Sibaya Entertainment Kingdom Pioneers World’s First Automated Safe Deposit Technology in a Casino Environment.

In a groundbreaking development for high-security storage, Sibaya Entertainment Kingdom and Casino in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, has unveiled the world’s first automated safe deposit technology within a casino complex. This pioneering installation, a collaborative effort between Gunnebo Safe Storage and Capital Vaults, introduces the state-of-the-art SafeStore Auto Maxi, offering clients secure, discreet, and automated access to their most valuable possessions.

Seamlessly integrated within a certified EN 1143-1 Grade VII vault – a benchmark for burglary resistance – the SafeStore Auto Maxi solution redefines conventional safe deposit services. Unlike traditional methods that rely on staff intervention, this innovative system provides customers with independent, round-the-clock access to their stored items, all while maintaining the absolute highest level of physical protection and privacy.

The core of this advanced system lies in its blend of robotics and stringent identity verification protocols. “This project demonstrates how SafeStore Auto can provide secure and convenient access to valuables without the limitations of traditional safe deposit services,” stated Theo Moodley of Capital Vaults. “Gunnebo’s automated system, housed in a certified EN 1143-1 Grade VII vault, combines robotics with rigorous identity verification to give users confidence their belongings are protected at all times.”

Operating entirely within a certified strong room, the SafeStore Auto Maxi remains continuously closed and secured. Multi-layered authentication, further bolstered by a proprietary six-eye protocol, ensures that only authorized users can summon their safety deposit locker. Crucially, the vault is completely isolated from external networks and requires no internet connection, significantly mitigating risks of hacking or data breaches.

Beyond its intrinsic security features, the system benefits from its strategic location within Sibaya Entertainment Kingdom’s robust security perimeter. This includes constant surveillance, meticulously controlled entry and exit points, and dedicated on-site security teams. Yet, customers are afforded complete privacy once inside the dedicated suite where their locker is delivered. Clients can deposit or retrieve items such as jewellery, important documents, luxury watches, precious metals, digital wallets, and irreplaceable family heirlooms at their convenience, day or night.

Gail Carew, Sales Director of Gunnebo Safe Storage South Africa, emphasized the partnership’s success: “Capital Vaults turned to Gunnebo for a secure, automated alternative to conventional safe deposit boxes. Through a close partnership, we combined our SafeStore Auto technology with a certified high-security vault to deliver 24/7 access in a secure environment.”

This landmark installation not only showcases how advanced vault technology can be tailored to local requirements while adhering to international certification standards but also foreshadows a significant shift in secure storage solutions. As the demand for private, highly secure storage continues its upward trajectory, Gunnebo Safe Storage anticipates that similar automated systems will increasingly empower individuals with unparalleled peace of mind and uninterrupted access to their most cherished assets.