Convergence of technology has been a constant feature in the industry for decades. With recent progress in technology, the pace of convergence has accelerated significantly giving birth to new concepts such as ‘Smart Cities’ and ‘Smart Nations’ as well as new product types such as the Internet of Things (IoT). The correctional industry is not spared from technology convergence either. These considerations must be factored into planning and design (and retrofit) whether for cities or prisons. Like in other industries, technology in corrections can be split into two main categories: Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) and planning/design often does not rest within the domain of these two, often separate, domains. A coming together of these 3 disparate but intertwined domains is key to capitalise on the modernisation opportunity being afforded corrections.