CCTV and access control are the two sectors of the security industry forecast to grow most to 2006, according to a market research report.
CCTV and access control are the two sectors of the security industry forecast to grow most to 2006, according to a market research report. Electronic Security Systems: UK by MSI says that the terrorist attacks on the US resulted in an upsurge in end user enquiries about security systems, which should result in more orders in late 2001 and early 2002. The report says that the value of the CCTV market will go up by as much as 18 per cent between 2002 and 2006, and the access control market by as much as 17 per cent, compared with 12 per cent growth over the five years in central monitoring stations, and four per cent growth in intruder alarms. MSI put the higher increases in cameras and electronic access control down to the greater risk of terrorism since September 11, because access control is an effective method of preventing access and verifying the identity of a potential terrorist. ‘High risk end users, such as financial institutions, public and civil building and commercial buildings will invest heavily in access control systems due to the threat of terrorism.’ The report suggests more demand for on-line access control systems that are ‘the most technologically advanced, permitting access and identifying the user through magnetic stripe cards, smart cards, proximity readers and biometric readers’. At an airport, for example, according to the report, an access control application will verify the passenger and match the information on the boarding card to the person. <br>
On-line systems are already the main type of access control system, with 44 per cent of the market this year. The value of audio or video entry systems will remain roughly static at 33 per cent, while stand-alone systems will decline slightly. In 2001, magnetic cards are the main type of on-line access control reader, with 55 per cent of the market, compared with 40 per cent for proximity readers and five per cent for others, such as biometric readers and smart cards. Magentic readers will stay the largest part of the market because they are cost-effective, say MSI, but prox readers will gradually lose market share to biometric readers. The UK market for CCTV is 99 per cent analogue and one per cent digital, the researchers report, seeing significant potential for development of digital CCTV. ‘Digital images are of a higher quality than analogue system images and provide the standard of evidence required during the prosecution of a criminal.’ The report puts the popularity of analogue down the end users’ familiarity with it, and the falling price of analogue systems. UK central monitoring station services will increase by 12 per cent between 2002 and 2006, an increase driven by integration of electronic security systems. However, fear of recession will reduce investment by business in security protection, or businesses will prefer lower cost options, the report argues. A recession will have a negative impact on demand for intruder alarms, MSI add, seeing only a four per cent rise in the alarm market in the five years 2002-6. Remote monitoring systems represent some 55 per cent of new installations in 2001, up from 51 per cent in 2000. The report explains this rise with the tighter ACPO alarms policy and more insurance companies stipulating remote signalling alarm systems. Integration is the driver in alarms, too, because remote signalling systems can be linked to central monitoring stations to verify a detection of an intrusion. ‘Moreover, remote signalling systems incorporated with CCTV and access control can form an advanced integrated system. Indeed, integrated systems can be monitored from one central point via a network, such as LAN or WAN.’ The report ends with profiles of a dozen security manufacturers: Ademco Microtech, ADT, Blick, PAC International, C&K Systems, Chubb Electronic Security, Cooper Industries, Dedicated Micros, The Gardiner Group, Norbain, Group 4 Technology, Remsdaq and Rentokil Initial.
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Electronic Security Systems: UK by MSI Marketing Research for Industry, is priced £595. Ring freephone 0800 195 6756, write to Viscount House, River Lane, Saltney, Chester CH4 8RH, e-mail [email protected].
