Surveillance equipment distributors in hot waters, to be reborn in the New Year?

It isn't easy being a distributor of video surveillance equipment. They usually finance the supply chain, bear the commercial risk of stock being unsold, and, according to new reports from IMS Research (now part of IHS), face increasing competition. Still, at least their market is growing quickly. The reports, The EMEA Distribution Market for Video... More

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Over 25 Million Smart Energy Management Devices Will be Shipped to US Consumers in the Next Five Years

According to a new report by IMS Research, a leading supplier of market research and consultancy to the global electronics industry, over 25 million ‘smart grid-enabled' devices, such as smart thermostats, smart energy displays, and smart appliances with the ability to communicate with smart meters, will be shipped in the U.S. in the next five years.
“The United States is often considered to be at the forefront of smart grid development, and energy reform is high on the U.S. Government's agenda,” says Lisa Arrowsmith, Senior Analyst, IMS Research. “The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 stimulated large investment in ‘smart meters' which provide two-way communication between people's electricity meters and utility companies, enabling the utility company to remotely measure how much electricity consumers are using and send signals to the meter, enabling functions such as variable pricing tariffs. Increasingly, smart meters will be able to ‘talk' to in-home devices, such as smart thermostats or appliances.”  Read more

IT Vendors Benefit from Crossover in Enterprise Video Storage

IMS Research forecasts strong growth for the world market for external enterprise storage platforms used for video surveillance, with an average annual growth rate of 52 percent for storage capacity shipped from 2010 to 2016. In comparison, internal enterprise storage platforms are forecast to see 36 percent growth over the same period. Despite the strong growth for both storage platforms, external storage is forecast to displace internal storage as the dominant storage platform in 2014. Read more

HD Camera Grow Market Share for In-Car Police Video Surveillance, Says IMS Research

IMS Research forecasts that despite police department budgets coming under increasing pressure across the USA, the HD (High Definition) camera market onboard police cars is set to grow at over 20 percent over the next four years. This is just one of the findings from IMS Research's latest report on the mobile video surveillance equipment market.
Currently 4RE solution is the only HD solution specifically designed for the police in-car video surveillance market. However, a number of other mobile video surveillance equipment manufacturers are currently developing HD solutions, with release dates ranging from between nine and twelve months. Read more

Opportunity Knocks in Door Automation Market, Says IMS Research

After struggling in recent years, the $5.4 billion world market for door automation is poised for a robust recovery, according to a recent study by IMS Research, the leading provider of market intelligence to the global electronics industry.
Revenues from the sale, service, and maintenance of automatic doors and operators, driven largely by non-residential construction activity, came to a grinding halt in much of the developed world following the world financial crisis. However, recent evidence suggests this trend is reversing itself. Read more

IMS Research Predicts Video Surveillance Trends for 2012

The video surveillance industry has changed dramatically since IMS Research published its first report on the market in 2003. Over the years, our team of market analysts have expanded our video surveillance research to cover every aspect of the market, from network camera trackers through to dedicated reports on video analytics, storage, VSaaS and PSIM. The following predictions for 2012 serve to provide some guidance on the key trends and opportunities in each of these areas. We hope you find them useful in planning for the year ahead. Read more  

March Networks Ranked No. 1 in Banking Surveillance in the Americas, Says IMS Research

March Networks, a global provider of intelligent IP video solutions, announced that it is the No. 1 supplier of video surveillance equipment in the Americas banking market as ranked by IMS Research in its report “Vertical Insights:Video Surveillance and Security in Banking and Finance - 2011 Edition”. read more

China's Access Control Market Primed and Ready, Says IMS Research

A significant part of future growth within the Chinese access control market will be generated from mid-end projects (50-199 doors), with a focus on port & railway, commercial, government and hospital projects. read more

European DIY Surveillance Market on the Rise, Says IMS Research

In 2010 the European consumer and DIY video surveillance equipment market was estimated to be worth over $100 million, according to a new report from IMS Research. The region is forecast to grow at a similar rate to the Americas market; however, the competitive environment within Europe could offer branded suppliers a significant opportunity to capture market share from local unbranded equipment vendors. read more

IMS Research Expands Its APAC Footprint through Japan

Extending its reach into the key high-growth Asia Pacific region, IMS Research today announces the establishment of its research and sales operation in Tokyo, Japan. This is the fourth office the company has opened in Asia in recent years following China, Taiwan and South Korea. read more

Cloud-based Video Surveillance Storage Might be a Way to Go, Says IMS Research

The world of enterprise video-surveillance storage has changed much over the past 15 years: first from VHS to the DVR; later to IP solutions, with customers choosing NVRs, IP SANs or even server storage devices. Could cloud be the next generation in video-surveillance storage? read more

IMS Intrusion Alarm Roadmap: Connectivity, Convenience and Construction

After a sharp decline in 2009, and a tough 2010, the intrusion industry is beginning to emerge from the shadows with a new look and new direction. Forecast to reach more than US$2.4 billion in 2011, the global intrusion industry is poised to recover steadily as the industry capitalizes on new growth opportunities.  read more

Production of SD Cameras to Diminish in the Next 18 Months, Says IMS Research

Standard resolution security cameras days appear to be numbered, according to analysts from IMS Research.  read more

IMS: Is Video Surveillance Keeping an Eye on Your Home?

In a recent market study, IMS Research has found that more than 1.1 million security cameras were sold globally through the retail channel in 2010. Is the threat and fear of crime causing more consumers to increase the security for their homes? read more

Video Door Phone Becomes Smarter through Remote Monitoring, Says IMS Research

New technology is enabling residents to see who is at their apartment complex or front door from anywhere in the world. Video door phones that can be connected to a network are allowing end users who have a smart phone or Internet access to remotely view visitors and grant access to either communal or residential areas. read more

IP Video Door Phones Ready for Uptake, Says IMS Research

The race to be the first large-scale IP video door phone provider is currently underway. In the soon to be published report “World Market for Video Door Phones – 2011 Edition”, IMS Research examines the potential uptake of IP video door phones over the next five years.  read more

IMS Research: Brazilian Players Take on Global Brands in Video Surveillance

In a recently published market study “The Latin American Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment,” IMS Research concluded that the Brazilian video surveillance equipment market was worth more than US$100 million in 2010, with a significant portion of revenues coming from domestic vendors.  read more

IMS Research: US ALPR Market to Bounce Back

While suppliers of automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) in the U.K. endure a stagnant market and budget cuts, growth opportunities in the U.S. continue to ramp up. In its latest ALPR market research IMS Researchfocuses on the key factors driving growth within this thus far, untapped market. read more

IMS Research: Definitions for PSIM Software

IMS Research’s latest report, “The World Market for Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) Software – 2010 Edition” examines the growing market for PSIM software platforms.  read more

IMS Research: American Service and Maintenance to Pass 33 Percent of System Integration by 2014

According to a new report on the American market for security systems integration, IMS Research has found that integrators are increasing their recurring monthly revenue (RMR) through service and maintenance contracts. read more