Securitas Technology Published 2027 Security Outlook
The report highlights cloud migration and AI-driven analytics as central pillars for physical security infrastructure.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Data Centers
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Securitas Technology has released its ninth annual Global Technology Outlook Report, which aggregates survey data from 16,000 clients across 19 countries. The analysis details a broad shift toward cloud-based video surveillance and identifies increasing demand for artificial intelligence in security operations.
Why it matters
The report signals a major transition in physical security as organizations struggle with high alarm and data volumes, forcing a reliance on cloud-integrated analytics. This shift reflects a broader trend of leveraging automation to address persistent personnel shortages in security management.
The report identifies that 72% of organizations currently utilize cloud video surveillance to facilitate system integration. Additionally, 20% of clients cite AI as a top investment priority, while 7% of respondents have reported experiencing drone-related incidents.
The players
Securitas Technology
An Ohio-based global security company providing integrated surveillance, alarm, and electronic security solutions.
The details
Security systems are increasingly relying on cloud infrastructure — servers and data storage accessible via the internet — as a backbone for real-time analytics and integrated operations. To maintain cyber resilience, organizations are shifting toward automated workflows, utilizing firmware updates — software programs that provide low-level control for hardware devices — and centralized monitoring of manufacturer advisories to manage expanding sensor networks.
Timeline
September 24, 2026: The 2027 Global Technology Outlook Report was officially released.
Next 12 to 18 months: Firms are projected to adopt new AI and drone technologies.
The Tech Race
The shift toward automated cloud surveillance mirrors the industry-wide race to integrate AI into existing physical infrastructure. This movement follows the pattern set by the 2027 Global Technology Outlook Report's findings on cloud surveillance, which highlights the transition toward automated, data-centric security operations.
Organizations should prepare for a shift toward cloud-based management platforms as security providers standardize their remote monitoring workflows. Those facing high volumes of sensor data can expect to see AI-powered tools introduced to manage alarm fatigue in the coming year.
The takeaway
The security industry is rapidly moving toward centralized, AI-supported cloud platforms to mitigate human monitoring limitations. Watch for the 10% of surveyed firms currently planning to deploy drone or robotics hardware within the next 18 months as an indicator of future security ecosystem shifts.
Further reading
For broader trends in infrastructure, read more in our Data Centers section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Security Systems News magazine.
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