Video Surveillance
Exploring M&A Trends in the Physical Security Market
May 10th, 2022Beyond Video Security: Hikvision 2021 Annual Report Examined
May 9th, 2022The Legislative Balancing Act For Facial Recognition Technology
Is facial recognition good? It provides a reliable form of digital identification that does not require every user to have a smartphone or other authentication device. It removes the need for physical contact with shared biometric devices, such as fingerprint scanners, supporting virus mitigation efforts during the pandemic. By flooding our buildings and cities with facial […]
Canon Video Surveillance Business 2021 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Canon video surveillance businesses, incorporating Canon and Axis Communications hardware, Milestone video management software, Arcules cloud services and BriefCam video analytics software. This analysis is based on the parent company investor presentations, corporate strategy conference 7th March 2022 and Axis 2021 Annual Review and Sustainability Report. Canon video surveillance businesses are reported under the network […]
Laying the Infrastructure for Global Physical Security Market Growth
The pandemic recovery strategies of major economies around the world present huge opportunities for the physical security industry. Recent stimulus packages and investment programs provide a huge boom in infrastructure spending under a common approach of “Build Back Better”. A variety of major infrastructure projects launched by prominent governments, in the wake of the COVID-19 […]
The Integrated Future of Smart Buildings & Physical Security
Criminals force entry into a building, set off alarms, and get away with valuable assets before law enforcement or security personnel can reach the scene. Then the security team and police can analyze footage in order to track down the perpetrators and attempt to retrieve the stolen items. This has been the typical scenario for […]
Bosch Energy and Building Technology Business 2021 Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the Bosch Energy and Building Technology businesses, based on their 2021 annual results, M&A strategy, and related activities in energy, building automation, and security systems. Bosch Energy and Building Technology (EBT) business, the smallest of four reportable sectors, accounted for €5.9 billion revenues in 2021, just 7% of Bosch Group, a leading German […]
Mobotix Repositions Video Surveillance Business & Updates Strategy
In this Research Note, we examine the Mobotix video surveillance business, based on their 2020/2021 Annual Report, 2022 business strategy and Memoori market analysis. Founded in 1999, Mobotix AG is a specialist manufacturer of IP network video cameras, based in Winnweiler-Langmeil, Germany, and listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange. The company is a subsidiary of Konica Minolta, […]
Securing the Security of the Global Physical Security Market
“Tensions over alleged human rights violations and the ongoing trade war between China and the US has seen legislative moves, new sanctions, and tit-for-tat trade barriers erected that significantly disrupt the flow of physical security products between the two nations, and the ability of their respective manufacturers to trade in their respective markets,” explains our latest […]
ADT Commercial Fire and Security Business Examined
In this Research Note, we examine the ADT Commercial fire and security business, based on their 2021 Results, 1st March 2022 Investor Day presentation and strategy throughout 2021. ADT is the provider of security alarms and monitoring services for the smart home and small business sector in the United States. With revenues of $5.3 billion in 2021, ADT reports its […]