In just three short years, the year 2020 will be upon us — a year that is increasingly holding special significance for its connotation with 20-20 eyesight or symbolic “clarity of vision,” as well as the fact that many people, organizations and countries alike are reportedly setting lofty goals to achieve by 2020. SDM reached out to a wide variety of industry professionals and asked them to answer the question, “What significant changes will have taken place in the security industry by the year 2020?” The respondents were provided with nine categories from which they could choose one to address. The selected answers, which we hope our readers will find both engaging and thought-provoking, may be found throughout this article. We would sincerely welcome your input on this topic, either as a comment on a prediction that has been provided, or by contributing your own prediction. Predictions may be submitted through April 14, 2017 via e-mail to psiharism@bnpmedia.com. — “20 Visions for 2020” edited by Meghan Psiharis, SDM Assistant Editor