Falling Down: The 2014 Mid-Year Guide

Falling down - the theme of the 2014 video surveillance industry. This is the toughest stretch for the industry overall, since at least the 2008-2009 recession.

In IPVM's 2014 Mid Year Guide, a 150+ page PDF available inside, we break down the key challenges, issues and opportunities.

The Guide starts with a unique analysis of the industry and the key players struggling and growing, including:

• 7 Key Surveillance Trends for 2014
• Ranking 95 Surveillance Manufacturers Interest
• Favorite IP Camera Manufacturers 2014
• Worst IP Camera Manufacturer 2014
• Favorite VMS Manufacturers 2014
• Market Guide 2014: Video Analytics
• Worst and Best from ISC West 2014

We then examine 4 industry deals over the past 6 months:

• Avigilon Acquires VideoIQ
• The Sad Finale For Firetide Is Here
• Fail / Fail: The IQinVision - Vicon Merger
• Panoramic Camera Manufacturer Scallop Spin Out / Reboots

Plus, we review financial performance of major surveillance participants, including:

• Anixter Security Business Struggling
• Axis Misses, Profits Sink
• The $12 Billion Video Surveillance Manufacturer

And then we cover some important industry issues, including:

• ONVIF Affirms No Policing, Abuse Away
• Pelco Is Back?
• Why Was Dropcam at ISC West 2014?
• Avigilon CEO: Axis Model is Win - Lose

Turning to a number of executive ousters and key moves, including:

• Mobotix CEO Ousted After 6 Months
• Mobotix GM Goes To Scallop
• Samsung Americas EVP Out
• Samsung Hires Former Axis Directors
• Sony Security GM Is Out
• Pelco Major Rep Shakeup
• Arecont Engineering Exec Exits / Replacement Appointed

Finally, we conclude with in-depth analysis of Avigilon, the hottest company coming into 2014, now facing its first major challenge:

• Avigilon Financials and 2014 Future Plans
• Avigilon EVP Out, Schmode Consolidates Power
• Avigilon to Raise $100 Million, Who Will They Acquire?
• Another Avigilon Exec Out, Impact On Expansion?
• Avigilon CFO Out and Q1 Financials Reviewed
• 2 Avigilon Finance Directors Out, In Addition to CFO

All of these, and more, are available as part of the 2014 mid year guide:

How To Get It

There are 3 ways to get the 2014 Mid Year Guide:

• Non-Members: Become a Group PRO Member and get the 2014 Mid Year Guide plus 1 year membership.
• Personal PRO Members: Login and upgrade your membership level to Group to get the Guide.
• Group PRO Members: Login and click the 'request to send' link to get a personalized copy emailed to you.

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