Transatlantic Regulatory Integration of Drug Approval Process Vital for the Global Pharmaceutical Industry, Notes Frost & SullivanLONDON - Regulatory processes differ across continents, posing challenges to drug launches. There is a pressing need to integrate the regulatory environment of the European Union (EU) and the U.S. Diverse regulations impact drug launches as less price controlled markets witness quicker launches, while it takes longer in regulated markets. The pharmaceutical industry, along with regulatory agencies, has been working closely with The International Conference on Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Registration of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) to develop a standard set of regulatory processes for Europe, the U.S., and Japan. Frost & Sullivan: Recession Threatens Resurgent Videoconferencing MarketLONDON - Frost & Sullivan to Host Analyst Briefing on Visual Collaboration Market on Tuesday, 26 May 2009 at 15.00 GMT Frost & Sullivan: Clinical and Cost Benefits to Promote Uptake of Advanced Wound Management Technologies Across EuropeLONDON - The advanced wound management market in Europe is experiencing high growth due to the heightened need for better and more cost-effective treatment. As a result, the market is expanding strongly despite significant hurdles, including intense competition and low reimbursement. Frost & Sullivan’s Chairman on CNBC: This is a Time for Companies to Grow and InvestLONDON - The current economy is a climate in which companies need to focus and pursue investment opportunities and continue developing a solid growth strategy. “Companies need to embrace innovation to not only survive, but to gain greater market share and be positioned for success upon the rebound”. So spoke David Frigstad, Chairman of Frost & Sullivan, live on CNBC this morning at 11.45 am. Focus on Rapid Medical Response to Improve the Quality of Healthcare and Drive the Ambulance Services Market in Europe, According to Frost & SullivanLONDON - Pre-hospital emergency care in the form of ambulances is one of the key factors improving the quality of healthcare across Europe. As emergency cases are on the rise due to epidemiological reasons, accidents and terrorist activities, ambulance services are being accorded high priority by healthcare providers. To ensure efficiency and enhance ambulance services, healthcare providers need to increase the number of vehicles, impart proper training and incorporate technologically advanced devices in ambulances. The Impact of Recession on Building Technology MarketsLONDON - Frost & Sullivan’s Web Conference will Analyse the Current Situation and Rebound Opportunities Frost & Sullivan: Distribution Channel Essential for the Growth of the European Security MarketLONDON - The economic downturn will reduce security spending across Europe. However, continuous improvements in technology will sustain the need for informed and proactive channel partners in the security arena. Innovation is Key to Gaining Larger Share in the European Above the Neck PPE Market, Says Frost & SullivanLONDON - The Western European above the neck personal protection equipment (PPE) market is highly competitive with producers vying for greater or larger market share in a slow growing industry. Innovation is a critical success factor for any producer - failure to innovate will push consumers towards cheaper private label products offered by distributors. Frost & Sullivan: Offshore Wind Energy Set to Boom in the Next Few YearsLONDON - The ability of offshore wind to significantly contribute to the renewable energy targets of 2020 in Europe is spurring governments to support and encourage the sector. As the onshore market continues to grow in certain regions and move slowly towards saturation in others, offshore wind is expected to form a greater part of the pie from the meagre 2% that it is now. Onshore wind will always occupy a major share of the wind energy market. However, Frost & Sullivan expects offshore wind to grow from an insignificant part of the pie to a more substantial contributor of electricity generated from wind by 2020. According to Frost & Sullivan estimates, installed capacity of offshore wind is expected to grow from 1,276 MW in 2008 to 18,769 MW by 2015. Mobile Markets in Mozambique and Angola Set for Five Year Boom Finds Frost & SullivanCAPE TOWN, South Africa - Revenues in the Angolan mobile communications market are set to triple by 2015. While growth in Mozambique may be slightly lower, the high demand for services in both countries is creating lucrative investment opportunities. Frost & Sullivan: The US and China Threaten the European Solar SupremacyLONDON - Increased competition and the global economic crisis have cast clouds upon the Western European solar energy market. Falling polysilicon and solar module prices have the potential to cement China’s role as a solar manufacturing hub. In terms of installed capacity, the United States is playing a greater role as more and more states are putting the renewable energy standards into existence. Despite these market developments and the current economic crisis, the future of Europe’s solar energy market continues to appear bright as new emerging markets within Europe may turn into strong performers. Business Travel in Decline, but Potential for GrowthLONDON - Frost & Sullivan’s Web Conference on Global Business Aviation Aftermarket Trends and Opportunities for Suppliers European Consumers Are Ready to Embrace Low Cost Navigation Systems, Finds Frost & SullivanLONDON - More than 60 percent of European consumers are extremely interested in location-based vehicle-centric services like eCall, bCall, stolen vehicle tracking and real-time traffic information. However, they clearly indicate that the current price of such systems is more than they are willing to pay. Not All Gloomy for African Healthcare Markets: Frost & Sullivan Finds Potential Despite the RecessionCAPE TOWN, South Africa - Africa’s healthcare markets are starting to feel the effects of the global economic slowdown. Pressures from the global environment have led to rising health costs and constrained healthcare resources. Frost & Sullivan: Global Economic Crisis Fuels Interest in Emerging MarketsLONDON - Learning more about this trend during GIL 2009: Europe, the Frost & Sullivan’s Global Congress on Corporate Growth which will take place 19-20 May 2009 Affordable and Flexible CRM Solutions - Key to Drive Investments from Pharmaceutical Companies, Notes Frost & SullivanLONDON - The turbulent pharmaceutical industry is demanding cheaper and innovative customer relationship management (CRM) solutions that will enable greater flexibility. CRM segments such as marketing automation, customer analytics and closed loop marketing will attract higher investments from pharmaceutical companies in the future. Management of key opinion leaders is another investment priority for pharmaceutical companies. Frost & Sullivan Award Reinforces Outstanding Product Line Strategy by SIRS-LabLONDON - The Frost & Sullivan “2009 European Molecular Diagnostics for Infectious Diseases Product Line Strategy of the Year Award”, is presented to SIRS-Lab GmbH. The company’s exceptional product line for sepsis diagnosis and monitoring make it a worthy recipient of this award. Electricity Sectors in Angola and Mozambique are Ripe for Investment, Says Frost & SullivanCAPE TOWN, South Africa - The majority of the infrastructure in Angola and Mozambique was severely devastated during their respective civil wars. Efforts to rapidly improve these economies have revealed the fragility of their infrastructure, and it is therefore of crucial importance to allocate adequate resources to accelerate the reconstruction of their electricity backbones. This Might be a Great Time to Start a Business, Says Frost & SullivanCAPE TOWN, South Africa - With the world’s economy in recession, there has been considerable pessimism about business opportunities. Global gross domestic product (GDP) growth is projected to decline by about 2% in 2009 from the 4.8% that was witnessed two years ago. Frost & Sullivan: Increasing Demand for Nuclear Energy Generates Vital PartnershipsLONDON - The nuclear power generation sector is experiencing a surge of interest, leading to a variety of partnerships and collaborations which are changing the face of the industry. With as many as 250 nuclear projects in the global pipeline, component and equipment manufacturers are collaborating to meet the increased global demand; whereas different Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractors and utilities are working closely to share investment costs as well as minimise any potential delays. Given the heightened interest in the nuclear industry, alliance building opportunities along the nuclear value chain are increasing. South Africa not Gaining the Full Benefit of PPPs in the Healthcare Sector, Says Frost & SullivanCAPE TOWN, South Africa - The healthcare industry in South Africa faces substantial challenges, including vast inequalities in access to care. The public sector is responsible for serving approximately 85.0% of the population, yet accounts for around only 49.0% of healthcare spend. Frost & Sullivan: Shift from Analog Mammography Systems to Digital Mammography Systems Will Boost the European Mammography Systems MarketLONDON - Analog screening systems are gradually being replaced by digital mammography systems. Screening programmes for breast cancer detection are responsible for driving the market. A majority of screening programmes have already been implemented in European countries. However, in some others, implementation of these programmes is proceeding slowly but steadily, leading to the increased installation of mammography systems. Nigeria’s Chemicals Sector to Benefit from Diversification Away from Oil, Says Frost & SullivanCAPE TOWN, South Africa - Overall, the global economic downturn has affected sub-Saharan countries less severely than the rest of the world. Despite a slowing in growth in the short term, economies such as Nigeria are expected to show resilience. South African Electricity Crisis to Boost Demand for Transformer Equipment, Finds Frost & SullivanCAPE TOWN, South Africa - Transformer equipment is becoming increasingly important as a means to relieve South Africa’s electricity crisis. End users are looking to capitalise on local resources such as robust manufacturing capabilities, competition-induced transformer prices, engineering expertise and experience in the respective end-user segments. Investors Increasingly Lured by the Eastern European Electronic Manufacturing Services Market’s Potential, Finds Frost & SullivanLONDON - Investors in electronic manufacturing services (EMS) are no longer confining themselves to Asia, as Eastern Europe - with its impressive gross domestic product (GDP) growth and low rates of inflation and population expansion - is emerging as an investor-friendly destination. The reduced working capital, immediate availability of trained staff, and the ability to offer after-sales and ‘product after-care’ services have further endeared Eastern Europe to potential investors. Higher Outlays and Improved Regulatory Enforcement Create Opportunities in the Kenyan Healthcare Industry, Reveals Frost & SullivanCAPE TOWN, South Africa - Increased public and private expenditure on healthcare, coupled with increasing levels of medical insurance coverage and continued foreign donor funding are creating significant opportunities for growth within the Kenyan healthcare industry. The pharmaceutical and medical devices industries will exhibit continued expansion as the government boosts the allocation of resources for regulatory enforcement. Frost & Sullivan Commends Coronis for Technology InnovationLONDON - The Frost & Sullivan ‘2009 European Wireless Mesh Networking Technology Innovation Award’ is presented to Coronis, an Elster Group company, in recognition of its Wavenis technology that has played an enabling role in wireless networking technologies. Frost & Sullivan Confers European Wireless Sensors Competitive Strategy Leadership Award on CoronisLONDON - The Frost & Sullivan “2008 European Wireless Sensors Competitive Strategy Leadership Award”, is presented to Coronis. The company’s focused strategy of serving the growing wireless utility metering market, thus allowing Coronis to grow its presence in emerging market segments such as home, building, and industrial automation, have placed it on a path of strong revenue expansion. Frost & Sullivan: Rising Public Awareness Promoting Acceptance of Infection Surveillance Systems Across EuropeLONDON - Initiatives taken by European governments and healthcare authorities to install infection surveillance systems have aimed at improving efficiency levels and reducing expenditures. However, the lack of basic level automation is proving to be a major challenge. Opportunities in Crisis: Frost & Sullivan Unpacks What CEOs Should Know About Africa’s Electricity SectorCAPE TOWN, South Africa - A majority of African countries is currently experiencing acute power shortages. This is leading to rolling blackouts and load shedding. Undersea Cables to Breathe Life Into Africa: Frost & Sullivan Examines Their ImpactCAPE TOWN, South Africa - Africa is the only continent that still has a severe lack of telecommunications connectivity. The region is particularly hamstrung by insufficient infrastructure and the resultant impact this has on the ability to provide broadband services. The Global Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) Market: A Frost & Sullivan Briefing on Changing DynamicsLONDON - The Healthcare Group at Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce its 2009 Quarterly Analyst Briefing Presentation on the Global Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) Market to be held on Wednesday, 6th May 2009, at 3 p.m. GMT. Frost & Sullivan 2008 European Commercial Vehicle Telematics Product Line Strategy Award Bestowed on MiX TelematicsLONDON - The 2008 European Commercial Vehicle Telematics Product Line Strategy Award is presented to MiX Telematics. The award recognises the company’s ability to strategically position its products and bundle its services to suit to a wide range of customers from the consumer to the commercial segment. Frost & Sullivan: Public and Infrastructure Applications Set to Sustain the Demand for UPS Across Western EuropeLONDON - The lack of finances is affecting investment, paralleled by falling consumer spending, rising unemployment and declining industrial output. With many end-user sectors reeling, the demand for UPS equipment has also fallen and revenue growth is likely to be affected for the next two years, at least. However, spending in certain applications such as power generation, transportation and healthcare, among others, has been less affected. Public and infrastructure applications are set to sustain the UPS market across the region during this turbulent period. The Future of Solar Technology in Buildings: Fast and Strong Growth When Recession Is OverLONDON - Frost & Sullivan web conference on BIPV and Solar Thermal Heating Systems during and beyond the economic downturn |
