Datavision Global has established itself on the African continent.

Behavioural surveillance skills are as essential now as they have ever been, especially in situations where quick evaluation of context is needed. Training operators in behavioural recognition skills is a vital part of control room success.

Many residential estates undermine their own security not through a lack of technology, but through hidden weaknesses in gate design, fragmented systems, recurring software dependence, weak operational ownership, and insufficient estate management input.

SMART Security Solutions held an online roundtable with a few surveillance experts to explore the intersection of surveillance and AI, gaining insights into the market and how control rooms are evolving.

Access control is evolving fast. Installers and end users are looking for systems that are simple to install, easy to manage remotely, and flexible enough to scale. In response, Paxton is exploring how emerging technologies can reshape access control.

Globally, property maintenance and facility operations spending is projected to grow to over US$145 billion by 2034, reflecting rising complexity, compliance pressures, and increased exposure to operational costs. AI systems can protect properties, automate access, and optimise building management.

Video systems, once used mainly for security, are rapidly becoming one of the most valuable sources of operational data in factories and industrial parks, accelerating smart manufacturing process.

The security sector is moving rapidly towards integrated, intelligence-led environments. Organisations want systems that communicate with each other, deliver meaningful insight, and support operational efficiency without compromising cybersecurity or privacy.

The Video Analytics Selection Guide 2026 details a range of video analytics and AI solutions designed to enhance and optimise video surveillance operations.