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.

When it comes to Access Control as a Service (ACaaS), most organisations (roughly 90% internationally) plan to move, or are in the process of moving to the cloud, but the majority of existing infrastructure (about 70%) remains on-premises for now.

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.

Protecting gated communities and lifestyle estates requires a modern, intelligent approach. A truly intelligent system protects both physical and digital perimeters, it must be a fully integrated ecosystem.

South Africa’s logistics sector is under constant pressure, not only from external threats like hijackings and cargo theft, but also from internal vulnerabilities, operational blind spots, and limited support.

Security technology is evolving rapidly, but is local innovation keeping pace? Some global players recognise the potential of South African products for international markets, but can our manufacturers and service providers thrive without external support?

The landscape of physical security is undergoing a major shift. Traditionally, selecting access control and visitor management solutions fell squarely on the shoulders of security professionals, but today includes legal, IT, technical operations and more.

Whether or not we are obligated to share our personal information is an important question and one we should prioritise because it is in our interest to safeguard our personal information.

ATG Digital has launched its QR Code Reader to enhance access control's security and efficiency. The new QR Code Reader enables seamless, contactless access control, creating an efficient user journey.