Detektor International Award Finalists Have Been Named
Genetec, Iqsight, and Openeye were selected as finalists for the security industry's video surveillance category.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Cybersecurity
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The magazine Detektor has named Genetec, Iqsight, and Openeye as the three finalists for its video surveillance category. These companies are among twelve total finalists chosen for the annual industry honor.
Why it matters
The Detektor International Award aims to reward innovation in security industry solutions and encourage ongoing technical development. Winners are chosen by an international jury of experts associated with the publication.
The selection process involves an editorial team assessing manufacturers based on trade fair attendance and global news coverage. Twelve total finalists are selected across the four official award categories.
The players
Detektor
Detektor is a security industry magazine that established an international award program to recognize technological advancements.
Genetec
Genetec is a technology manufacturer specializing in unified security solutions and was named a finalist in the video surveillance category.
Iqsight
Iqsight is a security software provider that earned a finalist nomination for the Detektor International Award.
Openeye
Openeye is a surveillance technology company selected as a finalist for the video surveillance category of the industry award.
The details
Candidates for the prize cannot apply for consideration, as the editorial staff conducts the selection process internally. Winners will be announced during a ceremony hosted at the Skydd trade fair.
Timeline
The Detektor International Award was established in 2000.
The awards ceremony will occur on October 20, 2026.
The Tech Race
This award cycle reflects the competitive nature of the global security market, where companies consistently push for status through technical innovation. The nomination process highlights the industry's shift toward high-end, jury-vetted surveillance capabilities.
The nomination of these firms signals which technologies are currently leading the market in security infrastructure. Users and security managers can monitor these finalists to understand upcoming trends in surveillance performance and integration capabilities.
The takeaway
Innovation awards provide a snapshot of the most competitive players in the security technology sector. Keeping track of these industry benchmarks can help stakeholders identify which companies are currently prioritizing advanced research and development.
What happens next
The winners of the Detektor International Award will be announced on October 20, 2026, at the Skydd trade fair held at the Stockholm International Fairs in Stockholm, Sweden.
Further reading
For more on industry standards and security innovations, visit the Cybersecurity section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by SecurityWorldMarket.
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