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IMS Research’s Solar Module Rankings: Suntech Reaches the Top in Q2 26 August 2010 Crystalline PV module supplier Suntech, shipped more modules during the second quarter of 2010 than any other company according to the latest analysis from IMS Research. The Chinese supplier shipped more modules in the quarter than previous market leader and thin-film rival First Solar for the first time since Q3’08 to become the largest supplier to the global PV module market during the quarter... details >>
Milestone XProtect Go – The Key to Opening the Low End Market? 26 August 2010 Today sees the announcement by Milestone Systems that it will start supplying XProtect Go, a free eight channel version of its video management software (VMS) platform. But what does this mean for the video surveillance industry? Free VMS is not a new phenomenon – a number of network security camera vendors supply VMS for free, bundled with their cameras. So is this announcement significant to the VMS market?... details >>
IMS Research Chosen as Consumer Research Partner for The 3D Experience 25 August 2010 Many unanswered questions remain regarding consumers’ views on bringing 3D television into the home. IMS Research, in partnership with e5 Global Media, is excited to announce a variety of consumer research programs planned for The 3D Experience, New York’s first annual 3D entertainment and technology festival.... details >>
Industrial Networks Preference in China 25 August 2010 Security is the most important factor for Chinese users when they select an industrial network, according to the results of a recent China-focused user survey analysed by IMS Research.... details >>
PV Microinverters & Power Optimizer Revenues to Grow Over 100% Per Year - $1.5 billion Predicted by IMS Research 24 August 2010 Solar microinverters and DC-DC power optimizers are forecast to generate more than $1.5 billion in revenues over the next five years, according to IMS Research’s recently released report on the rapidly emerging market. Shipments of the devices are forecast to grow over 100% per year and will total more than 16 million in the same period.... details >>
Over 50% of Network Cameras will be Megapixel and HD by 2014. 24 August 2010 The growth and adoption of megapixel and high definition (HD) video surveillance equipment is one of the key trends shaping the video surveillance market towards 2014. According to IMS Research’s latest report, “The World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment – 2010 Edition”, by 2014 more than 50% of all network cameras shipped will be HD or megapixel resolution.... details >>
Executives from CBS Corporation & Verizon Communications Set to Keynote TV 3.0 – Innovations in TV & Content Delivery in Los Angeles, CA 23 August 2010 IMS Conferences, a division of IMS Research, is pleased to announce that CBS Corporation Chief Research Officer and President of CBS Vision, David Poltrack as well as Verizon Communications, President and CEO Fran Shammo will deliver keynote addresses at “TV 3.0 - Innovations in TV and Content Delivery.” This is the third TV 3.0 event hosted by IMS Conferences and will take place in Los Angeles, California on December 7th & 8th, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Beverly Hills.... details >>
Slight turn for the better in the global PLC market 20 August 2010 The world PLC market, which had been hit hard by the world recession during 2009, has turned to a slight recovery in 2010. According to the latest edition of the report “The World Market for PLCs” from IMS Research, the world PLC market was estimated at $6.3 million in 2009; and is forecast to increase by $0.3 billion in 2010. However, revenues are not forecast to return to the 2008 level until 2012.... details >>
Another PV Market Record Broken –Inverter Shipments Hit 5 GW in Q2’10 According to IMS Research 16 August 2010 Solar inverter shipments reached 4.9 GW in Q2’10, growing by 284%, according to IMS Research’s recently released report on the global market. More than half of these shipments were for installations in Germany, which grew by 388% in Q2, driving total shipments up to more than 8 GW for the first six months of 2010 – a three-fold increase over the same period last year.... details >>
Internet Connected Devices About to Pass the 5 Billion Milestone 16 August 2010 The number of devices that are connected to the Internet is expected to pass the 5 billion milestone later this month, according to IMS Research. The company, which tracks the installed base of Internet capable equipment, believes that the second wave of connected device growth is accelerating, and this will be followed by further growth waves in many new connected device types, leading to its forecast of 22 billion Internet connected devices by 2020.... details >>
Hybrid Set-top Boxes are Changing the Pay-TV Landscape 16 August 2010 Worldwide shipments of pay-TV hybrid set-top boxes (STBs) are expected to grow to nearly 87 million units by 2015, as operators adapt to increasing competition within markets with varying infrastructure and regulatory demands. According to the IMS Research report The World Market for Hybrid Set-top Boxes – 2010 Edition, by 2015 hybrid STBs will comprise the majority of STB shipments worldwide.... details >>
IMS Research - IPTV and Multi-room DVR Driving Growth for ‘No-new-wire’ Connectivity 13 August 2010 Although wireless is king in terms of home networking technologies, the use of wired solutions, particularly ‘no-new-wires‘, is on the rise and forecast to experience a boom over the next five years. This is one of the conclusions from IMS Research’s latest report on home networks & residential gateways.... details >>
Internet is Coming to Cars 13 August 2010 As Internet became more common in homes and offices, it was widely expected to be only a matter of time before it would be common in light vehicles. Despite this, Internet access in light vehicles remains relatively rare in most countries today. A recent report from IMS Research claims that this is about to change. “The World Market for OE In-vehicle Telematics” forecasts that globally, the number of new vehicles with Internet access will grow from 1.1 million in 2009 to 6.0 million in 2017 (about 6% of new vehicles). So, after many false dawns, what has changed to prompt this new growth phase? According to report author, Jon Cropley, “The two main factors are the growing popularity of downloadable apps and improvements in cellular technology”.... details >>
PV Module Costs and Prices – What is Really Happening? 12 August 2010 It is earnings call season once again for solar PV module suppliers and looking at the results of a number of the major suppliers Q2’10 looks set to continue the market’s recent record setting trend. A few things immediately stand out from the first few calls this quarter:... details >>
Russian Customers Choose Local CCTV Brands in Response to Economic Crisis 10 August 2010 A new report from IMS Research, ‘The East Europe and Russian Market for Video Surveillance Equipment’, has found budget constrained Russian customers are choosing lower-cost surveillance solutions from local suppliers instead of more costly international brands. However, with the latest data indicating economic recovery in Russia, will the success of local suppliers continue?... details >>
InMedica Predicts $1.25Bn Market for Compact Ultrasound 09 August 2010 Systems designed for portable use have been available for a number of years, yet their market potential is still to be fulfilled. A new report by InMedica, “The World Market for Ultrasound Imaging Equipment – 2010 edition,” assessed this unique market and forecasts a bright future.... details >>
Updated Set-top Box Statistics from IMS Research 09 August 2010 Global market research firm IMS Research (www.imsresearch.com) has updated its Online Digital Set-top Box & iDTV Database with new information regarding TV households split by reception platform, STB and iDTV shipments and revenues, and profiles for operators in 68 countries. This is the quarterly update of the database that corresponds to the publication of The World Market for Digital Set-Top Boxes and iDTVs – 2010.... details >>
IMS Research Launches Quarterly Global PV Demand Database – Total Solar Installations to Exceed 100 GW In Next 5 Years 04 August 2010 Cumulative PV installations will top 120 GW by the end of 2014 according to IMS Research’s recently launched “Global PV Demand Database”. This new report also revealed the following key findings:... details >>
US ITS Market to Top $1.4 Billion in 2010 According to IMS Research 03 August 2010 IMS Research, the worldwide leader in electronics market research, predicts US states to spend a combined $1.4 billion on Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) during 2010. While the largest statewide spends, and deployment of ITS, can be found in California and Florida, more interesting perhaps are the 26 states starting to deploy ITS on a larger scale, each budgeted to spend between $10-$100 million over the same period.... details >>
IMS Research Forecasts Smart Cards IC Shipments to Reach 5.8 Billion in 2010 03 August 2010 In its latest smart card and smart card IC dataset (published August 2010), IMS Research has concluded that the market for smart cards ICs is forecast to reach 5.8 billion units in 2010.... details >>
Texas Instruments Extends its Lead at the Top of the Power ICs Market According to IMS Research 02 August 2010 IMS Research has just published its latest rankings for the power management & driver IC market revealing that Texas Instruments increased its lead in the market during the downturn in 2009 and held a share of 10.5%.... details >>
Unpredictability Leads to Opportunity for Perimeter Security 02 August 2010 The world market for perimeter security sensors is projected to exceed $440 million by 2014. The growth of this market will primarily be driven by proposed legislation in Europe, CBRN (chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear plants), CFATS in the US and airport and nuclear power plant expansion across Asia.... details >>
Infineon No 1 in Automotive in 2009 02 August 2010 Infineon was the largest supplier of semiconductors to the automotive under-the-hood and body sector worldwide in 2009, according to a new study by IMS Research. However the merger of NEC and Renesas may challenge that position.... details >>
Electric Vehicles Need More Power! 29 July 2010 It seems like every few days a different manufacturer announces plans to introduce a new electric vehicle. While this makes it difficult for analysts like me to keep up, it’s all good news for power semiconductor suppliers. The value of their products in electric vehicles is much greater than in vehicles with conventional engines.... details >>
IMS Research – Healthy Growth Forecast for Embedded Computer Board Market 28 July 2010 IMS Research expects global sales of embedded computer boards and modules to grow strongly from almost $2.5 billion in 2009 to $4.3 billion in 2014. Between 2008 and 2009 embedded computer board revenues declined by approximately 14% but a strong recovery is forecast, driven by growth in key applications and regions.... details >>
PV Inverter Market Grew 17.4% in 2009 to $2.8 Billion According to IMS Research 27 July 2010 2009 was a record year for the PV inverter market, with shipments of 8.3 GW generating $2.8 billion, according to IMS Research’s latest report on the global solar inverter market.... details >>
China Underpins Global Video Surveillance Market Growth 26 July 2010 IMS Research has updated its assessment of the market for CCTV and video surveillance equipment in China in the newly published report “The China market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment – 2010 edition”. Coming through a disappointing 2009, the China market is expected to exceed 20% revenue growth in 2010 and be the solid core of the recovering global video surveillance equipment market.... details >>
Cloudy Horizon Ahead for Solar Module Market in 2011 23 July 2010 Despite PV module shipments forecast to increase for 6 consecutive quarters since Q1’09, IMS Research’s latest report warns that the industry’s future is not all bright from Q4’10 and that shipments will decline by close to 10% quarter-on-quarter in Q1’11.... details >>
Games and Navigation Driving Rapid Gyroscope Growth in Mobile Handsets 22 July 2010 The market for gyroscopes in mobile handsets is forecast to grow by 150% between 2010 and 2011 according to a new study from IMS Research. Mobile games and applications are likely to be the first use case to leverage gyroscopes in mobile handsets, but more complex use cases, such as indoor navigation, are expected to follow by 2013.... details >>
CSR launches μEnergy™ Platform for Ultra Low Power Connected Devices 22 July 2010 Highly integrated single-mode Bluetooth low energy chips from CSR support the development of new markets for mobile accessories and consumer experiences... details >>
Set-top Box Shipments Up 9% in 2009 Despite Global Slowdown 21 July 2010 Shipments of digital set-top boxes (STBs) and DVRs topped 200 million in 2009 as close to 50 million TV households adopted free-to-air (FTA) and pay-digital services. According to the recently-published IMS Research report The World Market for Digital Set-top Boxes & iDTVs – 2010 Edition, the official count of 204 million STBs shipped in 2009 is within one percent of the shipment number originally forecast by IMS Research in the 2009 Edition of The World Market for Digital Set-top Boxes & iDTVs.... details >>
Russia Likely to Mandate Glonass Support for GPS Devices 21 July 2010 Interview of IMS Research Analyst Patrick Connolly by GPS Business News regarding Russian government's mandate for compulsory Glonass support for geo-location devices sold in Russia.... details >>
POTS Use Down 20% Over Next Five Years 20 July 2010 According to a new report from IMS Research, monitored alarm accounts using POTS (plain old telephone lines) transmission accounted for nearly 90% of RMR (recurring monthly revenue) in North America in 2009. However, this is forecast to decrease to nearly 70% by 2014. Similar declines are forecast throughout Europe, although there is a great deal of variation from country to country.... details >>
IMS Research Shows Strong Demand for In-Home Electricity Information Display 20 July 2010 A recent US and UK "Smart Home Energy Management" consumer survey from IMS Research found that over 90% of respondents wanted to be able to access and view current household electricity consumption data. When asked which devices this data should be available on, the most popular options were either via a website, or on a separate in-home display device. Other devices selected by respondents included TVs and cellular handsets. Some wanted this information display to be integrated into in-home devices themselves, to show device-level consumption data.... details >>
Integrated Security Systems Key to Long Term Growth 19 July 2010 Integrated systems will account for over 70% of the total security systems installation and maintenance market in Europe by 2013, according to a new study from IMS Research. The research, which measured the potential market for integrated security systems, also identified integration with HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) and building automation systems as a key trend for the future.... details >>
Bluetooth high speed and Wi-Fi Direct: Which will win the High-speed War? 16 July 2010 Both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi were previously seen as complementary technologies. However, the development of Bluetooth high speed and Wi-Fi Direct could bring the technologies head-to-head for the first time in certain applications. IMS Research asks: is there room for both in specific devices? And will one technology eventually become the long-term winner?... details >>
State of the Market: Video Surveillance Market Forecast to Recover in 2010 15 July 2010 IMS Research’s latest report, “The World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment – 2010 Edition” forecasts that the world market for video surveillance equipment will recover quickly in 2010, growing by over 9% compared to 2009.... details >>
Set-top Box Shipments Up 9% in 2009 Despite Global Slowdown 15 July 2010 Shipments of digital set-top boxes (STBs) and DVRs topped 200 million in 2009 as close to 50 million TV households adopted free-to-air (FTA) and pay-digital services. According to the recently-published IMS Research report The World Market for Digital Set-top Boxes & iDTVs – 2010 Edition, the official count of 204 million STBs shipped in 2009 is within one percent of the shipment number originally forecast by IMS Research in the 2009 Edition of The World Market for Digital Set-top Boxes & iDTVs.... details >>
Cars Shrink But Semis Grow 14 July 2010 Although there is a strong trend globally towards smaller, less sophisticated cars, the average semiconductor content per vehicle is still forecast to grow over the next 7 years according to a new study by IMS Research. It forecasts that the market for semiconductors in under-the-hood and body electronics will grow from $10.3 billion in 2010 to $16.8 billion in 2017, mainly due to the use of semiconductors in new cutting-edge systems.... details >>
Bright Start to 2010 for PV Module Market Says IMS Research 13 July 2010 PV module shipments increased for the fifth consecutive quarter in Q2’10 to 3.7 GW, generating $7.1 billion in revenues according to IMS Research’s latest quarterly report on the solar cell & module market. The first half of 2010 saw high demand from major PV markets, particularly Germany where proposed feed-in-tariff cuts drove demand to new levels. Solar module shipments are forecast to increase once again in Q3’10 to reach 4.3 GW.... details >>
Global PV Market to Reach 14.6 GW in 2010 Forecasts IMS Research 08 July 2010 14.6 GW of new PV capacity will be added worldwide in 2010 according to latest forecasts from IMS Research. This 95% increase in installations will be driven by a number of countries, most notably Germany.... details >>
Recession, Looking to Improve in 2010 08 July 2010 E-Drive Online article written by Alex Chausovsky.... details >>
Over 50% Want Electricity Usage Data Displayed In Their Homes 07 July 2010 A recent consumer survey from IMS Research found that over half of respondents consider displaying current electricity usage information in their homes ‘very useful’. Over 90% considered it ‘very’ or ‘somewhat’ useful.... details >>
Combined Emerson/Chloride Will Create UPS Service Giant 02 July 2010 The bidding war for British UPS maker Chloride appears to have ended. Emerson Electric raised its offer to $1.5 billion, prompting ABB to announce that it would not outbid its rival. The tie-up has the potential to not only reshape the European market for critical backup systems, but also create a possible new market leader in the service and support segment.... details >>
Penetration of 3D-capable CE Expected to Grow Quickly 01 July 2010 Many CE suppliers are deploying strategies that will result in quick proliferation of 3D devices into consumers’ homes. IMS Research (www.imsresearch.com) estimates that 5.99 million 3D TV sets will ship worldwide in 2010 and forecasts that over 218 million 3D TV sets will ship cumulatively from 2010 to 2015.... details >>
Universal Charging Solution may Leave Charger Manufacturers feeling Drained 25 June 2010 Initiatives from the GSM Association for a Universal Charging Solution (UCS), will hit power adapter and charger shipments from 2015, according to the latest findings from IMS Research.... details >>
Automotive Electronics Gold Rush in China! 24 June 2010 China will drive global automotive electronics growth over the next few years as production volumes increase and average content per vehicle rises. According to a recent IMS Research report*, the Chinese market will more than double to reach $22 billion by 2017.... details >>
Digital Conversion & Control ICs Power Strong Growth 22 June 2010 This article was written by Ryan Sanderson, Market Research Analyst, Power & Energy Group for Power Systems Design... details >>
Where will Machinery Production Recover First? 21 June 2010 Following the global economic downturn, machinery production has now returned to growth in the vast majority of nations. This isn’t surprising considering the magnitude of the decline in 2008 and 2009. More interesting is when production will return to the peak levels seen before the downturn.... details >>
Mobile Wallet Users Forecast To Reach 800 Million in 2015 17 June 2010 IMS Research’s new report entitled “Mobile Wallet – World - 2010” projects that the number of mobile wallet users is forecast to reach 800 million in 2015.... details >>
Asia UPS Sales Surge in First Quarter, Leading Market Recovery 14 June 2010 Sales of uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) into Asia during the first quarter grew by over 25% from last year. According to a recent analysis of the market by IMS Research, Asia added revenues at the fastest rate in five years. The spike in billings comes after four consecutive quarters of decline, resulting in a $500 million dip.... details >>
IMS Research Predicts New Growth Phase for Telematics 14 June 2010 The market for factory-fitted telematics systems has been growing steadily over the last decade but a recent report from IMS Research finds that this market is about to enter a new and more dynamic growth phase.... details >>
Industrial Belt and Chain Markets Slipping 10 June 2010 The European markets for both V-belts and roller chains suffered through the recent downturn, dropping a combined $204.9 million, or over 30%, between 2008 and 2009. Neither market is likely to return to previous levels within the next five years. In fact, a return ever to such levels is not guaranteed! In spite of this, there remain good opportunities for revenue growth for some product types, according to a new study from IMS Research.... details >>
HRH Duke of York Recognises Award Winner IMS Research 10 June 2010 His Royal Highness the Duke of York, Special Representative UK Trade & Investment, visited the headquarters of IMS Research in Wellingborough today to meet staff and tour the facility.... details >>
Power Semiconductor Market declined 24% in 2009 08 June 2010 The power semiconductor market was worth $10.1 billion in 2009, declining by 24% from 2008 (power modules dropped 26%, and discretes 24%). The market has not dropped by such a large extent since 2001, when it fell 22% because of the “dot com” collapse.... details >>
First Solar Remains Largest Supplier In First Quarter 07 June 2010 Thin film manufacturer, First Solar remained the largest supplier of PV modules with a global share of 8.4% in the first quarter of 2010 according to the latest analysis of the PV module market from IMS Research. Although shipments of its cadmium telluride modules declined slightly over the previous quarter, it still exceeded all of its crystalline rivals.... details >>
Quality Content, Education and Collaboration are Key for 3D in the Home 01 June 2010 Adoption of 3D TV sets and other 3D-capable equipment will be closely linked to the increase in 3D video content offered for in-home consumption.... details >>
IMS Research Launches Quarterly eBook and iPad Shipment and Forecast Service - eBooks Continue Rapid Growth Despite Successful iPad Launch 01 June 2010 IMS Research s pleased to announce the immediate availability of a unique report covering actual results and forecasts for the eBook and iPad markets.... details >>
London hosts 2010 Video Content Analysis Conference 31 May 2010 IMS Conferences (www.imsconferences.com) has announced that its fourth annual European Video Content Analysis Conference will be held at the Hilton London Paddington Hotel on June 28th and 29th. With over 35 expert speakers on the agenda, the Conference will offer the ideal opportunity to explore the issues and practical considerations surrounding video content analysis, a market forecast to be worth almost $500 million by 2013.... details >>
Global Ultrasound Market Weathers Economic Storm 28 May 2010 In 2009, the global market for ultrasound imaging equipment was estimated to be worth $4.9 billion; 6% less than in 2008.... details >>
China’s Ultrasound Market to Exceed $1bn by 2014 28 May 2010 While the dramatic effects of the economic recession have been seen in the Western European and North American markets for ultrasound imaging equipment, the Chinese market has seen tremendous growth over the last two years. Driven by China’s ongoing healthcare reform, strong economic growth and the Chinese population’s increasing awareness of healthcare issues, the second edition of InMedica’s study “The China Market for Ultrasound Imaging Equipment – 2010 Edition” predicts that the Chinese market for ultrasound imaging equipment will exceed $1 billion by 2014, growing at a CAGR of 9.3%.... details >>
Resource-Rich Middle Eastern Countries to Drive Growth in the Patient Monitor Devices Market - 28 May 2010 28 May 2010 A new report from InMedica, on the Middle East & Africa market for patient monitor devices, forecasts that the total market will increase to €150 million by 2014.... details >>
Semiconductor Growth Drivers for the Next Decade 28 May 2010 IMS Research CEO Matthew Towers spoke at the Global Semiconductor Alliance in London. His presentation reviewed semiconductor industry growth over the last few decades, then went on to predict growth for the next ten years, identifying and studying some of the applications forecast to be important drivers of this growth.... details >>
Smart Meters Market: RF-Mesh Surging in US, While PLC Shipments are Forecast for Europe and Asia 27 May 2010 RF, Smart meters... details >>
Q1’10 Solar Inverter Results Paint Two Different Pictures 25 May 2010 Global inverter shipments reached 3.1 GW in Q1’10 – the largest first quarter total for the industry, and the second highest quarterly result on record, according to latest confirmed results from IMS Research.... details >>
Google’s Free WebM Codec: Secures Foothold for Intel & x86 in STB Market? 24 May 2010 Google TV, Intel, STB... details >>
2009 Set Top Box Growth Pushes Pace to the Top 24 May 2010 Preliminary results from IMS Research’s forthcoming 2010 study on The World Market for Set-top Boxes and iDTVs has revealed that Pace has taken the number one ranking for worldwide digital set-top boxes (STBs) shipped to pay-TV customers for 2009, unseating Motorola from its coveted position.... details >>
IMS Research Forecasts NFC IC Shipments To Reach 785 Million in 2015 20 May 2010 IMS Research’s new report entitled “NFC – World - 2010” forecasts that the number of NFC IC shipments is forecast to reach 785 million in 2015.... details >>
Non-industrial Market Consumes Around 9 Billion Motors Annually 20 May 2010 The following press release discusses the non-industrial motor and motor control market, and the demand it generates for key semiconductors... details >>
Remote Video Monitoring: One To Watch - 20 May 2010 20 May 2010 According to a new report from IMS Research, remote video monitoring is forecast to be the fastest growing service within the remote monitoring market. The remote video monitoring services market was worth nearly $250m across the Americas and EMEA in 2009, and is experiencing impressive growth which will continue to accelerate as the global economy recovers and technology improves.... details >>
Russia Leads Eastern Europe in Set Top Box Shipment Growth 19 May 2010 Preliminary results from IMS Research’s forthcoming 2010 study on The World Market for Set-top Boxes and iDTVs has revealed that nearly 26 percent of EMEA’s digital STB shipments were deployed into Eastern Europe in 2009. By 2012, IMS Research estimates that Eastern Europe will comprise nearly 33 percent of EMEA’s digital STB shipments.... details >>
LEADING RETAILERS DISCUSS THEIR STRATEGIES TO ACCELERATE 3D TV ADOPTION AT SID/IMS FUTURE OF TV CONFERENCE TO BE HELD DURING DISPLAY WEEK 17 May 2010 3D TV content and hardware represents a significant opportunity for retailers to improve their revenues and margins. With 3D content availability expected to grow rapidly from this summer, a growing number of consumers will be looking to replace their existing TVs, DVD players, packaged media and cameras with 3D enabled replacements. Given that 3D TV, Blu-ray players, cameras and movie and game titles are all expected to sell for a premium over 2D versions and each viewer’s eyes will need 3D active shutter glasses, which currently sell for $150-$200 pair, the opportunity is significant. How retailers execute on this opportunity will be critical... details >>
Industrial Automation Electronics Equipment Market to Exceed Expectations in 2010 14 May 2010 Automation... details >>
The Future of Perimeter Security No Longer Contained 11 May 2010 perimeter security... details >>
3D Content and Content Delivery to Star at SID/IMS TV 3.0 – The Future of TV Conference 06 May 2010 SID, IMS Conferences... details >>
PV Module Market - First by Name, First by Nature 05 May 2010 PV, market shares... details >>
HP’s Acquisition of Palm May Mean More for Tablets than Smartphones 04 May 2010 HP acquires Palm... details >>
Video Surveillance Storage Market to Exceed $5.6bn by 2013 30 April 2010 The latest data from IMS Research forecasts the world market for video surveillance storage will exceed $5.6bn in 2013. But are the days of the DVR numbered?... details >>
ONVIF Continues to Gain Market Share and Looks to Standardise Physical Access Control 29 April 2010 In July 2009 IMS Research conducted market share analysis for the two major proponents of open standards for network video surveillance equipment. This analysis revealed that the member companies of the ONVIF standard commanded a significantly larger share of the total video surveillance equipment market than the member companies of the PSIA standard.... details >>
Launch of 3G iPad Follows Global Trend in Portable CE Connectivity 29 April 2010 3G iPad... details >>
#1 TV Brand to Keynote SID/IMS TV Market FOcus Conference: Samsung’s John Revie, SVP of Home ENtertainment Product MarketinG, to Kick-Off th 29 April 2010 SID, IMS Conferences... details >>
Chinese Patient Monitor Companies Forecast to Capture Market Share in Eastern Europe 28 April 2010 medical Electronics, China, Eastern Europe... details >>
IMS Research Launches TV Forecast Model and Online Database Covering 64 Different Countries 28 April 2010 Online Database, TV forecast model,... details >>
FCC Likely to Ban the Pay-TV Set-top Box in Favor of DLNA & DTCP-IP-Powered “AllVid” Devices 27 April 2010 STB, FCC, ALL-VID... details >>
Silicon Carbide Comes Good in 2H09 27 April 2010 SiC Schottky diode, Silicon Carbide... details >>
Security Integrators Focus on Analysis & Design to Increase Profitability 22 April 2010 The European market for security systems integration was estimated to be worth almost €5 billion in 2009, according to a new study by IMS Research. The research, which focused on the installation and maintenance of security systems, identified analysis & design as the fastest growing service type, with revenues set to double between 2009 and 2013.... details >>
InMedica Predicts Telehealth Device Shipments Will Top 2 Million by 2013 21 April 2010 new report from InMedica on the world market for telehealth, predicts that the use of home use medical devices will ramp-up as telehealth takes-off. By 2013, the combined unit shipments of home-use digital blood-glucose meters, blood pressure monitors, weight scales, pulse oximeters and peak flow meters used in telehealth applications will grow to over 1.6 million.... details >>
IMS Research Expands Display, LED and CE Coverage through New Hires and Seoul Office 20 April 2010 IMS Research, a leading electronics market research and consulting firm, is pleased to announce the expansion of its direct operations to Seoul, Korea and the addition of two analysts focused on the display, LED and consumer electronic markets.... details >>
IMS Research: Fourth Quarter GPS Market Enjoys Record 84% YoY Growth 19 April 2010 IMS Research’s established GPS IC market tracker recently published an optimistic outlook for 2010, after an upsurge in shipments in 2009.... details >>
User Survey in China Shows Strong Future Demand for IP Video Surveillance Products 19 April 2010 The market for analogue surveillance equipment in China is vast; however, there is a blossoming trend toward IP surveillance equipment. This has been confirmed in a new survey conducted by IMS Research called "IP Trends in Security: A Survey of Systems Integrators and Installers in China", which collected the opinions of hundreds of Chinese systems integrators and installers.... details >>
Major Changes in the World Automotive Landscape 15 April 2010 The automotive industry, both vehicle and electronics production, is showing signs of recovery after 18 months of steady decline. Many suppliers will now start looking to change their focus from survival to growth and to develop a strategy to meet their mid- to long-term goals.... details >>
SMA Wins the PV Inverter Race in 2009, but Lost Ground in Q4 15 April 2010 The PV inverter market raced out of 2009, with record shipments of more than 8 GW, 30% more than 2008, according to ongoing analysis from IMS Research. Demand rebounded strongly in Q3 after a weak start to the year and has remained high since.... details >>
Growing Acceptance of Medical Grade Displays Drives Global Growth 15 April 2010 While the lasting effects of the economic recession will restrict the market in the short-term, growth in the world market for medical grade displays is forecast to accelerate from 2012 as the global economy improves and previously postponed hospital projects are initiated. A new study from InMedica “The World Market for Medical Grade Displays – 2010 Edition” predicts that global unit shipments of medical grade radiology, surgical and patient monitoring displays will exceed 460,000 by 2014, growing at a CAGR of 9.5%.... details >>
Predictions Confirmed – Global PV Market Exceeded 7 GW in 2009 12 April 2010 Almost 7.5 GW of new PV capacity was added worldwide in 2009 according to latest confirmed results from IMS Research.... details >>
Fortunes to be Made and Lost in 2010 Cellular Location Market, says IMS Research 10 April 2010 The GPS and LBS markets are now entering a new phase of development, where potential fortunes could be made and lost. 2010 will define who is serious about location and who may go on to see long term success.... details >>
Android Fragmentation: Speed Bump or Road Block? 07 April 2010 Google’s Android platform shipped on more than 6 million handsets in 2009.... details >>
Medium Voltage Motor Drives Sales Flat in 2009, Projected to Decline in 2010 07 April 2010 The worldwide medium voltage motor drives market was estimated to be worth $2,175.1 million in 2008 according to IMS Research (www.imsresearch.com). This value represents an increase of more than 35% over 2007 levels, with much of the growth attributed to the thriving Chinese market.... details >>
Will Bluetooth low energy Take Fitness to the Next Level? 07 April 2010 Bluetooth, Fitness... details >>
Importance of User Experience Propels Google’s Android into Tablet Territory 01 April 2010 Apple is expected gain significant share of the tablets market, with strong pre-orders for iPad tablets and millions projected to ship in 2010.... details >>
Smart Home Connectivity – Talking the Same Language? 31 March 2010 This is a question that everybody wants to know the answer to - and everyone seems to have a different opinion! Many companies are waiting for a single communications technology to be universally selected before adding 'smart' functionality to their products. In contrast, other companies have adopted a more modular approach to their products, enabling easier transition if alternative technologies become predominant.... details >>
FCC’s Proposed Gateway Mandate Misses Opportunity for Alignment with Pay-TV Operators’ Incentives on Open-standard STBs 31 March 2010 STB, Consumer Electronics, FCC... details >>
The Future is Brighter for the Automotive Industry 29 March 2010 Automotive... details >>
Machine Vision Market Recovery Continues 29 March 2010 Machine Vision, Automation... details >>
DLNA + DTCP-IP - There is a Disruptive Technology in Your Alphabet Soup 25 March 2010 The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has latched on to the disruptive technology formed when DLNA is combined with DTCP-IP and a form of high-bandwidth no-new-wire networking (such as MoCA or HomePNA, and possibly 5GHz 802.11n, G.hn, or other powerline networking in the future), and seems determined to use the opportunity to mandate the end of the pay-TV digital set-top box as it has existed since its inception. The Commission’s goal is simple: They wish to allow any CE manufacturer’s devices to access pay-TV content, which the Commission believes would foster competition and innovation in “smart video devices”.... details >>
IMS Research predicts high growth for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® in e-book readers 25 March 2010 E-book readers,Bluetooth, Wi-Fi,3G/GPRS... details >>
Bearings Market Turning the Corner? 25 March 2010 Bearings, Automation... details >>
Gemalto Remains Clear Number One Supplier of Smart Cards in First Half of 2009 22 March 2010 Smart Cards, Financial & ID, Gemalto... details >>
IMS Research comments on NHTSA rear-view report 19 March 2010 Commenting on an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration last month, IMS Research said the possibility of a camera in every vehicle sold in the U.S. does not seem too far-fetched.... details >>
Future Hope for Domestic PLC Brands in China 18 March 2010 Most Chinese users of PLCs tend to favour foreign brands; however, the proportion of domestic PLC is forecast to rise slightly, according to the results of a latest China-focused market report from IMS Research. ... details >>
China’s Healthcare Reform One Year Later – What’s Changed? 16 March 2010 China, Healthcare,medical electronics... details >>
Global Fire Market Regroups after a Troublesome 2009 16 March 2010 Fire Detection, Security... details >>
Gate Operator Industry Down but Not Out 15 March 2010 Security, Access Control... details >>
2010 Consumer Electronics Outlook 15 March 2010 Consumer Electronics... details >>
Siemens Lead the Way in Chinese Control System Market 11 March 2010 Automation, Controls, Siemens... details >>
Connected Tablet Market Driven by Apple, ISPs and MNOs 11 March 2010 Tablet PCs, Apple, Mobile... details >>
The Dawn of China’s New Fire Industry 09 March 2010 Fire Detection, Security, China... details >>
Machine Vision Bounces Back 08 March 2010 Machinery, Automation... details >>
Cellular Installed Base Grows; New Handset Shipments Resilient Despite Recession 08 March 2010 Cellular/Mobile Tech... details >>
Wireless Technology is Fit to Drive a Change 05 March 2010 Health & Fitness, Wireless... details >>
Power Remains Strongest Influence on Growth of Distributed Control Systems 04 March 2010 DCS, automation... details >>
For UPS Market, 2009 Ends on a Higher-Note 04 March 2010 UPS... details >>
Connected MP3 Players Offer Growing Revenue Opportunity for Suppliers 03 March 2010 MP3, Connectivity... details >>
Smart Cards to Serve 50% of 7 Billion Government Identity Market in 2014 02 March 2010 Smart Cards, Contactless... details >>
No Shortage of Opportunities for Digital Camera Manufacturers in 2010 02 March 2010 Digital Cameras... details >>
What’s ahead for the PLC market in 2010? 01 March 2010 PLC, Automation... details >>
China’s PV Market: GW Market or Just GW Producer? 01 March 2010 PV, China... details >>
IP SAN – The Video Surveillance Game Changer? 24 February 2010 Video Surveillance, CCTV, IP... details >>
IMS Conferences and SID Announce Market Focus Conference Series During Display Week 2010 - Future of TVs, Lighting and Touch Explored 18 February 2010 Conferences, SID, Television 3.0... details >>
Environmental Awareness Drives Flowmeter Technology into the Green 18 February 2010 The world market for flowmeters used in industrial and upstream custody transfer applications was worth almost $4 billion in 2008. That’s according to a new study from IMS Research “The World Market for Flowmeters -2010”.... details >>
PIVOT3® GRABS TOP MARKET SHARE IN IP SAN 17 February 2010 IP, Pivot 3... details >>
New Motorola Enterprise Mobility Group in Strong Position 16 February 2010 Motorola, break-up. mobility... details >>
Almost One Billion Consumer Devices to be Powered Wirelessly by 2019 16 February 2010 Wireless, Consumer... details >>
The World Market for Flowmeters – 2010 edition – Press Release 16 February 2010 flowmeters... details >>
More Consumer Devices - More In-Flight Connectivity - More Revenue for Airlines (Perhaps) 15 February 2010 airline entertainment, in-flight infotainment... details >>
How to Win Video Surveillance Business in the Middle East 15 February 2010 Video Surveillance... details >>
When will SiC & GaN Power Devices Become a Big Deal? 08 February 2010 Power, SiC, GaN... details >>
IMS Research: The End of the Walled Garden Led by Pay-TV Operators 08 February 2010 pay-TV, cable tv, walled garden... details >>
Motor Drives Market Decline in 2009 Mitigated by Growth in Asia Pacific 05 February 2010 Motor Drives, APAC, Automation... details >>
UK Feed-In Tariff Could Lead to 250 MW PV Market by 2011 01 February 2010 Photovoltaic, UK, solar... details >>
Analysis: What the iPad could mean for LBS 01 February 2010 iPad, LBS... details >>
Are the Days of an American Market for Axial Fans Numbered? 29 January 2010 Automation, Fans... details >>
Electric Vehicles Driving Up Semiconductor Demand 29 January 2010 Semiconductors, Electric Vehicles... details >>
The Quest for Information Drives New Opportunities 28 January 2010 power architecture... details >>
IMS Research Launches New Quarterly Report on LED Supply, Demand, Market Size and MOCVD Market - Nichia Dominates $5.2B HB LED Market 27 January 2010 LED... details >>
Analysis: Nokia’s Free Navigation Overshadows Google 26 January 2010 GPS... details >>
WiFi Not the Only Driver of the Connected Digital 26 January 2010 Digital Picture Frames, Wi-Fi... details >>
Smartphone Growth Silver Lining for Mobile Handsets in 2009 25 January 2010 Smartphones,Cellular Handsets... details >>
New Opportunities bring Automotive Camera Modules Back in View 25 January 2010 Automotive... details >>
Bluetooth Headset Market, Recovery by 2011 Likely? 21 January 2010 Bluetooth, Cellular Handsets... details >>
Digital Signage Worth Almost $4BN in 2009 19 January 2010 Digital Signage... details >>
ADT’s Share of the Residential Alarm Monitoring Services Market to Rise Above 50% 19 January 2010 Security, Alarms, Home Monitoring... details >>
Telehealth Market: Slow to Start, but Ramp-Up Round the Corner 19 January 2010 TeleHealth, InMedica... details >>
Internet Video: TV Manufacturers Optimistic Regarding 2010 Production 18 January 2010 The newly released IMS Research report Market Opportunities for Internet Video to the TV - 2010 edition, reveals that global revenues of connected TVs will reach $29.3 billion in 2011, accounting for 58% of global revenues for Internet TV equipment in 2011.... details >>
A Difficult Year for the Global PLC Market Draws to a Close 18 January 2010 PLC, Automation... details >>
PV Installations and Module Shipments Up In 2009 15 January 2010 Photovoltaic,Renewable Energy... details >>
10 for 2010: Top Video Surveillance Industry Predictions for the Year Ahead 13 January 2010 Video Surveillance, Security,... details >>
The GLONASS of tomorrow will not solve all the positioning problems of today 10 January 2010 GLONASS, GPS... details >>
Contactless Smart Card Shipments to Break the One Billion Barrier in 2014 21 December 2009 Smart Cards, RFID... details >>
Global Transition to IP Video Surveillance Defies Downturn 18 December 2009 With 2009 almost at an end, the latest data from IMS Research suggests that the global video surveillance market will increase by 3%. This figure is significantly lower than historical market growth and is reflective of the severe impact of the economic slowdown on the video surveillance industry.... details >>
LED vs. Fluorescent Lighting – Are LEDs set to take over the hazardous area lighting market? 18 December 2009 LED, hazardous area, semiconductors... details >>
Photovoltaic Manufacturing Equipment Market – Automation Opportunities Galore 14 December 2009 photovoltaic, automation, equipment... details >>
Wind of Change Blows Through Bearings Market 10 December 2009 Wind of Change Blows Through Bearings Market... details >>
PMP Suppliers Challenge Apple with High Hopes for 2010 07 December 2009 PMP ... details >>
Internet Video: Connected TVs Play Catch Up 03 December 2009 Internet Video: Connected TVs Play Catch Up... details >>
UPS Hardware Revenues Down, but Services Continue to Grow 01 December 2009 UPS... details >>
Light at the end of the tunnel for PV Equipment Market 27 November 2009 Photovoltaic... details >>
Ageing Population Drives Market Growth for Ambulatory Infusion Pumps 26 November 2009 InMedica, Infusion pumps, Medical Devices... details >>
IMS Research Acquires Young Market Research (YMR) 18 November 2009 IMS Research Acquires Young Market Research (YMR)... details >>
Multi-technology Readers Provide Inexpensive Bridge to the Future 16 November 2009 Security... details >>
PV Inverter Market Shines Bright in Third Quarter 15 November 2009 PV Inverter Market Shines Bright in Third Quarter... details >>
Variable Speed Drives in Home Appliances to Double by 2013 10 November 2009 Industrial, drives... details >>
Contactless Payments Now Being Accepted 10 November 2009 Contactless Payments Now Being Accepted... details >>
OTT Video Forecast to Drive Growth in Video Encoding 06 November 2009 OTT, encoding, consumer electronics, television... details >>
Are End Users of Hazardous Area Equipment aware of ATEX Directive Requirements? 05 November 2009 Hazardous Area Equipment, ATEX... details >>
Combination ICs – Cheap as Chips? 02 November 2009 Combination ICs – Cheap as Chips?... details >>
Opportunities in Automotive Market for Electric Motor Manufacturers 30 October 2009 Opportunities in Automotive Market For Electric Motor Manufacturers... details >>
Bluetooth High Speed Battle Won? 29 October 2009 Bluetooth High Speed Battle Won?... details >>
The Evolving Digital Ear 28 October 2009 The Evolving Digital Ear... details >>
China to Become the World's Largest Producers of Industrial Machines in 2011 27 October 2009 China to Become the World’s Largest Producers of Industrial Machines in 2011... details >>
Turbulence Foreseen in Automotive Camera Market 26 October 2009 Turbulence Foreseen in Automotive Camera Market... details >>
How Long Will it Take The Small Motor Market to Recover? 20 October 2009 How Long Will it Take The Small Motor Market to Recover?... details >>
Compact Size & Reliability are Order of the Day 14 October 2009 Compact Size & Reliability are Order of the Day... details >>
IPTV and DTT - The rise of Free-to-air and Customized TV Experiences 13 October 2009 IPTV and DTT – The rise of Free-to-air and Customized TV Experiences... details >>
Power ICs Market to Average 10% Annual Growth over the Next Five Years 07 October 2009 Power ICs Market to Average 10% Annual Growth over the Next Five Years... details >>
Smart Meter Market 2Q09 - North America Surges; Europe Waits 02 October 2009 Smart Meter Market 2Q09 – North America Surges; Europe Waits... details >>
Tenant Sub-Metering, Energy Management Driving Market Growth in Simple Meters 22 December 2008 A recent market study from IMS Research shows significant growth in electricity sub-meter sales globally. In data presented in the recently published World Market for Power Quality Meters and Electricity Submeters 2010, sub-metering product is anticipated to grow at almost 10% annually in the near-term, even in the midst of the global economic crisis.... details >>
The Expansion of Internet Video: A Blu Hue is on the Horizon 12 June 2003 Internet Video, Blu-ray... details >>
3D Content Providers Await Higher 3D TV Set Penetration 26 August 1990 As the dust settles from the hype around the World Cup in 3D, production companies and service providers around the world continue to explore the opportunities of 3D video in the home. In a recently published study on 3D, IMS Research (www.imsresearch.com) identifies that by the end of 2010, over 50 broadcasters and pay-TV operators will be offering 3D services to the home.... details >>
Wireless in Sport and Fitness Equipment; Mass Adoption a Marathon not a Sprint! 30 December 1969 Frightening statistics abound in the media of heart disease, obesity, cancer, and diabetes. Rather than breaking out in a sweat contemplating these horrors, we are rather encouraged to do so working out, playing sports or generally being more active... details >>
Smartphone Shipments to Quadruple in Asia by 2015 30 December 1969 Smartphones, Cellular/Mobile Tech... details >>
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