2011 United States Security in Retail Building Technology Focus

• Publication date: March 2012

This study’s research objective was to gauge the usage of building technologies (BT) within U.S. retail chains with at least five stores. Data was collected in August 2011 using Web-based survey, which sampled 182 U.S. managers. Retailers were familiar with all BT the survey contained, but technologies most commonly employed included fire suppression and detection systems, HVAC and energy management systems, and remote monitoring systems. Energ...

This study’s research objective was to gauge the usage of building technologies (BT) within U.S. retail chains with at least five stores. Data was collected in August 2011 using Web-based survey, which sampled 182 U.S. managers. Retailers were familiar with all BT the survey contained, but technologies most commonly employed included fire suppression and detection systems, HVAC and energy management systems, and remote monitoring systems. Energy efficiency proved important to retailers, as most already implemented measures. Budgets for BT generally either increased or remained steady from 2010 to 2011.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Research Objectives, Method Details, and Corporate Demographic Profile 4
Executive Summary 10
Focus on Threats and Challenges 14
Fire Suppression and Detection Systems 17
Integrated Building Automation, Control and Monitoring Systems 25
HVAC and Energy Management Systems 33
Integrated Building Management and Security 53
Lighting Controls and Digital Addressable Lighting Systems 61
Remote Monitoring Systems 69
Wireless Controls and Monitoring Systems 77
Cloud-based Systems for Security Management 85
Enterprise Management Solutions 93
Integration 101
Responsibilities and Budget 109
Other Issues 117
The Frost & Sullivan Story 125