SEC GLOBAL Newsletter 'Security Technology + Management'

EMEA Edition

Issue 1-26 - 05 JAN 2026

Brivo & Eagle Eye Networks Merge; Intersec 2026: Early Security in Megaprojects; Bosch Tech Compass 2025: AI Skills & Technology; Video Surveillance Trends 2026 by Hanwha Vision, Genetec Market report & Axis Forecast 2026; AMAG Technology Enters New Growth Phase; Halma Expands in Healthcare

Company News

Brivo & Eagle Eye Networks Merge

Brivo and Eagle Eye Networks join forces to create the world’s largest AI-powered, cloud-native security provider. The unified platform integrates access control, video surveillance, visitor management, and intrusion detection, offering enterprises and partners a scalable, end-to-end, data-driven security solution. [Read more]

Halma Expands in Healthcare

Halma acquires UK-based Static Systems, a specialist in critical healthcare communications. The move strengthens Halma’s medical technology portfolio, enhances patient safety, and opens international growth opportunities. Static Systems will operate within Halma’s Medical sector, complementing existing RTLS solutions. [Read more]

AMAG Technology Enters New Growth Phase

Allied Universal sells its majority stake in AMAG Technology to Shore Rock Partners, retaining a significant minority share. CEO David Sullivan leads the company into a new era focused on product innovation, global expansion, and strengthening solutions for high-security access, identity, and video management. [Read more]

Intersec 2026

Intersec 2026: Early Security in Megaprojects

Security is moving upstream in Middle East giga-projects. At Intersec 2026, experts show how early integration of physical, digital, and AI-driven security into master planning boosts resilience, scalability, and operational success across multi-sector developments. [Read more]

Market reports

Bosch Tech Compass 2025: AI Skills & Technology

The Bosch Tech Compass 2025 reveals global perceptions of technology, AI skills, and the future of work. While 69% see tech as improving the world, AI literacy is rising in importance. 82% plan to learn AI, highlighting global readiness—and gaps—for an AI-driven future. [Read more]

Video Surveillance Trends 2026 by Hanwha Vision

In 2026, AI will become the backbone of video surveillance. From trustworthy data and autonomous AI agents to sustainable edge computing, hybrid architectures, and smart spaces, the industry is set for a transformation that boosts efficiency, security, and environmental responsibility. [Read more]

Collaboration as the key to innovation in physical security

The report ‘The State of Physical Security 2026’ shows that technological progress alone is not enough. AI, cloud computing and other technologies only deliver benefits when they are used in a targeted manner. Cooperation between security and IT teams and manufacturers is crucial in order to close gaps, connect systems and develop resilient protection concepts. [Download]

Market forcast

Axis Communications: 4 Tech Trends That 
Will Transform Security in 2026

Security is changing fast. In 2026, AI, connected sensors, zero-trust systems, and energy-efficient edge technologies will reshape how we protect people and assets. Axis Communications reveals the four game-changing trends that every security professional should watch next year. [Read more]