Vumacam, the country's largest private surveillance camera network, has partnered with the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG) to deploy Vumacam's extensive We are considering the use of camera networks and advanced technology.
The surveillance company, which announced the partnership on Tuesday, said the initiative will give the provincial government immediate access to Vumacam's network of more than 6,000 cameras in Gauteng, as well as the company's 5,000 partner cameras across the southeast. access will be granted.
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Vumacam aims to improve a range of services by deploying more CCTV cameras across GPG.
The company says these cameras not only support the GPG by “providing evidence to the relevant enforcement authorities”, but also help maintain public order, prevent anti-social and nuisance behavior, provide peace of mind and improve economic health. He said it would also help promote the
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Another stakeholder in this partnership is the Gauteng Department of E-Government. The Department's mission is to ensure that technology strengthens the immediate fight against crime, corruption, vandalism and illegal activity.
“As part of the initiative, the Gauteng e-Government Department will offer smart integrated CCTV cameras as a service to all customers, with the aim of enhancing service delivery through increased efficiency,” the partners said in a statement.
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The partnership between GPG and Vumacam also includes a joint effort to extend camera coverage to underserved areas, with a particular focus on townships, informal settlements and hostels.
Vumacam CEO Ricky Crook commented on the deal: “Alerts from our extensive network, delivered through our world-class software platform and verified by professionally trained operators, are creating a new normal in the fight against crime in South Africa’s economic heartland. I believe it will bring
He added: “The launch of our partnership with GPD builds on Vumacam's successful partnership with public bodies to deploy advanced technology to make Gauteng's people safer.” .
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Vumacam said the partnership builds on the success of existing public sector collaborations leveraging its advanced technology, including the Integrated Intelligence Operations Center, which is looking to work with the Johannesburg Metro Police Department.
“This partnership, which forms part of the Eyes and Ears initiative between Business Against Crime South Africa and the South African Police Service, has already seen multiple achievements in the fight against crime made possible by the Safe City Initiative. It has been successful…,” the report said.
“As a testament to the power of collaboration between local, provincial, national and private law enforcement agencies, this partnership has resulted in more than 400 wiretaps being recorded each month across Gauteng,” the group added. Ta.
Listen (or read the transcript) as Moneyweb editor Ryk van Niekerk talks with Vumacam's CEO about the group's surveillance network.
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