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Global Technology Outlook Report

Inside the industry’s leading security report: The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI in 2026, Increasing adoption of cloud-based systems and advanced sensors, and Key strategies for driving enhanced security and business value.

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The Future of Security

 

 

This year’s report explores the top trends shaping the electronic security industry—from the rise of generative AI and cloud-based systems to the growing role of advanced sensors. Backed by insights from over 5,000 end-users from across the globe, it’s a must-read for anyone investing in smarter, safer security solutions.​

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The Securitas Technology Global Technology Outlook Report is packed full of security insights from the market, our strategic technology partners, clients, and internal security experts across our global organisation. It’s a security report by and for security professionals.
Industry leading security report
Published annually, our highly anticipated report has become a key fixture in the industry calendar, valued by security professionals for its specific focus on security technology trends within the electronic security space.
Emerging technology trends
The report is designed to help you evaluate current and future security trends, navigate the constantly shifting security landscape, and confidently plan your organisation’s security roadmap and investments.

Top Future AI Use Cases

Let's look at the percentages.

What our analysts found

Facts & Figures

  • 51%

    Automated Threat Detection

  • 47%

    Automated Report Generation

  • 42%

    Video Searching

  • 33%

    Natural Language Interaction with Systems

At a glance

Top security technology trends for 2026

AI is accelerating everything 

  • AI is transforming the security industry through multiple applications including identity management, anomaly detection, and integrated security management.
  • Organisations are showing strong interest in GenAI use cases, such as automated threat detection and video searching.
  • AI enhances security applications like AI's ability to analyse data from multiple sources helps identify trends and patterns, improving security management and decision-making.
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  • Top Emerging Technologies at a Glance

    Securitas Technology surveyed clients across 17 countries on their technology plans. Here's what they said.

Advanced sensor applications are evolving

Advanced sensors are widely used as part of security, and most organisations are looking to expand further:

What our analysts found

Fact & Figures

  • 9%

    Extensively using​

  • 39%

    Partially using

  • 39%

    Planning to implement

  • 16%

    Not using

More figures

Cloud Applications as the New Normal, Sensors & AI

Organizations are focused on migration from on-premises infrastructure to the cloud for centralized management and improved scalability.

18%

Fully Cloud Based in 2025

34%

Fully Cloud Based in 2030

Over 48%

of organizations use sensors in security

79%

of organizations plan to use GenAI

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