Electronic risk control has been made possible with improvements in technology over the past two decades. Although intruder protection is still and important part of security, internal threats such as document theft, fraud, and industrial espionage have also become part of business life. As such electronic risk control systems allowing for fingerprint recognition, door access control, time & attendance systems, and building management solutions to be integrated with security equipment such as digital camera surveillance, offer numerous advantages including cost savings. Stolen items can be retrieved, camera footage can be used as evidence against a fraudster, fewer security guards are required to patrol the premises, 24 hour surveillance is possible and the solutions are scalable. If you want improved security contact us for electronic risk control solutions that will fit your company premises.

IDtek is one of the leading providers of integrated corporate security solutions in South Africa. Our approach is to assess every client’s security, access, and safety requirements. We identify risk factors for the specific location and industry and have in-depth discussions with the clients regarding their specific corporate security requirements before we make recommendations regarding the infrastructure and brands to be used. We also have an experienced project management team to ensure the timely installation, training, and management of relevant corporate security solutions. Our clients range from campuses to airports, cold storage facilities, large warehouses, and corporate office parks. We offer time & attendance solutions, parking management solutions, access control systems, fire detection equipment, and building management as well as advanced surveillance for top quality corporate security.

VESDA smoke detectors are ideal for food processing plants since the VESDA smoke detectors can be installed outside the protected designated spaces. This means that only the sample pipes will be exposed to very low temperature ranges. Many other smoke detectors cannot operate with accuracy in such cold conditions as experienced in cold food storage units. Blast chilling equipment often causes tremendous airflow and concentrations thereof. With our expertise in the planning and installation of VESDA smoke detectors the performance of the detectors stays excellent even with such cold surroundings. You can consider these smoke detectors where you need highly reliable smoke detection in cold conditions. Performance can be ensured when the sample pipes are installed outside the refrigerating equipment.

An example of how we are able to improve not only the security, but also the safety at client premises is our completed project at the Unilever warehouse. We have installed a VESDA fire protection system and have secured the premises effectively. Since we follow an integrated approach, we have been able to connect the VESDA fire protection system with camera monitoring and with access control systems. We installed a biometric access control system, have included a fully integrated camera surveillance system, and have connected the access control systems to time & attendance solutions. Client companies rely on the expertise of IDtek to help improve all aspects of security, surveillance, and safety at their premises. With the successful installation of the VESDA fire protection system and the intruder protection system at the 40 000 square metre warehouse, we have once again showed that we are the best company for the job.

IDtek installs and maintains a wide range of fire detection systems at client premises including fire detection systems available in the Ziton product stable. One of the products in their range of fire detection systems is Paradigm X. It is small and highly effective as an early warning system of a fire with the elimination of false alarms. It is well protected against electrical faults and is not only user but also environmental friendly. A multi-sensor capability combined with numerous algorithms help to ensure accuracy and prevention of false alarms. Large vehicle companies as well cellphone companies in South Africa have already opt for this functional fire detection equipment. We also install other Ziton fire protection and alarm systems at client premises in addition to numerous other well known brands.

The normal smoke detector system cannot function effectively under extremely cold conditions. This leaves cold storage facilities vulnerable to undetected smoke and fires. The same applies for the conventional sprinkler system which will simply not be able to operate under such conditions. Plastics, food wrapping, and foam are all highly flammable materials. Electric sparks and lighting are two of the causes for fires in cold storage facilities. The ideal smoke detector system for a cold storage facility will be one of the aspirating types as provided by VESDA. This type of smoke detector system has been designed for installment in cold storage areas and can provide early warnings of smoke. It includes LaserPlus detecting units placed in sample pipes, which can handle the cold temperatures. As such IDtek installs the aspirating types rather than conventional smoke detectors in cold storage facilities.

Electronic risk management is today just as an important part of business management than is budget control. Access control to specific areas within a building reduces the risk of fraud, theft by employees, and industrial espionage. At the same time access control to corporate premises helps to reduce the risk of armed robberies, large scale theft, and instances of fraud by outside parties. Financial losses are minimized through improved electronic risk management. Biometrics has come to play an important part in effective access control as have door control. In addition, IP based camera surveillance has become equally important. The main focus of electronic risk management should be the integration of various security and safety systems to reduce costs and improve control. This also means that time & attendance systems, payroll systems, parking management, door control, fire detection, alarms, and general access control should be integrated. IDtek provides various advanced electronic risk management solutions which allow for full integration of all of the above systems.

Security risk control should be one of the main considerations when it comes to building management because information, employees, clients, vehicles , finances, the buildings, and assets should be protected. Security risk control measures should be in place to address access to the premise and specific areas within the premise by authorized persons only, reduction of fire risks, fraud, industrial espionage, and robberies, in addition to lowering high maintenance costs. As such it is imperative that a company make use of a complete security risk control system rather than stand alone units which cannot be monitored from a central place or from a remote location. Such a security control system should for instance, integrate parking management, surveillance, biometric access control, door control, smoke detectors, fire alarms, and user-friendly building management systems. IDtek is able to provide integrated security risk control systems for medium to large companies.

VESDA smoke detection systems are well suited for usage in food plants since the highly effective smoke detection units can be installed in protected spots. This ensures that the smoke detection units will not be exposed to the abnormal low temperatures normally associated with the freezing cold conditions in food plants. With the VESDA smoke detection units it is thus possible to extend the fire alarm network to areas which would otherwise be difficult to monitor. IDtek has experience in the installation and maintenance of VESDA smoke detection units in large food processing plants, where the units continue to operate effectively even under extreme cold conditions. The system also provides for a complete audit trail of problems identified over an extended period, enabling planning to prevent such occurrences of happening again in the specific areas of the food plant.

One of the best fire alarm systems for modern businesses is that of the Honeywell Noti-Fire-Net. It is considered backward compatible since the older Notifier systems can work with this network. The Noti-Fire-Net networks allow for quick installation and hassle free maintenance. The infrastructure provided makes for improved accessing of information in a matter of seconds. The Honeywell ONYXWorks workstation for central control, works perfectly on the Noti-Fire-Net network. The FirstVision user-friendly touch screen interface solution works with the network, making the solution perfect for fire fighters needing to pinpoint the origin and spreading of fires at the client premise. Connected to the Noti-Fire-Net with the ONYXWorks workstation, it is possible to reduce nuisance alarms, have more control over monitoring of fires and improved access to information on a reliable network – thus one of the best fire alarm systems available for modern day businesses.