Magtouch Electronics, a manufacturer of high-tech monitoring systems for the security and cleaning industries has joined ESDA, the Electronic Security Distributors’ Association.

Security professionals and business leaders are invited to revolutionise their offsite monitoring operations at the DeepAlert Product Road Show, taking place on 16 – 17 September 2025, at the Schoemanspark Golf Club, Bloemfontein.

If you are a security buyer, operations lead, or technology partner, do not miss ProtecLink 2025, to be held in Polokwane on 16 September 2025, at the Polokwane Royal Hotel.

A growing fraud strategy involves leveraging AI to produce highly convincing fake images, videos, and audio, commonly referred to as deepfakes, which are used to impersonate real individuals and spread misleading or false information.

Hotel Montresor Tower, a stylish four-star destination just outside Verona, Italy, has successfully upgraded its fire detection infrastructure with Hochiki's advanced Latitude life safety platform.

As enterprises face rising complexity and connectivity demands, hybrid networks offer a transformative path, combining the proven reliability of TETRA or DMR with the innovation and coverage of 5G broadband.

“Medium-sized businesses are often the easiest target for cyber criminals, because they are just digital enough to be vulnerable, but not mature enough to be fully protected," says Warren Bonheim, MD of Zinia.

The Technoswitch ESPRIT intelligent control panel range is ideal for small- and medium-sized sites that require a powerful, cost-effective, and networkable fire alarm system.

SMARTpod recently spoke with Pieter Nel, Sales Director for SADC at Sophos, and Sarel Lamprecht, MD at Phishield, about ransomware and their new cyber insurance partnership.