Most Recent Reports on Recession

Is the Recession Really Over? on Nov 07, 2009
Optimism continues to increase about a growing global economy and a rebounding security industry. There's little doubt that spending is heading back up across the globe after significant losses in ...

Is the Video Surveillance Business Starting to Improve? on Apr 08, 2009
In the last month, a renewed sense of optimism has emerged in the video surveillance industry - mirroring the rise of the global stock markets and culminating in a better than expected turnout at I...

What is the Future of Trade Magazines? on Mar 15, 2009
The publication industry is struggling. The recession and growth of the web is shrinking advertising revenues and increasing fears about the future of printed publications. On-line advertising such...

Axis and Milestone on the Recession's Impact on Mar 02, 2009
As the largest manufacturers of IP cameras and open VMS software, Axis and Milestone are key forces in the video surveillance market. Recently, Axis and Milestone provided interviews to Security Pr...

Obama Budget To Shrink Security Industry on Feb 27, 2009
With massive deficits building, Obama needs to cut long term spending. Obama's budget blueprint shows that cutting security/defense spending will be central to his plan. Even the US government is ...

Why 2010 will be Worse than 2009 on Feb 24, 2009
While admitting a slowdown, video surveillance professionals generally claim that (1) the market will rebound in the second half of this year and (2) that the problem is consumer fear. Discussions ...

How the US Stimulus Impacts Video Surveillance on Feb 19, 2009
With a deepening recession, many hope that the newly passed US stimulus will bolster the weakening video surveillance market. Given the sheer size of the stimulus ($787 B USD) and the desire to spe...

Recession Impacting Security Projects on Feb 10, 2009
If you are selling a disruptive technology that greatly reduces cost, then this market is just right for you. However, if you are selling a heavily capital intensive project requiring new installat...

Economic Meltdown Rocks Security Industry on Feb 08, 2009
This is no ordinary recession. Dramatic and permanent changes have already begun. In conversations with over 30 end users, integrators and manufacturers over the last 2 weeks, the changes are happe...

How to Cut Costs Using the Internet on Jan 04, 2009
The recession is forcing broad reductions. Worse, the era of excess consumer spending is over. In response, most business around the world, whether they buy or sell video surveillance, will have to...


Most Recent Industry Updates

Features IP Video Market's analysis on Recession's recent events and is only available to subscribers of the Video Surveillance Professional Service.

Up to 25% of UK Security Installation Firms to Fail? on Nov 05, 2009
A November 2009 report claims that up to 25% of UK security installation providers are on the verge on closing by 2010. Specifically, analyst firm Plimsoll claims that 225 of 906 UK installation co...

US Security Integrator Financial Results Examined on Aug 17, 2009
Henry Brothers, one of the largest US integrators has reported their Q2 financial results.SSN has an analysis of the results. HBE revenue dropped 7.6% compared to last year. The company barely...

Is the Worst of the Recession Over? on Jul 12, 2009
The PSA, a large consortium of US integrators is projecting that the worst of the recession is over. They state, "We are seeing noticeable, positive results from our integrators. This is not t...

Integrator Business on Mar 17, 2009
SDM posted an extensive discussion with US integrators on how their businesses were fairing in the recession. It's a long article but well worth the read. One theme is that some integrators are doi...