Abstract
This research service provides comprehensive insight into the young and rapidly growing European market for home automation. Market shares and forecasts are provided for both the luxury and mass market segments in addition to an analysis of regional variations. Furthermore the characteristics of the technology, key consumers, distribution networks and the competitive structure of the market are explored. Finally, foresight into the long term evolution of the market is provided.
Table of Contents
1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Summary of Growth Opportunities in the Home Automation Market
- Market Abstract
- Context and Definitions
- Key Findings and Growth Opportunities
- Strategic Conclusions
2 MARKET INTRODUCTION AND CHARACTERISTICS
- Market Introduction
- Market Overview
- Market Definition and Scope
- Characteristics of Home Automation
- Application Areas
- Associated Markets
3 MARKET ANALYSIS
- Industry Challenges
- Accessing the Retrofit Market
- Reducing Total System Costs
- Developing Effective Partnerships
- Market Drivers and Restraints
- Market Drivers
- Market Restraints
- Quantitative Analysis and Forecasts
- Market Segmentation
- Market Engineering Measurements
- Comparison of Growth by Market Segment
- Analysis of the Luxury Market Segment
- Revenue Forecasts
- Analysis of Market Shares
- Analysis of the Mass Market Segment
- Revenue Forecasts
- Analysis of Market Shares
- Analysis by Region
- Regional Overview
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Scandinavia
- Benelux
- Spain
- Competitive Structure
- Market Participants
- Pricing
- Recent Merger and Acquisition Activity
- Sales and Distribution
- Distribution Networks
- Customer Profiles
- Longer Term Outlook
- Market Evolution Foresight
4 TECHNICAL ANALYSIS AND TECHNOLOGY TRENDS
- System Features Communication Protocols and Technical Integration
- Product Characteristics
- Communication Protocols
- Wireless Technology
- Compatibility
- Personal Computers
