The reality of workplace aggression, school violence, and corporate espionage has made safety features a primary concern of building owners. Since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, heightened security awareness has bolstered the demand for improved safety solutions. As technology and product performance improves, users are recognizing the full range of benefits offered by CCTV applications. Consequently, these systems are experiencing increased demand for all end-user segments.

This Frost and Sullivan analysis provides an in-depth examination of the factors influencing the world CCTV-based applications markets. By identifying emerging trends and evaluating industry challenges, this study can help your firm develop an effective business plan.

Implementing Digital Technology Crucial to Maximizing Market Share

The most significant change taking place in the industry is the shift from conventional magnetic tape to digital recording and storage. "The increase in digital technology has been responsible for a majority of the growth within the CCTV market," states the study's author. Digital recording eliminates the need for bulky cassettes and drastically reduces systems costs.

With advances in computer technology reaching new heights and the price of memory falling, digital solutions are becoming increasingly cost-effective. "The possibilities are immense for digital CCTV systems in the future," says the analyst. "It is expected that the industry will have moved close to 100 percent by digital technology by 2008."

Enhanced Capabilities Open New Opportunities

Although this market lacked major technological developments in the past several years, recent innovations have created exciting possibilities for industry participants. Integrating biometric software, such as facial recognition, into CCTV systems allows applications to be used, not only for scanning crowds, but to assist in identifying criminals by matching them to police databases. Firms are also launching intelligent video processing software, which analyze behavior patterns and target people who act suspiciously. "By converting CCTV systems from just surveillance and access control cameras into real-time sensor and information systems, the potential of CCTV will be realized," states the author.

This Frost and Sullivan research offers a detailed assessment of the world CCTV-based application markets, enabling your firm to optimize resources and maximize revenues.

1. Executive Summary
A. Market Overview
1. Introduction
2. Competitive Analysis
B. Major Research Findings
1. Opportunities and Forecasts
2. Market Segment Analysis
3. Conclusions

2. Total World CCTV-based Applications Market
A. Overview
1. Introduction
2. Industry Challenges
3. Revenue Forecasts
4. Market and Technology Trends
5. Pricing Trends
6. Market Engineering Measurement Analysis
B. Regional Analysis
1. Overview
2. North America
3. Europe
4. Asia Pacific
5. Rest of World
C. Frost & Sullivan Market Engineering Awards
1. Market Engineering Leadership Award
2. Product Differentiation Innovation Award
3. Competitive Strategy Award
4. Entrepreneurial Company Award
5. Product Line Strategy Award

3. CCTV-based Security Applications
A. Total Market Analysis
1. Overview
2. Market Engineering Analysis
3. Market Drivers
4. Market Restraints
B. Forecasts, Trends and Competitive Analysis
1. World Revenue Forecasts
2. Demand Analysis
3. Competitive Structure
4. Market Share Analysis
C. CCTV-based Access Control Applications
1. Overview and Definition
2. Revenue Forecasts
3. Market Trends
4. North America Regional Analysis
5. Europe Regional Analysis
6. Asia Pacific Regional Analysis
7. Rest-of-World Analysis
D. CCTV-based Public Area Surveillance Applications
1. Overview
2. Revenue Forecasts
3. Market Trends
4. North America Regional Analysis
5. Europe Regional Analysis
6. Asia Pacific Regional Analysis
7. Rest-of-World Analysis
E. CCTV-based Niche Security Applications
1. Overview and Definition
2. Revenue Forecasts
3. Competitive Structure
4. Market Trends

4. CCTV-based Non-Security Applications
A. Total Market Analysis
1. Introduction
2. Market Engineering Analysis
3. Market Drivers and Restraints
B. Forecasts, Trends and Competitive Analysis
1. Revenue Forecasts
2. Demand Analysis
3. Competitive Structure
C. Applications
1. Manufacturing
2. Medical
3. Other Applications

List of Figures

Chapter 1
Total CCTV-Based Applications Market: Revenue Forecasts (World), 1998-2008
Total CCTV-Based Applications Market: Percent of Revenues by Application (World), 1998-2008

Chapter 2
Total CCTV-Based Applications Market: Where the Market Stands (World), 2001
Total CCTV-Based Applications Market: Impact of Top Industry Challenges (World), 2002-2008
Total CCTV-Based Applications Market: Revenue Forecasts (World), 1998-2008
Total CCTV-Based Applications Market: Percent of Revenues by Region (World), 1998-2008
Total CCTV-Based Applications Market: Revenue Forecasts (North America), 1998-2008
Total CCTV-Based Applications Market: Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 1998-2008
Total CCTV-Based Applications Market: Revenue Forecasts (Asia Pacific), 1998-2008
Total CCTV-Based Applications Market: Revenue Forecasts (Rest-of-World), 1998-2008

Chapter 3
Total CCTV-Based Security Applications Market: Market Drivers Ranked in Order of Impact (World), 2002-2008
Total CCTV-Based Security Applications Market: Market Restraints Ranked in Order of Impact (World), 2002-2008
Total CCTV-Based Security Applications Market: Revenue Forecasts (World), 1998-2008
Total CCTV-Based Security Applications Market: Percent of Revenues by Application (World), 1998-2008
Total CCTV-Based Security Applications Market: Competitive Structure (World), 2001
Total CCTV-Based Security Applications Market: Market Share of Major Participants (World), 2001
Total CCTV-Based Access Control Applications Market: Revenue Forecasts (World), 1998-2008
Total CCTV-Based Access Control Applications Market: Percent of Revenues by Geographic Region (World), 1998-2008
CCTV-Based Access Control Applications Market: Revenue Forecasts (North America), 1998-2008
CCTV-Based Access Control Applications Market: Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 1998-2008
CCTV-Based Access Control Applications Market: Revenue Forecasts (Asia Pacific), 1998-2008
CCTV-Based Access Control Applications Market: Revenue Forecasts (Rest-of-World), 1998-2008
Total CCTV-Based Public Area Surveillance Applications Market: Revenue Forecasts (World), 1998-2008
Total CCTV-Based Public Area Surveillance Applications Market: Percent of Revenues by Geographic Region (World), 1998-2008
CCTV-Based Public Area Surveillance Applications Market: Revenue Forecasts (North America), 1998-2008
CCTV-Based Public Area Surveillance Applications Market: Revenue Forecasts (Europe), 1998-2008
CCTV-Based Public Area Surveillance Applications Market: Revenue Forecasts (Asia Pacific), 1998-2008
CCTV-Based Public Area Surveillance Applications Market: Revenue Forecasts (Rest-of-World), 1998-2008
CCTV-Based Niche Security Applications Market: Revenue Forecasts (World), 1998-2008
CCTV-Based Niche Security Applications Market: Competitive Structure (World), 2001

Chapter 4
Total CCTV-Based Non-Security Applications Market: Revenue Forecasts (World), 1998-2008
Total CCTV-Based Non-Security Applications Market: Competitive Structure (World), 2001