The access control and identity management industry has been the cornerstone of organisations of all sizes for decades. SMART Security Solutions asked local integrators and distributors about the primary trends in the access and identity market for 2026.

An electronic security systems integrator is an organization that integrates different components to provide a functional business operational process, using the client’s existing infrastructure.

RR Electronic Security Solutions (RRESS) is a South African systems integrator delivering integrated security solutions to various market verticals, including mining, commercial and retail.

Hi-Tech Security Solutions posed the question: can companies do all or some of their security work in-house or is there still a need for installers and integrators?

RR Electronic Security Systems was formed in 2003 out of the need to provide customers with service excellence. The company’s motto is with service excellence and communications the work will follow.

At a time when vehicle purchase and running costs are higher than ever, St. Vincent School for the Deaf will have a more reliable vehicle thanks to a recent donation from Gallagher Security.

Paxton’s new Solo system is giving student accommodation providers a simpler way to manage access at scale. This case study examines how a phone-based, cloud-hosted security system modernised access for 500 students without requiring network infrastructure.

Organisations are investing in generative AI, predictive analytics and intelligent automation, driven by the promise of increased productivity, faster decision-making and competitive advantage. Yet many businesses discover AI is not delivering the results expected.

The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence has ushered in a new era of possibilities for enterprise IT, yet it has also exposed significant vulnerabilities and a widening confidence gap among leaders.