European Home Automation Markets

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