Detektor Named Three Video Surveillance Finalists
The annual awards highlight innovations in security technology, with winners to be announced in Stockholm.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Cybersecurity
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Genetec, Iqsight, and Openeye have been named the three finalists in the Video Surveillance category for the 2026 Detektor International Award. Twelve companies in total were selected across four categories for the competition.
Why it matters
The award program serves to incentivize technical development within the global security industry. Since manufacturers cannot apply for nominations, selections are driven by editorial observation of market-ready solutions.
The nomination pool includes 3 finalists in the Video Surveillance category compared to a total of 12 finalists across the four award segments. The editorial team selects nominees based on trade fair presence and international news coverage.
The players
Genetec
A developer of open-architecture security software, including video management and access control systems.
Iqsight
A provider of video surveillance and security analytics solutions.
Openeye
A manufacturer of cloud-managed video surveillance and recording hardware.
The details
The Detektor International Award, established in 2000, relies on an editorial process where the magazine staff curates candidates rather than accepting manufacturer applications. An international jury evaluates these finalists to determine winners, focusing on security industry solutions and technical innovation. This mechanism aims to maintain an independent assessment of security technologies that gain traction through real-world deployment and industry visibility.
Timeline
2000: The Detektor International Award was established.
October 20, 2026: The awards ceremony takes place at the Skydd trade fair in Stockholm.
The Tech Race
The selection marks the latest annual iteration of the Detektor International Award. This competition tracks the maturation of security industry solutions against a benchmark of international market coverage.
These finalists represent the technologies currently gaining the most traction in professional security deployments. Industry professionals can look to the eventual winners as indicators of the most viable and effective surveillance systems currently available.
The takeaway
The nomination of these three firms highlights the current market focus on integrated video surveillance capabilities. Readers should watch for the official announcement of the winners on October 20, 2026, to understand which specific security architectures the jury deems most significant this year.
What happens next
The winners of the 2026 Detektor International Award will be announced on October 20, 2026, at the Skydd trade fair in Stockholm.
Further reading
For more on evolving standards in surveillance and protection, see our Cybersecurity section.
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