Physical Security Industry

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For years nothing much changed in the Access Control sector, until fairly recently when we have seen an evolution towards IP. Access Control is becoming a fundamental element of the modern smart building and the connected environment at large. The total world production value of security products at factory gate prices was $27.25 billion in […]

The Video Surveillance industry has long forecast that HIKVision the world’s largest manufacturer would make its first major deal in North America; Its largest market outside China its home market. However on Friday, with more than $1.5 billion to spend it buys Pyronix a $30 million revenue (2014 Figures) Intruder Alarm business based in the […]

Integration between the three main product groups (Access Control, Video Surveillance, Intruder Alarm) in the Physical Security business has developed slowly with an initial interest starting almost ten years ago. In 2015 it became one of the most active areas for development particularly by companies involved in the supply of more than one of these […]

This article was contributed by Per Björkdahl, ONVIF Steering Committee Chair. ONVIF has achieved a lot since its founding in 2008. The member consortium began as a small group of manufacturers that wanted to collaborate to accelerate the acceptance of systems based on network surveillance cameras. While ONVIF’s mission hasn’t changed significantly since then, its […]

Whilst growth in demand for video surveillance cameras slowed down in 2015 it was nevertheless a good year for almost all the major brands. Most predictions for 2016 look less promising as a result of forecast poor economic trading conditions, although recent terrorist activities could compensate for this. Whatever, the competitive landscape is intensifying and […]

In 2015 every major security exhibition around the world demonstrated numerous products that integrated all the three different security services (Video Surveillance, Access Control, Intruder Alarms) and also connected with other building technical services. Similarly when visiting Lighting, Building Environmental Controls, Fire detection & Safety exhibitions, integration was a major theme and this has gained […]