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

Corporate Social Responsibility: Beyond Your Bottom Line

What is all the fuss about corporate social responsibility (CSR)? Isn't it enough for security solution providers to make security products and deliver services? Not anymore. CSR is a global phenomenon that security players should be aware of. The concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) i

Video Surveillance Trends for 2012

The following 10 video surveillance predictions for 2012 serve to provide some guidance on the key trends and opportunities in each of these areas, which you might find useful in planning for the year ahead. 1.REFOCUSING ON IMAGE QUALITYWe forecast that by 2015, more than 70 percent of all network

Financial Trouble Ahead?

a&s takes a closer look at a few publically listed security companies to see whether they are ready for the new year. The changing of a year is always a time for reflection. Security players have made many attempts recently to look for new market opportunities, as well as where innovations cou

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

2012 Market Preview by Product Segment

Given the market trends at play, what will the markets actually look like in 2012? Which markets are growing? What are the verticals to watch out for? In this article, a&s analyzes the security markets in 2012 by product segment. SurveillanceSurveillance is expected to grow in 2012. IMS Resear

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

Product Management Puts Customers First, Not Profits

New development is the focus of product management, delivering solutions that serve market needs. It should not fixate on profitability. a&s looks at identifying customer problems, incorporating changes and future scalability throughout the product life cycle. Dreaming up a product requires cr