June 2003Operator Interfaces, Switches & Relays
Infrastructure
The modular, manageable switch system from the Phoenix Contact factory line range enables industrial use Ethernet applications for automation systems. The modular manageable switch (MMS) consists of a head station and up to two side-by-side mounting expansion modules. Each unit can take up to a maximum of eight ports. This enables expansion stages from eight to 24 ports.
For the first time, advanced modular two-port interface modules provide a flexible cable connection, alternatively facing down or to the front, and designed respectively for twisted pair, glass fibre or polymer and HCS (hard clad silica) cables. The compact design with a depth of 110 mm provides flexibility when choosing the installation environment - whether this is a control cabinet or distributed control boxes. The robust switch not only meets all industry standards regarding EMC and mechanical loads, it is also designed with vibration-proof push-pull locking to the RJ-45 standard. Management functions including web-based management (WBM) and simple network management protocol (SNMP) makes configuration, set-up and diagnostics easier.
New commercial and technical appointments at Veeam
News & Events Infrastructure
Veeam Software has announced two senior appointments in its South African business as it continues to invest in local market growth and partner and customer engagement.
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Access Control & Identity Management Infrastructure
When it comes to Access Control as a Service (ACaaS), most organisations (roughly 90% internationally) plan to move, or are in the process of moving to the cloud, but the majority of existing infrastructure (about 70%) remains on-premises for now.
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Security Services & Risk Management Infrastructure
Africa’s data future depends on getting it right at the start. If privacy controls do not withstand real-world conditions, such as unstable power, fragile last-mile connectivity, shared devices, and decentralised branch environments, then privacy exists only on paper.
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Electrical Power & Protection
The Push-X product range is growing. With the new XT 1,5 terminal blocks, Phoenix Contact is extending the series to include versions for conductor cross-sections from 0,34 to 2,5 mm2.
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Editor's Choice Access Control & Identity Management Infrastructure
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Read more...The global state of physical security Genetec
News & Events Infrastructure
Physical security has become a strategic business function, improving IT collaboration and decision-making. Moreover, interest in AI has more than doubled among users, and organisations seek flexibility to deploy workloads on-premises, in the cloud, or hybrid.
Read more...What is your ‘real’ security posture? BlueVision
Editor's Choice Information Security Infrastructure AI & Data Analytics
Many businesses operate under the illusion that their security controls, policies, and incident response plans will hold firm when tested by cybercriminals, but does this mean you are really safe?
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Editor's Choice Information Security Infrastructure
In the second part of this series of articles from BlueVision, we explore the human element: social engineering and insider threats and how red teaming can expose and remedy them.
Read more...Onsite AI avoids cloud challenges SMART Security Solutions Technews Publishing
Editor's Choice Infrastructure AI & Data Analytics
Most AI programs today depend on constant cloud connections, which can be a liability for companies operating in secure or high-risk environments. That reliance exposes sensitive data to external networks, but also creates a single point of failure if connectivity drops.
Read more...Short-range indoor LiDAR sensor OPTEX
Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection Infrastructure Products & Solutions
The REDSCAN Lite RLS-1010L has been developed to provide comprehensive coverage and protect high-risk security zones and vulnerable, narrow indoor spaces that are difficult to protect with traditional sensors.
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