Technical Bulletins

Network security

Security in the network environment (24/01/2014)

Threats to network security are escalating dramatically. Technology advancements in social media, mobile devices, wifi and cloud services are increasing a company’s vulnerability to attacks. Cyber risks and cyber threats are a major concern for large revenue generating organisations.

It is therefore crucial for organisations today to become more proactive and to invest in technologies that secure their networks and company data.

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CCTV security

Leading edge CCTV security technology (29/11/2013)

The latest in security technology is the Interactive 3D Map and Time Compressor. EES, an ISO 9001:2008 certified company, providing management, engineering and technical auditing services, considers this technology integral to CCTV security systems which the company designs for public and private companies globally.

Through flexibility and freedom of configuration this leading edge technology enables simultaneous video recording and real-time security surveillance. The technology is suitable for any industry requiring CCTV security.

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ICT

ICT can reduce SA’s energy consumption (31/10/2013)

The South African energy crisis and the need to manage supply and demand has motivated State-owned power utility, Eskom, to establish and implement aggressive goals and targets to support consumers in the drive towards reduced energy consumption.

In addition to its Integrated Demand Management (IDM) programme, which makes funds available to consumers who support reduced energy demand or consumption, Eskom has successfully rolled out phases one and two of a residential mass rollout programme encouraging households to install energy efficient fittings and devices. To date approximately 965 000 households have been assisted, and the third phase is to follow shortly.

Industry has now suggested to Eskom that the residential program be followed by a commercial mass rollout programme. The details of this have yet to be stipulated, but industry players believe that implementation of newer technologies, equipment and processes will go a long way towards achieving energy savings.

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