SGS’ Hank Goldberg has organized a panel of alarm industry software vendors to discuss “Looking to the future of the Central Station” at the CSAA Annual Meeting. Key industry software vendors will share views on technology and how the central station business is being impacted.
What is the market going to look like five years from now? Communications technology is changing the central station in fundamental ways. Is there a world without phone lines? What will your business do for products? The replacement of phone lines is equally unpredictable. Is the market GSM, WiMax, Wi-FI, Cable IP?
An important aspect of this presentation will be a summary of a survey sent to central stations by their vendors and by the CSAA. The survey is open to all central stations and can be accessed at http://csaa.survey.sgizmo.com. We only ask that you complete only one survey per company. In Hawaii, we will review the results of what companies are doing today and what they are planning for the next five years. For the first time, you can find out how your plans measure against industry norms. Please contact Ceila Besore (celia@csaaul.org) at CSAA after November 1, 2007 for survey results.
Following the survey, we will hear more about the future.
- Revenue opportunities with GPS, PERS, and access control.
- Convergence of technologies in computer security, and video have broad market implications.
- Lessons from Europe – Market change to IP communication and DIY
- Residential video – a revenue gain or resource drain?
One thing is clear. Change is going to happen. Common elements of all of the future technologies are speed, breadth, and bi-directional operation. The leading central station software vendors’ vision of market challenges and opportunities is critical information you need for your business.
Check our website after November 1 to see our report on the presentation, insight into trends and central station plans.
