The 2025 State of Physical Security Report from Genetec details shifts in the physical security industry, especially in regard to priorities and challenges. According to the report, 77% of end users have physical security departments and IT departments that work collaboratively; yet, 57% cite outdated physical security and/or IT infrastructure as their organization’s greatest challenge. Furthermore, 65% of channel partners report clients want to see benefits from new technology and abilities. 

The report also delved into reasons behind delayed projects. In 2023, 45% of end users delayed projects, with supply chain issues being the main cause cited. This percentage rose to 49% in 2024. The main cause of delays in 2024 was economic uncertainties or inflation, at 54%. This is followed by recruitment difficulties at 44%, political uncertainties at 39% and upskilling challenges at 36%. 

As for top processes and capabilities of the year, the report found 66% of end users placed access control (50%) and/or video surveillance (39%) at the top. Consequently, 81% of channel partners’ work involved either core system. 

Other trends discussed in the report include: 

• 49% of end users reported entirely on-premises physical security deployments (no cloud involved) 
• 76% of channel partners say the hardest role to fill is Installation Technician 
• 38% of consultants plan to expand coverage into cybersecurity