2026 Global Technology Outlook Report

Security Transformed for a Changing World

Discover the technologies, strategies,
and business drivers shaping electronic security in 2026 and beyond.

A MESSAGE FROM OUR GLOBAL PRESIDENT & CEO

Tony Byerly

The challenges – and opportunities – for security professionals have never been greater. We are in the early stages of a transition to intelligence-led security that anticipates risks, simplifies complex technologies, and delivers insights not just on security but on business performance too.

The Securitas Technology Global Technology Outlook Report is your guide to navigating this changing landscape. It’s packed full of insights and data from your peers, the world’s top security technology companies, and our global team of experts.

At Securitas Technology, our aim is to serve as a trusted advisor, helping clients take advantage of the evolving trends that are shaping the security industry. I invite you to explore each section of the report and the expert advice on how to position your organization for success.

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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.

Artificial Intelligence

#1

30% of organizations

Predictive Analytics

#4

24% of organizations

Mobile Smartphone Credentials

#2

27% of organizations

Touchless Biometrics

#5

20% of organizations

Visitor Management

#3

25% of organizations

Cloud-Based Solutions & Storage

#6

20% of organizations

* Survey of 4540 Securitas Technology clients in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Conducted November 2024.

 

Key Takeaways from the Report

Explore insights and uncover the must-know information for security professionals in 2026 and beyond.

AI is Accelerating Everything

The rapid advance in Artificial Intelligence is transforming security with the emergence of generative AI (GenAI) for natural language searches, contextual understanding, and a range of automations.

79%

of organizations
plan to use GenAI

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Cloud Applications as the New Normal

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

18
18%

Fully Cloud Based in 2025

34
34%

Fully Cloud Based in 2030

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Advanced Sensors Arrive

61%

of organizations use
sensors in security

Organizations want to monitor a wider range of factors to support compliance, improve efficiency, and enhance client and employee experiences.

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Business Priorities Driving Security Technology Investment

Responding to Volatility

Employee Safety
#1 Investment Driver

Organizations prioritize technologies for employee safety and crisis communications alongside strategies for risk intelligence, emergency preparedness, and disaster recovery.

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Moving to Real-Time & Proactive Management

Top 3 Strategies:
AI, Automation and Risk Intelligence

Proactive strategies for incident response through alarm management tools integrating multiple data sources, AI virtual agents for automation and human agent support, and threat anticipation.

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Driving Business Value from Security Technology

Customer and Employee Experience
Top 5 Driver of Security Technology

Security systems integrated with other business systems to support employee and customer experience, business and operational intelligence, and sustainability.

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