This survey is about the state of the physical security industry and its most important challenge today; consolidation. Without a major restructuring, the industry will be unable to properly deliver the benefits of new technology (such as improved performance and increased productivity), to its clients and thereby sustain profitable future growth for all industry stakeholders. This study assesses the shape and state of the security business in 2009 and the part that finance, entrepreneurship, technological and commercial trends will play in bringing about consolidation in 2010 and beyond. It brings together all the quantitative and qualitative information about the business so that a realistic appraisal can be made about its future. Hard numbers about size, structure, shape and growth of the market are detailed before assessing the case for consolidation through merger, acquisition and alliance. Our research shows there is a dearth of information about these basic factors, particularly market shape and growth. Whilst market […]