SEC GLOBAL Newsletter 'Security Technology + Management'

EMEA Edition

Issue 3-26 - 19 JAN 2026

Hochiki: Award for intelligent fire detection; Dallmeier: Future-proof video security for Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel: Snoqualmie; Milestone Systems: Video AI shapes the smart cities of 2026; CES 2026: Highlights AI-driven solutions for real-world challenges; Assa Abloy: Modernizing access in education; Biometric ID verification market set to double by 2030

Artifical Intelligence

Video AI shapes the smart cities of 2026

European cities are moving from pilot projects to fully integrated urban platforms, where video AI, digital twins, and agentic AI enhance public safety while protecting privacy. Real-time analytics focus on patterns and movements rather than individual identification, and AI-assisted wearables, augmented reality, and automated workflows are becoming operational standards. In 2026, scalable, data-protected, and regulation-compliant video AI is set to become a central pillar of responsive, intelligent urban infrastructure. [Read more]

Case Studies

Future-proof video security for Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel: Snoqualmie Casino & Hotel, near Seattle, has expanded its long-standing Dallmeier surveillance system to meet growing operational and regulatory demands. The upgraded solution integrates 1,500 cameras with advanced neural-network analytics, modular video management, and flexible remote configuration, ensuring reliability, process efficiency, and seamless scalability. The system allows the casino to maintain high security standards while adapting to future technological and operational requirements. [Read more]

CES 2026

Highlights AI-driven solutions for real-world challenges

At this year’s Las Vegas trade fair, artificial intelligence took center stage across security, education, infrastructure, and resilience applications. Innovations ranged from AI-powered smart locks, fire detection, and emergency response robots to educational drones and privacy-conscious urban monitoring. CES 2026 showcased how AI, sensor fusion, and edge computing are transforming technology from isolated devices into integrated, socially impactful systems that enhance safety, efficiency, and learning. [Read more]

Company News

Award for intelligent fire detection

Hochiki Middle East has been honoured at the Intersec Awards 2026 in Dubai with the Best Active Fire Safety Product award. The winning ACD Multisensor with CO combines smoke and carbon monoxide detection in a single device, delivering faster, more reliable fire detection while significantly reducing false alarms. The recognition highlights Hochiki Middle East’s technological strength and its growing role in the international fire protection market. [Read more]

Strategic expansion in southern Germany

Funkwerk AG has acquired Munich-based GES, a well-established specialist in security technology and electrical engineering. The acquisition strengthens Funkwerk’s market presence in southern Bavaria and expands its expertise in fire alarm systems, security technology and electrical and network engineering. [Read more]

Educational Sector

Modernizing access in education

Schools, colleges, and universities across EMEIA are turning to digital access solutions to balance safety, openness, and efficiency. Intelligent key systems and mobile credentials reduce risk from lost keys, simplify administration, and ensure real-time control across campuses. From primary schools to multi-site universities, digital access enhances security, supports compliance with regulations like NIS2, and enables flexible, safe movement for staff, students, and visitors. [Read more]

Market reports

Biometric ID verification market set to double by 2030

According to MarketsandMarkets, the global market for biometric identity verification is expected to grow from $8.88 billion in 2025 to $17.81 billion by 2030, driven by rising identity crime, stricter KYC/AML requirements, and digital onboarding in banking, government, telecoms, and insurance. Software solutions, AI-powered multimodal biometrics, and contactless authentication are key growth drivers, with North America leading adoption and gaming/online gambling emerging as a dynamic sector for rapid implementation. [Read more]