Based on a survey conducted in the fall, the study reveals both continuing trends from the recent past and developing patterns for the near future.

For example, the total industry revenue from the sale, lease, installation, service and monitoring of security systems increased to $24.1 billion, a significant nine percent gain from 2002 to 2003. This is evidence of a continuing trend that saw total industry revenue escalate nearly 50 percent over the last decade. It also shows the impact of the continued strong home construction market as well as the strength of systems installation and maintenance into the corporate and commercial field.