Frost & Sullivan Accolade Underlines Konftel's Growth Leadership of World Audioconferencing Tabletop Market

LONDON, November 23 - The 2009 Frost & Sullivan Growth Leadership Award in the World
Audioconferencing Tabletop Market is presented to Sweden-based Konftel. In a
global market long dominated by two major incumbent manufacturers, Konftel
has been able to buck the trend of an increasingly competitive and
price-sensitive market.

Frost & Sullivan Bestows European Enabling Technology Award in Real-Time 3D Imaging on PMDTechnologies GmbH

LONDON, November 20 - The Frost & Sullivan '2009 European Real-Time 3D Imaging Enabling
Technology Innovation Award' is presented to PMDTechnologies GmbH (PMDTec).

Contact Centre Services to Take Off in Nigeria by 2015, Finds Frost & Sullivan

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, November 19 - Despite industry challenges, the rising consumer demand from developing
industry sectors will drive exponential growth in the Nigerian contact centre
market. The outsourced contact centre segment, email and SMS services and the
health and medical organisation (HMO) and the public sectors are expected to
become key areas of market growth from 2009 to 2015.

Frost & Sullivan: Rising Demand for Secure Identity Management and Automated Emergency Procedures to Boost Convergence of Physical and Logical Security

LONDON, November 19 - In Europe, the security credential convergence market is driven by the
use of smart cards for both physical and logical access, video content
analysis for the automation of emergency procedures, and by the integration
of building management systems with security systems.

Waste-to-Energy Market in South Africa Has Promising Growth Prospects, Says Frost & Sullivan

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, November 18 - The waste-to-energy concept is rapidly emerging as an important component
of integrated waste management strategies and has positive growth prospects.
However, due to the low cost of electricity and high capital investment
required in waste-to-energy plants, the incentives for utilising energy
generated from waste are moderately limited.

Frost & Sullivan: The North American and Western European Biopesticides Markets Will Grow Strong Thanks to Chemical-free Crops

LONDON, November 18 - The biopesticides market in Western Europe and North America is growing
strongly. The increasing demand for chemical-free crops, paralleled by the
expansion of land for organic farming, has led to augmented usage of
biopesticides.

Frost & Sullivan Finds that the Global Recession is Fostering Consolidation in the Logistics and Transportation Industry

LONDON, November 18 - Logistics service providers (LSPs) and end user companies can expect
unique opportunities that would be inconceivable in a healthier economy. The
global recession has actually created a climate in which they can re-align
business processes to emerge stronger from the ongoing economic crisis.

Frost & Sullivan Honours GAT Food Essentials GmbH With European Functional Food & Beverage Microencapsulation Technology Innovation Award

LONDON, November 17 - The 2009 Frost & Sullivan European Functional Food & Beverage
Microencapsulation Technology Innovation Award is presented to GAT Food
Essentials GmbH (GAT) in recognition of its proprietary wowCAPS(R)
technology.

Marine Energy Market in Europe Still Weathering Economic Storm

Frost & Sullivan: Government Support and New Investments are now Vital

LONDON, November 17 - The nascent European marine energy industry is still weathering storms
unleashed by the global economic crisis. This market was particularly hard
hit by the recession because it relied so heavily on venture capital and
private equity investment. But now, it looks as though the UK government and
the EU will extend long-awaited lifelines helping companies continue to
develop this predictable and abundant energy source that is capable of one
day supplying 10 percent of the world's electricity needs. Government support
and new investments are key factors to boost the market.

Frost & Sullivan Reveals Strategies on Turning Challenges into Opportunities in the European Biomarkers Market

LONDON, November 16 - 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. New biomarkers are discovered each day and this rapid
development promises excellent growth potential for the biomarker analysis
market. However, due to various challenges faced in biomarker validation and
assay development, there is a huge lag between the time that a biomarker is
discovered in the laboratory and the time it is actually commercialized.

Transactions of Long Awaited Mobile Money Rise in Europe, Says Frost & Sullivan

LONDON, November 12 - Both mobile operators and banks are turning to mobile transactions to
foster loyalty and drive revenues. Ranging from vouchers and bank balance
checks to remittance and top-up payments, mobile money is finally coming to
fruition in both the banked and unbanked sector, while near field
communication (NFC) promises to be the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

Frost & Sullivan to Hold Analyst Briefing on the European Neurophysiological Monitoring Market, the Golden Standard in Patient Safety

LONDON, November 11 - The healthcare market is facing a severe downturn due to adverse effects
of the global economic slowdown. Costs for healthcare are reaching
unprecedented heights, and the neurophysiological monitoring market is no
exception. Market players in this industry have been faced with developments
such as the decline in prices, limited technological advancements in
hardware, high replacement costs, exchange rates fluctuations as well as
rising competition and a lack of government spending in the healthcare
sector.

Frost & Sullivan: Video Analytics - An Indispensable Tool or an Inflated Promise?

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- Frost & Sullivan to Host Analyst Briefing on European Video Analytics Market on Wednesday, 18 November 2009, at 15.00 GMT

Central and Eastern European Healthcare Markets Hold Strong Potential for Growth Despite the Economic Slowdown, Says Frost & Sullivan

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Despite the global economic decline, Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries such as Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Bulgaria and Romania still represent an attractive healthcare market. Both the pharmaceutical as well as medical devices segments have not developed to their full potential, with healthcare expenditures expected to rise further. The increasing importance of this market is attracting multinational corporations (MNCs) for developing proprietary or acquiring local production sites. Merger with or an acquisition of a local market participant is considered as the most efficient way to access the local market and to further expand into the CEE markets.

Frost & Sullivan Recognises ESAB as Best Partner for Welding and Cutting Systems in Energy Generation

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The ‘2009 Global Best Partners Welding & Cutting Systems for Energy Generation Award,’ is presented to ESAB, which has emerged as the leading manufacturer of welding and cutting systems for energy generation industries including power, LNG tanks, offshore and pipelines industries, in Europe and rising strongly to be a leader in the global market as well. In 2009, it accounted for nearly 18 per cent of the global welding and cutting market for energy generation.

Frost & Sullivan Honours Fludicon With European Automotive Advanced Suspension Technologies Excellence in Research Award

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The 2009 Frost & Sullivan European Automotive Advanced Suspension Technologies Excellence in Research Award is presented to Fludicon GmbH (Fludicon) for its successful research and development efforts in Electrorheology and Electro-Rheological Fluid (ERF) based damping systems.

Frost & Sullivan: Telematics for Electric Vehicles - The Key to Reducing Range Anxiety and Enhancing the Overall EV Ownership Experience.

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- Frost & Sullivan to Host Analyst Briefing on Telematics for Electric Vehicles on Thursday, 12 November, 2009 at 3:00pm GMT

The Future Success of Naval Command and Control Technology in Europe Hinges on Enhanced Capabilities and Ease-of-use, States Frost & Sullivan

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The future of command and control (C2) technology lies in enhancing current capabilities while ensuring ease-of-use. The need for increased interoperability among navies will promote the uptake of advanced naval command C2 technology in Europe.

The Future Looks Bright for Solar Applications in the European Automotive Industry, Says Frost & Sullivan

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The market for solar technologies is still limited to advanced roof solutions that use solar cells to ventilate vehicle interiors, but technological advancements will soon shift the focus from comfort and convenience to powertrain applications and similar domains. In tandem with expanding applications, solar cell costs are expected to fall, meaning that more average customers can look forward to a ‘greener,’ less-polluting vehicle.

The African Telecommunications Sector in 2009: Frost & Sullivan Looks at Developments That Will Shape the Future

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Economic activity has slowed worldwide with the onset of the global economic crisis. Although a number of African countries entered into a recession in the second quarter of 2009, the global slowdown has had a lesser impact on African continent than in other parts of the world. Consequently, international investors are paying increasing attention to Africa as the next growth frontier.

Frost & Sullivan Lauds ISS for Outstanding Market Strategy Leadership in the European IFM Market

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The 2009 Frost & Sullivan Market Strategy Leadership Award in the European market for integrated facility management (IFM) is presented to ISS. The successful integration of three key strategic elements - total commitment across all business lines, constant development of service capabilities and, a high level of M&A activity - have, and will continue to support the advance of ISS.

Frost & Sullivan: Urgent Need for Foreign Investors in Russia to Fix Investment Climate and to Better Weather Economic Storms

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The investment climate in Russia is the primary concern for foreign investors. When compared to other emerging economies, Russia does not perform well in transparency rankings or in terms of ease of doing business. In its “Doing Business in 2010″ report, the World Bank places Russia in 120th place out of 183 countries. However, the global recession and plummeting oil prices have made the government realise that supporting and protecting foreign investment are vital to long term economy growth.

Frost & Sullivan: Cloud Communications Shows How Recession Can Be Good for Business

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- Frost & Sullivan to Host Analyst Briefing on European Cloud-based Unified Communications Services Market on Wednesday, 4 November 2009, at 15.00 GMT

Emissions Trading Banking on the December 2009 Global Climate Deal in Copenhagen, Finds Frost & Sullivan

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The outcome of the December 2009 Copenhagen Climate Conference will largely dictate the success of the emerging but potentially lucrative global carbon market. Governments worldwide are actively pursuing initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The EU, for instance, wants to lower GHG emissions by 20 percent over 1990 levels by 2020, and by up to 30 percent if agreement is reached in Copenhagen later this year.

Need For Real-time Data Drives Fieldbus Adoption in European Process Industries, Observes Frost & Sullivan

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With features such as high functionality, reduced cabling, simple networking and easy maintenance, fieldbus devices have significant growth opportunities in the process automation market in Europe. The need of advanced diagnostic control and the demand for real-time data from field devices have underlined the requirement for these devices in the process automation environment. The predictive maintenance capability of fieldbus devices acts as a centralised control, enhancing the efficiency and operational capability of the process control units.

Protective Equipment Suppliers Can Expect Growth in Emerging African Markets, Finds Frost & Sullivan

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Managing product cost fluctuations, competition from low-cost imports and increased labour costs are common challenges for all suppliers of consumable products in South Africa. For many protective equipment suppliers, however, these challenges are outweighed by sustained activity in the construction and mining industries.

Government Investments in Infrastructure Drive Angola’s Electricity Industry, Reveals Frost & Sullivan

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Frost & Sullivan forecasts that spending on electricity infrastructure in Angola will reach US$8.4 billion over the next few years. Together with the country’s robust economic growth, this massive government investment in infrastructure development is set to boost Angola’s electricity industry.

Burgeoning Security Threats Drive Growth in the South African Network Security Market, Says Frost & Sullivan

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South African enterprises are reporting a rise in security threats on a daily basis, boosting the demand for advanced network security solutions. The landing of undersea cables and the resulting increase in broadband penetration are expected to cause a further surge in security threats in the short term. Enhanced regulation is also likely to stimulate demand in previously untapped sectors over the next five years.

Climate Change Concerns Drive the Air Pollution Control Market in South Africa, States Frost & Sullivan

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The South African air pollution control market is going through a dynamic phase of change as the impact of new legislation starts to have impact. The market is projected to continue growing, despite the current economic hardships faced by emission generating industries.

Frost & Sullivan: Governments’ Support Is Boosting the Geothermal Energy Market in Europe

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Until recently, the geothermal energy market grew tepidly, in spurts, in just a handful of countries. Insufficient government support and high initial investment costs topped by an overall lack of interest pushed this market into the sidelines. However, the increasingly urgent need to curb climate change is proving to be an effective catalyst for this industry. As many governments race to meet renewable energy goals of 2020, they are revisiting this sector which promises to contribute electricity as a base-load power while severing dependence on foreign oil and gas. Frost & Sullivan expects the geothermal industry to steadily gather steam in the coming years, despite the current economic situation and restraining factors such as high initial investment costs.

Promise of Multiple Benefits Underlines the Growing Popularity of Lab-on-chip and Microfluidics, Says Frost & Sullivan

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Microfluidics and lab-on-chip is a field with tremendous growth potential. As it is primarily an enabling technology, coupled with the fact that this is an era of miniaturisation, which has already swept up the information and communications industry, the life sciences industry has come to realise its potential. Microelectronics provides striking opportunities for advancing biomedical research and creating new markets for the medical sciences industry.

Rising Demand for Comfort and Safety to Play a Pivotal Role in the Evolution of Automotive Human Machine Interface, States Frost & Sullivan

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Numerous applications, ranging from intuitive driver-assist systems to comfort-enhancing applications, are now available in today’s car. At the same time, the volatility of fuel prices has been fuelling consumer demand for small cars and, with it, the demand for top-quality content in small cars. Intelligent electronics integration and innovative human machine interface (HMI) will be the key factors in the future development of user-friendly vehicles.

Frost & Sullivan Expects Soaring Defence Budgets and Increased Procurement in Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC)

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Frost & Sullivan estimates that the rapidly developing economies of Brazil, Russia, India and China (BRIC), will reach their collective peak by 2050, overtaking current economic leaders to emerge as the world’s richest nations. As their economies rebound, defence budgets and procurement will soar, offering enormous growth opportunities for diverse defence industries.

Frost & Sullivan: Oil and Gas Markets in Russia Hold Open Growth Opportunities

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Second only to the Middle East, the Caspian Region of Russia holds a wealth of natural resources and an open opportunity for market growth in the near future. Europe/Eurasia has 11.61% of the world proved oil reserves and 33.5% of the world’s proved gas reserves. Frost & Sullivan reports that the energy market in this region is one of the most attractive markets today due to its strategic importance for Europe. Investments into pipeline infrastructure alone (North Stream, South Stream and Nabucco) range in the US$ 60 billions, demonstrating the importance that this region plays and will play in the near future. On oil and gas markets in Russia Frost & Sullivan will host a complimentary analyst briefing which will take place on 28 October, at 3 pm GMT. The presentation will be live and will include a dedicated question and answer session. It will also be recorded and the recording will be available to everyone interested in these markets.

The European Home and Fabric Care Specialty Ingredients Market Shows Resilience to Current Economic Challenges, Reveals Frost & Sullivan

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The chemicals industry was particularly hard hit by the economic recession, as reflected in the closure of numerous manufacturing plants, laying off of personnel and bankruptcies of some major players. However, the market for specialty ingredients in home and fabric care formulations remains dynamic, fuelled by the need to minimise risks from bacteria and germs, to reduce the time and effort required for household chores, and to further improve the quality of life while addressing the environmental concerns of consumers.