management), facial recognition, POS, video management software, intelligent video analytics, and road traffic monitoring, and an enterprise-wide platform into fully integrated solutions.  

Contact Colleen Glaesar, MD, AxxonSoft Southern Africa Suite 13 The Quarry Centre, Quarry Road, Hilton, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa, 3245 Telephone: +27 (0) 33 343 5174 (24 Hours Number)  Fax: +27 (0) 33 343 1740 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.