The ongoing trend from wired to wireless intrusion products is increasing the value of alarm systems throughout the world. Together with the predicted rapid uptake of broadband in the home and sudden appearance of VoIP in the residential space the world market for intruder alarms is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 5.8% over the next 5 years. IMS Research's aim in writing this report is to provide marketing and technical executives with an up-to-date, comprehensive assessment of the electronic physical access control and time and attendance market and to forecast the impact of significant trends over the next five years. Qualitative analysis accompanies the statistical data to highlight key growth drivers and major trends impacting the market.

Detailed revenue and unit shipment analyses are provided for both intrusion panels and sensors. The intrusion panel and sensor markets are further segmented in terms of wired and wireless. Market size estimates for 2004 are presented in factory revenues and unit shipments, with growth rate forecasts for the period 2005 to 2009. The intrusion sensor market is analysed in detail and segmented into a further 5 sensor types including PIRs, dual technology, photoelectroni beam, magnetic contacts and break glass/ shock. The intrusion sensor market is also segmented in terms of wired and wireless. The intrusion panel market is further segmented into 2 panel types, hybrid and self contained wireless.

The intruder alarms market is also analysed by sales channel and end-user industry. Market sizes and growth rates are provided for eight different industries, including commercial/ enterprise, banking & finance, healthcare, residential/ domestic, government, education, transportation and retail. A detailed regional market assessment has also been performed with data provided for 3 different geographic regions including EMEA, Asia and the Americas. The 3 regions are also supported by a world summary.

Detailed market share estimates are provided for each major product type in each major region. The report also summarises the activities of over 100 suppliers of intrusion equipment.

Executive Summary

Chapter 1 Introduction, Scope & Methodology

• Introduction
• Scope
  • Definitions
  • Segmentation by End-User Sector
• Methodology
  • Information Sources
  • Forecasting Methodology
• Exchange Rates

Chapter 2 Market Statistics & Trends

• Introduction
• Factors Affecting Growth for Intrusion Equipment
  • The Economic Outlook
  • National Construction Spending
  • Home Networks
  • VoIP and Broadband in the Home
  • Integration of PIRs with Security Camerias
  • Integration of Intruder Alarms with other Security Systems
• The Asian Market for Intrusion Equipment
• The Asian Market for Intrusion Sensors
  • Hardwired versus Wireless Sensors
  • Asian Market for Intrusion Sensors by Sensor Type
• The Asian Market for Intrusion Panels
  • Asian Market for Hybrid Panels by Panel Zone Capacity
• The Asian Market for Intrusion Equipment by Sales Channel
• The Asian Market for Intrusion Equipment by End-User Industry
• The Asian Market for Intrusion Equipment by Geographic Region

Chapter 3 Competitive Environment

• Introduction
• Structure of Supplier Base
• Changes to the Supplier Base
• Market Share Estimates
  • Overall Market Shares
  • Sensor Market Shares
  • Panel Market Shares
• Supplier Activities

Appendix 1 Company Directory