The report also indicates a significant rise in interest towards AI adoption in physical security, with 37% of end users planning to implement AI-powered features in 2025, up from just 10% in 2024. AI is seen as a tool to streamline security operations, focusing on practical applications such as refining threat detection and automating routine processes. Genetec Inc., a global technology company transforming the physical security industry, conducted the survey from August 12th to September 15th, 2024.
Key takeaways:
- Genetec Inc. released its 2025 State of the Physical Security Report, which is based on insights from over 5,600 physical security leaders worldwide.
- 43% of end users envision hybrid deployments as their preferred approach within the next five years, compared to just 18% favoring fully cloud-based implementations and 17% planning to remain fully on-premises.
- 77% of end users say physical security and information technology (IT) departments now work collaboratively, with IT teams now actively involved in physical security purchasing decisions.
- There is a significant rise in the interest toward AI adoption in physical security, with 37% of end users planning to implement AI-powered features in 2025, up from just 10% in 2024.