U.S. Physical Security Equipment Markets

Americans now view security systems as a necessity rather than a precautionary measure for the home and workplace. Due to highly publicized incidents, the fear of crime and terrorism is driving demand for security equipment. Technological advancements and fierce competition in certain market sectors have made physical security equipment more affordable and reliable.

This Frost and Sullivan research provides an up-to-date analysis of the U.S. physical security equipment markets, including interior and perimeter segments. By identifying industry challenges and presenting strategic recommendations for capitalizing on new opportunities, this study supplies your firm with the information it needs to maximize revenues.

Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Sales Remain Strong, Propel Total Market

The increased utilization of CCTV, especially in conjunction with electronic access control and surveillance equipment, is expected to remain the primary industry driver. "About 80 percent of interior segment revenues are derived from the sale of CCTV, its accessories and components," states the study's author.

As a result of the CCTV market expansion, the entire interior equipment market is projected to experience significant growth over the forecast period. This research highlights technology trends and evaluates consumer demand, making it an excellent guide to the future of the marketplace.

Technological Developments Enhance Reliability, Boost Consumer Confidence

Because of a high occurrence of false alarms, perimeter barrier sensors were once considered too impractical for commercial use. Their low cost in relation to high-end products gave the impression of inferior quality, which was reinforced by the sensors inability to differentiate between intruders and environmental disturbances.

Recent developments have led to significant increases in the dependability of these systems. "Low-end sensors have become more reliable without becoming more expensive, making them more economically attractive to small consumers who were previously dissatisfied with their performance," states the author.

This Frost and Sullivan research offers in-depth assessment of the state of the U.S. physical security equipment markets, enabling its users to successfully plan for this competitive industry.

1. Executive Summary

A. Market Overview

1. Introduction

2. Competitive Analysis

B. Major Research Findings

1. Opportunities and Forecasts

2. Market Segment Analysis

3. Strategic Conclusions

2. Total Market

A. Overview

1. Introduction

2. Industry Challenges

3. Market Engineering Analysis

4. Revenue Forecast

5. Competitive Structure

B. Strategic Recommendations

1. Strategies Overview

2. Falling Prices Squeeze Profit Margins

3. Commodization of Security and Surveillance Products

4. Tight Labor Market

5. Demand to Reduce False Alarms

6. Budget Downsizing in Traditional Market Sectors

7. Shift in Type of Competition

C. Frost & Sullivan Market Engineering Awards

1. Market Engineering Leadership (Interior)

2. Market Engineering Leadership (Perimeter)

3. Technology Innovation

4. Business Development Strategy

5. Product Differentiation Innovation

3. Perimeter Security Equipment

A. Overview and Introduction

1. Market Overview and Definitions

2. Market Engineering Analysis

3. Market Drivers

4. Market Restraints

B. Forecasts, Trends and Competitive Structure

1. Revenue Forecasts

2. Demand Analysis

3. Market and Technology Trends

4. Competitive Structure

C. Microwave Sensors Market

1. Overview and Definitions

2. Revenue Forecasts

3. Competitive Structure and Market Share Analysis

4. Product and Pricing Analysis

D. Video Motion Detector Systems Market

1. Overview and Definitions

2. Revenue Forecasts

3. Competitive Structure and Market Share Analysis

4. Product and Pricing Analysis

E. Perimeter Barrier Sensors Market

1. Overview and Definitions

2. Revenue Forecasts

3. Pricing Analysis

4. Competitive Structure

F. Fiber Optic Sensors Market

1. Overview and Definitions

2. Revenue Forecasts

3. Competitive Structure and Market Share Analysis

4. Product Analysis

G. Acoustic Microphonic Coaxial Cable Sensors Market

1. Overview and Definitions

2. Revenue Forecasts

3. Competitive Structure and Market Share Analysis

4. Product Analysis

H. Taut Wire Sensors Market

1. Overview and Definitions

2. Revenue Forecasts

3. Competitive Structure and Market Share Analysis

4. Product Analysis

I. Perimeter Buried Sensors Market

1. Overview and Definitions

2. Revenue Forecasts

3. Competitive Structure and Market Share Analysis

4. Product and Pricing Analysis

4. Interior Security Equipment

A. Overview and Introduction

1. Market Overview and Definitions

2. Market Engineering Analysis

3. Market Drivers

4. Market Restraints

B. Forecast, Trends and Competitive Structure

1. Revenue Forecast and Demand Analysis

2. Competitive Structure

C. Passive Infra-Red (PIR) Sensors Market

1. Overview and Definitions

2. Market Drivers and Restraints

3. Market and Technology Trends

4. Revenue Forecast and Demand Analysis

5. Competitive Structure and Market Share Analysis

6. Product and Pricing Analysis

D. Dual Technology (DT) Sensors Market

1. Overview and Definitions

2. Market Drivers and Restraints

3. Market and Technology Trends

4. Revenue Forecast and Demand Analysis

5. Competitive Structure and Market Share Analysis

6. Product and Pricing Analysis

E. Total Glass Break (GB) Sensors Market

1. Overview and Definitions

2. Market Drivers and Restraints

3. Trends by Product Type

4. Revenue Forecast and Demand Analysis

5. Competitive Structure and Market Share Analysis

6. Product and Pricing Analysis

F. Acoustic Glass Break Sensors Market

1. Overview and Definitions

2. Market Drivers and Restraints

3. Market and Technology Trends

4. Revenue Forecast and Demand Analysis

5. Competitive Structure and Market Share Analysis

G. Shock-Based Glass Break Sensors Market

1. Overview and Definitions

2. Market Drivers and Restraints

3. Market and Technology Trends

4. Revenue Forecast and Demand Analysis

5. Competitive Structure and Market Share Analysis

H. Magnetic Contacts (MC) Market

1. Overview and Definitions

2. Market Drivers and Restraints

3. Market and Technology Trends

4. Revenue Forecast and Demand Analysis

5. Competitive Structure and Market Share Analysis

6. Product and Pricing Analysis

I. Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Market

1. Overview and Definitions

2. Market Drivers and Restraints

3. Market and Technology Trends

4. Revenue Forecast and Demand Analysis

5. Competitive Structure and Market Share Analysis

6. Product and Pricing Analysis

List of Figures

Chapter 2

Total Physical Security Equipment Market: Impact of Top Industry Challenges (U.S.), 2001-2007

Total Physical Security Equipment: Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 1997-2007

Total Physical Security Equipment Market: Share by Product Type (U.S.), 1997-2007

Total Physical Security Equipment Market: Database of Key Industry Participants by Product Type (U.S), 2000

Physical Security Equipment Market: Strategies Addressing the Top Six Market Challenges (U.S.), 2000

Chapter 3

Total Perimeter Security Equipment Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (U.S.), 2001-2007

Total Perimeter Security Equipment Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (U.S.), 2001-2007

Total Perimeter Security Equipment Market: Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 1997-2007

Total Perimeter Security Equipment Market: Percent of Revenues by Product Type (U.S.), 1997-2007

Total Perimeter Security Equipment Market: Percent of Revenues by End User (U.S.), 1997-2007

Total Perimeter Security Equipment Market: Database of Key Industry Participants by Product Type (U.S.), 2000

Total Perimeter Security Equipment Market: Competitive Structure (U.S.), 2000

Perimeter Microwave Sensors Market: Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 1997-2007

Perimeter Microwave Sensors Market: Market Share Trends of Major Market Participants (U.S.), 1999-2000

Total Perimeter Microwave Sensors Market: Product Analysis (U.S.), 2000

Video Motion Detection Systems Market: Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 1997-2007

Video Motion Detection Systems Market: Market Share Trends of Major Market Participants (U.S.), 1999-2000

Video Motion Detection Systems Market: Product Analysis (U.S.), 2000

Perimeter Barrier Sensors Market: Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 1997-2007

Perimeter Barrier Sensors Market: Percent of Revenues by Product Type (U.S.), 1997-2007

Perimeter Barrier Sensors Market: Database of Key Industry Participants by Product Type (U.S.), 2000

Fiber-Optic Sensors Market: Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 1997-2007

Fiber-Optic Sensors Market: Market Share Trends of Major Market Participants (U.S.), 1999-2000

Total Fiber-Optic Sensors Market: Product Analysis (U.S.), 2000

Acoustic Microphonic Coaxial Cable Sensors Market: Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 1997-2007

Acoustic Microphonic Coaxial Cable Sensors Market: Market Share Trends of Major Market Participants (U.S.), 1999-2000

Total Acoustic Microphonic Coaxial Cable Sensors Market: Product Analysis (U.S.), 2000

Taut Wire Sensors Market: Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 1997-2007

Taut Wire Sensors Market: Market Share Trends of Major Market Participants (U.S.), 1999-2000

Total Taut Wire Sensors Market: Product Analysis (U.S.), 2000

Perimeter Buried Sensors Market: Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 1997-2007

Perimeter Buried Sensors Market: Market Share Trends of Major Market Participants (U.S.), 1999-2000

Total Perimeter Buried Sensors Market: Product Analysis (U.S.), 2000

Chapter 4

Total Interior Security Equipment Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (U.S.), 2001-2007

Total Interior Security Equipment Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (U.S.), 2001-2007

Total Interior Security Equipment Market: Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 1997-2007

Total Interior Security Equipment Market: Percent of Revenues by Product Type (U.S.), 1997-2007

Total Interior Security Equipment Market: Percent of Revenues by End User (U.S.), 1997-2007

Total Interior Security Equipment Market: Database of Key Industry Participants by Product Type (U.S.), 2000

Total Interior Security Equipment Market: Competitive Structure (U.S.), 2000

Passive Infrared Sensors Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 1997-2007

Passive Infrared Sensors Market: Market Share Trends of Major Participants (U.S.), 1999-2000

Duel-Technology Sensors Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 1997-2007

Duel-Technology Sensors Market: Market Share Trends of Major Participants (U.S.), 1999-2000

Total Glass-Break Sensors Market: Share by Product Type (U.S.), 1997-2007

Total Glass-Break Sensors Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 1997-2007

Total Glass-Break Sensors Market: Key Industry Participants by Product Type (U.S.), 2000

Total Glass-Break Sensors Market: Market Share Trends for Major Participants (U.S.), 1999-2000

Acoustic Glass-Break Sensors Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 1997-2007

Acoustic Glass-Break Sensors Market: Market Share Trends for Major Participants (U.S.), 1999-2000

Shock-Based Glass-Break Sensors Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 1997-2007

Shock-Based Glass-Break Sensors Market: Market Share Trends for Major Participants (U.S.), 1999-2000

Magnetic Contacts Market: Unit Shipment and Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 1997-2007

Magnetic Contacts Market: Market Share Trends for Major Participants (U.S.), 1999-2000

Closed Circuit Television Market: Revenue Forecasts (U.S.), 1997-2007

Closed Circuit Television Market: Market Share Trends of Major Participants (U.S.), 1999-2000