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The Smart Money: Intelligence over Infrastructure

Parks Associates research reveals less than 10% of security system owners reported purchasing their system in the 12 months prior to the survey, reflecting a nine-year low in sales in 2024.

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From the article, "The Smart Money: Intelligence over Infrastructure" by Jennifer Kent

 

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