Estate Living Magazine Alfresco Living - Issue 36 December 2018 | Page 60

guard
Don’t drop your
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 Linde. As such, effective biometric access is becoming increasingly
Because many people take their holidays this time of year, some prevalent at South Africa’s estates and developments, overtaking
seasonal residents may be around for a month or two, and even the traditional signing-in process at the gate. Access-control
the people who stay put are likely to have extra guests – perhaps systems offer you all the relevant reports needed, from Licence
for a few hours, but also perhaps for a few weeks. So the traffic in Plate Capture to ‘Who’s in’ on the estate.
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 Always on, always discreet
who work the gates usually recognise most residents by face and/or Another problem with this time of year is that there may be lots of
vehicle, December presents them with a host of new people. houses left empty and, depending on the size, layout and privacy
level of your estate, they may be quite isolated. This could present a
But that’s not a problem for JNCS Beyond Security (Pty) Ltd, a perfect ‘business opportunity’ for an enterprising housebreaker, but
forward-thinking security integrator and project management not if the estate is protected by a state-of-the-art perimeter security
company that embraces cutting-edge security solutions to protect system.
a wide range of developments, including estates, hotels, industrial
complexes, stadiums, hospitals, transport facilities and government Now, while these are obviously a good idea from a purely practical
buildings. perspective, security camera systems can be obvious, obtrusive –
and downright ugly. And, even worse, many are unable to
‘As a new generation company with modern ideas, we create new achieve adequate image clarity except in the most
solutions based on innovative ideas, while using tried and tested ideal light conditions.
technologies. Our integrated solutions are world-class, but not
budget breaking,’ says Edward van der Linde, managing director of As part of JNCS Beyond Security’s
JNCS Beyond Security. hi-tech Axis Thermal Perimeter
Defender system, the AXIS Q6125-
One of the gold standards of modern security is biometric access, LE PTZ Network Camera solves
a highly effective method of verifying someone’s identity via a all those problems and more.
fingerprint scanner. ‘Electronic access control provides the most An outdoor-ready pan-tilt-zoom
efficient and convenient way of securing your building and assets. It (PTZ) camera, it delivers a unique
means that you will never have to change a lock again,’ says Van der combination of discretion and
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