Frost & Sullivan’s Smart Card and Auto ID Practice in Asia Pacific  will host an analyst briefing via webinar on Significant Trends in Video Surveillance - IP Technology gaining pace in Asia Pacific on July 17th 2008, at 11:00 hrs (GMT+08:00hrs) Singapore time.

Adoption of IP/ Network Cameras is perhaps the most significant trend in video surveillance. But it has taken a long time for IP-surveillance systems to replace traditional analog cameras. Two main reasons were the lack of standards and prohibitive pricing. It is noted that with the development of standards, and companies cooperating to create an open forum at developing a standard, it will enable the industry to select products from different vendors in order to develop systems that fully meet their needs. Also, IP surveillance is proving to be cost effective as they do not require a stand-alone infrastructure in cases where existing wired infrastructure would be much suitable.

The briefing will cover an overview on the world market with a spotlight on Asia Pacific, discuss the drivers, restraints and challenges faced by the industry today, market and technology trends and the way forward. Some of the key highlights of the briefing include an analysis of IP surveillance trends, market sizing and forecasts for Asia Pacific, drivers, restraints and technology highlights. We will also provide an update of related and upcoming research and provide an opportunity for a question and answer session with the analyst.

This briefing will benefit component manufacturers, distributors and companies willing to enter these markets, by discussing country specific opportunities for IP Video surveillance in Asia Pacific.

Industry Analyst, Smart Cards and Auto ID Practice of Frost & Sullivan, Parul Oswal, observes, “With new technology developing, IP surveillance systems will become more ‘intelligent’ and give greater return on investment. The total cost of an IP based system including cameras, cables, and recording is considerably less expensive, and less complicated than traditional analog.”

Join us as Parul shares some invaluable insights on the significant trends in video surveillance. Those interested in registering for the interactive webinar should send an email to Donna Jeremiah - Corporate Communications at djeremiah@frost.com with the following information: full name, company name, title, telephone number, e-mail address, city, state and country.

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