Interactive Whiteboard (IWB): Market Research Report

January 2015 | 215 pages | ID: I63AE2BED78EN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Interactive Whiteboard (IWB) in Thousand Units and US$ Million. The Global market is further analyzed by the following End-Use Segments: Education, and Others. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2014 through 2020. Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based on public domain information including company URLs. The report profiles 55 companies including many key and niche players such as -

• Egan TeamBoard, Inc.
• Fuzhou Returnstar Technology Co., Ltd.
• Hitachi Solutions America Ltd.
• Luidia, Inc.
• Panasonic Corporation

Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Interactive Whiteboard: An Interactive, Multiple Functionality Tool
Interactive Whiteboards Continue to Witness Sales Decline

Table 1. Global Interactive Whiteboard Usage by Sector (2014): Percentage Breakdown by End-use Segment (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Market Outlook
Developing Countries Dominate Demand in a Declining Market

Table 2. Interactive Whiteboard Penetration by Country (2014) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Myriad Benefits of IWBs Drive Adoption in Emerging Markets
Competitive Scenario
Smart Technologies Account for Lion’s Share

Table 3. World Leading Players in Interactive Whiteboard Industry (2014): Percentage Breakdown of Revenues by Company - Smart Technologies, Promethean World and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Price Declines Drive Increased Competition

2. MARKET TRENDS, GROWTH DRIVERS & ISSUE

Interactive Flat Panels Continue to Replace IWBs
Increased Use of Technology in Classrooms Benefits Demand

Table 4. Global Educational Technology Spending by Sector (2014) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Interactive Flat Panels Gain Popularity as an E-Learning Tool
Government Funding and Support Programs Spur Growth
Growing Adoption of Large Format Touchscreens in the Education Sector Hampers Growth in the IWB Market
Education Sector – A Major Market for Interactive Whiteboards

Table 5. World Interactive Whiteboard Market (2014): Percentage Breakdown of Usage by Segment - Primary Education (5-11 years), Secondary Education (12-16 years), Higher Education (17+ years), Corporate Displays, and Government (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Enterprise Applications Spark Interest Amid Uncertain Market Environment
Virtual Meetings to Reduce Costs, Carbon Footprints, and Travel Times
Technology Advancements Continues Despite Decline in Demand
StarBoard LINK EZ2-Pen
iBoardTouch Pro
SMART kapp
EyeRIS
IWBs Find Applications in the Renewable Energy Sector

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Definition
Interactive Whiteboards: An Introduction
Application Areas
Select Sensing Technologies Used in IWBs
Ultrasonic
Dispersive Signal Technology
Laser Scanners
Electromagnetic
Resistive
Capacitive
Infrared Optical Whiteboard
Optical Imaging
Software Used on Interactive Whiteboards
Select IWB Tools and Techniques
Pens/Highlighters
Text Tools
Matching/Drag and Drop
Rub and Reveal
Handwriting Recognition
Camera/Screen Capturing
Spotlighting
Screen-Shading
Page Recorder
Filling Tools
Dual Users
Transparency
Interactive Authoring
IWB Capabilities
Advantages
Challenges Posed by IWBs
Alternatives to Interactive Whiteboards
Tablet PCs
Interactive Flat Panel Displays
Interactive Whiteboard Tablets
Wireless Graphics Pads
Wireless Keyboards
Whiteboard Conversion Kits

4. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/LAUNCHES

Epson Launches All-In-One Collaborative Whiteboards for BrightLink Pro-Series
Athar Business Machines Introduces DM Boards in GCC
IPEVO Launches IW2 Interactive Whiteboard System
Ricoh Launches New D5510 IWB
SMART Technologies Launches Next-Generation IWS
Microsoft Launches New Microsoft Surface Hub IWB
Ricoh Launches D5500 IWB
IPEVO Launches Extension Wand for IS-01 IWB
Ricoh Launches Ultra Short-Throw Projection System
IPEVO Launches IS-01 IWB in the UK
Sharp Launches PN-L702B Touchscreen Whiteboard
Promethean Launches New ActivBoard Touch IWBs
Hatch Introduces New IWB
Atlas Learning Introduces LiveSlide IWB
Ricoh Unveils D5500 IWB
Omnivision Launches New Omnitapps IWB Software
Panasonic Launches Panaboard UB-T880 Series of IWBs

5. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

NetDragon Websoft to Take Over Promethean
join. me Acquires Zamurai
Avtex to Sell Products of Smart Technologies
ClearOne to Acquire Spontania
TeamBoard Announces New Partnership Opportunities
Turning Technologies Takes Over eInstruction
Luidia to Merge with PNF

6. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS

IWB and IWB Systems Manufacturers
Egan TeamBoard, Inc. (US)
Fuzhou Returnstar Technology Co., Ltd. (China)
Hitachi Solutions America Ltd. (US)
Luidia, Inc. (US)
Panasonic Corporation (Japan)
PolyVision Corporation (US)
Promethean World plc (UK)
QOMO HiteVision, LLC (US)
Samsung Electronics (US)
Sharp Corp. (Japan)
SMART Technologies, Inc. (Canada)
TouchIT Technologies, Inc. (US)
Turning Technologies, LLC (US)
Component Providers
Epson Singapore Pte. Ltd. (Singapore)
InFocus Corporation (US)
ViewSonic Corporation (US)
Software and Resource Providers
DYMO/Mimio (US)
Hatch, Inc. (US)
Lerner Publishing Group (US)
RM Educational Software, Inc. (US)

7. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Volume Analytics

Table 6. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Interactive Whiteboard by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 7. World Historic Review for Interactive Whiteboard by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 8. World 12-Year Perspective for Interactive Whiteboard by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets for Years 2009, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 9. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Interactive Whiteboard by End-Use Sector - Education and Other Sectors Independently Analyzed with Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 10. World Historic Review for Interactive Whiteboard by End-Use Sector - Education and Other Sectors Independently Analyzed with Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 11. World 12-Year Perspective for Interactive Whiteboard by End-Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for Education and Other Sectors for Years 2009, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Value Analytics

Table 12. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Interactive Whiteboard by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13. World Historic Review for Interactive Whiteboard by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 14. World 12-Year Perspective for Interactive Whiteboard by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific (including Japan), Middle East & Africa, and Latin America Markets for Years 2009, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 15. World Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Interactive Whiteboard by End-Use Sector - Education and Other Sectors Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 16. World Historic Review for Interactive Whiteboard by End-Use Sector - Education and Other Sectors Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 17. World 12-Year Perspective for Interactive Whiteboard by End-Use Sector - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for Education and Other Sectors for Years 2009, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. THE UNITED STATES

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Product Launches
Strategic Corporate Developments
Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 18. US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 19. US Historic Review for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 20. US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 21. US Historic Review for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. CANADA

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Product Launch
Corporate Development
Smart Technologies, Inc. - A Key IWB and IWB Systems Manufacturer
B. Market Analytics

Table 22. Canadian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 23. Canadian Historic Review for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 24. Canadian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 25. Canadian Historic Review for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3. JAPAN

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Product Launches
Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 26. Japanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 27. Japanese Historic Review for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 28. Japanese Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 29. Japanese Historic Review for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4. EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
B. Market Analytics

Table 30. European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Interactive Whiteboard by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 31. European Historic Review for Interactive Whiteboard by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 32. European 12-Year Perspective for Interactive Whiteboard by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Unit Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2009, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 33. European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Interactive Whiteboard by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 34. European Historic Review for Interactive Whiteboard by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 35. European 12-Year Perspective for Interactive Whiteboard by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2009, 2015 & 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4A. FRANCE

Market Analysis

Table 36. French Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 37. French Historic Review for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 38. French Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 39. French Historic Review for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4B. GERMANY

Market Analysis

Table 40. German Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 41. German Historic Review for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 42. German Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 43. German Historic Review for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4C. ITALY

Market Analysis

Table 44. Italian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 45. Italian Historic Review for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 46. Italian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 47. Italian Historic Review for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4D. THE UNITED KINGDOM

A. Market Analysis
Interactive Whiteboard Market in the UK
Product Launch
Corporate Development
Promethean World PLC – A Key IWB Manufacturer
B. Market Analytics

Table 48. UK Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 49. UK Historic Review for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 50. UK Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 51. UK Historic Review for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4E. SPAIN

Market Analysis

Table 52. Spanish Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 53. Spanish Historic Review for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 54. Spanish Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 55. Spanish Historic Review for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4F. RUSSIA

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
B. Market Analytics

Table 56. Russian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 57. Russian Historic Review for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 58. Russian Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 59. Russian Historic Review for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4G. REST OF EUROPE

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Product Launches
B. Market Analytics

Table 60. Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 61. Rest of Europe Historic Review for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 62. Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 63. Rest of Europe Historic Review for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

5. ASIA-PACIFIC

A. Market Analysis
Current & Future Analysis
Interactive Whiteboards Market to Expect Robust Growth Momentum in China
India – Market Overview
Challenges to Educational Technology Applications Expansion in India
Key Players
B. Market Analytics

Table 64. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 65. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 66. Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 67. Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

6. MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA

A. Market Analysis
Product Launch
B. Market Analytics

Table 68. Middle East & Africa Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 69. Middle East & Africa Historic Review for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 70. Middle East & Africa Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 71. Middle East & Africa Historic Review for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

7. LATIN AMERICA

Market Analysis

Table 72. Latin American Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 73. Latin American Historic Review for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Volume Sales in Thousand Units for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 74. Latin American Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2020 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 75. Latin American Historic Review for Interactive Whiteboard Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2009 through 2013 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 55 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 60)
The United States (27)
Canada (2)
Japan (2)
Europe (6)
  The United Kingdom (3)
  Rest of Europe (3)
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (22)
Africa (1)