How can access be controlled more efficiently without disrupting the estate or creating endless queues in the visitor lane(s), while also adhering to the draft Code of Conduct?

BioStation 3 Max is Suprema’s flagship biometric terminal, capable of storing up to 100 000 users, 50 000 faces for one-to-many matching, and 5 million text logs on the device.

What an access control system does in year one is not what you will need it to do in year eight. A system that can evolve protects the value of what you already own; a static one becomes harder and more expensive to sustain.

iVisit is neaMetrics’ visitor and appointment platform. It moves the decision away from the boom: residents and hosts arrange access in advance, from a browser or phone, and the person who arrives is expected rather than explained.

XPass Q2 is an intelligent QR and RFID reader; it reads roughly 30 people per minute at 5 to 15 centimetres, decodes a QR code as small as one centimetre, and performs in low light.

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.

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.

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.

Identity outlives technology. When it is trusted, it becomes a foundation for insight and scale. When it is not, every system built on it inherits the risk. Identity quality matters, at both human and system levels, and getting it right is what allows security to endure.