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Opportunities abound in video storage as DIY camera installs take off

"Sales of networked cameras will reach seven million units in 2019," said Dina Abdelrazik, Senior Analyst, Parks Associates. "Retailers like Best Buy have helped boost the profile of this product category through experience centers and device displays that can demonstrate key security and convenience use cases. Wireless connectivity also makes it easier for consumer to self-install. The next stage in competition will hinge on which camera can deliver the best user experience and value-driven use cases; however, for today, basic features such as image quality are top of mind."

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