Research and Markets: European First Responders C3I Market Assessment Report: Greater Focus on Civil Security Makes the European First Responders C3I Market Lucrative

DUBLIN--(Business Wire)--
Research and Markets
(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/13230d/european_first_res) has
announced the addition of Frost & Sullivan's new report "European First
Responders C3I Market Assessment" to their offering.

This Frost & Sullivan research service titled European First Responders C3I
Market Assessment provides an overview of current market dynamics, expected
growth in the industry, key market participants, and strategic recommendations
to succeed in this industry. In this research, Frost & Sullivan's expert
analysts thoroughly examine the following technologies: command and control
systems, satellite communications, communication terminals, small/mini unmanned
aerial vehicles (UAVs), closed circuit televisions (CCTVs) and Internet protocol
(IP) video surveillance.

Greater Focus on Civil Security Makes the European First Responders C3I Market
Lucrative

Command and control, communications and intelligence (C3I) equipment is the main
requirement for first responders, which helps first responders in providing
vital services during a crisis. The European departments and ministries
responsible for first responders do not want to compromise on civilian safety
despite unclear policies and budgetary constraints that are challenging in
procuring these technologies to achieve this capability. An increasing budget
outlay exclusively for first responders is anticipated in the coming years, with
attractive and long-term business opportunities for the market participants.
"There is a growing trend towards greater communication security and
interoperability," says the analyst of this research. "All segments of C3I will
experience exponential growth in the long-term even as certain technologies such
as satellite communication are expected to overtake their competitors due to
greater end-user need."

Large projects to equip first responders are usually the responsibility of a
central leadership or national authority. However, all other systems,
particularly the smaller ones, procured and used by first responders, are
locally paid for at the individual level. This is applicable to law-enforcement
agencies, fire-fighting services and medical emergency units. Additionally, this
market is significantly project-driven and largely cyclical, making it difficult
for new entrants. Market participants should be aware that the demand for first
responder C3I systems is likely to increase due to various geopolitical factors.
Targeting this market, therefore, will yield returns.

However, this market is characterised by stiff competition with existing
participants enjoying an advantage. At the same time, the first responders' C3I
market is highly fragmented with a conflict of interest at the end-user level.
"The overall market scenario is unclear due to the lack of a unified procurement
policy across agencies as well as within an agency," concludes the analyst.
"This is compounded by the fact that even funding is often not handled by those
who frame procurement policies."

Technologies

The following technologies are covered in this research:

* Command and control systems
* Satellite communications
* Communication terminals
* Small/mini UAVs
* CCTVs
* IP video surveillance

Key Topics Covered:

1. Glossary of Acronyms and Terms

2. Executive Summary

3. C3I Market and Market Trends

4. First Responders' C3I Industry Challenges and Market Drivers and Restraints

5. Country Analysis

6. Strategic Recommendations

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http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/13230d/european_first_res.

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