There is another one just around the corner that we can add to this short list – IP video. It’s already changing how you approach your investment in security, the technologies, the industry landscapes, channels to market and role of each of the participants. For those integrators and manufacturers who understand the value they provide there is opportunity and growth. For the others, get ready or get out of the way for what’s just around the corner.
At $5 to $6 billion globally, the video equipment and installation market is already a significant part of the security industry. It is expected to grow an estimated 10-20 percent over the next few years; but that growth will now be shared or even a significant amount lost to those outside the traditional industry – a trend that end-users can exploit.