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Expand your understanding of security industry metrics and specifications with research provided by SIA members and partners.
Security Market Index: July 2019 Edition
Provided to Security Industry Association (SIA) members as a review of current market conditions, the July 2019 Security Market Index (SMI) shows that confidence in the security industry has skyrocketed in the summer months.
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Market Spotlight: Procurement of Robots, Drones and Other Next-Generation Security Technology
In this research report produced by respected firm IDC exclusively for SIA member access, you’ll learn about procurement of drones and robotics technologies for security applications, including the following topics:
- Four Keys to Evolving the Security Technology Procurement Process
- Operational Environment Considerations When Procuring Robots and/or Drones
- Key Considerations When Evaluating Security Robotics and Engaging in Vendor Selection
- Benefits of Deploying Next-Gen Technologies in Security Operations
Security Market Index: May 2019 Edition
Provided to SIA members as a review of current market conditions, the May 2019 Security Market Index (SMI) shows that confidence in the security industry is bouncing back after a dip in March.
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Security Market Index: March 2019 Edition
Provided to SIA members as a review of current market conditions, the March 2019 Security Market Index shows the security industry slightly down but steady in 2019. New product introductions, product and service sales and new orders are driving overall confidence in the security industry, as optimism in those three areas keep the March index at 60, down from the 54 index reported for both January 2019 and November 2018.
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Security Market Index: January 2019 Edition
Provided to SIA members as a review of current market conditions, the January 2019 Security Market Index shows the security industry holding steady into 2019. General optimism about current business conditions and steady increases in new product sales, introductions and production keep the index at 65, the same as in November 2018.
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Security Megatrends: The 2019 Vision for the Security Industry
Security Megatrends, an annual publication of the Security Industry Association, analyzes and forecasts the major trends affecting security industry businesses. The publication captures a vision of the industry’s future and distills key trends that will impact your organization in the coming year.
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