Posted by Janet B. Stroud — March 18, 2024 — Integrated health, safety and security solutions provider Securitas Technology has just released its sixth annual Global Technology Outlook Report, which features insights, trends and data on a variety of security topics across all verticals, as well as guidance to navigate some of the changes. New this year is exclusive survey data from more than 900 security decision-makers from around the globe that reveals insights into new technologies, opportunities and challenges in the security industry.
The report shares collective insights from end-users, technology partners, and the company’s own security experts in order to help clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex business environment with ever-evolving technology. It offers insights on emerging technologies; artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics; cybersecurity and data privacy; and cloud migration.
The survey lists these four trends shaping the security industry in 2024:
- Data-backed insights for cross-organizational growth
- Rise of cloud migration and hardware-free architecture
- Smarter, faster and more comprehensive security technology
- The era of verification
Highlights of the survey include:
- 41% of organizations leverage their electronic security systems to drive operational efficiencies and increase cost savings.
- 85% use security technology for predicting and preventing threats.
- 86% use subscription-based electronic security services (e.g. service plans, monitoring and maintenance).
The survey indicates a keen interest in emerging security technologies, with 86% of organizations “very” or “extremely” interested in investing in them. Respondents said they were currently leveraging (or interested in investing in) the following:
- Cloud computing: 67% (18%)
- Adaptive technology: 48% (22%)
- Artificial intelligence (AI): 46% (21%)
- Predictive analytics: 40% (26%)
To view the complete 2024 Global Technology Outlook Report, visit Securitas Technology. Securitas Technology, part of Securitas, is a global provider of integrated end-to-end electronic security systems that protect, connect, and optimize businesses of all types and sizes, delivered by more than 13,000 colleagues in 40 countries.
