The just concluded annual business event mapping the future of security, safety and fire protection in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates – Intersec 2025 – was not just an eye opener, it provided deep insights that are poised to shape the industry, including Africa’s growing physical security sector.

The physical security landscape in Africa is undergoing a seismic shift, with artificial intelligence (AI) adoption projected to grow by 27% by 2030, revolutionizing operations. According to Genetec’s State of Physical Security Report 2025, over 42% of end users now view AI as essential for streamlining security processes, driving advancements in refined threat detection through intelligent automation, simplified operations with Video Management Software and Video Surveillance as a Service, and data-driven security solutions for critical sectors like airports, energy, healthcare, and education.

To put this into perspective, we spoke to Andrew Elvish, vice president of marketing at Genetec, on various issues including the importance of Intersec 2025 for Genetec and the Africa region as a whole and the role of unified security platforms in addressing the emerging security demands of critical sectors like airports, finance, and healthcare across Africa.

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Elvish also shared his insights on the intersection of AI, cloud solutions, and physical security as a game-changer for African organizations, how Genetec is helping African businesses transition from traditional security approaches to more intelligent, automated systems, what makes Genetec’s approach to physical security in Africa distinct, and the company is empowering organizations to adopt scalable, future-ready solutions.

Over and above offering offering valuable industry insights into how organizations in Africa can move beyond generic approaches to adopting tailored, unified security solutions that meet emerging needs, our in-depth discussion also touched on how Africa can tap into tailored unified security solutions to meet its unique needs.