Electronic Security Industry South Africa

THE SOUTH AFRICAN ELECTRONIC SECURITY INDUSTRY

SAVANT PROFILE

South Africa is alive with possibilities!

CONTENTS SOUTH AFRICA - YOUR LINK TO THE WORLD

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THE SOUTH AFRICAN ELECTRONIC SECURITY INDUSTRY

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MADE IN SOUTH AFRICA

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OUT OF AFRICA - A BROAD RANGE OF SOLUTIONS TO A BROAD RANGE OF INDUSTRIES

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MARKET OVERVIEW ELECTRONIC SECURITY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

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AN AFRICAN POWER HOUSE

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WHY SOUTH AFRICA?

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SOUTH AFRICA ALIVE WITH VALUE

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SOUTH AFRICA - YOUR LINK TO THE WORLD

South Africa is one of the more sophisticated and promising emerging markets in the world today and has the most advanced economy on the African continent.

work successfully with its global partners, providing great opportunities for investors to leverage its unique offering to the world.

It has a population of over 47 million, 63% of which ranks between 15 and 64 years of age with a median age under 24 years. This places the vast majority of the population in the available workforce a massive potential.

South Africa is the true economic powerhouse of the African continent. It has a GDP at least four times that of any other country in the Southern African region and is responsible for a minimum of 25% of the entire GDP of the continent. In 2005, the GDP of South Africa was US$ 238 billion (exchange rate basis) which translated into GDP/capital of US$12 000 (PPP South Africa is basis). the true economic

Although the country has 11 official languages, English is widely spoken and used throughout the business community. The official languages are: Afrikaans, English, Ndebele, powerhouse of the Pedi, Sotho, Swazi, Tsonga, African continent. It has a Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zulu. GDP at least four times that Further supporting its linguistic of any other country in the capacity, South Africa also boasts Southern African region and strong communities that have is responsible for a Asian, Portuguese, Greek, German and Lebanese origins. minimum of 25% of the

South Africa makes up only 4% of the continent's surface area, but it is responsible for approximately 40% of all industrial output, over half of the generated electricity, as well as 45% of mineral production in Africa.

•Eastern Cape Province (mainly Port Elizabeth, East London and the surrounding areas)

Apart from its attractive economic and political situation, South Africa has a strategic geographical location that provides an ideal gateway to subSaharan Africa. Its economy can be classified as a middle-income, emerging market with an abundant supply of natural resources, including certain strategic metal and mineral resources, such as manganese ore, platinum and gold. The country's economy has grown by an average of 3.8% since 2000. Growth is expected to continue in this manner well into the future, providing a stable environment for international investment and industry development.

The country's cultural diversity has significant synergy with the developed world and enables South Africa to

South Africa's well-developed financial, legal, communications, energy, and transport sectors enable

entire GDP of the continent.

Four main metropolitan areas dominate economic activity in the country: •Gauteng Province (mainly Johannesburg/Pretoria and surrounds) •KwaZulu-Natal Province Durban/Pinetown area)

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the country to function at a very high level, while its securities exchange ranks among the largest in the world. The country's modern infrastructure also supports an efficient distribution of goods to major urban centres throughout the region. South Africa offers a first-world transport infrastructure with a well-developed network of roads, railways and airports of international standard as well as various ports in major coastal centres, including

Durban the continent's most active harbour. There are about 34 000 km of railroad track and 50.6 km per 1 000 km2 of the country is surfaced roadway, with about 20 000km of primary roads planned in the future. The country's electricity supply network is also stable, producing 228 TWh, reaching all major cities and towns as well as most rural areas.

THE SOUTH AFRICAN ELECTRONIC SECURITY INDUSTRY

exploit their experience in consulting, integration and distribution.

What We Have To Offer Since 9/11 in particular, and subsequently in response to the rise in terrorism, security has become of heightened importance globally. South Africa has a lot to offer countries struggling to understand and meet these increased demands for personal security because in many important respects it has led the way.

The Global market for security is set for sustained growth and South Africa is well placed to serve that market. With its entrepreneurial spirit supported with access to advanced technology, resources and world class infrastructure, South Africa has become an ideal base for local and international companies to field test their more innovative products before scaling up for the larger international markets.

South Africa has a robust and innovative security industry with its roots in a recent past of political unrest and the need to contain and reduce crime that was a consequence of social re-adjustments to a democratic dispensation.

Tough Products In A Tough Market

As a consequence, South Africa spends more per capita on security than most other countries. The private security sector is the second biggest employer after the mines, and is a major economic force in the South African economy. Its isolation from the rest of the world during its pre-democracy era, made the nation self reliant in terms of the solutions and manufacturing capacity capable of supporting these very real requirements. Security products have to work, and work well, in order to be effective deterrents. The physical environment in which security solutions have to work, such as mines for example, are typically extreme. Products and solutions have to withstand vandalism and mishandling as well.

The South Africa security industry has certain competitive technology advantages which can be exported internationally. This is as true of the country's hardware and software innovations, as it is of the country's intellectual property in risk management and security principles, based on its experiences in dealing with demanding security issues over the last several decades. South African manufactured products compete head on with international brands like Honeywell, Seimens, GE Security, and Tyco. There are several important broad technology trends which have a bearing on the electronic security industry. As Information and Communications Technology (ICT) become the critical success factors in provision of integrated information systems, so ICT is increasingly influencing security technology, and its integration with conventional networks security and ICT are converging.

As a result local manufacturers have concentrated their development efforts on security products that are easy to install, simple but effective, robust and durable. Export success is in part due to South African companies focus on high-value (low volume) niches, as well as looking to

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The integration of Access Control systems with CCTV, Alarms and Intrusion systems and Fire Prevention and Control systems is also increasingly practical due to advances in Information Technology, and the rapid rollout of Broadband solutions across the globe.

logical and physical access control means that 'access' can be further extended to the business network, with the same physical access control card/ID being used to access the computer network. Increasingly associated with Access Control, are Time & Attendance solutions that are intended to ensure that workers are paid for work that they do, and that businesses operate more efficiently.

South Africa has a very well developed IT and telecommunications sector, with skills and experience in this sector being used in the development of security products to match these global technology trends.

Local Access Control solutions are robust, costeffective, engineered for harsh environments and are technically world-class.

Surveillance For security purposes, surveillance is monitoring the behavior of people, objects or processes in an attempt to discourage crime. CCTV is often used for surveillance in areas where there is an increased need for security, such as banks, casinos, airports, retail stores, public areas and military sites.

South Africa has been a very early adopter of Biometric technology on a big scale, with its Social Security (pension) payments being made via biometric authentication amongst the rural poor, one of the world's first solutions of its kind. The success of these, and other projects, offers lessons and value to developing nations the world over.

The most measurable effect of CCTV is not on crime prevention, but on detection and identification of the alleged criminals and their subsequent prosecution. This sector has the biggest growth potential in South Africa and may see many local manufacturers respond with exportable solutions.

Most of the Biometric solutions are finger-print orientated, but other technologies such as palm, face, retina and voice recognition are also being actively used in the field. South Africa's introduction of EMV compliant smart cards into the banking sector will set the tone for continued innovation in this sphere, and the national HANIS ID card project (Home Affairs National Identification System a smart card driven identification system) has the potential to re-enforce the credibility and value of secure authentication solutions.

High profile, successful projects have been implemented in South African ports and major city CBDs as part of joint business government initiative called Business Against Crime. Surveillance technologies are also deployed in mines, casinos, commercial/industrial and retail environments. Applications range from pure-play security applications, to sophisticated management tools such as those used in the monitoring of traffic on highways.

Equipment in this sector includes: Cards/Tags, Readers, Access Control Systems, T&A Solutions, Asset Management Solutions, Biometric Systems, and ID Badging Systems.

Equipment in this sector includes: CCTV Cameras, Consoles/enclosures for CCTV systems, Digital video recorders, Digital video systems, Housings, Lenses, Remote surveillance systems, Switchers, Transmission systems for CCTV, Video matrix switchers, Video monitors, Video multiplexers, Video printers, Video switchers and more.

Major suppliers include:

Major suppliers include:

Access Control

Bosch Security Systems

SA FLEC Group

Lenel Systems International

Transaction Control

Johnson Controls

Technologies Sony

Centurion Micro Electronics

Proline

TRAC-TECH

Intellepark

Sanyo

Norbain

Timewatch Systems

IMPRO Technologies

ADI International

I to I technologies

Softcon

Clockwatch Distribution

Protoclea

Cathexis Technologies

ASSA ABLOY

Controlsoft

Siemens Building

Cynaps

Access control

Technologies

Access control is the practice of restricting the entry of people to specific areas. It could start at the entrance to an office park, where access may be restricted by means of a fence, gates and guards, for example, and filter through the entrance of the building, controlled by access card or biometric readers, entrance to a particular office by means of a key. The convergence of

Sensable Sensors

GE Security

Bekaert Bastion

Evolving Management

Saflec

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GSC Systems

Solutions

Blick South Africa

Bio Metrics

SACO Systems

Limtech Biometric Solutions

Ideco Biometric Security Solutions GWT

Scanning and Screening

Smart Track

R&D Screening

Bandit

Technologies

Eagle Technology

HAB Fire & Security

DexSecurity Solutions

Emergency Reaction

DataVision Biometrics.co.za

Digicore

Alarms & intrusion detection

Services

Detecting unauthorised entry to premises, activating an alarm and communicating with a linked, armed response control room timeously can prevent further damage to and/or theft from the property. This can be achieved by installing video surveillance, perimeter and peripheral detection and detectors and sensors that react to heat, noise or movement. Some detectors (e.g. infrared and ultrasonic) can be set to distinguish between harmless interferences and genuine intrusions, thus reducing the rate of false alarms.

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Vehicle security Vehicle security is a fast-growing market across the board from owners of private cars to companies with fleets of vehicles to protect.

The high costs and potential for non-availability of fixed lines (due to cable theft) resulted in South African innovation in RF-based alarm monitoring networks. These solutions have great export potential in developing nations which suffer from poor telecommunications infrastructure and/or expensive telecommunications tariffs (RF communications for the purposes of alarm monitoring is to all intents and purposes free).

Tracking and traceability is the main concern in this form of security. These functions aid in recovering stolen and/or hijacked vehicles and also control theft of valuable products from companies as well as abuse of vehicles by drivers. The primary drivers for these solutions in South Africa have been the proliferation of vehicle theft syndicates, and resultant pressure from insurance companies to mitigate losses. Whilst reasons for vehicle theft differ from region to region, it is a problem of international scope and scale, and most countries (industrialised and developing) are suffering at the hands of vehicle theft syndicates. Vehicle tracking solutions developed by South African companies are relatively low cost and have application to broader Africa. The GSM based technologies are exportable to any region with cellular networks in place.

Equipment in this sector includes: Interior and Exterior Sensors and Detectors, Alarm Communication Systems (TXs and RXs), Remote Controls, Annunciators, Sirens and Sounders, Exterior Security Lighting and Theft Prevention Systems (EAS Systems, Pedestals, Asset Tags, POS Monitoring Systems). Major suppliers in this sub-sector include:

Equipment in this sector includes: Vehicle Alarms, Immobilisers, Vehicle Anti-Hijacking Systems, Vehicle Gearlocks, Mechanical Immobilisers, Vehicle Tracking & Recovery and Vehicle fleet management systems.

Sherlotronics SA

Bartronics Security Systems

Radio Data

MAMI

Communications

Major suppliers include:

Inhep Electronics

Quasar Electronics

FSK Electronics SA

QD Group

Elvey Security Technologies

Vehicle Security

Skygistics

Powerhouse Electronics

Cellsecure

Shurlok

Matrix Vehicle Tracking

Martin Electronics

PFK Electronics (Autowatch) Tracker Sanji Security Systems

Netstar

Grip-Tech Excess Technologies

Fire Protection

Fleet Management

Equipment designed for the prevention, detection and suppression of fire. There are a number of manufacturers of fire detection and monitoring solutions in South Africa, and there is certainly scope to grow this sector of the security industry. It tends to be driven by safety and compliance issues, which differ from region to region. Fire detection and monitoring solutions developed in South Africa offer value and quality, as well as competitive feature sets.

AFS Group (efuel) Vehicle Tracking & Recovery Electronic Tracking Systems

Advanced Telematics (AC-TEC Group)

Cartrack

CI Omnibridge

Mobile Tracker

Global Track

Orbtech

Geotab

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Public address, paging systems and evacuation systems tend to go hand-in-hand with Fire (safety) solutions, and as such tend to be modules, or integrated components of the whole.

Intercom Systems, Perimeter Fencing, Parking Control Systems, Security Glazing, Detection Systems, and Security Lighting Systems. Major suppliers in this subsector include:

Equipment in this sector includes: Fire Detection & Early Warning Systems, Control Panels, Fire Suppression Solutions, and Fire Fighting Equipment and Accessories. Major suppliers in this subsector include:

Turnstar Systems

Dortech

Trellicor

Centurion Systems

MAT Technologies

BoomGate Systems

Flow Systems

Nemtek

AIT

MMA Fencing Gallagher Power Fence SA

Blick South Africa

QD Group

Bosch Security Systems

Regal Eltro

Alltech

Siemens Building

Expanda

Card Control Systems CCTV Security Surveillance Gauteng

Technologies Sitronix

GE Security (Africa)

Space Television

Honeywell Southern Africa

Westec Electronics

Physical security Although security technology is converging increasingly with Information Technology, there is still a need for devices like locks, seals, vaults and safes for the safekeeping of valuable items, even within a secured environment. Whilst relatively unsophisticated in their historical form, new technology is being integrated into conventional physical security solutions in order to make them progressively more tamperproof.

Masc Solutions

Perimeter security The outermost ring of security in any situation, this layer of security comes in many forms, including walls, fences (including palisade and electrified), booms, barriers, exterior beams and intrusion sensors. This aspect of security forms a significant portion of the South African security market.

While the local market for the larger walk-in safes is saturated, the boom in building has increased the demand for the smaller safes for example those associated with hotels and private gun safes. With regard to locks and key systems, the South African market is exposed to and demand the same features of sophisticated global products.

Perimeter security is a standard feature of private and business properties in south Africa. While it is the first line of defense, it is usually integrated with other aspects of the total security solution, including Access Control, Surveillance and Alarm & Intrusion Detection equipment.

Equipment in this sector includes: Locks and Keying Systems, Security Seals, Bags and Labels, Safes and strong rooms (Category 1 to Category 4), Security Pay Windows and Pneumatic Tube Systems.

Equipment in this sector includes: Gate and Door Automation, Booms, Barriers and Bollards, Turnstiles, Mantraps and Access Booths, Telephone Entry/

There are many sub-categories within this sub-sector but a list of the major players is available at the directory: www.secureit.co.za

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MADE IN SOUTH AFRICA

In addition, there are several independent South African system manufacturers that integrate foreign components into very cost-competitive products for mostly local end-users.

South African companies are strong players in designing and manufacturing electronic security products. A significant proportion of products in the Access Control, Alarms, CCTV, Communications equipment, Fire, Perimeter Security, Physical Security and Vehicle Security sub-sectors are locally manufactured.

Local manufacturers say that centralised control over the manufacturing process, from start to finish, is critical to delivery quality. And ensuring quality and reliability of security products is a key contributor to what makes South African manufactured products competitive.

The Access Control, Perimeter, Physical Security and Vehicle Tracking sub-sectors, in particular, are dominated by locally manufactured products.

Slightly more than half of the major South Africa based manufacturers (51.5%) are involved with the manufacture of access control equipment. Some 39.4% are manufacturing perimeter security, while 36.4% manufacture alarms, intrusion detectors, control panels; 33.3% are making CCTV systems and surveillance equipment; 24.2% making Fire protection equipment; and 21.2% are developing and making vehicle security, tracking, recovery equipment. This highlights the high local component aspect of both the Access Control and Perimeter Security sectors of the South African market. The relatively low percentage of companies involved in vehicle security manufacture is an indication that a few companies have focused on this segment, which they dominate. Both the Alarms and CCTV sectors have locally manufactured components. In the Alarm and Intrusion Detector sector, this comprises conventional Alarm Control Panels and Radio Transmitters in the main, with a smaller Intruder Detection component. There is also a small, emerging but potentially

The above graph shows a steady increase in the percentage of locally manufactured components across all categories from 2002 to 2004. This trend is set to continue but already in 2004 in all but Fire and CCTV related products more than half of the products available are manufactured in South Africa.

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significant GSM Communicator market evolving.

established network of distributors, installer/system integrator companies or OEMs. Larger companies do sell directly to end-users, but are very cautious not to undermine the installer base. This distribution network extends into Africa where there are common security issues and a preference for doing business with South Africa. This makes the local distribution network a good vehicle to gain access to African markets for International vendors.

But the local manufacture of CCTV components appears confined to the local assembly of DVR products and the OEM rebadging of CCTV cameras and accessories. There are also a number of locally developed video control, and video processing systems which have been developed for sophisticated military, high-end industrial and mining applications, as well as casino applications. The Fire Protection sector boasts a relatively important locally manufactured component, both in terms of Detection Devices and Control Panels, which will continue to grow in the context of highly priced imported products.

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A large portion of those exporting, export firstly to the rest of Africa. A smaller number of companies are exporting to Europe, Australia and South America. Some are exporting to USA/Canada and a few to Asia and the Middle East. Middle East countries prefer products from South Africa above US and EU for obvious political reasons.

These statistics indicate an increasingly self-reliant industry designing, integrating and manufacturing greater portions of their own products that are becoming progressively more exportable.

Distribution Distribution in South Africa is largely through a well

OUT OF AFRICA A BROAD RANGE OF SOLUTIONS TO A BROAD RANGE OF INDUSTRIES

The manufacture of South Africa products according to standards and open architectures is determined by the requirements of the market who want integrated, best of breed security solutions. South African solutions providers have become experts at taking best of breed whether it be produced by South Africa manufactures or imported, adapting them to the unique South African context and making them work together to fit customer specific needs.

Important end-user segments include large transportation and infrastructure projects at airports, rail and metro stations, power plants, the mining industry, refineries, chemical plants, health-care providers, educational and research institutions, agencies (including immigration and border control), banking and finance, and retail (including convenience stores, gas stations and shopping malls).

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The Industrial Market Segment

company also wanted to integrate Access Control and T&A systems to improve control and accuracy as well as streamlining some of the processes involved. Reliability was another key requirement.

This includes manufacturing, mining, heavy industrial and factory type businesses.

Manufacturing

The complete solution was supplied and implemented by Blick SA, based on Sagem biometric fingerprint readers, and a combination of BlueLine Professional integrated access and time management solution and Time Genius software solution.

Manufacturing sites are vulnerable to theft of raw materials, finished goods or the theft of services by employees. This is a particularly vexing problem in South Africa. The nature of industrial sites has changed over the past 50 years, away from the use of high walls towards more ergonomic and user-, employee- and client-friendly designs using palisade, diamond mesh fences and the suchlike.

Certain change management processes needed to be implemented in advance, particularly with regard to the training of staff and acceptance by staff and unions. The biometric fingerprintbased system did not infringe employee rights as the system South Africa providers are stores a template derived from the experts in adapting solutions actual fingerprints, not the to fit customer specific fingerprints themselves. Workers needs. also benefit from the improved accuracy of time-keeping functionality.

Manufacturing businesses have a need to detect intruders due to the danger of industrial espionage. Also pharmaceutical companies have recently been targeted by animal rights extremists, whose methods are becoming increasingly violent. A further need for security equipment is to deter petty vandalism. The risk of fire is great in manufacturing installations (particularly in metal fabrication and paint shops), where electrical installations of any kind may cause fires.

The company achieved significant reductions in administration time, effort and cost with the new Access Control and T&A solutions. They also saved a lot of administration time and effort through the smooth integration of the T&A data into their payroll software.

A good example of how South African security companies have dealt with Access Control and Time & Attendance system requirements in the manufacturing environment is given by British-based furniture manufacturer Pat Cornick, a division of Steinhoff Africa, which needed to upgrade its card-based access control (AC) and time and attendance (T&A) systems.

Mining

The company's existing card-based system was reliable and did have low-running costs, but the technology was outdated and many components were becoming hard to replace. Pat Cornick wanted the advantages offered by the new biometric fingerprint-based systems. The

Mining is an inherently high-risk activity so there is a need for strict Access Control in order to provide a safe working environment that meets and preferably exceeds the provisions laid down in the Health and Safety (Mines) Act. Lonmin needed to know exactly how

The case at Lonmin Plc, the world's third largest platinum producer, with four operational mines in South Africa and over 26,000 employees, is a fairly typical example of security projects undertaken in the South African mining industry.

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SASOL’s security requirements set the standard for South African suppliers ans solution providers in the oil and petrol-chemical field.

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Banking and Finance

attacks are enormous, so security is at a premium.

The financial services industry in South Africa is very sophisticated and mature. Banks are particularly demanding customers who have to comply with international standards like Basil II. Concern about theft and fraud are the main security concerns of banks. Of course, banks will always be vulnerable to 'hold-ups', because large sums of money naturally attract criminals, and cash-in-transit heists are a common feature of the criminal landscape.

It goes without saying that whilst Airports require comprehensive security, all forms of transportation are at risk from sabotage. Of course there is also increased need for efficiencies to be maximised and bottlenecks to be removed from the system.

Transportation

Property Management

Hijacking of goods in transit remains a major problem, and both Vehicle Tracking and Recovery services, as well as Fleet Management solutions have capitalised on this.

Growthpoint Office Park in Midrand is a busy place, with over 2,500 tenants and visitors requiring entry and exit every day. The main issues confronting Growthpoint are security, the cost of replacement access cards and the inadequate system of enrolling visitors.

Fire risk in transportation depends on the type of freight which is carried, and of course the mode of transport. Spoornet is the largest division within Transnet, a commercialised organisation with the South African State as its sole shareholder. Spoornet represent the Clearly the physical access of staff into high-security group's rail freight and long distance passenger areas needs to be controlled. There is, however, an transport interests. In order to protect such valuable increasing understanding of the need for logical access assets, fleet management company Viamax Fleet control to business networks. The convergence of Solutions, which supplies vehicles to Spoornet/Transnet physical and logical access control will be a dominant on fleet management leasing, installed the Orchid factor in this market segment. South Africa has perhaps satellite tracking systems into their fleet last year. one of the biggest role-outs of Automatic Teller Spoornet reduced significantly the number Machines (ATMs) and Self Service Terminals hijackings or attempted thefts with 100% (SSTs), these need to be secured and recovery. The Orchid Fleet Management protected from vandalism. Software was also loaded onto the Defrauding ATMs users through the ViaMax server for Depot Managers, installation of dummy card readers, Operation Technicians and Technical card skimmers and hidden pinholeEngineers to access reports and cameras is a problem only now vehicle positioning in realtime. Not emerging internationally, but due The South African financial only did Spoornet benefit from the to its sophisticated banking services industry is very normal GPS/GSM tracking system, infrastructure, these are security sophisticated and mature. the Orchid products assist with issues that South African banks monitoring things like kilometre have been successfully tackling for readings, fuel usage and driver years. Innovative locally protection. Systems like this are an manufactured ATM cubicles, allied invaluable tool to companies like with conventional CCTV solutions ViaMax, taking risk management to address these security issues. another level. There are also insurance Due to their reliance on IT, banks and issues to take into account. Owner-drivers financial institutions also need to take in particular are increasingly being held liable precautions against criminals hacking into computer for any cargo and vehicle-related mishaps, and they systems and disrupting and defrauding them. There could lose everything should cover for related and have been several recent cases of electronic identity personal risks prove inadequate. For owner-drivers it is fraud, and the securing of customers accounts is a high therefore critical to make provisions for risks through priority in South Africa. adequate insurance products which are underpinned by reliable fleet management systems

Transportation systems seem to have a special attraction for vandals. However, railway installations and equipment face repeated and ongoing threats from vandalism and graffiti. Trains in particular have been targets of mob violence, in response to high levels of crime committed on them.

Visitors do not wish to be delayed filling in forms and the security guards manning the Access Control points are too busy to monitor and match visitor entry and exit events. Growthpoint wanted to raise the level of visitor security processes, thus creating a deterrent to would be criminal elements. Designing such a turnkey solution, it

Due to the protected nature of air-transport, vandalism is less prevalent. However, the security risks from terror

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is imperative that all underlying factors are taken into account i.e. traffic patterns (peak hours), tenant volumes, visitor traffic during peak hour periods and enrolment procedures.

systems during the implementation phase. The data now flows automatically back into the SAP payroll module. The processes are highly efficient. The system provides real time information on employee clocking as well as a detailed history. To have reliable information on employee time-keeping delivers a real saving to the business.

Aludi, who supply and install integrated security solutions in the commercial, industrial and financial sectors, recommended the integration of the biometric Access Control system with CCTV surveillance cameras as a value-added component of the solution. The system has improved the service levels experienced by tenants, which helps the company to maintain occupancy levels within the office park adding a competitive edge over their competitors.

Distribution logistics and warehousing

Commercial Market Segment This market segment covers Retail Stores, Super Markets and Shopping Centres.

Perimeter security is the ‘first line of defence’ for organisations and CCTV surveillance is well established in South Africa.

Retail

Shops are soft targets for theft, due to the combinations of large numbers of customers and the ready availability of a wide range of goods and materials. This is exacerbated by the trend towards supermarkets and life-style based malls, with open shopping areas where customers browse and choose items for themselves.

Vector provides specialist logistic services to the food and foodrelated industries across the retail, wholesale and food service sectors. Vector services include warehousing, selling, order processing, delivery, merchandising, field marketing, credit management and administration. The company moves more than 1,300 tons of food products across multiple temperature categories throughout South Africa using more than 190 trucks and 1 900 members of staff every single day.

Large malls in particular are a ubiquitous feature in cities throughout the country and are increasingly becoming targets for armed gangs. Because retail environments are designed to encourage open access, the emphasis in security solutions lies with Electrical Article Surveillance (EAS) systems, CCTV surveillance, manned guarding and other very visible security solutions.

Efficient and effective control and direction of the physical flow of assets and resources is critical. Commitment to stringent standards of operational performance is central to the continuing growth and profitability of the company.

As much as 5% of retail turnover is lost due to shoplifting and dishonest staff. Employee preselection is an important security service in addressing the issue of internal employee theft. South African statistics indicate that in any given month, as many as 2 to 3% of screened employees may have criminal records.

From a T&A point of view, the data from the T&A system had to flow into the SAP payroll module. Data from SAP HR was used to populate the Access Control and T&A

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Government Market Segment

A practical application of intelligent video surveillance is a key military base that implemented a NiceVision system to alert guards to potential threats near the perimeter. Conventional detection systems simply didn't offer the level of situational awareness that was required. The video analysis system was configured to spot pedestrians using an adjacent public right-of-way and raise an alarm if someone loitered near the perimeter for longer than a predetermined time. As a result, guards are assured of being alerted to potential threats and perimeter security is significantly enhanced.

Public Utilities The most critical area in the public utilities sector is that of power generating plant locations. Of these, nuclear power stations are the most sensitive, not only because of the inherent dangers arising from the process, but also the vandalism targets that they form for environmental protestors. This is a relatively low threat in South Africa by comparison to European countries, which boast a higher proportion of power generated by nuclear power stations than is the case locally. Eskom (power) and Telkom (telecommunications) have significant cable theft and service theft problems which require substantial investment in security solutions to manage and minimise potential service disruptions. These utilities are typically protected by customised configurations of perimeter security, alarms, surveillance of key installations and where justified guards (who themselves have to monitored) and access control solutions

A key benefit of using video as a detection system is the ability to instantly review events leading up to the detected threat situation. Operators can simply click on a video alarm and immediately see how a suspect has behaved prior to the alarm - such information is crucial to deterring probable intent. Is the suspect a political activist, trying to sabotage the organisation? The operator can immediately see what has happened so far, while simultaneously being able to view the live situation. This capability provides detailed information required to make accurate decisions quickly.

Military

Ports

The military demands high specifications for security so while the solutions will be conventional they will tend to be the more sophisticated and expensive type.

The major challenges facing SETV, a division of European-based Bollerey PLC, when they took over the operation of the container terminals from the Ivory Coast Ports authorities, subsequent to the privatisation of this facility, was to improve efficiency and eradicate the common occurrence of the theft of entire containers from the port.

Perimeter security is the "first line of defence" for sensitive organisations and CCTV surveillance is well established as a tool to help manage perimeter security. However, it is now possible to get far greater value - and better security - from perimeter CCTV, by using it to provide an additional, highly reliable detection capability. This capability is one aspect of what is being called "Intelligent Video Surveillance" and it is made possible by advances in real-time video analysis. Nice Systems pioneered this concept with the NiceVision solution, which is now being used by organisations around the world to enforce perimeter security and protect high-risk and high-value assets.

There was a combination of factors contributing to the challenges. Abidjan is one of the busiest ports in west Africa, handling over 90,000 containers a year in facilities that operate 24/7, 365 days a year. These high volumes of traffic, combined with an entirely manual, paper-based 'control' system combined to produce a chaotic situation that produced unacceptable levels of risk associated with theft and fraud for SETV.

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The solution was required to provide a maximumsecurity, paperless Access Control system that could track each container arriving or exiting the port facilities. Every individual and vehicle associated with every movement of the container had to be electronically recorded at every stage of the process. Another major aspect of the contract was the training of local technicians to understand Standard Operating Procedures and to operate and maintain the system.

service hospital that provides Austin, Texas and the surrounding communities with state-of-the art healthcare services. NAMC required higher levels of security than were already in place, but, like most healthcare organisations, also needed to find ways to manage costs. System Integrated G2 Security, a South African company, recommended moving AC to a network based product that would leverage existing network infrastructure and offers increased scalability and flexibility. The system's Web-based architecture provides remote monitoring capabilities from any computer connected to a network and remote access for maintenance. Combined, these factors reduce the cost to install, operate and maintain the system. Moving to the network-based S2 NetBox immediately streamlined the way security is managed at NAMC. But the technology has also inspired NAMC to develop a new roadmap for future security initiatives.

There were also several complicating factors, such as catering for extreme climatic changes and floods, power surges and frequent outages. A fundamental part of the design hinged on the concept of 'man trapping' at each entry and exit point of the facility. There are five pedestrian, one car and 12 truck lanes in total. Each entry and exit point of the facility has two barriers, so that all traffic can be halted between the barriers and the details of each person, vehicle and container recorded for 5 seconds on CCTV and also, where appropriate, on biometric fingerprint readers. Turnstar Systems, a South African company, supplied the maximum-security double and single full-height Titan turnstiles and the vehicle barriers.

Asset tracking and RFID based solutions are also used in the healthcare environment to track babies and expensive equipment.

The CCTV equipment, consisted of high-speed cameras Educational Institutes housed in protective domes and features 360o pan The Cape Peninsula University of Technology and tilt capabilities. The cameras were (CPUT) was experiencing a major problem interfaced with a large-scale 2TB RAID disc at one of its student residences, the array, holding up to 12 months of CCTV temporary home of 865 students, data from the cameras. Data includes because some students were date and time stamps, vehicle bringing in non-residents for number plates, personnel extended visits. identification details and container RFID based tracking numbers. As a result theft There were two main aspects to solutions are used in the was reduced to nil. this problem: Non-students taking

Institutional Segment

Market

healthcare and electrical environment for tracking purposes.

up extended occupation in the residence were using all the residence facilities without paying for that privilege, so CPUT was footing large bills for the provision of these services; and the safety and security of the genuine students was being compromised, as there were many unknown people living in the residence.

This segment incorporates Healthcare, Educational Institutions and Museums.

Emergency Services

Genxsys, a security solutions provider proposed a biometric fingerprint-based solution to eliminate the need for cards and therefore stop unauthorised entry to the residence. These biometric fingerprint readers were placed on existing turnstiles using Softcon controllers for the access control anti-pass back function.

Hospitals experience quite high levels of petty theft: bed linen, cleansing material, toilet articles, food, drugs and dressings are stolen on a large scale. Hospitals are also the targets for unauthorised intrusion of a nonviolent, and in some instance violent, kind. Police stations, fire stations and ambulance stations usually require some form of access control, even though such establishments may be continuously manned.

Other Market Segments This sector includes Sports Facilities, Casinos, Hotels & Resorts.

Healthcare

Museums, art galleries and historic places have particular problems in securing their exhibits from

North Austin Medical Center (NAMC) is a 210-bed full

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theft, whilst at the same time permitting the public to view them freely.

The move to digital is taking place in this industry, as the benefits of digitization are well understood, with a number of South Africa casinos in the process of, or planning to upgrade security facilities.

Similar problems face places of entertainment, such as cinemas and sports arenas; in both of these cases, access must be limited to those who have paid, yet the exits must be unobstructed at the conclusion of a performance or during an emergency. Casinos abound in South Africa, and boast in most instances world-class security infrastructure. Real-time, 2 4 - h o u r s s u r ve i l l a n c e i s a legislative requirement for casino operators, and because they are recreational facilities, security needs to be as unobtrusive as possible, a challenge in itself.

As the tourism industry is one of South Africa's fastest growing industries and is set to grow substantially leading up to 2010 World Cup, it goes without saying the established hotel chains, and even the smaller Guesthouse and Bed & Breakfast locales, are all taking the The South African safety of their guests seriously. Security, as it pertains to the electronic security industry h o s p i t a l i t y s e c t o r, i s w e l l is advanced to address understood, and growing all the security needs leading up to time.

the 2010 World Cup.

The current Gaming Law in South Africa states that camera recordings must utilise video tapes in 3 hour mode in realtime - 25 frames per second per camera. With the current growth of digital video systems there are now solutions available that can offer alternatives that give a far wider range of options than were ever thought possible.

Pharmaceuticals Electronic risk management security forms part of an overall intelligent integrated security concept at Pfizer's new five-storey head office in Sandton, Johannesburg. Designed by Taemane Consulting and implemented by IDtek Solutions, the building represents one of the leading integrated security electronics installations in Sandton.

Limiting factors to date in securing casinos have been the exorbitant costs of integration, the Gaming Law itself, and the belief that these systems are not fully stable. Vision Catcher successfully launched a new realtime system, the SecureVu Join. Systems like this offer full integration with an easy stack solution an excellent replacement for the traditional option of the analog route through video recorders.

The solution consists of an access control and CCTV system, an intercom / panic system, intrusion detection, guard tracking, perimeter security and parcel and pedestrian x-ray equipment. The whole system is controlled by a single control room which is equipped and operates on the back of Impro's IXP400 system and a Pelco CCTV Switching Matrix.

Those companies who perpetuate the need for small modular type embedded systems will be left behind compared with those companies embracing Open Architecture and the need to tie in with the bigger picture. This solution for a complete IT backbone within each casino is where matters lead. Decisions are therefore made on an overall solution rather than the historical divisions of CCTV, access control, fire and alarms, building management, etc.

The intricacy of the undertaking becomes apparent when one considers that the system controls and monitors around 35 doors, 45 CCTV cameras, pedestrian and vehicle control to the site; 50 passive infra red detectors, numerous door monitors, multiple fixed and remote panic buttons; over 20 intercoms with two master panels; 600m of 24 strand electrified perimeter fencing; and guard tracking at different points throughout the site.

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MARKET OVERVIEW ELECTRONIC SECURITY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

Size and Growth

Industry Structure

The demand for security products in South Africa is strong, and its corporate customers are sophisticated in their requirements.

The local industry is made up of 4 distinct categories of players placed along the value chain. Security Equipment Suppliers: While all the of the major International security product brands are imported, local manufactured products have a significant share too. In addition there are local manufacturers that will integrate imported components with their products to achieve the best of both in the final product.

This is considerable given that the second biggest market for security after the US is the EU at USD12bn. The size of the South African Security Electronics industry is estimated to be R30bn. The South African market is structured in more or less the same way as global markets, but with a major emphasis on physical (manned guarding) security.

Distributors are nation-wide and there are a variety of installers and system integrators, which can be small local companies or part of a national and increasingly multinational general security company. It is common for a company to specialise in more than one technology segment. Even so there are number of businesses, often smaller in turnover, that concentrate on a particular subdivision of that segment. By contrast, companies in the fire detection system integration market, most of whom have specialist integration skills, often integrate solutions across the board, including surveillance, access control and intrusion detection solutions.

Due to the trend of increasing convergence (and integration) between security technology sub-sectors (i.e. CCTV and Access Control and Perimeter Security and Communications etc.), the income attributable explicitly to one sector or another is not easily derived. Nonetheless it is estimated that the size of the SA market, by industry sub-sector, is as follows: Since 1998, after a massive increase in security spending in 1996 to 1997, the market growth has stabilised at around 20% per annum, though some areas, most notably physical security and fire protection are more mature markets with lower growth. On the other hand, access control and CCTV continue to rejuvenate the security sector; innovation is still important and these markets have some way to go before their full potential is reached. Recent commitments to substantial infrastructure investments by government leading up to the 2010 World Cup will see the growth rate in the sector increase substantially over the next 5 years.

Distributors have historically focused on specialised segments within the security industry, are now increasingly positioned themselves in different sectors to offset the erosion of margins in a highly competitive environment. Access Control and CCTV have been increasingly represented in Distributors' product portfolios, whilst Alarms, Intrusion Detection and Perimeter Security continue to be important.

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The key focus for service providers is on security services and value added solutions.

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Exhibit: Electronic Security Products and Services Value Chain in SA

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AN AFRICAN POWER HOUSE

The Electronics Security industry is one of a number of related and supporting industries whose own strength and international competitiveness strengthen that of the local security industry.

lifecycle of products and services in the mining and armaments industries, errors, oversight or failure could result in loss of life, and disaster. The combination of the above, has led to a unique response to the challenges faced by our industries, and therefore a unique blend of capabilities and skills.

The guarding, armed reaction and monitoring industry is a uniquely South African phenomenon in the degree to which the middle- to upper-income brackets have come to rely on as protector of choice. The security industry has developed software and hardware solutions to support this private security industry, and these solutions are themselves exportable, particularly in light of the trends towards private security services across the globe (as public police forces become more and more stretched).

The Financial services industry is one of the largest economic sectors and is exceptionally well developed. This sector is a major consumer of security products, and a major innovator in their application. Insurance companies place a strong requirement on their clients to secure insured items thus driving security demand.

South Africa's legal system has The financial services The state owned and funded arms proven itself quite capable of manufacturer, Denel, has played a industry is a major e nforcing copyright and key role in stimulating locally consumer and innovator of preserving intellectual property developed security technology. security products. rights, which has indirectly allowed Denel leads the world in several access to best of breed areas of military hardware from its technologies from which local state-of-the-art Rooivalk helicopters manufacturers have learnt to develop to sophisticated ammunitions. Denel their own, market leading, and in is very export focused with some 56% many instance world-leading solutions. of its revenue being derived from exports. Denel and other military The rapid deployment of GSM networks and institutions have also provided a large number the acceptance of mobile communications of active engineers and technicians who were trained solutions was due to the need to meet many of the in the defence and aerospace industries with a strong fundamental needs of rural Africa. These same emphasis on systems engineering and project technologies extend the usefulness and value of management security solutions enabling them to be monitored, configured and controlled via wireless interfaces. There Safety requirements from a mining industry faced with has been an unprecedented uptake of cellphones and operating the deepest gold mines in the world as well as cellphone based technologies in South Africa (this has methane rich coal mines, are very demanding. In these also had an impact on criminal behaviour). Using cell industries, a disciplined approach to design and phones to track and locate their owners has been used implementation are non-negotiable. Throughout the

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very successfully in a myriad of applications.

Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa reports that South Africa was the best performing The construction industry may be seen as one market internationally in 2004 and 2005 and it barometer for the security industry. For new continues to grow in the order of 24% per security solutions to be installed, either new annum. The BMW plant in particular is buildings must be built, or existing recognised by BMW as its best in the systems must be updated and replaced. world. Besides being a big consumer Currently South Africa is experiencing of security products to secure its a building boom, in particularly office plants and for incorporation into park and suburban estate projects vehicles, vehicle theft and where security is a key competitive The South African hijackings for distribution into advantage. At the same time there produces some of the Africa especially of luxury vehicles is major infrastructure investment world’s best vehicle tracking is a major problem. The security (roads, rail, power generation, technology. industry has responded with some telecommunications, broadcasting of the world's best vehicle tracking etc), all of which is lending itself to technology. increased investment in security technology, and innovation in its application.

The global electronic components supply chain is well represented in South Africa via Avnet Kopp and Arrow, which is important for local industries to respond quickly to changes in demand and include the best available components in their equipment.

The vehicle manufacturing industry is excellent with all the major brands, like BMW, Volkswagen, Nissan, Ford, Renault, Toyota and Diamler Chrysler being manufactured for local consumption and for export. The National

WHY SOUTH AFRICA?

While South Africa is regarded as a developing nation it has a very well developed, first world economy. The government has committed a massive investment into the development of infrastructure to stimulate rapid progress in the industrial sector, on export growth, trade performance and on improving education, skills and productivity.

Securing rail lines from cable theft has resulted in particularly innovative RFID solutions. The Gautrain, a high speed train service in the economic hub of the country, is another big capital project with security implications. Yet another project receiving investment from the government with significant implications for the security industry is the infrastructure development required to support South Africa's bid to build the Square Kilometer Array telescope, which will be the largest of its kind in the world, and new Industrial Development nodes, such as Coega in the Eastern

South Africa will be hosting the 2010 World Soccer Cup, which implies a massive investment in security and a stimulation of the local security industry. Transportation is well developed both in roads and rail; this has implications for vehicle and container tracking.

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Cape, which has just secured multi-billion investments in its first aluminum smelter.

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cheaper broadband access. Locally manufactured products will respond quickly to these developments.

Since 9/11 foreign trade policy, particularly of the US, has had a dramatic impact on the requirement to track overland containers, and to secure the harbours, airports and trade-routes of those countries hoping to do business with the US.

Economic growth has outstripped power supply, resulting in brownouts, power troughs and voltage spikes. South African companies have become adept at developing systems to filter power and ensure that it is clean. Their electronic security products have to be robustly capable of auto-shutdown, recovery and reboot operations without warning. Lightning is also a compounding problem attended to in electronic security products, and with South Africa's economic hub, Johannesburg, being a high altitude city, lightning threats are heightened and equipment protection is doubly important.

South Africa, as the economic hub of sub-Sahara Africa, has 4 key harbours, and several airports, through which the majority of international trade for the region passes, and this infrastructure is being continually upgraded in order to meet increasingly stringent foreign policy/trade requirements.

Education in Universities produce world class engineers whose skills are sought world wide. Yet comparatively speaking such skills are inexpensive.

IT and Telecommunications infrastructure

Finally, it is worth mentioning that South African listed entities must comply with corporate governance regime as set out by the King II code of practice, which is recognised as a world-leading approach to the issues of corporate governance, and ethical leadership.

Historical constraints in telecoms bandwidth have forced manufacturers to develop very efficient data transfer technology. This constraint has lead to manufacturers developing GSM alternatives to reach large areas not covered by traditional land lines. But the telecommunications industry is rapidly transforming with the introduction, by government, of a 2nd and 3rd network operator to increase competition and provide

South Africans are serious about fighting crime as a destabilising force and have applied considerable resources and ingenuity to contain and prevent crime.

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SOUTH AFRICA ALIVE WITH VALUE

The country is economically and politically stable and any problems are actively being addressed.

extends far beyond commitment to the job; it goes to the core of bottom-line success through loyalty and commitment to the company, as well as a belief in teamwork that enables companies to provide the best results for its investors.

Ultimately, South Africa's value proposition is one of synergy with its investors in terms of culture and ethic. The country is stable and able to provide high quality services in the IT security industry as well as many other industries. It is true that South Africa's professionals are valued in the world, being among the hardest working and most dedicated.

Notwithstanding the high quality of its human resources, the cost of employment in South Africa is far lower than in Europe and the U.S.

South Africa's offering is not only socially and culturally viable, but economically attractive as well. It is underpinned by government commitment to promote industry and the mobilisation of resources through a collaborative and united effort.

Living the good life South Africa has a favourable environment for longterm investment. The standard of living is significantly higher than most of the countries on the continent, even rivalling more developed nations. South Africa's major centres are highly cosmopolitan with well-developed infrastructure and services. Property in the country has also become an internationally sought after commodity, particularly since the country is well known for its balance between development and conservation and its respect for the aesthetic value of natural surroundings.

Captive market Africa offers its investors a captive market in the IT security industry - one that is hungry for the products and services on offer. South Africans in particular, have been at the forefront of developing and using IT security technology know-how and demand the latest, most efficient IT security solutions to safeguard business, governmental and other organisations. The financial industry counts among the most mature users of IT security technology in the world. As members of a Westernised, cosmopolitan society, consumers and business decision-makers are motivated to adopt wideranging and effective technology, services and infrastructure.

Committed to success South Africa's economy is built for the investor. Not only is the South African market filled with opportunities, but government and industry actively support and endorse new business and help investors achieve the greatest results and best value for their investment. The ITC & Electronics industry has been earmarked as a priority sector, with government striving to create an attractive and supportive environment for investors by ensuring ease of set-up and providing incentives. These incentives include Urban Development Allowances, which have been put in place to counter decay and stimulate urban regeneration. All taxpayers

Experienced workforce South Africa's people are highly skilled and committed in their work ethic, with some of the lowest attrition and absenteeism rates. The South African work ethic

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refurbishing a building within a designated urban zone, or constructing a new commercial or residential building in such a zone, are eligible to apply for these allowances. Various allowances have been proposed, including a 20% straight line depreciation allowance for refurbishment, plus a 20% straight line depreciation allowance in the first year and 5% in each year thereafter for a new construction.

currency in which the loan is raised. The adjustments made in terms of the transfer pricing legislation are also deemed to be dividends that are subject to the Secondary Tax on Companies of 12.5%. The Investment Promotion and Facilitation Unit of Trade and Investment South Africa, the national export and investment promotion agency, as well as a division of the Department of Trade and Industry, is committed to providing investors with a complete range of support services. These include:

There are also important Key Foreign Investment Factors that favour the overseas investor in South Africa. These include:

Investment information services - investor guides, economic information, details of incentive programmes and cost of doing business in South Africa

Foreign investment rules - no government approval is required for foreign investors to establish a new business in South Africa, apart from the approval required under the exchange control regulations.

Investment promotion activities - seminars, investment missions, exhibitions, conferences, both in South Africa and abroad

National participation - no restrictions are imposed on the type or extent of investments available to foreigners. There are few legal restrictions on the foreign ownership of real estate and no locations where a foreign-owned business is prohibited or investment is officially discouraged. Investment guarantees - South Africa has signed 10 bilateral trade agreements with other countries for the promotion and protection of investments, with more still being negotiated. South Africa is also a signatory to international investment protection agreements, including the MIGA of the World Bank.

Project management and facilitation services - visits to South Africa, liaison with relevant authorities in terms of approvals, investor aftercare etc.

South Africa offers the investor with a staple economic environment for investment to thrive.

The Investment Promotion & Facilitation Unit also operates in close co-operation with the investment promotion agencies within each of South Africa's provinces, as well as with relevant chambers of commerce, industry organisations, foreign embassies and foreign organisations represented in South Africa.

Prospective investors are welcome to contact the Unit at +27 12 394 1033/ 1202, for assistance regarding all aspects of investing in South Africa.

Exchange controls - The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has the sole responsibility for administering exchange controls. Some responsibilities are delegated to the dti and the commercial banks. Some exchange controls that might affect potential investors are:

Hitting the bottom line

Prior approval is required if a South African resident is borrowing from a non-resident.

Africa offers a continent full of accessible investment markets that translate into bottom-line profits. South Africans in particular, are passionate about technology and are open to new ideas that will increase market share and add greater benefits to business and consumers.

Local borrowing restrictions apply to "affected companies", i.e. companies in which 75% or more of the shares are owned by non-residents. The restriction is related to the net worth of the company and the amount of foreign participation in the company. Foreign exchange may be provided for the payment of imports, if there is documented evidence as to the receipt of goods in South Africa.

Cosmopolitan business culture

There is no restriction on the repatriation, or on the transfer of dividends or branch profits, provided that they arise from normal trading activities.

South Africa is an excellent hybrid of global culture and provides the investor with a stable environment both economically and politically, for investment to thrive. It is the gateway to the continent and the extensive opportunities to be found here are unequalled.

Interest payments are also freely transferable provided that the loan has been approved in advance by SARB and the interest is related to the market rate of the

Investing in South Africa means investing in a nation alive with possibilities.

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INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS

Boomgate Systems Website: www.boomgatesystems.co.za

The list below is of the most prominent players in the industry but is by no means complete. All of the companies mentioned in this report and a more comprehensive list of suppliers per the many subsectors of the electronics security industry are available at www.secureit.co.za

Boomgate Systems manufactures vehicle barriers; high security spike barriers; single direction traffic flow spike barriers; road blockers/rising curbs; manual barriers; turnstiles - all types; automated pedestrian barriers; card dispensers/card capture units; parking control equipment; gooseneck stands; magnetic locks; bollards; walk-through metal detectors. The company also designs and develops new products.

Abloy Website: www.abloy.co.za Abloy Smartdisc - a new technology from Abloy, which combines award-winning mechanical locking with a low power electronic component. The mechanical lock guarantees physical security, whilst the electronic component makes it possible to log information, such as date and time of opening, which keyholder, etc.

C-track Secure Website: www.ctrack.co.za Johannesburg stock exchange-listed DigiCore Holdings is a global player in the vehicle tracking and fleet management systems arena, with over 15 years' track record. Today, the C-track range is delivering tangible business benefits to customers across a whole variety of fleet types, including service, fleet, haulage, couriers, logistics, blue light and emergency vehicles with in excess of 150 000 installed systems in 21 countries on four continents.

ADI International Website: www.adi-intl.co.za ADI International is a leading security and low-voltage distribution company with over 34 branch locations across 14 countries in Europe, Middle East and Africa. ADI is a one-stop solution provider for security products. ADI South Africa's product category range includes CCTV, intrusion, access control, fire detection, sound and communication.

Cathexis Website: www.cathexis.co.za Cathexis develops and manufactures digital surveillance systems that provide intelligent management solutions. All systems, including hardware and software, are developed in South Africa, making Cathexis one of the only 'true' local manufacturers. Cathexis offers solutions beyond surveillance, with numerous smart features and powerful integration tools along with its world-leading CATVision remote monitoring software. Local development and support ensure that Cathexis offers the best solution in South Africa today.

Alltech Website: www.alltechsa.com Alltech is the manufacturer of vehicle/access and pedestrian control equipment, such as the well-known Alltech Grippa Spike high security barrier, the new surface-mount Spike barrier, hydraulic Surestop blocker, surface-mount, one-way directional barriers, recessed one-way directional barriers, standard vehicle barriers, all types of turnstiles, drop-arm barriers, Speedstiles, Speedgate, paraplegic gates, reserved parking posts, wheel clamps, goosenecks, rain covers, logics, and loop detectors.

Cellsecure - MTNET Website: www.cellsecure.co.za Cellsecure is a developer and manufacturer of wireless security and tracking systems, utilising GSM networks worldwide as a communications infrastructure. Cellsecure enables the control and monitoring of security systems, electrical appliances, irrigation systems, as well as vehicles worldwide from a cellphone. Cellsecure products are extensively used worldwide where GSM networks are available.

Biometrics.co.za Website: www.biometrics.co.za Biometrics.co.za provides corporate and government sectors with world-class 'out of the box' and customwritten software solutions to create and integrate biometric technology for use in securing physical, digital and human resourced assets. The company offers hardware and software solutions and takes technology to new heights - elevating it with awesome products affording both ease of use, speed and convenience.

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Chubb Integrated Systems

Elvey Security Technologies, established in 1946, is today a leading distributor of electronic security equipment in sub-Saharan Africa. Elvey brings reliable brands from leading manufacturers of intrusion, CCTV, access control and fibre-optic equipment. These brands include DSC, Caddx, Optex, Samsung and VisionLine among others. Elvey is an ISO-certified organisation, offering extensive training programmes, on-site assistance and technical support.

Website: www.chubb.co.za Chubb Integrated Systems will be demonstrating the latest in technology related to the Lenel Logical Access, smartcard solutions, different card technologies as well as the Lenel Intelligent Video products. Chubb will also be demonstrating the integration capability of the Lenel product and how Chubb Integrated Systems can utilise this technology to design a full integrated system for its clients.

Evolving Management Solutions (EMS) Website: www.emssa.net

Dex IT

EMS offers Quorum, designed as the resource management application, which provides the user, via the Web, the ability to interrogate all aspects of created site data, using a single interface. Quorum combines transaction data from alarms, RFID, access control, BMS, video servers and TCP/IP cameras in a form that is relevant and critical to making day-to-day business management decisions. The company also offers Qid, as standalone or complemented by the Quorum software suite. Qid offers clients true and reliable RFID control and response management.

Website: www.dex.co.za Dex IT provides solutions for secure access control, biometric security and time and attendance systems. The Dex Group of companies is an IT-based global group, established in 1982. With offices in the UK and South America, Dex is involved with, and implements, access control globally. Dex also provides state-of-theart access control for corporate, industrial and residential areas - biometric fingerprint readers and scanners, vascular recognition/scanning, card and ticket readers.

G2 Security

Doculam

Website: www.g2security.co.za

Website: www.doculam.co.za

G2 Security is a specialist wholesaler of integrated security solutions. S2 NetBox is a Web-based security management system, integrating access control, CCTV surveillance, temperature and alarm monitoring. The Verex Technology range of products offer a modular platform used to build full security systems, combining intruder detection, access control and digital video surveillance.

Established in 1979 by Elayne Tranter, Doculam is a preferential supplier of identification and security solutions to a large number of South Africa's most prestigious companies. Doculam is a BEE-compliant, multi-national company with South and African secured agencies for metal detectors, PVC card printers, ID systems and access consumables, alcohol and drug screeners, guard monitoring equipment, intelligent facial and licence plate recognition software.

Gallagher Security Website: www.gallaghersms.com

Eagle CCTV

Gallagher Security Management Systems has integrated its two core businesses, namely Power Fence and Access Control, giving a total perimeter security solution, resulting in an intelligent Power- Fence which can integrate other technologies, such as CCTV, biometrics and DVRs. PowerFence is there- fore a multizone intelligent system which provides an active deterrent with virtually no false alarms. Gallagher and Cardax secure businesses, homes, residential estates, airports, prisons, ports, etc.

Website: www.eaglecctv.co.za Eagle CCTV provides the very latest CCTV surveillance technology. Its standard product range includes lenses, CS cameras, speed domes, DVRs, IP cameras, IP servers, IR illuminators, camera housings and any other products related to the CCTV industry. Eagle CCTV also specialises in covert video surveillance products, such as pinhole day/night cameras, wireless transmitters and night vision cameras. The company's CCTV training course features a comprehensive 3-day curriculum with extensive practical training.

Elvey Security Website: www.elvey.co.za

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GeoVision SA

Inhep Digital Security

Website: www.geovisionsa.co.za

Website: www.inhep.com

GeoVision offers the following: Feature-rich digital surveillance product; Seamless point-of-sale integration; 3G mobile support; DVD quality recording by add-on GV card; Control centre that can link 25 000 clients to one site; Licence plate recognition; Access control and biometrics, fully integrated; Object tracking, unattended and missing objects; Advanced motion detection for open spaces.

Inhep Digital Security will be exhibiting the new IDS GSM module, the latest range of IDS control panels, the recently launched wireless PIR detectors, new codehopping remote transmitters and long range transmitters with repeaters and receiving basestations.

M.A.M.I. M.A.M.I. offers the latest in perimeter protection on two wires, the SPI and long-range multi beams; alarm panels with GSM module two-way communications through cell phones; full range of indoor and outdoor wired and wireless detectors; multistation addressable remote control, monitor and control of programmable inputs/outputs; alarm monitoring equipment and related software; long range remote controls with ranges of up to 3 km.

HAB Fire & Security Website: www.hab.co.za HAB manufactures and supplies specialised security checkpoint X-ray scanning equipment, cargo and container scanners, metal detection equipment and fire and rescue emergency vehicles. The company's service team provides service and support to installations, both nationally and internationally. HAB has in excess of 25 years' experience and expertise and is a proud supplier to major organisations.

Martin Electronics Website: www.sentry-remotes.co.za

HID Global

Martin Electronics specialises in the manufacture of wireless products, including remote control transmitters, receivers and infrared barriers. Specialised in-house R&D facilities exist for the development of products encompassing concept design, prototyping, hardware and software. All products are manufactured in-house with three fully automated SMD manufacturing facilities.

Website: www.hidcorp.com HID Global is a leading supplier and manufacturer in the access control industry, serving customers worldwide with proximity and contactless smartcard technologies; central station managed access controllers; secure and custom card solutions; digital identity and photo card management software solutions, and electronic cylinders.

Nemtek Ideco Group

Website: www.nemtek.com

Website: www.ideco.co.za

Nemtek manufactures and distributes state-of-the-art electric fencing products which are sophisticated in design, complying with local and international specifications, yet are cost-effective and user-friendly. Nemtek will be demonstrating its recently completed Druid and Stealth range of energisers, offering radical new features, allowing end-users to not only control multiple energisers on a single installation from a single point, but also offering multiple zones, allowing for advanced monitoring.

Ideco is a privately-owned South African group that develops leading fingerprint systems for electronic identity solutions. The primary distributor in southern Africa of world-leading Sagem biometric products, it operates the continent's sole authorised Sagem service/repair facility. Ideco also provides fingerprint/RFID integration, based on the Swiss Legic smartcard systems.

Impro Technologies Website: www.impro.net Impro Technologies designs and manufactures a complete range of access control and identification systems. From entry level, single door systems, to fully integrated, multisite enterprise systems, Impro has a product for all access control requirements.

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Nortech International

Saflec Group

Website: www.nortech.co.za

Website: www.saflec.com

Nortech, recognised for 35 years as an independent global supplier of electronic components for vehicle and traffic detection and access related systems, is one of the world's most flexible suppliers of exceptionally stable inductive loop detectors, incorporating worldwide patents with an installed base greater than one million channels.

The Saflec Group will be showcasing the latest in access control software and hardware. Included are demonstrations of its battery backed-up, offline access control system with online components, such as CCTV multiplexer integration, dynamic graphical control and event feedback, Ethernet connectivity and Sagem fingerprint integration.

Pinnacle CCTV

Sagem

Website: www.pinnacle.co.za/cctv

Website: www.sagem-ds.com

Proline CCTV - a division of Pinnacle Micro - offers a wide range of CCTV products and solutions. For consumers looking for security products, like CCTV cameras and software, Proline CCTV's product offerings incorporate all aspects and components of business security solutions. Electronics giant, LG, has appointed Pinnacle Micro as its sole and exclusive CCTV distributor.

Sagem Defence Security is a world-leader in fingerprint biometrics, sales and marketing of biometrics solutions (iris, fingerprint readers and face recognition) access control, time and attendance. Sagem also provides a complete range of EFT/POS terminals for banking, healthcare, GSM and IDs.

ScanSoft

Powerhouse International

Website: www.scansoft.co.za

Website: www.napco.co.za

ScanSoft's intelligent building management system (IBMS) offers clients complete control over all building functions, including fire detection, security and access control. The company's software is unique in that it can add specialised automation to any system. This is all done through an easy-to-use graphical interface.

Powerhousehas the Napco range of alarm, access control, alarm locks and fire protection systems. In addition, the Alcad range of audio and intercoms will be on display. There will also be continuous enhancements of the world-renowned range of lightning and surge protection equipment with specific reference to the CCTV industry.

SensAble Sensors Website: www.sensablesensors.co.za

R&D Screening

SensAble Sensors is engaged in the business of research and development, manufacture and distribution of a wide range of electronic sensors and access control modules. Product focus is primarily in the standalone access control market, ranging from one to 32 door systems. New products include a Wiegand vandalproof keypad and Wiegand RF receiver which can be used in conjunction with the popular AccSens Plus and DorTag Plus controllers.

Website: www.rdscreening.com R&D Screening offers the following: X-ray screening equipment; baggage freight containers; cargo-mobile relocatable stationery; full/half body X-rays; chemicalbiological agent detection; explosive-narcotics detection; handheld, walk-through metal detection; biometrics (AFIS); service and technical support throughout southern Africa; rental X-ray and metal detectors; computer-based operator training system OTS for the instruction of security personnel.

Reditron Website: www.reditron.co.za With more than 45 brand names in its warehouses, Reditron offers a wide range of CCTV equipment. It represents most of the world's top 10 CCTV manufacturers - Samsung, IndigoVision, Pelco, Sony, etc. Reditron has opted for the latest and most innovative products from IndigoVision, Heitel, Samsung and Pelco, as well as access control systems.

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Trac-Tech Website: www.trac-tech.co.za Trac-Tech manufactures and distributes leading edge technology for access control, biometrics, guard monitoring and time and attendance solutions. The company offers a range of biometric devices and is the distributor for Nitgen fingerprint and IR security hand geometry.

ASESA

Association of Security Engineers of South Africa

ASIS

American Society for Industrial Security

ASPA

Armed Security Practitioners Association

BAC

Business Against Crime

CAMPROSA

Campus Protection Society of Southern Africa

Using intelligent data collection terminals and userfriendly Windows-based software, Uniclox computes time and attendance data for export to payroll systems to generate accurate pay packets and/or controlling access to premises to ensure only author- ised people are on-site at any time. Cost-effective proximity terminals or biometric hand geormetry terminals are used to identify and verify employees.

ESDA

Electronic Security Distributors Association

FFETA

Fire Fighting Equipment Traders’ Association

FPASA

Fire Protection Association of South Africa

GFA

Gate & Fence Association

H&CSA

Hotel and Casio Security Association

Visual Verification Technology

IACSP

International Assoc. Of Counterterrorism & Security Professionals

IFE

Institution of Fire Engineers (SA)

IMLE

Institute for Municipal Law Enforcement

LASA

Locksmiths Association of South Africa

NaFETI

National Firearms Education & Training Institute of South Africa

NaFTA

National Firearm Training Association

NOSA

National Occupational Safety Association

PASA

Polygraph Association of South Africa

POLSA

Police Science Association of Southern Africa

PSIRA

Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority

SAAADA

South African Arms & Ammunition Dealers Association

SACI

South African Council of Investigators

SAFSI

South Africa Fire Services Institute

SAIDSA

South African Intruder Detection Services Association

SAIS

South Africa Institute of Security

SASA

Security Association of South Africa

SASFED

South African Security Federation

SIA

Security Industry Alliance

VESA

Vehicle Security Association of South Africa

Uniclox Website: www.uniclox.com

Website: www.vvtech.co.za Visual Verification Technology offers the most ultimate and latest up-to-date camera and visual verification systems, complemented with recordings and off-site monitoring.

Hi-Tech Security Solutions

www.securitysa.com

Hi-Tech Security Solutions Business Directory www.secureit.co.za

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For further information, contact: Savant: Sare Grobler, Tel: +27 (12) 394 1114 Email: [email protected] www.savant.co.za

the dti: Tel: +27 (12) 394 0000 Websites: www.thedti.gov.za

www.savant.co.za