Global Technology Outlook Report:
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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
• Key strategies for driving enhanced security and business value
Presenting the
Global Technology
Outlook Report
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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 analyze data from multiple sources helps identify trends and patterns, improving security management and decision-making.
Top Future AI Use Cases
Automated Threat Detection
Automated Report Generation
Video Searching
Natural Language Interaction with Systems
Cloud technology adoption on the rise
Use of cloud-based electronic security technology across organisations:
are fully cloud based today
expect to be fully cloud based in 5 years
Advanced sensor applications are evolving
Advanced sensors are widely used as part of security, and most organisations are looking to expand further:
Extensively using
Partially using
Planning to implement
Not using
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