How smart is your security provider?
If for whatever reason you leave a key under the pot plant for your neighbour while you’re on holiday, be sure your high-tech cameras have eyes on that pot plant, says Charnel Hattingh, Head of Marketing and Communications for Fidelity ADT. Home security products have advanced in line with technology at a rapid rate, she […]
Reporting crime can reduce crime and save lives
It is a common belief the police and private security companies are on top of crime trends in the areas they patrol, especially since so many incidents are now reported on social media groups. However, simply because an incident of a mugging or car theft is reported on a community Whatsapp group does not make […]
Getting the right help fast is key in an emergency at home
Nobody wants to think about an emergency situation unfolding at home, but the reality is they happen – and often very quickly. Charnel Hattingh, Head of Marketing and Communications for Fidelity ADT, says neighbourhood networks play an important role when it comes to needing help in an emergency. Examples of such networks are neighbourhood watches, […]
SA urged to support its heroes in uniform
Our country is blessed with thousands of brave and hard-working men and women, who spend their days looking after our health and safety. They need our help and cooperation, as we can only succeed if we all work together and take personal responsibility. The call comes from armed response company Fidelity ADT, as South Africa […]
Lockdown has eased but you shouldn’t ease off on security at home
With the country now in lockdown level one, many offices have reopened and their employees are back in their normal working routines. Charnel Hattingh, Head of Marketing and Communications at Fidelity ADT, says it’s important not to ease off on your security protocols at home, whether you are returning to work or continuing to work […]
New innovations in bomb protection and cash acceptance devices
The increase in retail bombing, grinding and impact attacks on Cash Acceptance Devices (CAD) in the retail sector has prompted a relook at the technology required to protect both staff and assets. Gawie Du Preez, Executive: Fidelity CashMaster at Fidelity Services Group, says Fidelity CashMaster is one of the larger players when it comes to […]
Data is the new oil – Putting data to work
The COVID-19 pandemic is pressuring shopping centres and retailers to innovate in the face of new customer behaviours, many of which have never been seen before. When observed across shopping channels, consumer behaviour is complex, constantly changing and becoming more unpredictable than ever before. “In the past retailers may have been able to purely invest […]
When did you last check your car’s tracking device?
With lockdown and less driving, many of us have become complacent about the effectivity of our car’s tracking device. The reality is that if your device is older than 3 years old, then it is like having a 3-year old cell phone and you should be considering your options. Wahl Bartmann, CEO of Fidelity Services […]
Load shedding in 2021 – test your alarm’s battery today
South Africa faces the significant prospect of extended periods of load shedding for the immediate future, amidst challenges faced by Eskom to maintain its network and also meet the nation’s power demands. Energy expert Ted Blom warned that he expects a real likelihood of Eskom needing to implement stage 8 of load shedding before winter. […]
Give the best gift you can give in Valentine’s Month
Valentine’s Month is a chance to focus on love and on the people we love. It is a chance to think again on what we can do to keep them safe, from crime and from anything that might put them in harm’s way. “There is a lot to worry about in 2021, but at the […]