As interconnectivity via broadband or the Internet rises within American households, so, too, does the usage of an electronic home security system.

According to Primary Perspectives:  E-Enabled Home Security, a report published by Parks Associates, 40 percent of households with broadband connections also have an electronic home security system.

That number is just slightly ahead of Internet-enabled homes, 36 percent of which also have an electronic security system.  Lagging behind at 23 percent are all U.S. households.

The report is based on a survey of 10,500 U.S. Internet-using households.  It examines home security, home management ownership and use and looks at consumer interest in emerging home security applications.

"With two-way broadband connections now common in many U.S. households, some very interesting and compelling home management applications can find true commercial value," said Kurt Scherf, vice president-research, in a prepared statement.  "With home and personal safety on the rise, traditional home security players - as well as a host of new players in the services, hardware and software sectors - will find new footing in this market," he said....

From the article "Consumers give thumbs-up to e-enabled security options."

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