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Study: Security System Households Are More Likely To Own A Networked Security Cam

While participating in the ISC West event at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas this week—one of the premiere events in the security industry—research firm Parks Associates released new data on the IP and networked security camera market. The major finding for the space from their new study, “Delivering Peace of Mind: Connected Home Devices & Sensors”: 9 percent of U.S. broadband households owned an IP or networked security at the end of 2015.

From the article "Study: Security System Households Are More Likely To Own A Networked Security Cam" by Rob Stott.

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