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South Africa's security industry stands at an inflexion point. The systems protecting estates, office parks, and commercial properties for the past decade face an evolution so profound that by mid-2026, many of today's approaches will feel dangerously outdated. ATG Digital, South Africa's leading security access control and visitor management specialists, has identified seven critical shifts reshaping physical security. These aren't distant possibilities, they're emerging rea

The festive season, often dubbed the "Silly Season," brings a wave of chaos that can easily compromise your year-round security vigilance. While you're relaxing, roughly 40% of the year’s break-ins occur during this time, not because criminals are working harder, but because we get lazy. Criminals exploit the festive rush, looking for easy targets like gates left propped open, abandoned visitor logs, and unchecked cameras. To counter this, your access control during holidays

Compliance is often treated as a high-level discussion, but the real work of protecting data happens where information is first captured. Learn why securing your endpoints, scanners, terminals, and access devices, is the true starting point for reliable, POPIA-compliant security and successful digital transformation.

Every festive season, residential estates face a quiet, growing security threat: homeowners are compromising strict biometric access control by leaving their personal phones (and their digital facial profiles) with short-term rental guests for easy gate entry. This shortcut, intended for convenience, leads to a complete loss of traceability, multi-guest 'piggybacking,' and zero accountability in case of an incident.

Security in South Africa has evolved. It’s no longer just gates or guards — it’s about awareness, accountability, and trust. Digital systems let organisations know who is entering, when, and why, while keeping personal data POPIA-compliant. Tools like ATG Cam link access, cameras, and dashboards for real-time alerts and secure storage. Security now empowers teams, protects people, and builds trust, creating safer, respected spaces for all.

Visitor management is essential at every location, no matter the number of daily visitors. Even sites with low traffic need secure, auditable, and efficient check-in processes. For enterprises and multi-site organisations, however, visitor management is more than just a desk procedure, it’s a strategic tool that safeguards security, ensures compliance, and enhances the visitor experience across the entire organization. At Reception by ATG Digital is purpose-built for organisa

Access Denied." These two words strike fear into the hearts of South African business owners, and for good reason. A system failure in your access control or visitor management isn't just an inconvenience; it's a direct threat to productivity, security, and your bottom line. Whether it's a sudden outage crippling a hospital, a sneaky software bug compromising a residential estate, or the abuse of manual overrides in a warehousing facility, the costs are immense – from lost wo

For Earth Day, we are asking South African businesses to go paperless to help the planet. They point out that paper wastes resources and can be insecure and slow. Digital systems are better for the environment, safer, and can grow with your business. ATG Digital offers digital visitor management to replace paper sign-in books, meaning no more printing or paper waste, and a smaller carbon footprint. Going paperless is faster, safer, and helps the environment.

April in South Africa is a time of well-earned breaks, long weekends, and holiday escapes. With a calendar packed with public holidays,...

Streamline logistics this peak season with secure, seamless access control. No delays, no risks – just smooth operations.

Access control ensures secure environments while protecting privacy. Learn how ATG Digital complies with POPIA and safeguards your data.