Video Surveillance & Analytics Intelligence Database

Oliver Philippou

Research Manager, Physical Security

Oliver is responsible for the core strategy, personnel, research, analysis, and commercial planning of the physical security technologies portfolio. As an authoritative voice in the security group, he covers the significant and sensitive field of physical security, focusing on video surveillance.

Oliver joined the company in May 2011 and has authored many research projects on various physical security equipment and end user markets. He has also led custom research engagements and strategic consultancy projects for some of the world’s largest technology providers and established new syndicated research on emerging and transformative technologies. His numerous reports contain timely updates and thoughtful guidance on current hot-button subjects, such as video surveillance, the role of AI in physical security, and cloud video surveillance. Oliver holds a master’s degree in program and project management from the University of Warwick in England.

Omdia Analyst

Omdia provides high-value advice on the commercial impact of technology & market changes in telecoms, software and IT services – and has unequalled expertise in advising on where these areas interact.

Tommy Zhu

Senior Analyst, Physical Security

Tommy is a leading analyst responsible for the APAC video surveillance market. His research interests include cloud, storage, video IoT, big data, etc. Tommy travels regularly around regional markets such as China, Oceania, and Southeast Asia to research the markets and provide his latest insights to the security industry.

Tommy joined the company in March 2018 and is currently based in the Shanghai office. Prior to joining the company, Tommy worked with manufacturers and system integrators in the broadcasting and television industry and in ICT project implementation and management roles for several years. He holds an MBA from the University of Georgia in the US and a Bachelor of Engineering in automation engineering from the Communication University of China.   

Ivy Sun

Senior Analyst, Physical Security

Ivy Sun focuses on smart building technologies research, covering markets such as connected hardware, software, connectivity, and services. She is also a recognized international speaker who has given several speeches at international conferences. 

Ivy has accumulated years of researching and consulting experience. Her major focus has been on the TMT domain since she started her career, including physical security and public safety, AI analytics, display technology, cloud, IoT, etc. She has participated in different types of projects on the consulting side, such as independent market research, strategy design, commercial due diligence, and competitive analysis. Prior to joining Omdia, she was an analyst at Corning and a marketing and research manager at Ping An Securities. Ivy holds a master’s degree from Peking University (China) and is based in Shenzhen, China.