SMART Security Solutions
Proactive estate security in Cape Town
SMART Surveillance & AI 2026, neaMetrics, OneSpace Technologies, Technews Publishing, Fang Fences & Guards, ATG Digital, Editor's Choice, 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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Open systems support hybrid surveillance
SMART Surveillance & AI 2026, Axis Communications SA, neaMetrics, Editor's Choice
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, Technews Publishing, Editor's Choice, 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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SMARTpod talks about HomeSec Expo 2026
February 2026, Technews Publishing, News & Events, Residential Estate (Industry), Videos
SMARTpod, the podcast from SMART Security Solutions, finds out more about the upcoming HomeSec Expo happening at Gallagher Estate on 4 & 5 March 2026.
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The challenges of cybersecurity in access control
SMART Access & Identity 2026, Technews Publishing, Access Control & Identity Management, Information Security
SMART Security Solutions summarises the key points dealing with modern cyber risks facing access control systems, from Mercury Security’s white paper “Meeting the Challenges of Cybersecurity in Access Control: A Future-Ready Approach.”
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Access as a Service is inevitable
SMART Access & Identity 2026, Technews Publishing, ATG Digital, Access Control & Identity Management, Infrastructure
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.
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Securing your access hardware and software
SMART Access & Identity 2026, Technews Publishing, RBH Access Technologies, Access Control & Identity Management, Information Security
Securing access control technology is critical for physical and digital security. Every interaction between readers, controllers, and host systems creates a potential attack point for those with nefarious intent.
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Access trends for 2026
SMART Access & Identity 2026, Technews Publishing, RR Electronic Security Solutions, Enkulu Technologies, IDEMIA , neaMetrics, Editor's Choice, 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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Beyond the fence
SMART Access & Identity 2026, Technews Publishing, Fang Fences & Guards, Perimeter Security, Alarms & Intruder Detection, Access Control & Identity Management
In a threat landscape characterised by sophisticated syndicates, harsh environmental conditions, and unstable power grids, a static barrier is no longer a defence; it is merely a brief delay.
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Zero Trust access control
SMART Access & Identity 2026, Technews Publishing, CASA Software, NEC XON, Editor's Choice, 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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Holding all the cards
SMART Access & Identity 2026, neaMetrics, Suprema, Technews Publishing, Access Control & Identity Management
After so many years of offering alternatives to card technology for access control, one could be forgiven for assuming we are all using biometrics or mobile credentials for all our physical and digital access requirements.
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