Airports and Borders Account for Bulk of the Market Revenue in the Asia Pacific Homeland...

Airports and Borders Account for Bulk of the Market Revenue in the Asia Pacific Homeland Security Market

SINGAPORE--(Business Wire)--
As the economic development of Asia Pacific is the fastest in the
world, there is considerable demand for homeland security measures at
major airports and land border checkpoints in the region. The
governments are spending the most for the security of these two areas
by implementing advanced surveillance, screening, and access control
systems.

New analysis from Frost & Sullivan
(http://www.aerospace&defense.frost.com), Asia Pacific Homeland
Security Markets Assessment, finds that the markets earned revenues of
$20.5 billion in 2007 and estimates this to reach $36.2 billion in
2014.

In Asia Pacific, most people are aware of the security threats to
their region and hence, are supportive of government initiatives to
beef up security to protect their homeland and increase trade.

However, Asia Pacific's rate of technology adoption is
substantially lower than that of Europe and North America because of
its lack of awareness about the new security inventions, especially in
IT-based security systems. Security companies could offer continuous
training, simulations, and awareness programs to educate governments
and operators.

Another hindrance to the rapid adoption of homeland security
technologies is the frequent change of government administration in
certain countries. This can cause inconsistencies in long-term
infrastructure development, disrupting security plans due to the lack
of affirmation of the final implementation plan.

Nevertheless, market participants can expect evolving homeland
security threats to sustain the demand for advanced security
equipment.

"Terrorist threats can be domestic and foreign and these are
becoming more complex every year," says Frost & Sullivan Consulting
Analyst Syahril Shariff. "Technology and security systems will have to
become more advanced, as the security industry is fully dependent on
the ability of a product or system to detect, deter, and prevent
security threats."

Homeland security companies that wish to operate in this region
should be prepared to deal with the challenges created by the
multiplicity of cultures, languages, and ethnicity. They have to stay
abreast of the political climates and identify all security threats in
each country to successfully collaborate with the governments.

"Apart from socio-political factors, market participants will also
have to take stock of the technological maturity of the countries to
be able to provide effective security solutions," notes Shariff.

In the Asia Pacific homeland security industry, there is very
little interconnectivity among systems in various security operational
areas. Therefore, it is imperative to integrate them to ensure
seamless information sharing for more informed decision making.

If you are interested in a virtual brochure, which provides
manufacturers, end users, and other industry participants with an
overview of the assessment of Asia Pacific Homeland Security Markets,
then send an e-mail to Donna Jeremiah, Corporate Communications, at
djeremiah@frost.com, with your full name, company name, title,
telephone number, company e-mail address, company website, city, state
and country. Upon receipt of the above information, an overview will
be sent to you by e-mail.

Asia Pacific Homeland Security Markets Assessment is part of the
Aerospace & Defense Growth Partnership Services Program, which also
includes research in the following markets:

1. China Airport Screening Market Analysis (Published)

2. India Airport Screening Market Analysis (Published)

3. Asia Pacific Maritime Security Market Assessment (4 July 2008)

4. Australian Border & Maritime Security Market Assessment (29 Aug
2008)

5. Asia Pacific Critical Infrastructure Protection Market
Assessment (19 Dec 2008)

All research services included in subscriptions provide detailed
market opportunities and industry trends that have been evaluated
following extensive interviews with market participants. Interviews
with the press are available.

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