While relatively unknown in much of the world, HiTron [link no longer available] is one of the world's largest DVR/analog manufacturers. Since the beginning of 2009, its revenue has fallen precipitously. The revenue declines continue throughout th...
By John Honovich - almost 10 years ago
A UK research firm, Key Note, estimates a significant fall in 2009 CCTV UK sales and an even steeper fall projected in 2010. In their Closed Circuit Television 2009 report [link no longer available], they estimate an 8.9% decline in total 2009 re...
By John Honovich - almost 11 years ago
In September 2008, GE Security CEO projected 2011 revenue of $3 Billion USD. Even at that time, the implied annual growth rate of 15% seemed unrealistic (GE Security reported 2007 revenues of $1.8 Billion). Now, UTC is disclosing GE Security's re...
By John Honovich - almost 11 years ago
The latest IMS report provides further evidence of ACTi's rapid growth in IP camera sales. ACTi is one of the most widely cited companies in the growing market of budget IP cameras, a trend we discussed as a force cutting into Axis and other incum...
By John Honovich - almost 11 years ago
Confirming the negative trend of Axis recent slowing growth and now shrinking sales, IMS latest report demonstrates that Axis market share in network cameras is falling. In 2007, IMS reports Axis having a 33.5% market share for network cameras. H...
By John Honovich - almost 11 years ago
Almost a decade after 9/11, the questions and doubts on the security spending boom continue to increase. Did the boom never happen? And, even if it did, why is there such questions arising now. The Mercury News, Silicon Valley's hometown newspape...
By John Honovich - about 11 years ago
The two largest publicly traded IP camera manufacturers, Axis and Mobotix, have clearly demonstrated weak growth and a dramatic drop from just 1 year ago. This is an important signal for the rest of market. In Q2 2009, Mobotix's growth was only 7...
By John Honovich - about 11 years ago