Verkada report says cloud security users adopt AI faster than on-premise peers
Verkada’s 2026 State of Cloud Physical Security report says cloud-based physical security users are adopting AI 2.6 times as often as on-premise organizations.
Verkada said Tuesday that organizations using cloud-based physical security are adopting AI at 2.6 times the rate of those with on-premise systems, according to its 2026 State of Cloud Physical Security report.
What the report found
The report is based on a survey of more than 2,700 IT and physical security leaders across 10 global markets, according to Verkada’s release on Aug. 12, 2026.
Verkada said 39% of organizations are still piloting AI features. It also said that among organizations not yet fully cloud-managed, 94% are either planning a transition or already in one.
The company said the findings show a gap between organizations that rely on on-premise physical security systems and those that use cloud-based platforms.
Background on the company
Verkada describes itself as a leader in AI-powered physical security and operations. In the release, the company said it has six product lines: video security cameras, access control, environmental sensors, alarms, workplace and intercoms.
The company also said its products are used by more than 30,000 organizations in 170 countries, including more than 100 of the Fortune 500.
What the company said
Verkada’s release did not include a separate executive quote. The company said the report highlights a gap in AI adoption tied to the type of physical security system in use.
What happens next
Verkada did not say in the release whether it plans follow-up research or new product announcements tied to the findings.
Sources
Editorial note: This article was prepared with AI assistance and includes source attribution for reader review.
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