Frost & Sullivan Looks at Investment Opportunities in Russia’s Rail Transport Development Program

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The economic recession has caused a dramatic decrease in rail freight traffic volumes in Russia. While Russian rail operators have diversified their freight structure to preserve their market positions, some of the key rail manufacturers have partially halted production.

Hospital Information Systems (HIS) Markets in Europe: Frost & Sullivan Reveals the Cost, Crunch and the Care Value

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The Healthcare Group at Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce its 2009 Quarterly Analyst Briefing Presentation on the European Hospital Information Systems (HIS) Market to be held on Tuesday, 7th July 2009, at 2 p.m. GMT.

UK Defence Sector Well Poised for Growth Despite Global Recession, Says Frost & Sullivan

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The UK defence industry remains insulated from global recession compared to other market verticals, with government defence spending fixed into long-term programmes and immune from short-term economic cycles. Unlike small low-spending countries whose defence budgets will be severely impacted, the UK will sustain spending levels over the long term. Moreover, “because defence technology and product expertise have strong parallel opportunities in commercial aviation and homeland security, they are well positioned to offset decline in one segment by limiting exposure to a particular market,” according to Frost & Sullivan Research Analyst James Cooper.

Frost & Sullivan Projects Strong Growth for European Commercial Vehicles Telematics Market Despite Current Economic Slowdown

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The impact of the economic downturn on the European heavy and medium commercial vehicles telematics market will be outweighed by strong market-driving factors including fleet process optimisation and cost cutting. Moreover, the replacement cycle in mature markets such as the Benelux as well as nascent demand in emerging markets like Poland, where fleet management system installed base is expected to grow at 16.5% CAGR through 2008 - 2015, will further promote market expansion.

Frost & Sullivan: Economic Downturn Triggers Buoyancy in Conferencing Services Market in Western Europe

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The market for conferencing services in Europe remains a place of both opportunity and challenge with a complex picture emerging out of regional differences of legacy, new technology and media type adoption across the continent. Challenges such as decreased investment capital, the lack of seamless interoperability and a slowing trend of outsourcing conferencing services will likely be countered by a need to connect with people quickly, efficiently and on-demand, as well as the need to significantly reduce travel expenses.

Frost & Sullivan: The Water Sector in Russia Badly Affected by the Economic Downturn

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The global economic crisis is having an impact on the already poor performances of the water sector in Russia. The existing infrastructure is largely outdated resulting in frequent breakdowns and is also relatively inefficient with high energy consumption and substantial water losses. It has been estimated that a staggering sum of US$459 billion (15 trillion Rubles) is needed to complete the necessary upgrade, refurbishment and new build for water and sanitation infrastructure in Russia by 2020. With the downturn affecting the market, the massive capital requirement for the implementation of the “Clean Water” programme is going to be a big challenge.

Pulse Oximetry Entrenched as Standard-of-Care in Patient Monitoring, States Frost & Sullivan

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Pulse oximetry is often referred to as the fifth vital sign. The significance of continuous oxygenation monitoring in hospitals and other critical care settings cannot be doubted. Pulse oximetry technology has undergone considerable change over the past couple of years and recent advances have made the process not only more reliable and safer but also more accurate. However, the pulse oximetry market faces the same challenges that are crippling the total patient monitoring market.

Frost & Sullivan: Self-Monitoring and POC Diabetes Tests Reveal Potential for Significant Growth, Boosting the European Diabetes Diagnostics Market

LONDON - The European diabetes diagnostics market is poised for expansion with segments such as self-monitoring and point-of-care (POC) tests offering tremendous growth potential. Heightened efforts to generate awareness about diabetes and related diagnostic tests are a key driver in market development. For instance, limited awareness about HbA1C tests is restraining the laboratory market. However, this challenge will be curtailed with more education about the test.

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

LONDON - Frost & Sullivan to Host Analyst Briefing on Automotive Human Machine Interfaces on Tuesday, 30 June 2009 at 16.00 BST

Frost & Sullivan Looks at How Emission Targets are Forcing Vehicle Manufacturers to ‘Lose Weight’

LONDON - With more and more features being added to today’s vehicles, their weight has increased, resulting in higher fuel consumption. However, there is growing demand to shift from gas guzzlers to fuel sippers. Even as gasoline prices have plunged, customers have become more eco-conscious.

Frost & Sullivan: Safety Modules Switching Gears From Passive to Active, Pushing the Market for DAS and Safety Sensors in Europe

LONDON - The market for driver-assist sensors (DAS), electronic stability programme (ESP), passive safety and rain sensors in Europe is growing, driven by legislations and technological advances. DAS and ESP sensors are used in safety modules that enhance driving comfort and offer improved safety to vehicle occupants and pedestrians alike. While these sensors have low penetration in the European region, they are expected to have sizeable market potential by 2015.

Frost & Sullivan Presents European Automotive Safety Systems Product Innovation of the Year Award to NAVTEQ

LONDON - The 2009 Frost & Sullivan European Automotive Safety Systems Product Innovation of the Year Award is presented to NAVTEQ Europe B.V. (NAVTEQ) for its Map and Positioning Engine (MPE) MPE Reference Solution. This innovation creates a simple, efficient and highly cost-effective architecture, along with all the building blocks necessary for digital map-based informational and map-enabled Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and fuel economy into cars.

Digital Mammography and Clinical Review Display Units Energising the European Markets for Medical Imaging Display Monitors, Finds Frost & Sullivan

LONDON - Diagnostic display monitors experienced slow growth in 2007 due to picture archiving and communication system (PACS) installations across radiology departments of European hospitals having reached saturation. However, favourable regulations mandating the sales of 5MP displays for digital mammography have ensured high-volume sales in several European countries. The increasing demand for clinical review display monitors from private practitioners has also ensured very high growth rates for medical imaging display monitors.

Breakthrough Thin-Film Technologies to Dominate the Solar Power Sector, Notes Frost & Sullivan

LONDON - Frost & Sullivan to Host Analyst Briefing on Copper Indium Gallium Selenide (CIGS) Solar Cells on Thursday, 25 June 2009, at 16.00 BST

Frost & Sullivan: Replacement of Old Equipment Boosts Kenyan Medical Imaging Industry

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - The medical imaging market in Kenya is set for steady growth over the next five years, driven by an aging population demanding greater access to imaging and diagnostic procedures. However, price sensitivity and competition in the market remain high due to the sizeable capital investment required to purchase imaging systems and the financial constraints faced by many healthcare institutions in the country.

Energy-Efficient Lighting Products Boost Revenues in South Africa, Frost & Sullivan Reveals

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - Although the South African lighting equipment market is highly price sensitive, innovative lighting technologies are creating new opportunities for suppliers. These new technologies will see the value of the market more than triple over the next five years.

Sparkle to Return to Struggling South African Gold Mining Industry in 2011, Says Frost & Sullivan

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - The South African gold mining industry, which has been in decline for a number of years, will continue declining up to 2010. The industry will, however, rebound from 2011 as the electricity supply situation and skills availability improves.

Frost & Sullivan: US Driving Smart Meter Growth While UK Lagging Behind

LONDON - The market for smart meters in Europe although nascent is expected to be more of a ‘push’ market. It is primarily driven by legislations and by the need to handle the increasing demand for electricity that has far exceeded the grid’s capacity. Most of the utilities have been forced to improve their measurement and monitoring network structure. And the most proactive of them all is the Italian Electricity Company Enel Spa with around 33 million meters installed to date.

The European Solar Thermal Systems Market Set to Double, Says Frost & Sullivan

LONDON - The market for solar thermal systems (STS) in Europe has witnessed significant developments at all levels in the last four years. Policy makers, market participants and end users have shown a keen interest in STS, ensuring a high growth potential. Due to its tremendous long-term growth prospects, this market has attracted several new participants that are playing a central role in promoting the industry.

Frost & Sullivan: Recession is Boosting Sustainable Water & Wastewater Treatment Technology Markets

LONDON - The global economic slowdown has created huge opportunities for sustainable water & wastewater treatment technologies. These opportunities can be found in key areas such as energy efficiency, waste reduction, resource recovery as well as water reuse and recycling. The market is growing day by day and it promises to become a fully mainstream feature of the water market in the years to come.

Increased Investment Within Process Industries Boosts the South African Flow Sensors Market, Finds Frost & Sullivan

CAPE TOWN, South Africa - The long-term demand for flow meters in South Africa is expected to remain robust. This is due to continued investment within key industrial areas, increasing automation levels within processes industries, technological advancements and end-user migration to electronic flow measurement.

Frost & Sullivan: Demand for Energy-efficiency Offers High Potential for Electric Drives in the European Chemical Industry

LONDON - The increasing demand for energy-efficient systems coupled with the need for reliability in process applications offers significant potential for electric drives in the European chemical industry. Despite the economic slowdown and declining industrial output in the European chemical industry, the electric drives market is anticipated to sustain its growth rates due to the need for infrastructural changes in chemical plants especially across Eastern Europe.

Demand for User-friendly Healthcare IT Professional Services Increasing Across Europe, States Frost & Sullivan

LONDON - The demand for more user-friendly healthcare IT professional services has been increasing across Europe. Companies that have delivered the right blend of 360 degree consulting, easier and shorter training sessions and exceptional operational services along with round-the-clock support and maintenance services have been displaying market leadership in terms of revenues and number of installed bases.

Frost & Sullivan’s Journey Through Growth and Investment Opportunities in the Power Generation Market Across the World

LONDON - A series of briefings with top analysts will provide an overview of the powergen sector in specific countries - The first conference will focus on Russia

Frost & Sullivan Celebrates Growth and Innovation at Awards Banquet

LONDON - Frost & Sullivan celebrated the success of outstanding business achievement at the “2009 Growth Excellence Awards Banquet” on Wednesday 20 May.

Frost & Sullivan’s Chairman: The Rebound has Already Begun

LONDON - “We have seen the economy bottom out in early May with indicators all around us that the recovery has started, confidence is driving an upswing in all market sectors.” With a positive outlook ahead, Frost & Sullivan’s Chairman David Frigstad inspired the 120 plus CEOs and their growth teams that gathered in London last week for GIL 2009: Europe, Growth, Innovation and Leadership Congress on Corporate Growth. GIL Global is the industry’s only event designed to support senior executives in their efforts to achieve sustainable, top-line growth.

Mergers and Acquisitions Define the European Waste Management Market, States Frost & Sullivan

LONDON - The European waste management market is a billion dollar market with plenty of activity taking place in the competitive structure as growth opportunities are defined by value-added services offered in the market. A key feature of the market has been the growing number of mergers and acquisitions (M&As), with over 20 key M&As having occurred in the last three years.

Frost & Sullivan Honours Ipercast International With World Content Delivery Networks Hot Investment Opportunity Award

LONDON - The 2009 Frost & Sullivan World Content Delivery Networks Hot Investment Opportunity Award is presented to Ipercast International, a France-based Content Delivery Networks (CDN) service provider. In a highly competitive CDN landscape, Ipercast has differentiated itself by building a repertoire of exceptional multimedia broadcasting solutions on Internet Protocol (IP) platforms.

Advanced Technologies Pump Growth Into European Cardiac Rhythm Management Market, Affirms Frost & Sullivan

LONDON - The incidence of cardiovascular disease is rising due to factors such as ageing, obesity, smoking and other cardiac ailments. Each year cardiovascular diseases cause over 4.3 million deaths, accounting for 48 per cent of all mortalities in Europe.

Frost & Sullivan: Lower Import Duties and Rising Customer Demand to Boost Russian Electronics Manufacturing Market

LONDON - Russia has been looked upon as an unfavourable market for electronics manufacturing by foreign electronics manufacturers in the past. This negative perception has been in spite of the country’s cost-competitive advantages as well as its growing domestic market. However, liberalisation coupled with heightened demand from key end-user segments such as consumer electronics is aiding the growth of the electronics manufacturing market in Russia.

Web 2.0 Gains Momentum in Europe, with Companies Looking for New Ways to Stay Productive, Notes Frost & Sullivan

LONDON - The year 2008 and economic downturn have changed the way companies are going about their daily business. In response to the current recession in Europe, businesses are seeking new ways to stay productive while significantly cutting costs with the help of Web 2.0 solutions. From lower-cost versions of enterprise applications, to utilising cloud computing, ‘crowd sourcing’ business owners are taking advantage of what Web 2.0 has to offer.

European Prebiotics Market Diversifies Strongly Across New Application Sectors in Food and Beverage Industry, Finds Frost & Sullivan

LONDON - The European prebiotics market is diversifying and expanding in both importance and value throughout the food and beverage industry, with several exciting developments in infant formula products, dairy and beverages and the expansion of prebiotic ingredients into new application sectors such as snack products and meat products.

Tremendous Scope Exists for Effective Insurance Claims Management in Healthcare, Finds Frost & Sullivan

LONDON - Insurance carriers of all sizes and type are looking to accelerate claims settlements, fight fraud, retain customers, improve underwriting by effectively analysing data, manage litigation and streamline workflows in the insurance and healthcare industry.

Airlines in Turbulence - Virus Outbreaks and their Impact on the Aviation Market

LONDON - Frost & Sullivan’s Web Conference on the current global situation

Virus outbreaks and their impact on the airlines will be discussed during a web conference that Frost & Sullivan will host on Wednesday, 3 June, at 4 pm BST.

Government Support Critical for Powering the Electric Vehicle Market, Says Frost & Sullivan

LONDON - By 2015 the European market for electric vehicles (EVs) could potentially grow to 480,000 units. Frost & Sullivan has revised this forecast from the prediction of 250,000 EVs by 2015 made last year due to changing supply dynamics.