I've heard and read that the majority of profit for integrators comes from setting everything up; the labor hours for configuration etc. Also some markup on subcontracted cable and electrical work.
I've heard and read that "box sales" don't account for much revenue for them. When I just want a camera from an integrator, but I install it and configure it on the VMS, the integrator doesn't get much. This is my impression.
What is a typical margin on a "box sale" camera? I assume there are a hundred variables, but what would you say the average margin is?
Has IPVM already done a poll on this subject? I feel like I've seen one in the past.