Tag: cableco
Initial research: Telecoms, cablecos responsible for half of new subscribers
March 9, 2016Paul Ragusa
DALLAS—Interactive services, self-installed options, the presence of cable and telecom operators, new smart-home technologies—it truly is a pivotal time for the residential security industry. To help sort it all out, Security Systems News caught up with Tom Kerber, who leads Parks Associates research in the areas of home controls, energy management and home networks.In terms of the overall impact on the industry, Kerber noted that Parks Associates' initial research shows that “almost...
Cablecos and Telecoms: Readers debate the new competition
July 10, 2013Leif Kothe
YARMOUTH, Maine—Brand recognition, national reach and advertising clout are some of the obvious advantages afforded the telecom and cableco giants now entering the security space. But some smaller security companies may also stand to benefit from these new entrants, by virtue of both partnerships with bigger companies, and increased market awareness fueled by their advertising.A recent study from IHS Research says the influx of new players will likely increase market penetration for residential...