Across the African continent, organisations are increasingly recognising AI as a catalyst for economic growth, operational efficiency, and digital transformation. Yet, one critical challenge continues to slow adoption: access to the right infrastructure.

Paxton’s wireless access-controlled door handle is engineered to withstand the most demanding environments, while maintaining a sleek, contemporary design. It includes a new Privacy Button, and offers up to 55 000 operations on a single set of batteries.

Cloud-based, AI-powered surveillance monitoring platform cuts operator alert fatigue and response times, and becomes DeepAlert's primary monitoring platform for security companies and control rooms worldwide.

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.

Physical barriers matter, but a site is not secure just because the gate is strong or the container is locked. True security requires verifying every movement, tracing handovers, making exceptions visible, and allowing intervention before minor issues become major losses.

Perimeter security is no longer just a fence or wall; effective security starts at the electric fence and extends to the control room. SMART Security Solutions asked Shaun Williamson for insights into the perimeter security challenges estates face.

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?

SMART Security Solutions received a 128 GB SanDisk microSD card for the video surveillance market to put to the test. The storage card is designed for edge-recording cameras, dashcams, and more.

Reunert recently hosted its first Capital Markets Day dedicated to Reunert Applied Electronics. The day began with a review of the group's performance, which saw the group post revenue of R13,88 billion in FY25.