New research from Parks Associates reveals security dealers are offering more services such as video verification, PERS and cybersecurity to compete against the DIY trend.
With COVID-19 still affecting the way most Americans live, work, play and go to school, the security industry is faced with a variety of opportunities and challenges.
A new whitepaper from Parks Associates and Rapid Response Monitoring reveals consumers are becoming more likely to pay for monitoring services for their smart devices.
Smart home devices and services are benefitting from the tailwinds of consumer concern for health and safety, increased time at home, and desires for comfort, convenience and time for upgrade projects.
The virtual CONNECTIONS event hosted by Parks Associates will feature a panel of security execs discussing consumer responses to the ever-expanding security landscape.
Self-installed security systems, with and without professional monitoring attached, spikes due to COVID-19 challenges on the home front. SSI’s 2020 Home Automation Deep Dive reveals what else is helping offset a slowdown in installed system sales.
That’s according to a Parks Associates survey that also queries U.S. broadband households about their opinions on self-monitored security systems.
SSI requests your help to gain a better understanding of the fast-evolving residential market. Results and extensive analysis will be released in November. A $500 gift card will be awarded.
The Parks Associates report, commissioned by ESA, highlights facts and trends to help dealers make informed decisions in the current business climate.
Staving off erosion in the pro security areas will require aggressive differentiation strategies to prove the value of professional monitoring over self-monitoring.
This next installment of the SSI Industry Hall of Fame Webcast Series features Jim Henry, executive vice president of corporate development for Securitas Electronic Security.
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