SOTELMA · 2023
Gao, Kidal, Mopti
Reinforcement and extension of a phased batch of telecom sites in northern Mali, under demanding logistical and security conditions.
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05. Pillar 05
Site security
24/7
Continuous posts on sensitive sites · remote zones · telecom infrastructure protected
Pillar 05
Physical security of telecom and solar sites is a critical stake in Mali, particularly in remote zones. Permanent guarding, access control, active surveillance, intrusion prevention, reporting — TME covers the full dispositif, coordinated with local authorities when required.
Permanent guarding
Qualified guards permanently posted on sensitive sites. Isolated telecom towers, remote solar installations, critical equipment in at-risk zones: permanent human presence is the first rampart against intrusions and damage. Our guard teams are trained on security protocols specific to telecom infrastructure — and on the operational reality of each Malian environment, from the Far North to rural southern zones.
Access control and traceability
Entry and exit logging, access-credential management, per-visit verification: telecom sites host expensive equipment and sensitive operator data. Every presence is recorded; every access is validated. Traceability becomes an operational asset for operators — a complete dossier available on demand, a proof of integrity for their infrastructure.
Active surveillance and intrusion prevention
Regular patrols, equipment and perimeter inspections, deterrent devices installed at strategic points, coordination with local authorities on alert. Passive deterrence combined with active vigilance drastically reduces intrusion and vandalism attempts. Decades of field experience let us anticipate vulnerabilities specific to each site.
Reporting and client coordination
Detailed incident reports, real-time alerts to the client, coordination with local authorities when intervention is required. Reporting turns security into an operational lever: operators gain a comprehensive view of their deployed infrastructure state, from alert signal to incident closure — and security stops being an invisible layer, becoming a measurable asset.
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