Security challenges are a harsh reality in South Africa, particularly for those in remote areas. Sadly, recurring rural crimes like farm attacks and livestock theft are part of the farming community’s lives.

With the number of cash-in-transit (CIT) robberies increasing, Security BIS offers industry solutions and technology to help protect your cash.

Full technology solutions for your home, estate, gated community, farm or business estate with Axxon Next 4.5.8.

Axxon Next 4.5.8 adds support for the latest NVIDIA GPU micro-architectures and introduces various features that further streamline the use of the VMS.

SMART Security Solutions started the year with our annual SMART Estate Security Conference in Cape Town on 26 February 2026. Held at Anna Beulah Farm, the conference saw a number of delegates enjoying the farm’s excellent cuisine, while listening to outstanding presenters.

As we move into 2026, several technology trends that were once mostly confined to research labs and conference keynotes are now becoming part of the daily reality of the security industry.

The single most important question a surveillance buyer can ask is deceptively simple: “Was this system programmed or was it trained?” That question alone will reveal more about what you are evaluating than any feature list or marketing video.

As AI continues to evolve, the most successful surveillance operations will be those that not only reduce nuisance alerts, but also derive meaningful business intelligence from video data.

Today, end users can select the most suitable surveillance solution for their needs, whether it is on-site, at the edge, or in the cloud; a hybrid approach combining different options is most effective depending on the scenario.