Differentiation Achieved by Technology Innovation

Given the gloomy economic climate, 2012 is still expected to be challenging. Some companies found there is still a need for innovation particularly during a recession. It is also a good time to differentiate business and products and to grow the brand. In the following, top IP players talk about how

When IP Continues to Boom, Education Converges Channels

- Partners should have the knowledge or skill set to support network solution. Otherwise, it might result in low-margin business. - The product should be carefully designed to simplify installation, which eases the learning curves for distribution partners. -The better the network skill and knowledg

Security 50 Annual Summit Event Agenda

The Security 50 Annual Summit will take place on April 18, 2012, at Secutech, the leading security exhibition gathering more than 600 worldwide manufacturing elites in the industry. A series of event and seminar is designed for Security 50 companies to mingle with security players around the world

First Security 50 Annual Summit to be held at Secutech

The first "Security 50 Annual Summit" will take place at Secutech 2012, Asia's leading exhibition for the electronic security, info security and fire and safety sectors, which will be held from 18 - 20 April 2012 at Nangang Taipei World Trade Center. Secutech 2012 is organised by Messe Frankfurt N

Security Industry Builds on Value and Service

Uncertainty is the theme for 2012. a&s talks to researchers, solution providers, channel partners and consultants to find out what's next in the year to come. Uncertainty is the refrain of 2012. While the 2008 financial crisis eliminated unfit players in physical security, a looming debt crisi

Zooming in on Asia and China Markets

With doubts about the eurozone, many companies are looking into other markets. This will help businesses diversify their portfolios and minimize regional risk. The spotlight in recent years has focused on Asia — with reason. Asia includes many of the world's fast-growing, high-potential economies, s

Forces That Are Shaping the Security Industry in 2012

As 2012 approaches, the world is watching as events unfold in Europe and the U.S. All industries are connected by the world of finance, and all people are affected by the global economic situation. What does shaky world finance mean for security? In this special feature, a&s discusses key market

Technology Trends: IP, Cloud and Intelligence

IP FalloutIP offers tremendous benefits, but presents a high technology threshold to cross over. “The market is highly fragmented,” Holtenhoff said. “As the world moves to IT-fication, we're going to see shakeout.” Scaling the IP learning curve can be lucrative but difficult. “Since the cost of en

Service-based Approach to Stay Competitive

The past 10 years of security have been predefined by Sept. 11, 2001. A tremendous boom with double- or even triple-digit growth took place until the recession dampened the market's giddiness. With market uncertainty, what's next for the coming 10 years? We find out more from Security 50 participant

Targeting Emerging Markets and Innovations

Targeting Emerging MarketsThe seemingly recovering yet shaky global economic conditions required security companies to tighten their belts. Top performers found success in emerging markets, and aimed to increase market presence in these regions through partnerships, acquisitions or new offices. As