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Fire safety in South Africa
SMART Alarms & Fire Safety Handbook 2026, Technoswitch Fire Detection & Suppression, Technews Publishing, SMART Security Solutions, Fire & Safety, Security Services & Risk Management
Fire safety is sometimes ignored, sometimes relegated to whatever is cheapest, and sometimes treated with the seriousness it deserves, given that it focuses on protecting life and assets. SMART Security Solutions asked Brett Birch, MD of Technoswitch, for some insights into the realities of fire safety in South Africa.

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Balancing secure access control and fire safety
SMART Alarms & Fire Safety Handbook 2026, Access Control & Identity Management, Fire & Safety
In modern building management, few topics create as much tension as the intersection between security access control and fire evacuation safety. Nichola Allen of G2 Fire sheds light on this delicate balance.

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Preventing and suppressing lithium fires
SMART Alarms & Fire Safety Handbook 2026, SMART Security Solutions, Technews Publishing, Fire & Safety, Security Services & Risk Management, Smart Home Automation
SMART Security Solutions asked Clyde Becker, director of Pyro Brand, for some insight into the mechanics of lithium-ion battery fire risks, especially thermal runaway, and to define a comprehensive, layered approach to fire detection and suppression.

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Global security in 2026
SMART Mining & Industrial Security 2026, News & Events, Security Services & Risk Management, Industrial (Industry), Mining (Industry)
The World Security Report 2026 states: “In a world of increasing volatility, physical security has evolved. It is no longer just a defensive measure; it is a critical driver of corporate value.”

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Who is to blame for autonomous mistakes?
SMART Mining & Industrial Security 2026, Security Services & Risk Management, Industrial (Industry), Mining (Industry)
Most supply agreements for AI-integrated equipment still closely resemble plant hire contracts from ten years ago: bilateral, human-focused, and silent on who bears the risk when a machine makes a decision on its own.

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Beyond the checkpoint
SMART Mining & Industrial Security 2026, Veracitech
For decades, mining corporations have treated employee screening as a necessary friction point, an operational cost to be managed rather than a strategic capability to be optimised. A new generation of full-body X-ray technology, purpose-built for the realities of high-throughput precious-metals environments, is beginning to change that calculus.

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Persistent surveillance with rapid deployment
SMART Mining & Industrial Security 2026
Sky Robots has introduced an aerial drone system designed to operate as a consistent layer within security environments, addressing long-standing challenges around visibility and response across large or complex sites.

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The control room problem that nobody wants to talk about
SMART Mining & Industrial Security 2026, Technews Publishing
WhatsApp has become the unofficial backbone of security communications across the mining and industrial sectors, but it was never designed to be a security tool.

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Controlling access for people and vehicles
SMART Mining & Industrial Security 2026, IDEMIA , STid Security, Technews Publishing, Access Control & Identity Management, Asset Management, Industrial (Industry), Mining (Industry)
When it comes to access control, the security requirements of mines and the industrial sector are similar, requiring a layered approach that combines physical barriers, digital authentication, and continuous monitoring to protect personnel, assets, and operational continuity.

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The AI goldrush has a credibility problem
SMART Surveillance & AI 2026, Refraime, Surveillance, AI & Data Analytics
The single most important question a surveillance buyer can ask is deceptively simple: “Was this system programmed or was it trained?” That question alone will reveal more about what you are evaluating than any feature list or marketing video.

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Crime behaviour insights more important than ever
SMART Surveillance & AI 2026, Leaderware, Surveillance, Training & Education, AI & Data Analytics
Behavioural surveillance skills are as essential now as they have ever been, especially in situations where quick evaluation of context is needed. Training operators in behavioural recognition skills is a vital part of control room success.

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Proactive estate security in Cape Town
SMART Surveillance & AI 2026, neaMetrics, OneSpace Technologies, Technews Publishing, SMART Security Solutions, Fang Fences & Guards, ATG Digital, News & Events, Integrated Solutions, Infrastructure, Residential Estate (Industry)
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.

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How AI video is reshaping real estate security
SMART Surveillance & AI 2026, neaMetrics, TRASSIR - neaMetrics Distribution
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.

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Open systems support hybrid surveillance
SMART Surveillance & AI 2026, SMART Security Solutions, Axis Communications SA, neaMetrics
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.

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Surveillance & AI roundtable
SMART Surveillance & AI 2026, DeepAlert, Lytehouse, Refraime, SMART Security Solutions, Technews Publishing, Surveillance, Integrated Solutions, AI & Data Analytics
SMART Security Solutions held an online roundtable with a few surveillance experts to explore the intersection of surveillance and AI, gaining insights into the market and how control rooms are evolving.

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Access trends for 2026
SMART Access & Identity 2026, Technews Publishing, SMART Security Solutions, RR Electronic Security Solutions, Enkulu Technologies, IDEMIA , neaMetrics, Access Control & Identity Management, Infrastructure
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.

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Access data for business efficiency
SMART Access & Identity 2026, Continuum Identity, Access Control & Identity Management, AI & Data Analytics, Facilities & Building Management
In all organisations, access systems are paramount to securing people, data, places, goods, and resources. Today, hybrid systems deliver significant added value to users at a much lower cost.

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Zero Trust access control
SMART Access & Identity 2026, Technews Publishing, SMART Security Solutions, CASA Software, NEC XON, Access Control & Identity Management, Information Security
Zero Trust Architecture enforces the rule of ‘never trust, always verify’. It changes an organisation’s security posture by assuming that threats exist both inside and outside the perimeter, and it applies to information and physical security.

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What is your ‘real’ security posture?
Issue 6 2025, BlueVision, Information Security, Infrastructure, AI & Data Analytics
Many businesses operate under the illusion that their security controls, policies, and incident response plans will hold firm when tested by cybercriminals, but does this mean you are really safe?

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What is your ‘real’ security posture? (Part 2)
Issue 6 2025, BlueVision, Information Security, Infrastructure
In the second part of this series of articles from BlueVision, we explore the human element: social engineering and insider threats and how red teaming can expose and remedy them.

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