Axis continues to be ranked number one and is the recognised market leader in the network camera sector. In the surveillance cameras category, including analogue as well as network cameras, Axis has taken a global number one position, compared to the number three position in the previous IMS report. Panasonic is second, Samsung third, Hikvision fourth and Pelco fifth.

In the category of network video, Axis retains the top position in the new IMS report. Panasonic is second, Sony third, Mobotix fourth and Hikvision fifth.

“The report confirms our own estimates of gained market share last year, where we presented a growth of 33 percent,” says Ray Mauritsson, President & CEO, Axis Communications. “We further strengthened our position by continuing our strategy, which is based on the three cornerstones; launch of innovative network video products, a well-developed partner network and global expansion.”

According to IMS Research, by 2016 network camera sales are forecast to account for approx. 60% of total worldwide surveillance camera sales, compared to approx. 40 percent in 2011.

The 2012 edition of the annual IMS Research report “The World Market for CCTV & Video Surveillance Equipment” is based on reported data for 2011.