State of the Market Series - Articles - Page 5

State of the Market: Access Control 2018

2017 was a very strong year for the access control industry, with many market forces working in its favor; 2018 and beyond looks even more promising

Karyn Hodgson

June 1, 2018

If responses from more than 30 manufacturers, integrators and other industry practitioners are any indication, share-of-revenue from access control may be picking up.

State of the Market: Fire Alarms 2018

With a strong economy, plus a healthy new construction and retrofit market, business remains steady in the fire space, with a few new opportunities, but also some notes of caution

Karyn Hodgson

May 9, 2018

In an economy that is staying strong, with a projected commercial construction growth rate of 4 percent annually through 2019, there is much to be happy about.

State of the Market: Security & Monitoring 2018

Technology changes, major shifts in the market and evolving customer expectations bring a wealth of opportunity the commercial and residential security markets.

Karyn Hodgson

March 1, 2018

2017 was a good year for the economy — and manufacturers, dealers and integrators definitely felt the positive impact of these trends.

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State of the Market: Video Surveillance 2018

The video surveillance market is still strong, and replete with opportunity

Tim A. Scally

February 1, 2018

The overwhelming consensus among security professionals interviewed for this first in SDM’s 2018 series of State of the Market articles, is that the video surveillance market remains strong and will continue to grow.

State of the Market: Connected Home 2017

With approximately 20 percent penetration into homes, professionally monitored security systems that are now interactive and connected have a lot of room to grow — but many others also seek this opportunity. Market players from all sides agree there is room for everyone in the rapidly expanding connected home space, but will that change?

August 1, 2017

Many describe 2016 as a “pivot point” in the connected home space. While not yet out of the tall weeds, there are signs of organization and cooperation all around.

State of the Market: Fire Alarms 2017

Fire detection insiders are literally “fired up” over last year’s market performance and the potential going forward. While still heavily code-driven, there are signs of technology innovations and changes pointing to more integration and opportunity than ever before.

Karyn Hodgson

May 2, 2017

Anyone who thinks the fire alarm industry — with its restricting codes and standards and conservative outlook — doesn’t experience exciting changes, would be wrong.

State of the Market: Access Control 2017

This year’s story on access control is one of disruptors, drivers and deciders.

Karyn Hodgson

April 1, 2017

It was a good year — for many even a great one. But more and more, when it comes to access control it is a tale of two markets: the small business and small/medium enterprise SMB/SME market and the large enterprise.

State of the Market: Security & Monitoring 2017

The general outlook across the industry is highly optimistic as dealers and manufacturers ride the wave of integrated technologies and consumer interest to more and more growth.

Karyn Hodgson

March 1, 2017

Here’s the good news: Not a single person interviewed for this article said business was flat or declined in 2016, or expected it to decline in 2017. In fact, many reported double-digit growth and a continued strong business outlook, both residentially and commercially.

State of Market: Video Surveillance 2017

State of the Market: Video Surveillance 2017

The video surveillance market is on a steady course of growth for now and into the foreseeable future. With a slight uptick in growth this year and not many surprises on the horizon, steady as she goes seems to be the safe bet.

Tim A. Scally

February 3, 2017

It was the story of 2016: growth — sometimes stellar, sometimes slight, but mostly steady.

State of the Market: Connected Home 2016

The connected home space is one of “activity but uncertainty” today. The security industry holds the advantage right now, with a built-in revenue model and expertise in integration; but the challenge will be not losing that edge as outside competition starts to figure it out.

Karyn Hodgson

August 3, 2016

Talking about the connected home today can be a challenge when you are faced with the question “What is the connected home?”