Bosch Buys $190 Million Integrator Climatec
The big deals continue. This time, Bosch has bought a US integrator, Climatec, that did ~$190 million in 2014 revenue.
By John Honovich - over 7 years ago (Info+)
The big deals continue. This time, Bosch has bought a US integrator, Climatec, that did ~$190 million in 2014 revenue.
By John Honovich - over 7 years ago (Info+)
$80 million cash for no products, just patents - one of the most unusual deals in the history of the video surveillance industry. IPVM did a...
By John Honovich - over 7 years ago (Info+)
Wow. You thought Object Video played hardball suing large manufacturers like Bosch, Samsung, Sony, Pelco, etc. Now, Avigilon has acquired all of...
By John Honovich - over 7 years ago (Info+)
In this note, we examine the impact of Assa'a purchase of a $40 million Chinese access control manufacturer.
By Brian Rhodes - over 7 years ago (Info+)
This guide summarizes the biggest moves of security manufacturers in 2014 and 2015, concentrating on acquisitions, fund raising, significant stock...
By John Honovich - over 7 years ago (Info+)
As part of a major move involving numerous divisions, Samsung has sold off its stake in its video surveillance business. In this note, we examine...
By John Honovich - over 7 years ago (Info+)
3 years ago, a Chinese / US surveillance manufacturer, Infinova, raised $300 million cash in a billion dollar plus IPO. Later that year, they...
By John Honovich - almost 8 years ago (Info+)
A company with deep pockets is consolidating the access market, and has already showed they have the capital to pull off big buys. The recent...
By Brian Rhodes - almost 8 years ago (Info+)
Anixter Security has been struggling in 2014, with revenue actually declining in the most recent quarter. In particular, Anixter has emphasized...
By John Honovich - almost 8 years ago (Info+)
The consensus of manufacturers is that Milestone will be weakened in the aftermath of their sell off to Canon. VMS rivals are especially excited...
By John Honovich - about 8 years ago (Info+)
Google, via its Nest Labs subsidiary, has acquired home security specialist Dropcam for $555 million USD. Revenue IPVM estimates Dropcam's 2014...
By John Honovich - about 8 years ago (Info+)
An industry changing event. Canon's acquisition of Milestone will impact the industry for years to come. But who fared the best and worst from...
By John Honovich - about 8 years ago (Info+)
Almost every month, a new security / surveillance company launches a crowdsourcing campaign. In 2013, one notable startup was Black Sumac's Piper...
By John Honovich - over 8 years ago (Info+)
One was a leader 20 years ago. The other a decade. Both have fallen far in recent years. The solution? Merge. Former analog mainstay Vicon and...
By John Honovich - over 8 years ago (Info+)
In 2013, Avigilon raised $69 million and acquired two companies - RedCloud and VideoIQ. Now, Avigilon is raising $100 million more. In this note,...
By John Honovich - over 8 years ago (Info+)
Avigilon has acquired video analytics developer VideoIQ, just like we predicted. At the end of 2013, Avigilon raised $69 million 'for potential...
By John Honovich - over 8 years ago (Info+)
You are a government official who goes out drinking and golfing with your neighbor. Your neighbor also happens to sell surveillance equipment. You...
By Carlton Purvis - over 8 years ago (Info+)
Hot off doubling revenue, Avigilon has raised $69 million earmarked for 'general corporate purposes and potential strategic acquisitions.' Do they...
By John Honovich - over 8 years ago (Info+)
Milestone has acquired [link no longer available] Connex, prompting many to wonder: "Who is that?" And the few who did know them to puzzle "Didn't...
By John Honovich - almost 9 years ago (Info+)
Continuing to buck the trends of the broader surveillance market, Avigilon's revenue was up 61% year over year for Q2 2013. Here is the full...
By John Honovich - almost 9 years ago (Info+)
The first deal in the VSaaS market has occurred with Panasonic acquiring Netherlands based CameraManager. We spoke with CameraManager on the...
By John Honovich - about 9 years ago (Info+)
3VR has laid off 15 employees, five of which are from its sales team, IPVM has learned. This leaves the company with a skeleton crew of three sales...
By Carlton Purvis - about 9 years ago (Info+)
Tyco is spending $150 million in cash to acquire VMS/NVR manufacturer Exacq, who generated $54.6 million in 2012. This is one of the most expensive...
By John Honovich - about 9 years ago (Info+)
Avigilon has acquired RedCloud, an access control manufacturer, for $17 million in cash. This post will fill in with details over the next...
By Brian Rhodes - about 9 years ago (Info+)
Another video analytics manufacturer is gone, though no one should be surprised. Kastle Systems, a DC based managed services provider,...
By John Honovich - over 9 years ago (Info+)
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