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Noise distraction and privacy concerns are driving growth in the sound masking system market worldwide. As outlined in the Residential Security Market research, these systems introduce ambient sound into a space to make conversations less intelligible and reduce distractions. This is crucial for modern open-plan offices, where lack of acoustic privacy often reduces productivity and employee satisfaction. Industries such as finance, law, and healthcare are adopting sound masking to meet confidentiality regulations and ensure client or patient privacy. The global market is expected to grow consistently over the next decade, driven by urbanization, smart building integration, and an increased focus on workplace wellness. Technological advances such as networked systems, smart controls, and customizable masking levels make these solutions more effective and scalable. North America remains the largest market, while Asia-Pacific offers significant opportunities due to rapid commercial infrastructure growth. While upfront costs and awareness gaps pose challenges, education and better design practices are helping overcome them. Companies investing in acoustic comfort gain a competitive advantage by improving focus and productivity. As the world embraces flexible and hybrid work models, demand for sound masking solutions in residential offices and shared workspaces is expected to expand significantly, creating new growth opportunities for manufacturers and service providers.