According to a new report from IMS Research, global sales of IP video products will overtake analog video equipment in 2013. The most recent report, titled "IP Trends in Security," states distributors and IT integrators are competing with traditional electronic security contractors. It also says that currently, 80% of North American integrators purchase IP-based video equipment from IT distributors. Within three years, this number is expected to reach 90%.
Factors relating to the increase are more IT distributors are seeking to add video surveillance products to their portfolio over the next 18 months. Another reason is the influence that IT managers have on buying decisions. IT managers are the key influencers when choosing IP video products.
Source: Security Sales & Integration online - June 12, 2012