The convergence of technology and an aging population seems to make personal emergency response systems (PERS) a perfect fit for integrators to grow RMR. But use cases go far beyond the elderly.
The convergence of new technology and a booming generation of older Americans determined to age in place is creating a robust market for personal emergency response systems (PERS) and the mobile version known as mPERS, which enable users to call for help in an emergency with the push of a button.
A quick look at the numbers suggests that PERS could be a lucrative market for security dealers. At this year’s Barnes Buchanan Conference PERS was named among the fastest-growing markets in the security segment, at 15 percent.