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As we approach the end of the year, things slow down and, if we’re not careful, we tend to drop our guard – and criminals know that. They do not take time out over the festive season – it’s their peak business period. So knowing that your community is protected by a state-of-the-art security system is an integral part of ensuring a happy and peaceful festive season, and a safe and prosperous New Year.
Access control
Because many people take their holidays this time of year, some seasonal residents may be around for a month or two, and even the people who stay put are likely to have extra guests – perhaps for a few hours, but also perhaps for a few weeks. So the traffic in and out of the estate is likely to increase significantly. And, it’s not just the numbers – it’s the actual people. Whereas the security staff who work the gates usually recognise most residents by face and/or vehicle, December presents them with a host of new people.
But that’s not a problem for JNCS Beyond Security (Pty) Ltd, a forward-thinking security integrator and project management company that embraces cutting-edge security solutions to protect a wide range of developments, including estates, hotels, industrial complexes, stadiums, hospitals, transport facilities and government buildings.
‘As a new generation company with modern ideas, we create new solutions based on innovative ideas, while using tried and tested technologies. Our integrated solutions are world-class, but not budget breaking,’ says Edward van der Linde, managing director of JNCS Beyond Security.
One of the gold standards of modern security is biometric access, a highly effective method of verifying someone’s identity via a fingerprint scanner. ‘Electronic access control provides the most efficient and convenient way of securing your building and assets. It means that you will never have to change a lock again,’ says Van der Linde. As such, effective biometric access is becoming increasingly prevalent at South Africa’s estates and developments, overtaking the traditional signing-in process at the gate. Access-control systems offer you all the relevant reports needed, from Licence Plate Capture to ‘Who’s in’ on the estate.
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Always on, always discreet
Another problem with this time of year is that there may be lots of houses left empty and, depending on the size, layout and privacy level of your estate, they may be quite isolated. This could present a perfect ‘business opportunity’ for an enterprising housebreaker, but not if the estate is protected by a state-of-the-art perimeter security system.
Now, while these are obviously a good idea from a purely practical perspective, security camera systems can be obvious, obtrusive – and downright ugly. And, even worse, many are unable to achieve adequate image clarity except in the most ideal light conditions.
As part of JNCS Beyond Security’s hi-tech Axis Thermal Perimeter Defender system, the AXIS Q6125LE PTZ Network Camera solves all those problems and more. An outdoor-ready pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera, it delivers a unique combination of discretion and built-in infrared (IR) illumination, coupled with wide-area coverage and high-performance image detail.
This proactive system is a highly accurate and scalable video analytics application for intrusion detection that alerts guards and site managers of any unwanted activity around the perimeter fence, as soon as it occurs, via various communication methods in real time. So security staff are able to act quickly on any potential threat.
‘This added layer of security enables the on-site guards to prevent many possible incidents, as opposed to just responding to them after the fact,’ says Van der Linde. From within the dedicated control room, the security team is able to monitor the footage all day, every day, from the PTZ cameras strategically placed all along the perimeter of the estate. Also, thermal cameras allow any suspicious activities outside of the security fence to be picked up at any time of the day, and in all weather conditions. The footage is stored in a secure, access-controlled server room for future use, if needed.
Seamless integration
Security products are not enough on their own, however. Van der Linde says the mark of a good security system is how seamlessly it is integrated and operated by its staff. ‘We have in-depth, up-todate knowledge of the latest products on the market, but they are still solely reliant on the integrator’s training, knowledge and work ethic,’ he says.
To this end, JNCS Beyond Security staff are trained through Axis Communications, a global leader in the surveillance camera industry. ‘We also have personal, long-term partnerships with all our suppliers, from one-person operations to distribution partners and major global conglomerates. Security providers have to partner with the right service providers to deliver the expertise required to put forward the right and most complete security solution,’ he says.
Within the context of estates, this is a high priority. ‘Effective security measures have played a role in the increased property value,’ says Van der Linde. ‘With the current economic climate in South Africa, peace of mind and secure living are of the utmost importance, especially within the context of estates,’ he adds.
Affordable
If you don’t want to make a heavy investment into infrastructure, JNCS Beyond Security, together with its partner Merchant West, has designed tailor-made, tax-efficient and cost-effective rental solutions for HOAs.
‘Our specialist asset finance, credit and legal teams combine experience, expertise and a solid understanding of operational, financial and transactional complexities to offer you a range of asset finance products and solutions,’ says Van der Linde.
‘Most estates have a set monthly security budget, which can be re-allocated for upgrading from a reactive system to a proactive system,’ he adds.
At a more advanced level, the security-as-a-service option gives HOAs access to solutions that may otherwise be too expensive to deploy, by making them an operational expenditure, not a capital one.
Upgrade and update your estate security system with a solution that gives you an upfront and long-term saving. JNCS Beyond Security is offering integrated security perimeter upgrades at competitive prices and a payment plan designed for communities
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