http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-en-press.pag Press Releases - All en-us http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=196109319 Based on a recent survey of marketing professionals at companies in the Americas, Frost & Sullivan finds that marketing executives are still concerned with the global economic downturn (28% of respondents) and its consequences intensifying competition (19%) and changes in customer buying behavior (16%) as the external factors that executives cite as having the most impact on 2010 marketing plans. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=196109319 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=196059953 Driven by the prolific rise in air traffic and the booming economy, the need for airport infrastructure in India has increased considerably. An investment of more than Rs 35,000 crores is expected to be made in the sector from 2008 to 2012. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=196059953 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=196106978 Southern Africa is endowed with expansive mineral deposits whose exploitation is set to ensure sustained demand for mining explosives. Explosives are used in varying operations such as the removal of overburden in surface mining, accessing of mineral ore underground and splitting of rocks in quarrying. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=196106978 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=196107813 Botswana does not yet have a pharmaceutical manufacturing industry and therefore all drugs are imported. In an attempt to improve accessibility to essential medication and diversify economic activity, the government is launching private-public partnership (PPP) initiatives to kick-start local pharmaceutical production. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=196107813 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=196108732 Business data services have increasingly emerged as business-critical in South Africa. However, the majority of business data services are complex, resource-intensive and expensive to operate in-house. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=196108732 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=196179516 Although many communications test markets have been adversely impacted by the economic downturn that started in late 2008, the world gigabit Ethernet (GbE) test equipment markets have performed reasonably well. The markets are expected to continue to grow during 2009 and beyond, but the segments are likely to grow at different rates. While the 1GbE test equipment segment is scheduled to grow at a single-digit rate, the 10GbE test equipment segment will grow at double-digit rates. This would pave way for the 40 and 100GbE test equipment markets, which are poised to materialize by the end of 2010. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=196179516 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=196026977 The service-oriented architecture (SOA) market in India is at a nascent stage, and the market remains largely untapped by major vendors although many opportunities exist. Many corporations are still evaluating and analyzing the concept and its effectiveness. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=196026977 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=196027818 Predicting the course of the global economy over the next twelve to eighteen months remains controversial. Although a number of respected analysts continue to be pessimistic, Frost & Sullivan is emphasising the positives. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=196027818 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=196029857 Telecommunications is one of the most rapidly developing sectors in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). This is also one of the industries that has attracted the largest amount of foreign direct investment (FDI). Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=196029857 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=196052245 E' vero che la crisi economica globale ha provocato cambiamenti tali da rivoluzionare, in alcuni casi, l'assetto di mercati da tempo consolidati. Tuttavia, questa crisi ha anche generato nuove opportunit e molte aziende, anche italiane hanno reagito e stanno reagendo positivamente, Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=196052245 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195957986 If the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 initiated greater concern for aviation security, the Mumbai attacks of November 26, 2008 brought the spotlight on port security. Likewise, the Madrid train bombings of 2004 and the 7/7 bombings of the London public transport system emphasized the pressing need for mass transit security. Over the last decade, the spate of terrorist attacks was a clear pointer to the major lacuna in emergency preparedness of governments worldwide. Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195957986 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=196051886 Emergency logistics provider Evolution Time Critical has been recognised for its market leading expertise by global market research organisation Frost & Sullivan Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=196051886 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195752414 The recent International Air Transport Association (IATA) announcement of Asia Pacific edging past North America and Europe to become the world's largest aviation market has reaffirmed Asia's leadership prospects in the global aviation arena. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195752414 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195818968 The mass transport security market in the Middle East has gained importance in recent years due to the growth in infrastructure and terrorist threat perception in the region. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195818968 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195819181 Large businesses are increasingly turning to video as an alternative to travel when budgets are strapped - among the gainers are telepresence solutions. Revenues for ready-built telepresence suites in Asia-Pacific grew an estimated 71.1 percent in 2009 (up from 46.6 percent in 2008). Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195819181 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195832535 Unattended ground sensor (UGS) systems have been attracting huge attention from participants in the defense arena owing to the benefits they confer for surveillance, target detection, border security, and other areas involving homeland protection. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195832535 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195374792 The Asia Pacific biometrics market has made hay against the background of escalating security concerns in the region. The Bali bomb blasts and recent attacks on the city of Mumbai have raised concerns regarding the existing security measures. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195374792 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195375198 growing need to implement modern technologies to replace ageing equipment has boosted the prospects of the Asia Pacific land defense systems market. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195375198 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195485351 Mobile ad-hoc network (MANETs) have evolved a great deal over the two decades. Although the technology was confined to the military arena until now, it is gaining traction in the commercial domain. The technology currently demands renewed attention owing to recent developments in radio communications and advancements in wireless networking. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195485351 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195160410 The effectiveness of legacy validation and test solutions for current and future generations of circuit board designs and chips faces significant technical challenges. Instrumentation embedded into silicon embedded instrumentation holds great promise for overcoming the deficiencies of older test and measurement technologies. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195160410 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195244366 2010 is being anticipated as the year of recovery for most industries, including the physical security industry. Traditional security companies are being cautious about the direction in which to expand their businesses. They have understood the need for including IP based products in their portfolio, but they are still contemplating on expanding their product line to support an integrated security system. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195244366 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195244841 Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, announces the results of an end-user study, 2010 U.S. CXOs' Choice: Mobile Computing Products and Services. The survey evaluates preferences of various mobile communication and computing products/services among C-level executives (CIOs, CEOs, Presidents, Directors, and Mid-Level Managers, among others) across various industry verticals throughout the United States. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195244841 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195246470 With India opening up its markets to international participants, the attendant rise in construction activity in industrial sectors such as oil and gas, power, and petrochemicals has made the country a favored destination for investors in fire and gas detection systems. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195246470 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195246911 The Gulf Cooperative Countries (GCC) market for construction chemicals has seen rapid development between 2003 and 2008, mainly due to the underlying construction boom in the region. Increasingly sophisticated construction engineering, tight time lines, standards Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195246911 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195250646 Based on its recent analysis of the biomimetic membranes market, Frost & Sullivan recognises Aquaporin A/S with the "2009 European Biomimetic Membranes Technology Innovation Award Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195250646 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195128347 Nachdem die Zahl der Biogasanlagen in Deutschland zun chst kontinuierlich zugenommen hatte, brach der Markt im Jahr 2008 um 80 Prozent ein. Grund daf r war das Zusammentreffen mehrerer ung nstiger Faktoren von der globalen Finanzkrise ber steigende Preise f r Energiepflanzen bis hin zur nderung des Erneuerbare-Energien-Gesetzes (EEG). Tue, 9 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195128347 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195128415 Laptops and smart phones are the mobile computing products most commonly used by European chief executive officers (CXOs). However, web-based collaboration tools, valuable particularly for business travel, are gradually gaining importance. Mobile-based applications, both location-based and multimedia contents, are relatively new concepts offering significant potential for service providers. Tue, 9 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195128415 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195106656 Based on its recent analysis of the water treatment market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Puronics, Incorporated with the 2010 U.S. Frost & Sullivan Award for New Product Innovation. Tue, 9 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195106656 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195127392 The rapid expansion of seaports and terminals will open up opportunities for the expanded installation of security systems across the Middle East. Lengthy delays in cargo screening have resulted in the stagnation of goods in ports for several months and disrupted trade. Tue, 9 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195127392 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195372457 For large IT companies that have global operations, 2009 was a rough year. Fortunately for Latin America, the negative effects of the global economic crisis were more subtle when compared to other regions such as western Europe and the United States. Undoubtedly, 2010 is dealt with great optimism amongst IT vendors, service providers, strategic partners, and end users. Tue, 9 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195372457 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195091736 The integral horse power (IHP) motors market in India is poised for sustainable growth as government focus on infrastructure and urban development projects intensifies. Mon, 8 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195091736 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195081297 The German biogas plants market plunged 80 per cent in 2008 pushed by the close succession of the global financial crisis, rising energy crops prices, and the revision of the German Renewable Energy law (EEG). Mon, 8 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195081297 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195125779 Based on its recent analysis of the Building Intelligence Solutions market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Activelogix LLC with the 2010 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for Customer Value Enhancement. Activelogix offers a unique suite of services to enable cost effective management, optimization and visualization of intelligent, energy-efficient, and secure facilities. Typical services include smart device management, systems integration, consulting, and custom software development for the Building Intelligence market. Mon, 8 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=195125779 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194959854 As the functionality of the Internet evolves, consumers and enterprises continue to be at risk. Cybercriminals are aware that they can gain pertinent data from a user such as social security, credit card, and bank account numbers, and then sell the information or use it for ill-gotten gains. In 2009, protection from these types of threats continues to drive the consumer and business endpoint market. Fri, 5 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194959854 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194738005 The Kyoto Protocol and EU 2020 energy targets are slowly altering the energy industry landscape, gradually shifting energy consumption from coal, oil and natural gas, towards renewable energy sources. To meet stated renewable energy goals while concurrently severing dependence on foreign oil and gas imports, Thu, 4 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194738005 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194739359 The Unified Threat Management (UTM) solutions market has grown recently due to its attractive network security approach and the increased demand for integrated security. Small and medium businesses (SMBs) are satisfied with current UTM solutions, but enterprise and high security organizations will require best-of-breed operability to fulfill their needs. Thu, 4 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194739359 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194662313 The critical infrastructure protection market in the Middle East has gained importance because of infrastructure growth and regional instability. The potential sectors that are business critical for market participants include oil and gas, mass transport, airports, seaports and renewable energy projects. The market is projected to grow by more than 100 per cent in the next ten years. Wed, 3 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194662313 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194662674 The mobile and wireless industry in South Asia, Middle East, and North Africa is at different penetration and competition levels. Wed, 3 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194662674 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194662906 Nachdem der westeurop ische Markt f r Automations- und Steuerl sungen (ACS) sein Reifestadium erreicht hat, er ffnen sich in Osteuropa bedeutende neue Wachstumschancen. Wichtige Impulse daf r liefert die Europ ische Union, die die neuen Mitgliedsstaaten mit gezielten Investitionen bei der Umsetzung der EU-weiten Standards unterst tzen will. Wed, 3 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194662906 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194666502 Urbanisation and economic development are pushing the growth of megacities, particularly in developing economies and BRIC countries. Wed, 3 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194666502 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194455857 The beginning of 2009 had many worried about how the biometrics industry was going to perform in the wake of the economic recession. As expected, there were a few cancellations and delays in biometric related projects, primarily due to budget cutbacks. Tue, 2 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194455857 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194521743 The facilities management (FM) market in the Middle East has been growing in leaps and bounds, fuelled by ongoing multi-billion dollar construction projects. Multinational companies are setting a benchmark in terms of operations, bringing their facilities on par with international standards. Tue, 2 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194521743 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194427335 Traditional Communications Service Providers (CSPs) are actively competing with new entrants to capture and retain customer mindshare. At the core of today's changing communications marketplace, operators are constantly challenged to deliver new services and meet requirements from new business models. Mon, 1 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194427335 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194427536 The European intravenous (IV) therapy and enteral nutrition devices market currently offers a highly dynamic and lucrative environment. Advances in pharmacology and a wider range of blood products have substantially increased the number of possible drug therapies, which can be used with IV therapy devices. At the same time, developments in biotechnology are rapidly expanding the range of available blood products. Mon, 1 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194427536 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194470037 Based on its recent analysis of the real estate and facility management software market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Planon, Inc. with the 2010 North America Frost & Sullivan Award for Product Leadership. Mon, 1 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194470037 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194098066 Based on its recent analysis of the automotive business strategy market, Frost & Sullivan recognises e-Traction Europe B.V. with the '2010 European Automotive Technology Innovation Green Excellence Award'. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194098066 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194025119 The varying levels of competition and market maturity among countries has livened up the diverse Latin American market for contact center outsourcing. While major markets such as Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, and Argentina are reaching maturity in terms of quality of service (QoS) and infrastructure, the competition is fierce in developing markets such as Peru and Guatemala. Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194025119 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193879493 In the current economic climate, every business's primary focus should be on returning to profitability. To do so, they need to possess the insight and knowledge to effectively generate, evaluate and implement innovative growth strategies. These strategies must be able to tackle any challenge that can impede growth and profitability. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193879493 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194025757 The year 2009 is over and though every initiative was judged in the shadow of the economic breakdown, we can see now that telecoms entering the IT space was a trend that was solidified in many of the most important Latin American markets. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=194025757 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193863099 The US military has undergone a very significant change of direction on manned aircraft. The current administration has cut several key programs in favor of improved funding for ground forces and specialty systems. These changes will have significant long-term effects on the manned fixed-wing market. Last year, the US Air Force trained more UAV pilots than manned aircraft pilots. Is this a sign of things to come? Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193863099 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193865372 As various geographies gear up to deal with the hike in demand for power following the economic expansion and technology upgrade, participants in the automation sector will see a rise in demand for their products. India and China are making significant investments in various applications including thermal and hydropower, thereby creating demand for best-in-class automation solutions to meet the current and future requirements of their end users. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193865372 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193866208 Industry leading analysts Frost & Sullivan conferred upon Absolute Analysis its coveted 2010 Global Product Differentiation Excellence Award recognizing the company's InvestigatorTM product line for its high-quality, yet affordable solutions for the intensely competitive protocol test market. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193866208 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193866792 A surge in population, economic expansion, and subsequently, higher investments in real estate and infrastructure projects have generated considerable oil revenues and consequently Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193866792 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193726866 The passive tower infrastructure of telecom operators and infrastructure service providers has continued to accelerate, as the demand to support network infrastructure is boosted by a growing subscriber base and expansion of geographical presence by telecom service providers (TSPs). Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193726866 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193727506 This year's edition of the largest mobile communications trade show in the world, Mobile World Congress (MWC), which took place in Barcelona February 15-18, 2010, had a more positive tone compared to that of 2009. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193727506 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193734590 The prominent growth drivers for the air pollution control equipment (APCE) market in India are the investments in key end-user segments such as power, cement, and ferrous industries and emission control standards by central pollution control board. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193734590 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193738997 Consulting company, Frost & Sullivan, has announced that it will extend key research programs in Australia in order to enhance the service which the company provides in meeting private and public sector demand for local, leading-edge analysis. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193738997 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193741546 The economic downturn has had a significant impact on the enterprise communications market in Europe. Companies have limited capital available for investment but are, at the same time, considering unified communications (UC) deployment as they look for ways to cut costs and increase productivity. Recession has generated strong interest in alternative delivery methods. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193741546 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193795200 osnące koszty energii elektrycznej oraz potrzeba energooszczędnych system w energetycznych stały sie bodźcem do wprowadzenia inteligentnych licznikow. Zdolność tych urządzeń do informowania o zużyciu energii w czasie rzeczywistym stwarza wiele atrakcyjnych możliwości rynkowych. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193795200 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193647310 Mobile device management (MDM) technologies are poised for worldwide commercialization and adoption by 2011-2012. The launch of a host of smart phones such as the RIM Blackberry, Apple iphone, and the G2 from Google has clearly enlarged the subscriber base for mobile users. The upsurge in the mobile device market has further stimulated the growth of software-based applications for managing various aspects of mobile devices including configuration and security in addition to other business applications. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193647310 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193712950 The Middle East is witnessing the construction of new seaports and the expansion of existing facilities, opening up new opportunities for seaport security system providers. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193712950 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193713014 The magnitude of the Indian Railways' infrastructure upgrade and modernization program has made private participation an integral component of all developments for key initiatives. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193713014 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193738734 Alors que la population augmente et se concentre de plus en plus dans les centres urbains, l'engouement pour le confort individuel se fait plus fort et l'environnement souffre. Le besoin de plus en plus pressant d'aborder les probl mes qui en d coulent, et particuli rement l'urgente n cessit d'att nuer les changements climatiques, ont nourri un int r t pour des modes de transport alternatifs. Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193738734 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193712255 The Middle East air pollution control (APC) equipment market offers significant potential post 2010 with ongoing projects in the cement, metals, desalination, petrochemicals, and power sectors. Sat, 20 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193712255 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193320745 The rising environmental consciousness of governments have set off a spate of regulations for ensuring improved air quality, which has given a shot in the arm for the oil-free compressors market. End-user industries are scurrying to equip their machines with oil-free compressors to ensure compliance with industry standards, chief among which are the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 8573-1 CLASS 0 (2001) certification, which specifies oil concentration level in compressed air, and the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) management system. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193320745 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193321902 Although the Indian Bioplastics market is beset by challenges such as low awareness that are typical to emerging markets, the inadequate market response signifies huge potential for companies wishing to enter this market. Participants can overcome the awareness barrier by creating greater environmental awareness and promoting the long-term environmental benefits of using Bioplastics over petroleum-based plastics. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193321902 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193325133 India's ascending fortunes in the manufacturing sector over the last few years has opened several windows of opportunities for the logistics market, and this trend is likely to gain pace as the wave of global economic slowdown is gradually receding and India emerging as one of the earliest major economies to recover from recession. This fast-paced growth of the industrial sector, coupled with the more sturdy progress of the agricultural sector, has necessitated extensive supply chains across the country to facilitate sourcing and distribution of production. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193325133 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193332392 Die Bev lkerung Europas w chst, konzentriert sich zunehmend auf urbane Zentren und stellt dabei immer h here Anspr che an Mobilit t und Komfort. In der Folge reichen die vorhandenen Stra en und Parkpl tze nicht mehr aus und die Umweltbelastung steigt zusehends. Um den Einfluss des Transportfaktors auf den Klimawandel zu verringern, gibt es eine innovative und viel versprechende M glichkeit: die Begrenzung oder Verringerung der Fahrzeugpopulation durch Car-Sharing. Dieses Gesch ftsmodell hat in den letzten Jahren erheblich an Akzeptanz gewonnen. Die Unternehmensberatung Frost & Sullivan geht davon aus, dass sich bis 2016 europaweit 5,5 Millionen Nutzer rund 77.000 Fahrzeuge teilen werden. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193332392 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193032674 Se e' vero che la popolazione oggi tenda a concentrarsi nelle aree urbane, e' altrettanto vero che le necessita' e convenienze personali crescono e l'ambiente ne paga le conseguenze. L'urgenza con la quale oggi si fa fronte a tutti gli impatti di questo nuovo modo di vivere e Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193032674 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193035237 Indian logistics service providers (LSPs) lag significantly below end-user expectations on key performance criteria such as attitude of staff, process improvement capabilities and material safety. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193035237 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193038330 The need and degree of integration for enterprise applications in South Asia (India and Sri Lanka) and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region including the U.A.E, Saudi Arabia and Egypt Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193038330 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193041877 Any timid hopes that the automotive industry was making its way out of the woods have been dashed with the latest loss in consumer confidence arising from Toyota's biggest recall in its 70-year history. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193041877 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193331843 As the population swells and clusters increasingly in urban centers, appetites for personal convenience surge and the environment suffers. The increasingly urgent need to address consequent issues, and especially the pressing need to mitigate climate change, have fueled interest in alternative transportation modes. One of the most innovative and promising of these is car sharing, a personal transportation solution based on shared, self-service, on-demand, pay-as-you-use, short-term vehicle usage. This form of car rental slashes the fixed costs of vehicle ownership, curbs fuel costs, reduces vehicle congestion and emissions, and, importantly, provides a solid platform for the growth and acceptance of EVs. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193331843 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193374664 Based on its recent analysis of the ventilation monitoring and capnography markets, Frost & Sullivan proudly presents Oridion with the 2010 North America Frost & Sullivan Award for Customer Value Enhancement. Frost & Sullivan recognizes the outstanding effort Oridion has made in providing customer value and increasing customer acceptance and adoption of capnography and ventilation monitoring technologies. By doing so, it has expanded the growing and evolving capnography market and succeeded in accelerating capnography's penetration into existing and new clinical environments where it fulfills important, previously unmet clinical needs. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=193374664 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192913184 Frost & Sullivan initiated the first ever study evaluating the health, wellness, and wellbeing (HWW) features that customers look for in their cars. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192913184 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192744473 The European luminaire market is long established and mature. However, recent developments have shaken the sedentary growth rate of the market, with a construction boom in early-2000s swiftly followed by a construction slump and prolonged economic downturn. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192744473 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192745451 Die Wirtschaftskrise in Russland hat auch den Markt f r physische Sicherheit in vielen Bereichen stark beeintr chtigt. Grund daf r ist die enge Verbindung des Marktes mit Branchen wie Bau und l und Gas sowie mit dem privaten wie auch dem kommerziellen Sektor. Mit der Erholung der russischen Wirtschaft zeichnet sich bereits seit 2009 Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192745451 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192812868 The food and beverage enzymes market in India is in its growth stage. Increasing end-user awareness, sizeable market potential for existing products, and unexplored application segments are the major drivers of this market. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192812868 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192815325 Europe's patient population is moving towards long-term care and homecare from hospitals and other clinical settings. Consequently, the significance of nursing and residential care services is on the rise. Unlike the past decade, therefore, the number of care homes in Europe has shown an increase. At the same time, care managers have been becoming technology savvy. As the adoption rates of care management systems surges, the potential of care management markets across Europe is improving. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192815325 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192720056 In the past few years, social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter have exploded in popularity. Social networking sites are not only used for staying in touch with family and friends, but they are also being used as Customer Relations Management (CRM) tool for businesses. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192720056 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192721159 Frost & Sullivan's recent study 'Voice of Indian Automotive Customers 2009: Evaluation of Powertrain Technologies in Vehicles' revealed that the concept of Electric Vehicles (EV) in India is growing. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192721159 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192723550 The Indian army's modernization drive along with the socio-political milieu in South Asia is boosting the Indian land combat systems market. The relationship between the public and private sector enterprises is crucial for this market that is expected to experience significant growth in the next decade. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192723550 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192723624 Being under-penetrated, the enterprise mobility market in India displays enormous growth potential. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192723624 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192745524 In the Latin American industrial water market, trends point to rising investments in the natural resources segments in Mexico, the Caribbean basin, and South America. Industries consume significant volumes of water and are required to treat their wastes. Water demand maintains a direct relationship with investments; the more direct investments are made in the region, the more water and water services are likely to be needed. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192745524 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192787914 The Indian army's modernization drive along with the socio-political milieu in South Asia is boosting the Indian land combat systems market. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192787914 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192460686 Based on its recent research on the dental devices market, Frost & Sullivan presents Doxa AB with the 2010 European Frost & Sullivan Award for New Product Innovation of the Year for its Ceramir Crown & Bridge, a dental cement. The first of its kind, Doxa's product is based on the unique Ceramir technology that is developed by nano-structurally integrating bioceramics. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192460686 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192461489 Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that Robert Ayoub, Global Director of the firm's Network Security practice, will serve as Moderator on the panel, Customizing Your Network Security Based upon Your Vulnerability Climate, during RSA Conference 2010. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192461489 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192529058 The data centre co-location and managed hosting services market in Asia-Pacific has been going strong for almost a decade, growing in tandem with the rise in business and Internet subscribers. Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192529058 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192382438 After years of uncertainty, the North American hosted enterprise email markets have finally taken off. As businesses perceive email as mission-critical, they were skeptical about email applications residing outside the enterprise in a third-party data center in the past. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192382438 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192452759 With all eyes now peeled on Toyota for three major vehicle recalls and the potential of yet another recall holding the world's attention, much more is at stake than financial consequences or the momentary loss of consumer confidence. Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192452759 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192350054 With fast-paced advancements in technology, the number of patients diagnosed with systemic fungal infections (SFIs) is expected to increase steadily over the next five years. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192350054 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192363375 Population growth and rising urbanisation are increasing waste production in East Africa. Since local authorities are incapable of handling most solid waste material, this opens up opportunities for the private sector. The East African solid waste management market is undergoing a dynamic phase of change with the local authorities enforcing new legislation that also involves private investors. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192363375 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192365817 The electricity metering market in South Africa is facing a period of significant change due to the implementation of smart metering systems. This is being driven by demand-side management initiatives and supporting government legislation, brought about by the national energy crisis. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192365817 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192366929 W hrend sich Europa zielstrebig auf ein auf CO2-Emissionen basierendes Besteuerungssystem f r Fahrzeuge hinbewegt und die Fahrzeughersteller sich beeilen, Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192366929 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192142519 Two major factors steering the world enterprise telephony platform markets forward are the need for migration from an old legacy infrastructure to Internet protocol (IP) and the introduction of value-added applications through unified communications (UC). Tue, 9 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192142519 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192214780 With the replacement market and maintenance activities displaying huge potential for growth, the Asia Pacific uninterruptible power supply (UPS) market is expected to continue on an upward trajectory until 2015. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192214780 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192215618 The Indian solar PV market has come of age in the last two to three years, with the market growing from a ten-member sector to a well-organized market with more than 30 world-class PV module and cell suppliers. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192215618 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192216731 The Biomarker analysis market has excellent growth potential. The omics' revolution of the last decade has ensured that the field of biomarker research will test the frontiers of biomedical research in the coming years. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192216731 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192216808 Der europ ische Markt f r Offshore-Windenergie wird in den kommenden Jahren kr ftig wachsen. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192216808 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192216851 Eastern European market characteristics offer unique opportunities for technology innovators and basic card providers. Poland and other Central and Eastern European countries with less developed banking systems, labour markets and IT and communications infrastructures can leapfrog over the established banking and payment infrastructures present in other parts of Europe to become more entrenched in smart card based payment methods. Tue, 9 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192216851 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192045609 Demand for high-speed bandwidth across verticals is driving spending in the U.S. wavelength services market. The advent of Ethernet over dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) is one of the key factors contributing to renewed interest in wavelength services. Mon, 8 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192045609 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192112403 The economic turmoil of 2009 had a profound impact on the global chemicals industry. Demand for chemicals fell off sharply as end-users came to terms with low consumer confidence and declining purchasing power. Mon, 8 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192112403 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192113972 The need for integration and more efficient business cycles is propelling the global commercial aviation asset management software market, with revenues projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 8 per cent from 2008 to 2018. Mon, 8 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192113972 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192114202 Based on its recent research on the automotive powertrain market, Frost & Sullivan presents EVO Electric Ltd. (EVO Electric) with the 2009 European Frost & Sullivan Award for Entrepreneurial Company of the Year. Mon, 8 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192114202 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192114338 Although the synchronous teleimaging systems segment is a part of the medical and healthcare sector, developments in the picture archiving and communications system (PACS) industry impact it the most. Telemedicine technology, which is a remote data communication system, is a part of the information communication technology (ICT) industry. Mon, 8 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192114338 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192215229 The increasing population of high net worth individuals (HNWIs) and improving government regulations are slowly but surely making their mark on the business aviation market. As a result of these trends, a greater adoption rate of private business jets can be seen in Asia Pacific. Mon, 8 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=192215229 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191614706 Based on its recent analysis of the satellite market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES) with the 2009 North American Award for Company of the Year for its growth strategies, high-quality customer service, and product/service reliability. Fri, 5 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191614706 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191684100 The Homeland Security (HLS) Market has continued its rapid growth in spite of the global economic slowdown, growing by a healthy 12%. Fri, 5 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191684100 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191479109 The increasing need for monitoring agricultural and environmental parameters to protect all forms of life from exposure to hazardous chemicals has driven the adoption of advanced sensing systems. Thu, 4 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191479109 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191545520 Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, along with its newest partner, Bulldog Solutions, honored recipients of its 2010 Excellence in Information & Communication Technologies Awards at a banquet held on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at the Grand Hyatt in downtown San Antonio. Thu, 4 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191545520 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191550724 The economic crisis in Russia has affected many segments of its physical security market. This is mainly due to the fact that the security market is closely connected with sectors such as construction, oil & gas as well as the private and commercial sector. Thu, 4 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191550724 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191684268 Over the past year, defense stocks have taken a beating. In the US, Lockheed Martin shares were down by 40%, while Northrop Grumman has lost almost 40% of its value. In Europe, BAE Systems and Thales have fallen by similar amounts. Thu, 4 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191684268 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191320167 Burgeoning demand from applications such as forensics, environmental protection, pollution, recycling, and research is expected to provide support for the world X-ray instrumentation markets. The need for tools, such as X-ray instruments, in these sophisticated environments is on the rise. X-ray instrumentation offers better price-to-performance ratio in areas of new technology development. In particular, portable instruments are seeing widespread uptake, and are poised to buoy the future prospects for the X-ray instrumentation market. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191320167 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191388923 The Asia Pacific countries' efforts to meet their green energy objectives have boded well for the smart grid market in the region, as various governments have issued regulatory mandates requiring utilities to modernize their grids. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191388923 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191390691 Disappearing freshwater sources due to climate changes have heralded a green drive to reduce carbon footprints and minimize wastage and costs. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191390691 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191391562 The carbon development market is riding high, having achieved $126 billion worth of transactions in 2008, almost double its value in 2007. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191391562 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191391983 The effect of the economic recession that has severely affected the aerospace industry is set to continue on MRO service providers going into 2010. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191391983 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191393488 The 2009 Frost & Sullivan Ghanaian Pharmaceutical Industry Innovation & Advancement Award is presented to LaGray Chemical Company, the first local Ghanaian company to manufacture Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). Wed, 3 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191393488 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191394073 The Frost & Sullivan '2009 World Building-Integrated Photovoltaic Niche Player of the Year Award', is presented to Atlantis Energy Systems (AES), a leading technology development and manufacturing company in Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) products. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191394073 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191479307 The financial turmoil of 2009 led a number of companies to increase their focus on BPO services. This is due to the significant savings they offered, as a means to control spending. Wed, 3 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191479307 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191244425 Very high end-users' inclination towards adopting clean energy technologies, mainly in Japan and South Korea, for electrifying homes and business enterprises has led to a tremendous market for solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. Tue, 2 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191244425 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191244679 Volatile oil prices combined with heightening concerns over global warming have paved way to the successful deployment of solar photovoltaic (PV) systems both in urban and remote areas in the Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) region. Tue, 2 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191244679 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191245860 Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems provide the ideal environment friendly power generating solution for electrifying remote rural areas in power deficient areas of Southeast Asia as it is neither technically nor economically viable to extend grid coverage to certain isolated areas. Tue, 2 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191245860 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191306965 The effect of the recession and the path to recovery is different across the aerospace manufacturing supply chain. Tue, 2 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191306965 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191307078 Based on its recent research on the wearable energy harvesters market, Frost & Sullivan presents Holst Centre and imec with the 2009 European Frost & Sullivan Award for Technology Innovation for its wearable electrocardiograph energy harvesting solution Tue, 2 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191307078 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191311813 Trotz der unsicheren Wirtschaftlage birgt der russische Healthcare-Markt nach wie vor ein enormes Potenzial. Gr ter Wachstumstreiber sind umfassende Regierungsma nahmen, die den desolaten Zustand des russischen Gesundheitssystems verbessern und eine demographische Wende einleiten sollen. Au erdem nimmt das Gesundheitsbewusstsein in der russischen Bev lkerung stetig zu, und auch die Einkommen d rften weiter steigen. Tue, 2 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191311813 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191155792 The 2010 Frost & Sullivan Asia Pacific Aerospace & Defense Awards continues to showcase highly commendable line-up of recipients for the third consecutive year. Recipients sharing the lime-light this year have had to battle and prove themselves in an even more challenging period than their counterparts from the previous years. Mon, 1 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191155792 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191226957 Rising consumer awareness that early diagnosis and treatment can delay the progression of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) to anti-immuno deficiency syndrome (AIDS) has had a telling impact on the sales of HIV tests. The introduction of antiretroviral drugs has considerably delayed the onset of AIDS and the global prevalence rate has dropped by two-thirds. Mon, 1 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191226957 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191228320 The 2009 Frost & Sullivan Turkish Competitive Strategy Leadership Award in the UPS industry is presented to Chloride Masterguard, the only international participant in the Turkish market. Mon, 1 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191228320 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191230590 Based on its recent research on the uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) market, Frost & Sullivan presents Chloride with the 2009 European Frost & Sullivan Award for Company of the Year. Mon, 1 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191230590 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191231605 Based on its recent research on the asset management market, Frost & Sullivan presents NLB Skladi, upravljanje premo enja, d.o.o (NLB Skladi) with the 2009 Slovenia Frost & Sullivan Award for Market Penetration Leadership. Mon, 1 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191231605 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191250380 The turmoil surrounding the aviation industry is finally expected to calm and prepare itself to soar once again. The past two years have been a tremendous challenge to the industry and all its stakeholders. Mon, 1 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=191250380 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190795425 Based on its recent research on the medical devices market, Frost & Sullivan presents Japan Stent Technology with the 2009 European Frost & Sullivan Award for Enabling Technology for its contributions to advancing localized drug delivery in the coronary care segment. Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190795425 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190755984 Frost & Sullivan has named Alcatel-Lucent its EMEA Inbound Contact Routing Systems Market Penetration Leader for 2009. The Frost & Sullivan Award for Market Leadership Penetration is presented each year to the company whose product innovation, marketing and sales strategies have enabled it to gain the most market share in the past two to three years. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190755984 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190760367 With three of the six contracts for Europe's own satellite navigation system awarded this month, leading space organisations are vying avidly for the remaining contracts. As initial criticism and reticence toward the program gradually gives way to the view that its success is better measured by the long-term impact and contribution to the economy as a whole, Frost & Sullivan predicts that these contracts will significantly impact the space and non-space industries in the areas of technology development, innovative applications, supply chain evolution, end-user expectations and jobs. Wed, 27 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190760367 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190711206 Greater emphasis on energy savings in the lighting sector and new legislation on phasing out inefficient lighting will help the European energy efficient lighting (EEL) market bounce back from negative growth by 2010. As all of Europe switches over to more energy-efficient lighting technology, the mainstream compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), halogen lamps and high growth, light emitting diodes (LED) lamps sectors will see steady growth rates in the years ahead Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190711206 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190711593 Vom zunehmenden Bewusstsein der Verbraucher f r funktionelle Lebensmittel profitiert auch der Europamarkt f r verdauungsf rdernde Produkte. Im Jahr 2008 war der Bereich Verdauung mit einem Umsatzanteil von 68 Prozent gr ter Sektor im Gesamtmarkt f r funktionelle Lebensmittel mit EU-Zulassung. H here Produktpreise in Kombination mit einer Ausweitung der Anwendungsbereiche d rften das Marktwachstum weiter vorantreiben. Entsprechend rechnet eine neue Studie der Unternehmensberatung Frost & Sullivan (http://www.food.frost.com) in dieser Branche mit einer Steigerung des Umsatzvolumens von 245,0 Millionen US-Dollar im Jahr 2008 auf 536,5 Millionen US-Dollar im Jahr 2015. Die Studie deckt die Segmente Prebiotika, Probiotika und Verdauungsenzyme ab. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190711593 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190712102 Visual collaboration, after years of constant challenges, became a technology that businesses regarded as difficult and unlikely to be used on regular basis. However, a perfect storm of technological, economic, and environmental developments has brought visual collaboration to the forefront again. To capitalize on this prospect, vendors should be aware of their customers' applications and requirements in order to develop products, which fulfill clients' needs. They should also focus on leveraging relationships with strategic channel partners who are successful in providing visual collaboration equipment. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190712102 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190712562 Based on its recent analysis of the wavelength services market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Level 3 Communications with the 2009 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for Competitive Strategy Leadership. The wavelength services industry is faced with several key industry challenges that can be addressed effectively by pursuing competitive strategies that are sustainable over time, which Level 3 has done effectively. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190712562 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190712811 Although energy harvesting materials were relatively unknown in the past, their unique properties have driven them to the spotlight recently. Technical advancements in the field have led to large-scale improvements, giving rise to high-efficiency energy scavenging solutions. Escalating energy prices have necessitated the development of cost-effective energy harvesting materials to decrease dependence on energy sources. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190712811 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190742705 Based on its recent analysis of the wholesale synchronous optical network (SONET) services market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes Level 3 with the 2009 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for Market Penetration Leadership for its significant market share gains in the past two years. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190742705 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190683774 The proposal for a National Health Insurance (NHI) was without doubt the most significant development in South Africa's healthcare sector in 2010. The aim of the NHI is to create universal healthcare coverage for all the country's citizens. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190683774 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190276951 The offshore wind industry has already garnered government support and is increasingly piquing the interest of the private sector thanks to its ability to contribute significantly to the European renewable energy targets of 2020. As installed capacity continues to grow, and market share increases, the banking sector will continue to become progressively more involved in this industry. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190276951 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190276978 Frost & Sullivan believes that the healthcare industry is undergoing a paradigm shift from "sickness care" to "wellness". Focused on the 5 Ps Preventive, Pre-emptive, Personalized, Predictive and Personal Responsibility the healthcare industry in Asia Pacific is expected to grow to US$349 billion by 2012. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190276978 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190277009 The low voltage switchgear market in Asia Pacific is presently in the growth stage in the industry lifecycle, driven by strong demand from commercial and residential building development in Southeast Asia. Besides demand from office buildings, hospitals, hotels, shopping malls, condominiums, transport building, and car parks that contributed to high demand levels for the low voltage switchgear market, the increasing electricity consumption and improved business climate in the economies of Southeast Asia are also helping the market along. The commercial buildings segment in the region experienced a 30 percent growth in 2008 compared with 2007 figures. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190277009 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190280970 The video surveillance market in the Asia Pacific has benefited greatly from the recent economic pressures, with companies having to resort to technology to cut costs and reduce staff strength. They have begun to realize that the one-time charge of installing a camera is far less than the salaries and benefits that will have to be paid to a guard. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190280970 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190287643 Improvements in technologies for recording and transmission have opened up several revenue opportunities for mobile video surveillance devices, especially in the transit bus, police vehicles and rail markets across the world. These technology developments have extended the scope of mobile video surveillance to include monitoring and training drivers to improve performance. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190287643 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190218427 Like most markets, the Japanese building construction market took a hit during the economic downturn in 2008 and 2009. The market is likely to recover in 2010 with the introduction of Japan's supplementary budget that includes a stimulus package. However, it will make a slow progress with growth rates in the range of 1 to 2 percent, as the market is stable and heading toward saturation. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190218427 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190218661 The breakneck pace of industrialization in the Asia Pacific has brought in its wake increased quantities of waste and a spurt in energy costs, population, and greenhouse gas emissions. Landfill disposal and incineration do not find favor with governments as they create space and environmental problems, thus, countries are increasingly turning to waste to energy (WTE) as a single solution for the dual objectives of waste disposal and energy creation. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190218661 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190223424 While many argue that the economic downturn has caused companies to push the green agenda' down the priority list, a recent study by Frost & Sullivan reveals that companies in the ICT sector are actually paying more attention to environmental initiatives to save cost and improve competitive differentiation as well as enforce brand loyalty. However, given the tighter budgets and higher stakeholder expectations, such initiatives need to demonstrate a positive ROI. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190223424 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190276918 Obwohl sich die Emissionen von Neuwagen in den letzten zehn Jahren um 13 Prozent verringert haben, gibt es noch gen gend alte Modelle, die nach wie vor zu viele Treibhausgase produzieren. Daher ist eine Strategie n tig, die sich nicht nur auf neue Automobile konzentriert, sondern die CO2-Emission s mtlicher Fahrzeuge im Blick hat. Eine ebenso einfache wie kosteneffiziente L sung bietet die gr ne Telematik , die zunehmend das Interesse von Flottenbetreibern und Privatverbrauchern gewinnt. Denn immerhin lassen sich auf diesem Wege sowohl die Treibstoffkosten als auch die sch dlichen Emissionen um rund zehn Prozent senken. Ein weiterer Vorteil: Selbst alte Autos k nnen nachger stet werden. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190276918 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190281628 As the world economy emerges from the economic turmoil of 2009, businesses need to move away from survival mode to embracing new growth opportunities. The recession had a significant psychological impact on CEOs, but businesses cannot afford to stay cautious for too long. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190281628 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190281671 Based on its recent research on the European network monitoring systems market, Frost & Sullivan presents CommProve Ltd. with the 2009 Frost & Sullivan Award for Emerging Company of the Year in recognition of its strong growth since 1996. The company manufactures test solutions for monitoring wireless networks to measure the quality of service (QoS). CommProve's products are designed to identify the cause of problems such as radio frequency interference in the network and troubleshoot them before it affects the QoS of a particular network, which might lead to dissatisfied subscribers. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190281671 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190283059 Solutions for validating and testing current and future generations of chips, printed circuit boards (PCB) and systems are evolving in reaction to a host of challenges arising from increasing complexities, greater densities and higher speeds. As a result, an approach known as "embedded instrumentation" is projected to be the future of chip, board and system testing. Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.frost.com/prod/servlet/press-release.pag?Src=RSS&docid=190283059