While Centurion Systems may be known as a leader in gate and door motors in 72 countries, the company has developed more than hardware and now offers an automation ecosystem for access control security.

Most AI programs today depend on constant cloud connections, which can be a liability for companies operating in secure or high-risk environments. That reliance exposes sensitive data to external networks, but also creates a single point of failure if connectivity drops.

This is the final news brief from SMART Security Solutions for 2025, and the teams would like to take this opportunity to thank our readers, advertisers and partners and wish everyone a safe and secure festive season.

For smaller companies, the costs associated with acquiring the necessary skills and tools can be very high. So, how can these organisations establish and maintain their security profile amid constant attacks and evolving technology?

As the infrastructure and service delivery in many of South Africa’s major cities decline, with a few, limited exceptions, more of the work that should be done by the state has fallen to private companies.

There are many great options available to estates for effectively managing their security and operations, but those in the trenches are often limited by body corporate/HOA budget restrictions and misunderstandings.

May 2025 saw the SMART Security Solutions team heading off to Durban for our annual Estate Security Conference, once again hosted at the Mount Edgecombe Country Club.

Visitor management is always changing, taking technology and legislation into account. SMART Security Solutions examines the latest trends with input from ATG Digital and Entry Pro.

SMART Security Solutions attended the VeeamON Tour in Johannesburg in August to learn more about data resilience and Veeam’s initiatives to enhance data protection, both on-site and in the cloud.