Survey reveals CCTV business on the increase

The research covered the BSIA's CCTV section members and was undertaken to find out more about the current state of the sector.

The figures show a thriving CCTV sector, with 85 per cent of respondents stating that their business had increased over the past 12 months and 15 per cent asserting that business had remained the same.

The BSIA said that this confirms the growth which was predicted in the same piece of research in 2005. Significantly, 85 per cent of respondents are once more predicting a business increase over the next year.

"The continued growth of the sector is testament to the essential role that CCTV is playing in modern society," CCTV Section chairman Pauline Norstrom said.

"CCTV is becoming a key security solution for the police, public sector and commercial organisations. Since the London bombings of July 2005, 45 per cent of respondents have received more requests for new or updated CCTV systems. I hope that CCTV can continue to make an important contribution to the fight against crime and terrorism."

The research showed a slight change in emphasis amongst the three top sectors for installers' sales by value. The 2006 research sees town centre management schemes as the top sector (32 per cent), followed by leisure/arts facilities (17 per cent) and transport (14 per cent).

In 2005, the top three sectors were leisure/arts facilities, retail and then transport.

Awareness of and compliance with standards is another encouraging area, the Association said. Ninety per cent of respondents are very aware or reasonably aware of the new BSIA Digital Video Evidence Code of Practice.