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CEDIA Survey: Home Technology Professionals Expect Growth in 2016

Each year CEDIA conducts its Size and Scope of the Residential Electronic Systems Industry Survey to analyse the size of the industry and identify market trends. In 2016, the average system integrator is projecting 17% growth with estimated revenues at $2.5 million; CEDIA and research partner Parks Associates takes a more conservative view, estimating a 7-10% rate of growth in 2016, equating to revenues of $2.3 million.

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