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There is a growing demand for education on the latest technology innovations in IP surveillanceAxis Communications, the global market leader in the network video market, shows its commitment to its partners through offering in-depth training at the Axis Communications Academy. The academy is now extending its offering of online courses to anyone who is interested. With the ongoing migration from analogue CCTV to IP-based surveillance there is a constant and growing demand for education on the la...

The IMS Research Report is titled ‘The East Europe and Russian Market for Video Surveillance Equipment'A new report from IMS Research, ‘The East Europe and Russian Market for Video Surveillance Equipment', has found budget constrained Russian customers are choosing lower-cost surveillance solutions from local suppliers instead of more costly international brands. However, with the latest data indicating economic recovery in Russia, will the success of local suppliers continue? The th...

The report confirmed SeeTec's position as one of the leading vendors of IP Video Management SoftwareThe recently published IMS Research report on "CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment 2010" has reaffirmed SeeTec's position as one of the leading vendors of IP Video Management Software. In the ‘Software-only Vendors of Open Platform Network Video Management Software (VMS)' category, SeeTec was ranked Number 2 in the EMEA region and is rapidly closing in on the Number 1 position. I...

 New for 2010 is a night-version of the Q24, incorporating a black and white sensor for after-hours surveillanceMOBOTIX, a technology leader and system provider of digital high-resolution network-based video security systems, announced its intent to expand sales and distribution channels in the U.S. market by growing its base of integrator and reseller partners, introducing new camera functionalities and targeting a broader group of vertical industries including retail, transportation and s...

The world market for perimeter security sensors is projected to exceed $440 million by 2014The world market for perimeter security sensors is projected to exceed $440 million by 2014. The growth of this market will primarily be driven by proposed legislation in Europe, CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear plants), CFATS in the US and airport and nuclear power plant expansion across Asia. The perimeter security market can be described in terms of cabled and non-cabled sensors. Rep...

The findings are reported in "The China market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment - 2010 edition"IMS Research has updated its assessment of the market for CCTV and video surveillance equipment in China in the newly published report "The China market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment - 2010 edition". Coming through a disappointing 2009, the China market is expected to exceed 20% revenue growth in 2010 and be the solid core of the recovering global video surveill...

Hikvision was also ranked number 5 in  CCTV & video surveillance equipment IMS Research's ‘World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment Report 2010' has once again confirmed Hikvision's market-leading position as the Number 1 supplier of DVR products worldwide. In addition, Hikvision was also ranked Number 5 in the CCTV & video surveillance equipment category in the world, a significant jump from last year's ninth position."Hikvision has continued to grow h...

"The successful integrators will be those that offer integrated security solutions"Integrated systems will account for over 70% of the total security systems installation and maintenance market in Europe by 2013, according to a new study from IMS Research. The research, which measured the potential market for integrated security systems, also identified integration with HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) and building automation systems as a key trend for the future. Howev...

The SourceSecurity.com team was invited to the IMS Video Content Analysis Conference earlier last month. The conference attracted senior excecutives and decision makers representing companies involved in VCA from around the world, both as speakers and delegates.

Milestone's IP software is number one in the world, five times in a row, according to IMS ResearchPhoto: Finn BrondumAt three o'clock on the afternoon of 14th June, the Danish royal ship Dannebrog was the setting for His Royal Highness Prince Henrik to hand out this year's King Frederik IX award for Excellence in Export. Milestone Systems CEO & President Lars Thinggaard proudly accepted this honour.Since its founding twelve years ago, Milestone Systems has established itself as an...

The increase in market share is a result of remarkable sales growth with a full range of 2-megapixel cameraVIVOTEK Inc. announced rapid worldwide growth in sales of its megapixel network cameras in the first quarter of 2010, as a result of remarkable sales growth with a full range of 2-megapixel cameras. According to market research firm IMS Research, VIVOTEK have made impressive market share gains in EMEA and the Americas. Alastair Hayfield, Research Manager at IMS Research commented: "Meg...

HHR, the Duke of York, was shown many technologically brilliant products including an Axis thermal cameraHis Royal Highness the Duke of York, Special Representative UK Trade & Investment,  visited the headquarters of IMS Research in Wellingborough to meet staff and tour the facility.IMS Research won a Queen's Award for International Trade in both 2005 and 2009, and earns more than 85% of its revenues overseas. It is one of the leading providers of market research and business intelligen...

The remote video monitoring services market was worth nearly $250m across the Americas and EMEA in 2009According to a new report from IMS Research, remote video monitoring is forecast to be the fastest growing service within the remote monitoring market. The remote video monitoring services market was worth nearly $250m across the Americas and EMEA in 2009, and is experiencing impressive growth which will continue to accelerate as the global economy recovers and technology improves.According to...

Martin Brown will focus on IP VMS sales in key marketsMilestone Systems, the global leader in open platform IP video management software, announced that Martin Brown is joining the company as VP Sales Europe. Brown has previously made his mark at Symantec, Sun Microsystems and Tandem Computers.Over the past decade, Milestone Systems has been on a stellar growth path with a worldwide leadership ranking for its development of open platform IP video management software. IMS research has reported th...

The Chinese security market for fire detection and suppression products will be worth over $1 billion by 2014Recent amendments to China's fire laws will breathe new life into the region's fire detection and suppression industry. The impact is quantified in a new report by IMS Research, which estimates that by 2014, the Chinese market for fire detection and suppression products will be worth over $1 billion, growing at a CAGR of 12.9% (2009-2014).The driving force behind this growth is that the f...

 The Middle East represents a significant growth opportunity for manufacturers of video surveillance equipmentIMS Research's "Middle East Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance - 2010 edition" report forecasts that the Middle East market for video surveillance equipment will grow by over 10% in 2010 and the region is forecast to continue to grow strongly towards 2013. When compared with other regional markets, the Middle East represents a significant growth opportunity for manufac...

The latest data from IMS Research suggests that the global video surveillance market will increase by 3%The latest data from IMS Research suggests that the global video surveillance market will increase by 3%. This figure is significantly lower than historical market growth and is reflective of the severe impact of the economic slowdown on the video surveillance industry.Report author and IMS Research analyst Gary Wong states, "The economic downturn has undoubtedly impacted global video sur...

 Mobotix AG continued to strengthen its position as global market leader as appraised by  IMS Research studyMobotix AG, a technology leader and system provider of digital high-resolution network-based video security systems, continued to strengthen its position as global market leader for digital megapixel cameras during the course of 2008, as appraised by the recent study "The World Market for CCTV & Video Surveillance Equipment - 2009 Edition" released by the marke...

IMS Research announces acquisition of Young Market Research (YMR), a highly innovative research companyIn a move that will consolidate its position as one of the leaders in the Electronics Market Research field, IMS Research announced recently that it has acquired Young Market Research (YMR), a highly innovative research company that focuses on the Displays, TV, Solid-State Lighting and Photovoltaic (PV) industries.YMR is headed by Ross and Barry Young, who are probably best known as the founder...

2009 IMS report on CCTV and Surveillance World put Bosch Security Systems at number one in video encodersBosch strengthens global position in video encoders with the release of the new VIP X1600 XF H.264 high-performance IP video encoder modulesAmbitious goals to continue to innovate within IP CCTV realmA recent market survey confirms Bosch Security Systems' global leadership in video encoders. The 2009 IMS report on CCTV and Surveillance World put the company at number one in video en...

Axxon confirmed as EMEA market leader of open platform network video management software marketAxxon announced today that IMS Research's report ‘The EMEA Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment 2009 Edition' confirmed its position as the EMEA region market leader of the open platform network video management software market, based on confirmed revenues in 2008. Axxon held 18.7% share of the EMEA market that delivered revenues of $95.9m in 2008, despite the onset of the downtu...

IMS places Bosch Security Systems at number one in CCTV and video surveillance equipmentBosch Security Systems continues its clear market leadership in CCTV within the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region. That's the result of the latest report on the EMEA CCTV market by IMS Research.IMS places the company at number one in CCTV and video surveillance equipment with a market share of 9.1%, more than 3% up on its nearest competitor, and number one in video encoders with a market...

Hans Joergen Skovgaard newly hired as Head of Product Development at Milestone SystemsJust because Milestone Systems was recently lauded by IMS Research for the fifth year in a row as the global market leader for open platform IP video software does not mean that they will rest on their laurels. According to 44-year-old Hans Joergen Skovgaard, the newly hired Head of Product Development at Milestone, it is important to keep striving for more innovations.Ambition is not lacking at Miles...

SeeTec in the category "Software-only Vendors of Open Platform Network Video Management Software"SeeTec has expanded in 2009 as well. The manufacturer of the most powerful video management software SeeTec 5 has, according to IMS Research, been able to defend their second place EMEA position, in the category "Software-only Vendors of Open Platform Network Video Management Software". The EMEA market share increased by over 4 % to 24.3 % and the gap to the market leader could be...

IMS Research lists OnSSI ahead of every other open-platform IP video management system providerOn-Net Surveillance Systems, Inc. (OnSSI) has been recognised as the leading vendor of open-platform network video management software in the Americas - based on market share dominance - by IMS Research, a top supplier of detailed market data in the global electronics industry. In their report "The Americas Market For CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment," IMS Research named OnSSI as number...

 ONVIF companies command a significantly larger slice of the market than PSIA membersIn recent analysis, IMS Research has found that the member companies of the video surveillance standards body ONVIF command a significantly larger slice of the video surveillance equipment market than the member companies of the PSIA standards body.ONVIF member companies command over 40% of worldwide video surveillance market revenues compared with the 25% taken by PSIA member companies. The diffe...

 Gemalto continued to be far and away the market leader, accounting for more than the next three companiesNumber three smart card manufacturer Oberthur Technologies (up 1.4% YOY in 2008) closed the gap on Giesecke & Devrient in second place last year to less than one percent market share difference following its acquisition of XPonCard. However, the latest market analysis from IMS Research shows that the German company, after reporting record turnover and profits in 2008, maintained its...

IMS Research's latest report on Explosives, Weapons & Contraband (EWC) Detection Equipment highlights the rapid growth for people screening equipment.  Metal detectors have formed the backbone of the people screening market since the seventies but are somewhat limited in their detection capability and are increasingly being complemented by newer technologies with broader sensory capability.  The increasing number of incidents involving Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) has dr...