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The connected home continues to evolve from basic connected home networks to a feature-rich collection of consumer electronic (CE) devices, broadband-enabled services and multifunctional set-top boxes and residential gateways.

The National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) Market Intelligence Briefing (MIB) Series focuses on internal and external factors surrounding the commercial electronic systems industry.

Increasingly, electronics consumers expect much more than quality devices; they desire a quality experience. That trend is supported by consumer research conducted by IBM, which found that with the proliferation of connected devices and increased network accessibility, consumers are demanding high performance and enhanced, integrated device experiences.

Increased broadband penetration is serving to compel Internet service providers (ISPs) to modify their market strategy. Many ISPs are looking to value-added services to retain customers and serve as platforms for future revenue growth.

Each year, nonfire-related CO poisoning is responsible for about 15,000 emergency department visits and nearly 500 deaths, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) recently released key findings from its 2011 Benchmarking Survey that could offer a ray of light at the end of very dark recessionary tunnel.

Video surveillance, mass notification, access control and emergency communications interoperability continue to pose challenges for many campus safety protection professionals

The Electronic Security Association (ESA) polled its regular members to gauge their current business performance and growth expectations for the next two years.

The latest "Financial Analysis of the Industry" report by the National Systems Contractors Association (NSCA) tracks and benchmarks key financial ratios for a wide range of installing contractors in the commercial electronic systems industry.

Global shrink retreated 5.6 percent during the most recent 12-month period, according to the 4th annual Global Retail Theft Barometer, reversing last year's spike in shrink rates in every geographic market.

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