CNL Software and e-Thele SQD Networks a market leader in the design, implementation and support of Situational Management and PSIM solutions are working together on two new security projects in South Africa. The joint projects will utilize the PSIM platform to integrate with other security products and systems, providing comprehensive situation management for metal ore mining and petrochemical customers.
Security professionals with responsibility for protecting oil and gas extraction sites, coal mines and metal ore mines face the risk of violent attacks as well as natural disasters, which they need to manage in order to minimize risks to the security, health and safety of personnel. The security challenge in this market includes maintaining the security of personnel, buildings and facilities, engineering structures, storage tanks, pipes, generators, transport systems, heavy machinery, equipment and accessories often located over vast geographical areas both above and underground.
Ensuring compliance to set procedures is a significant challenge especially in these often remote and hazardous environments. PSIM integrates security systems including, video surveillance, access control (ACS), perimeter detection system (PIDS), fire alarms, intruder detection, IP Intercoms and fire suppression. Information from all of these systems is aggregated and processed to provide real time guidance to operators. PSIM ensures that changes to security status or any threats to the security estate are immediately visible and the appropriate Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is enforced. The solution also offers the ability to integrate to business systems as well as security systems such as those for HR, Health and Safety and Time & Attendance.