Statewide Security License Penetration Pandemic/Social Unrest Effects on Security Sales Up enormously 2% Up signifi cantly 9% Licensed 33% Unlicensed 67% Up moderately 13% Up minimally 18% Some custom integration companies work in states that do not require statewide security licenses. No impact 36% In all, 42% of custom integrators say the COVID-19 pandemic and the social unrest over the past year-and-a-half have increased their sales of intrusion and video surveillance systems. Down slightly 18% Down signifi cantly 4% Extremely important 36% Data Privacy Importance to Clients Little importance 7% Moderately important 22% Very important 36% Nearly three out of every four integrators say that data privacy is very important or extremely important to their clients. That level of concern could give edge-based security systems an advantage over cloud-based systems. 2021 Security Equipment Penetration (Percent of Security Projects That Include) 53% 40% 39% 35% 27% 25% Surveillance Cameras Video Doorbells Burglar Alarms Fire Alarms/Smoke Detectors Smart Door Locks Exterior Security Lighting Video surveillance cameras and video doorbells are the most frequent types of residential security equipment installed by CE pros. 2GIG: Meeting Data Privacy Needs Helps Expand Home Security Opportunities Most dealers and integrators of home security system dealers and integrators have heard consumers' concerns about the need to protect their data privacy when using connected, smart home apps. The answer may be simpler than they think in providing the peace-of-mind their customers seek and at the same time reduce their liability. One excellent solution is to specify security systems and smart home controls that work using edge processing versus those that operate in the cloud. Smart home panels that are engineered using edge analytics with technology built right into the panel, such as the 2GIG EDGE, deliver the most control over a user's data to enable a higher degree of data privacy. As an on-the-edge-based system, the 2GIG EDGE security and automation panel delivers multiple advantages including the assurance that a homeowner's sensitive biometric data is never sent to the cloud, off ering the ultimate security by saving it only on the panel. A prime example is its face recognition feature that off ers the most secure way to disarm a system with hands-free convenience. This information never leaves the device and once it is deleted, it is deleted forever. Plus, the system's integrated anti-spoofing technology ensures only the real live person can disarm the system. Consumers will also appreciate that processing data on the edge gives them improved response times and lower latency across all connected devices. And this feature does not add to ongoing service costs and will not be lost if service provider goes away. Cloud-based Storage Local/Edge-based Storage Gate Entry Access Control Interior Intercoms Driveway Sensors 20% 18% 16% 15% 11% cepro.com November 2021 CE Pro | 63http://www.cepro.com