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Global Biometrics Market Revenues are Anticipated to Reach USD 20 Billion By 2018
M2 - Thu Mar 13, 10:33AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zrzs3z/global_biometric) has announced the addition of the "Global Biometric Systems Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2018" report to their offering. Lack of data protection and old security practises such as photographs, passwords and PIN codes have driven the growth of biometric technologies in last few years. Security threats such as terrorist attacks, plane hijackings and increment in crime rates has brought a huge need for ultimate security system throughout the globe. Government projects which include e-Passports, Driving Licenses, Border Management, and National ID in many major countries like India, Mexico, and Russia etc. are driving the growth for biometric systems extraordinarily. Recently, China has also announced biometric National ID program which will start to commence in 2013. As more and more people and organizations depend on computers to store their important documents, there is an increasing need for security. According to Global Biometric Systems Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2018, global biometrics market revenues are anticipated to reach USD 20 Billion by 2018. Increasing security requirements for public security i.e. border control management, national identity, e-passports, internet & network access and financial transactions are acting as growth driver for the industry. Presently, fingerprint recognition technology dominates the market. However, the vein recognition technology is gaining acceptance globally which is expected to grow rapidly in years to come. Regionally, North America & Europe together contributed 61% of the total revenues of global biometrics market in 2012. The global biometrics market has a huge growth potential due to increasing public acceptance. Companies Mentioned: - 3M Cogent Inc. - AOptix Technologies Inc. - Cross Match Technologies Inc. - Fingerprint Cards AB - Fujitsu Ltd. - Hitachi Ltd. - IRIS ID Systems Inc. - Ingersoll Rand PLC - IrisGurad Inc. - LexisNexis Group Inc. - Morpho Safran Group - NEC Corp. - Nuance Communications Inc. - Precise Biometrics AB - RCG Holdings Ltd. - SecuGen Corp. - Smartmatic Int. Corp. - Suprema Inc. - Techsphere Co. Ltd. - ZK Technologies LLC For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zr..._biometric About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Global Server Market 2014-2018: Top 5 Companies Reviewed, including SWOT Analysis
M2 - Wed Mar 12, 11:30AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8ggv73/global_server) has announced the addition of the "Global Server Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Global Server market to grow at a CAGR of 0.50 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the rapid increase in digital content. The Global Server market has also been witnessing the increasing concentration on security solutions. However, the unstable economic conditions could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. Key vendors dominating this space are Cisco Systems Inc., Dell Inc., Hewlett-Packard Co., IBM Corp., and Oracle Corp. Other vendors mentioned in the report are Bull Ltd., Fujitsu Corp., Hitachi Ltd., and NEC Corp. Commenting on the report, an analyst from the team said: Data center security and safety is one of the major concerns of all enterprises and data center service providers. Enterprises are procuring and installing solutions which ensure the security of the data being computed and stored within the data center solutions. There is a growing threat of enterprise applications being affected by virus and malware applications. To prevent such attacks, enterprise infrastructure is being incorporated with data security and safety applications which are increasing the adoption of server solutions by enterprises. Many security features such as firewalls and data accessibility are being incorporated as part of the servers which increases the reliability of the solution. According to the report, one of the key drivers in the market is the rapid increase in digital content used by enterprises which need efficient computing equipment and services. Further, the report states that one of the main challenges is unstable economic conditions prevailing in most countries across the globe. Many enterprises are delaying the procurement of servers, storage equipment, and other computing equipment because of the unstable economic conditions. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8g...bal_server About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
IT Security Market in Japan 2014-2018: More End-Users Adopting IT Security Services, a Trend Thats Supporting the Growth of the IT Security Market
M2 - Tue Mar 11, 6:51AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/w6lkhc/it_security) has announced the addition of the "IT Security Market in Japan 2014-2018" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the IT Security market in Japan to grow at a CAGR of 5.1 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the need to improve the quality of protection. The IT Security market in Japan has also been witnessing the increasing demand for cloud-based security solutions. However, the high cost of implementation could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. Key vendors dominating this space are Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., Cisco Systems Inc., Fortinet Inc., Juniper Networks Inc., McAfee Inc., Symantec Corp., and Trend Micro Inc. Other vendors mentioned in the report are Brocade Communications Systems, Citrix Systems Inc., EMC Corp., Hitachi Ltd., Radware Ltd., and Microsoft Corp. Commenting on the report, an analyst from the team said: One of the major trends witnessed in the market is the growing demand for cloud-based security solutions. The demand for cloud-based security solutions is increasing in the IT Security market in Japan, primarily because of the significant advantages provided by such solutions. Companies also find it difficult to manage standalone or integrated network components because of issues such as budget constraints and the lack of resources and expertise available to address security issues. Hence, companies are increasingly opting for cloud-based IT security solutions that are cost-effective, comply with PCI DSS, and offer round-the-clock monitoring of systems. Therefore, the increasing demand for cloud-based solutions is expected to contribute to the growth of the IT Security market in Japan during the forecast period. According to the report, one of the major drivers is the need to improve the quality of protection. As the frequency of attacks is increasing, organizations are increasingly implementing IT security solutions that efficiently monitor and provide enhanced protection. The quality of protection can also be enhanced by outsourcing security responsibilities to service providers that have core expertise in this field. Hence, more end-users are adopting IT security services, a trend that is supporting the growth of the IT Security market in Japan. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/w6...t_security About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Global Banking IT Spending Market 2012-2016: Social Media Very Much in on the Act
M2 - Thu Mar 06, 10:09AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/spcsxx/global_banking_it) has announced the addition of the "Global Banking IT Spending Market 2012-2016" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Global Banking IT Spending market to grow at a CAGR of 3.51 percent over the period 2012-2016. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing demand for risk management systems. The Global Banking IT Spending market has also been witnessing the increasing use of social media as a marketing tool. However, cyber security issues could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. The key vendors dominating this space include Dell Inc., Hewlett-Packard Co., IBM Corp., and Microsoft Corp. The other vendors mentioned in this report are Accenture plc, ATOS Origin S.A., Capgemini S.A., Cisco Systems Inc., CGI Group Inc., Computer Sciences Corp., EMC Corp., Fujitsu Ltd., HCL Technologies Ltd., Hitachi Ltd., Intel Corp., Logica, Oracle Corp., SAP AG, and Wipro Technologies. Commenting on the report, an analyst from the team said: The crust of banking lies in customer loyalty. Social media nowadays is not restricted to only Twitter or Facebook rather the potential of social media is beyond that. With the help of social media platform the banks can know about the customers demand and needs and can design products and solutions addressing those needs which lead to innovation in the products. Social media platform serves as an effective marketing tool as well as sales platform wherein banks can reach to the wider customer target base. It also helps in customer relationship management which is the core of banking. Social media also helps in enhancing the brand image of the bank. American express is a very good example that has used social media to enhance their brand image/value. They started an 'open forum' for the business community in order to increase the interaction within the virtual space, which proved very successful Banks can use this platform to serve customers' queries and start discussion forum specific to the segments plus. They can also use this platform to distribute messages, alerts, and can inform their customers about new products and services. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/sp...banking_it About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Global Industrial Boiler Market 2014-2018: Demand from Developing Countries a Major Driver
M2 - Fri Feb 28, 9:56AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/n9l5ld/global_industrial) has announced the addition of the "Global Industrial Boiler Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Global Industrial Boiler market to grow at a CAGR of 2.57 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing demand for industrial boilers from developing countries. The Global Industrial Boiler market has also been witnessing the increasing adoption of CFB boilers in the Power industry. However, the need for high initial investment could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. Key vendors dominating this space are Hitachi Ltd., Alstom SA, and Foster Wheeler AG. Other vendors mentioned in the report are AB&Co., Alfa Laval Aalborg A/S, ANDRITZ Energy & Environment GmbH, B&S Piping Inc., Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd., Hangzhou Boiler Group Co. Ltd., Harbin Power Equipment Co. Ltd., Indeck Power Equipment Co., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Miura Boiler Inc., Suzhou Hailu Heavy Industry Co. Ltd., Tai Yuan Boiler Group Co. Ltd., Taishan Group Co. Ltd., The Babcock & Wilcox Co., Thermogenics (UK) Ltd., and TT Boilers Ltd., Wellman Group. Commenting on the report, an analyst from the team said: With the increase in competition among the market vendors, several industrial boiler vendors are investigating opportunities to increase their market presence by differentiating their products from that of their competitors. This forces organizations to increase their focus on R&D activities in order to provide superior-quality and technically advanced boilers with additional control features that can be easily maintained by end-users throughout its lifecycle. Moreover, the increase in R&D activities by the organizations enables them to look at opportunities to develop eco-friendly and cost-effective products that would increase their competitiveness in the market. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/n9...industrial About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Concise Analysis of the International Motor Vehicle Sensor Market - Forecasts to 2018
M2 - Wed Feb 26, 6:16AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f3wvzg/motor_vehicle) has announced the addition of the "Concise Analysis of the International Motor Vehicle Sensor Market - Forecasts to 2018" report to their offering. With advancements in technology, motor vehicles are now equipped with numerous sensors to provide information on different parameters and to ensure safety and comfort. The report study on Motor Vehicle Sensor Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth and Forecast, 2012 - 2018, analyzes this market based on its applications, product types and major geographies. It identifies the factors that are expected to be mainly responsible for driving market growth in the next few years. The report also provides an extensive analysis of the on-going market trends, restraints, and potential opportunities for the growth of the motor vehicle sensors industry. The report analyzes geographies such as North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and Rest of the World. The regional analysis concludes that there is significant demand for motor vehicle sensors in emerging economies in Asia Pacific. The Porter's five force analysis provides insights into industry competition and market dynamics. The market attractiveness analysis provides a quick view of the emerging areas that are expected to offer sizeable opportunities to global market players. The report also includes strategies for emerging and existing players and talks about the entry barriers for new entrants. To help in business decisions, the report covers company profiles of the key players in motor vehicle sensor manufacturing and explains the business strategies and recent developments in the industry. This research study is particularly designed to estimate and evaluate the demand and performance of different product types of motor vehicle sensors. Key Topics Covered: 1 Preface 2 Executive Summary 3 Market Overview 4 Motor Vehicle Sensor Market, By Application 5 Global Motor Vehicle Sensors Market, By Product Type 6 Global Motor Vehicle Sensor Market, By Geography 7 Company Profiles Companies Mentioned: - Continental AG - Delphi - Denso Corporation - Eaton Corporation - Hitachi Ltd - Robert Bosch GmbH - Valeo For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f3...or_vehicle
President Zuma to Visit Chicken Abattoir in Free State [press release]
All Africa Global Media - Tue Feb 25, 8:07AM CST
President Jacob Zuma will on Friday, 28 February 2014, visit a job creation project site, Granfield Chicken Farm Abattoir in Reitz in the Free State province as part of government efforts to create sustainable jobs in rural areas.
Concise Analysis of the International Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Market - Forecasts to 2019
M2 - Tue Feb 25, 5:31AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/x7s8px/intelligent) has announced the addition of the "Concise Analysis of the International Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Market - Forecasts to 2019" report to their offering. Intelligent transportation systems integrate information and communication technologies with existing transportation networks to improve its operating efficiency and improve individuals travel experience. Dwindling transportation network expansion space and a growing number of vehicle owners in metropolitan areas increases pressure on transportation authorities to improve the performance of existing transportation networks. Effective use of wireless communication devices, computers, sensors, telematics and data analysis applications in existing transportation networks reduces congestion, traveling delays and improves road user safety. In addition, ITS provides higher economic benefits in terms of reduced fuel consumptions, traveling delays and road accidents over its deployment and maintenance cost through its life. Increasing awareness about these benefits in both developed as well as developing economies is expected to spur the demand for ITS through the estimated period. Several types of intelligent transportation systems have been introduced from its inception which include advanced traveler information system (ATIS), advanced transportation management systems (ATMS), advanced transportation pricing systems (ATPS), advanced public transportation systems (APTS) and cooperative vehicle systems. Transportation management systems accounted for the largest market share in the global ITS market in 2012. This segment is expected to maintain its dominance due to increasing demand for traffic control solutions particularly for adaptive signaling systems across the world. Highway operates across the world are installing electronic toll charging systems to reduce traffic at toll centers. Key Topics Covered: 1 Preface 2 Executive summary 3 Global intelligent transportation systems market overview 4 Global intelligent transportation systems market, by type 2011 - 2019 5 Global intelligent transportation systems market, by application 2012 - 2018 6 Global intelligent transportation systems market, by region 2013 - 2019 7 Company profiles Companies Mentioned: - ADCCO LLC - Agero Inc - DENSO Corporation - EFKON AG - Garmin International Inc - Hitachi Ltd - Iteris, Inc - Kapsch TrafficCom AG - Lanner Electronics Inc - Nuance Communications Incorporation - Q-Free ASA - Ricardo PLC - Sensys Networks Incorporation - Siemens AG - Telenav, Inc - Thales Group - TomTom NV - TransCore Inc - WS Atkins PLC - Xerox Corporation For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/x7...ntelligent
Concise Analysis of the International Driver Assistance Systems Market - Forecast to 2018
M2 - Tue Feb 25, 4:58AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/47cr3r/driver_assistance) has announced the addition of the "Concise Analysis of the International Driver Assistance Systems Market - Forecast to 2018" report to their offering. The global driver assistance system market is evolving at a substantial rate and is witnessing many recent technological advancements and developments. The introduction of related safety regulations such as mandatory application of TPMS in Europe & U.S., regulations regarding LDWS, and on-going studies on the feasibility of the introduction of other driver assistance systems, such as ACC and BSD, has triggered intense competition amongst the driver assistance system manufacturers. To keep their market share intact, the manufacturers are now bound to offer affordable, innovative and advanced driver assistance systems. In addition to this, other reasons such as increasing concerns towards vehicle and road safety, changing buyer's preferences, enhanced driver experience and the increasing demand for premium passenger cars will also help the driver assistance industry to flourish in the next five years. The global driver assistance system market is projected to reach $13.4 billion by the end of 2013 and is estimated to grow to $33.6 billion by 2018, growing at CAGR of 20.10% for the same period. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Premium Insights 4 Market Overview 5 Driver Assistance Systems Market, By Geography 6 Global Driver Assistance Systems Market, By Types 7 Global Driver Assistance System Market, By Technologies 8 Competitive Landscape 9 Company Profiles Companies Mentioned: - Aisin Seiki Co Ltd - Autoliv Inc - Continental Ag - Delphi Automotive PLC - Denso Corporation - Elektrobit Corporation - Ficosa International SA - Freescale Semiconductor Inc - Gentex Corporation - Hella Kgaa Hueck & Co - Hitachi Ltd - Hyundai Mobis - Infineon Technologies AG - Magna International - Mando Corp - Mobileye NV - Renesas Electronics Corporation - Robert Bosch Gmbh - Tass International - Texas Instruments Inc - Trw Automotive Holdings Corp - Valeo For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/47...assistance
The Automotive Replacement Battery Market in China is Forecasted to Surpass USD 16 Billion in 2018
M2 - Tue Feb 25, 4:35AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/55b3hr/china_automotive) has announced the addition of the "China Automotive Battery Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2018" report to their offering. In the past decade, China has witnessed remarkable improvement in the growth of automobile sector, both commercial and passenger. China is also the largest manufacturer of automotive batteries globally due to cheap and easy availability of labor. With the growth of automobile sector, the demand for automotive replacement battery market is also growing rapidly. The sales of e-bikes during 2009 to 2012 has recorded compounded annual growth rate of 11.52% which is expected to grow at around 16% for the next five year period. In addition, the automobile production in China has 18.72 Million units in 2011 which is further expanding the demand for automotive batteries. According to China Automotive Battery Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2018' the automotive battery market in China is growing rapidly and is set to boost further over the coming years. The value of China's automotive battery market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 23.85%, over the next five years. The automotive replacement battery market in China is forecasted to surpass USD 16 Billion in 2018. The market is being driven by the increasing demand for cars, rising middle class population and massively growing production in China. Companies Mentioned: - Johnson Controls Inc. - Chawoi Power Holding Limited - Zhejiang Haijiu Battery Company - Douglas EnerSys Home - Fiamm Group - Hitachi Limited - GS Yuasa Corporation - Huawei Corporation - Shandong Sacred Sun Power Sources Co. Ltd. - Zhejiang Narada Power Source Co. Ltd. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/55...automotive About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Pentagon Awards $282 Million in Defense Contracts Monday
Rich Smith, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Feb 24, 8:37PM CST
The Department of Defense awarded 14 separate defense contracts Monday, worth a total of $281.8 million. Among the publicly traded companies winning contracts: General Dynamics ' Electric Boat division was awarded a $36.1 million contract...
Canadian Solar to Supply 18MW of Solar Modules To Hitachi in Japan
PR Newswire - Mon Feb 24, 7:00AM CST
Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar power companies, today announced that it has been awarded a module supply agreement to provide 18MW of photovoltaic ("PV") modules to Hitachi, Ltd. ("Hitachi") for a solar power project in Japan. The project is owned by Eurus Energy Holdings Corporation with Hitachi as its EPC contractor.
Global Data Center Integrated Workload Systems Market 2014-2018: One of the Main Challenges is Concerns Regarding Vendor Lock-In
M2 - Wed Feb 19, 10:48AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/tpxcwn/global_data) has announced the addition of the "Global Data Center Integrated Workload Systems Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Global Data Center Integrated Workload Systems market to grow at a CAGR of 49.16 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increase in big data. The Global Data Center Integrated Workload Systems market has also been witnessing the increased virtualization in network environments. However, the concerns regarding vendor lock-in could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. Key vendors dominating this space are Hewlett-Packard Co., IBM Corp., and Oracle Corp. Other vendors mentioned in the report are Cisco Systems Inc., Dell Inc., EMC Corp., Fujitsu Ltd., Hitachi Ltd., Intel Corp., NetApp Inc., Teradata Corp., VCE Company LLC, and VMware Inc. Commenting on the report, an analyst from the team said: In recent years, the markets have witnessed an increase in virtualized networking environments in data centers. Additionally, customers have been wishing to tune their networks but they have been limited by constraints in network management tools. Virtualization has increased the deployment of multi-core and blade server platforms, resulting in consolidation of the storage environment. Virtual networks can be programmed and bonded to workloads, and they are scalable to demand. Moreover, they do not require physical network reconfiguration. As they are not restricted by physical boundaries, the network resources can be efficiently utilized across noncontiguous clusters. With traditional networks it has been difficult to manage and integrate the systems they support and the services delivered by them. Earlier attempts to bridge this gap further increased the complexity of the network configuration in understanding the application status and requirements, observing the network traffic, and then replying according to the configured policy. According to the report, among the numerous growth drivers for the Global Data Center IWS market, increase in big data is the major growth driver. In data centers, highly complex data traffic moves in a random order between storage, internet, servers, and intranet. Moreover, there are varieties of traditional and advanced data-intensive applications, including VoIP, storage access, and emerging converged I/O. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/tp...lobal_data About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Media Alert: Hitachi Data Systems to Showcase Leading Network Analytics Technology at Mobile World Congress 2014
Marketwire - Wed Feb 19, 8:01AM CST
Hitachi Data Systems Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), today announced it will showcase the benefits of monetizing data for mobile service providers at Mobile World Congress 2014, February 24-27. Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) and several telecommunications partners will demonstrate the ability of big data applications in telecom to lower network and operations costs, reduce customer churn protecting existing business revenues, and create new revenue streams. World-class quality of service (QoS) and quality of experience (QoE) is possible only through the integration of a streaming data platform technology for real-time data, and the use of Hadoop and database technologies for batch and online data.
Hitachi Data Systems Expands Partnership With Symantec to Deliver the Pinnacle of Data Management and Data Protection to Customers Worldwide
Marketwire - Tue Feb 18, 8:03AM CST
Hitachi Data Systems Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), today announced an agreement with Symantec to resell Symantec NetBackup data protection software and Enterprise Vault information archiving software. Hitachi Data Systems selected Symantec's information management solutions because of their proven reliability in helping customers protect and store their critical information inside the evolving data center.
Hitachi Consulting Honored by AT&T with 2013 Supplier Sustainability Award
PR Newswire - Tue Feb 18, 7:07AM CST
Hitachi Consulting, a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd (TSE: 6501) and a leading provider of IT consulting and management consulting solutions and services, today announced that its commitment to help AT&T minimize its environmental impact over the past year has earned the Dallas-based company recognition as a 2013 AT&T Supplier Sustainability Award winner. The award recognizes suppliers for their support of affiliates of AT&T*, one of the world's leading data, voice, wireless and Internet service providers.
China Elevator and Escalator Market Report 2013-2016: KONE, Otis & Hitachi Dominate the Industry
M2 - Mon Feb 17, 10:19AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/k597ks/elevator_and) has announced the addition of the "China Elevator and Escalator Market Report 2013-2016: KONE, Otis & Hitachi Dominate the Industry" report to their offering. As a result of globalization, there is increased competition among elevator and escalator manufacturing companies across the globe to manufacture best-in-class and high energy-efficient products. Several vendors are increasingly developing elevators with destination control systems and other controllers that reduce the energy utilized during the idle time. Furthermore, elevators are incorporated with corridor illumination controls that help in reducing energy consumption in buildings. According to the report, one of the major growth drivers in the market is increasing growth of the Construction industry in China. The increase in the number of buildings with increased floor space index for optimal utilization of land drives the Elevator and Escalator market in China. Further, the report states that one of the major challenges in the market is the high cost of elevators and escalators. The initial investment to purchase elevators and escalators is very high, which affects the growth of the market among cost-driven end-users. The report also includes a discussion of the other vendors operating in this market. The key vendors dominating this space include: - Hitachi Ltd. - KONE Corp. - Otis Elevator Co. - Shanghai Machinery and Electrical Industry Co., Ltd. The other vendors mentioned in the report are: - Canny Elevator Co., Ltd. - Schindler Group - Shanghai Sanei Elevator Co. Ltd. - ThyssenKrupp AG - Toshiba Corp. Key Topics Covered: 1. Executive Summary 2. List of Abbreviations 3. Introduction 4. Market Research Methodology 5. Scope of the Report 6. Market Landscape 7. Vendor Landscape 8. Buying Criteria 9. Market Growth Drivers 10. Drivers and their Impact 11. Market Challenges 12. Impact of Drivers and Challenges 13. Market Trends 14. Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/k5...evator_and
Global Digital Broadcast and Cinematography Cameras Market 2014-2018: Regions such as Latin America, South Africa, Russia, and some countries in the APAC to see Growth
M2 - Wed Feb 12, 11:25AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/nlj3l5/global_digital) has announced the addition of the "Global Digital Broadcast and Cinematography Cameras Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Global Digital Broadcast and Cinematography Cameras market to grow at a CAGR of 1.51 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing use of 2k and 4k cameras in digital movies. The Global Digital Broadcast and Cinematography Cameras market has also been witnessing the increasing demand for cameras from the emerging economies. However, the rapid decline in camera prices could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. Key vendors dominating this space are Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co., Betriebs KG, Grass Valley USA LLC, Panasonic Corp., Red.com Inc., and Sony Corp. Other vendors mentioned in the report are Aaton Digital SA, AbelCine Inc., Blackmagic Design Pty. Ltd., Canon Inc., CineForm Inc., Hitachi Ltd., Ikonoskop Holdings, Moviecam F.G., Nikon Inc., Panavision Inc., Silicon Imaging Inc., Teledyne DALSA, Victory Company of Japan Ltd., Vision Research Inc., Weisscam GmbH, Woodman Labs Inc., and Zhuo Yao (Beijing) Technology Co. Ltd. Commenting on the report, an analyst from the team said: The Global Digital Broadcast and Cinematography Cameras market is expected to witness a modest growth rate during the forecast period due to the increasing demand for cameras from Latin America, South Africa, Russia, and some countries in the APAC region. The Digital Broadcast and Cinematography Cameras market in these regions is growing as it is still in its nascent phase. The high demand for digital broadcast and cinematography cameras from these regions is increasing with the demand for more HD channels, the rise in digital cinema screens, and the demand for better and new TV and movie content. According to the report, the Global Digital Broadcast and Cinematography Cameras market has several drivers contributing to its growth, one being the increasing use of 2K and 4K cameras in digital movies. The use of cameras having 2K and 4K resolution ensures that the quality of the digital movie remains the same even after repeated viewing of the content. Therefore, consistency in the quality delivery of the movie is maintained. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/nl...al_digital About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Concise Analysis of the International Smart Railways Market - Passenger Information Systems, Freight Information Systems, Rail Traffic Management, Operations Management, Security Monitoring, Communications
M2 - Mon Feb 10, 4:08AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/z9g4qn/smart_railways) has announced the addition of the "Concise Analysis of the International Smart Railways Market - Passenger Information Systems, Freight Information Systems, Rail Traffic Management, Operations Management, Security Monitoring, Communications" report to their offering. The demand for safe, fast, and reliable rail services continues to be a reason for concern for all the countries across the globe. Lack of operational efficiency and reliability, safety and security issues, and aging railway systems and practices are causing countries to exercise a change in their existing rail infrastructure. The global rail industry struggles to meet increasing the demand for freight and passenger transportation due to lack of optimized use of rail networks and inefficient use of rail assets. This situation is expected to change as rail executives become compelled to build rail systems that are smarter. This smart railways research report covers future market trends in railway transportation technologies. The report provides a comprehensive examination of market drivers for railways as a smart transportation infrastructure investment, including an assessment of the various approaches being taken in the key countries around the globe. It also presents detailed analysis, market sizing, and forecasting of emerging rail technology submarkets. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Market Overview 4 Smart Railways: Market Size, Analysis and Forecast By Solutions 5 Smart Railways: Market Size, Analysis and Forecast By Devices and Components 6 Smart Railways: Market Size, Analysis and Forecast By Services 7 Smart Railways: Recent and Ongoing Projects 8 Smart Railways: Market Size, Analysis and Forecast By Regions 9 Smart Railways: Market Landscape 10 Company Profiles Companies Mentioned: - ABB Ltd - Aeg Belgium SA/NV - Alcatel-Lucent International - Alstom SA - Amadeus It Group SA - Ansaldo STS - Bombardier Transportation - CGI Group Inc - Cisco Systems, Inc - Computer Sciences Corp - GE Transportation - Hitachi, Ltd - Huawei Technologies Co, Ltd - Ibm Corporation - Indra Sistemas, SA - LAT-LON, LLC - Moxa Inc - Rad Data Communications Ltd - Siemens AG - Sierra Wireless - Tech Mahindra Ltd - Trapeze Software Ulc - Trimble Navigation Limited - Wipro Ltd - ZTE Corporation For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/z9...t_railways
Why Burying Power Lines Sounds Better Than It Really Is
John Licata, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Feb 08, 10:08AM CST
Burying power lines as a means to maintain electricity generation during storms is often cited after power outages as the no-brainer fix for utilities to keep the lights on for their customers. The problem with that solution comes down to the fact...
Global Biometrics Market Revenues are Anticipated to Reach USD 20 Billion By 2018
M2 - Thu Mar 13, 10:33AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zrzs3z/global_biometric) has announced the addition of the "Global Biometric Systems Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2018" report to their offering. Lack of data protection and old security practises such as photographs, passwords and PIN codes have driven the growth of biometric technologies in last few years. Security threats such as terrorist attacks, plane hijackings and increment in crime rates has brought a huge need for ultimate security system throughout the globe. Government projects which include e-Passports, Driving Licenses, Border Management, and National ID in many major countries like India, Mexico, and Russia etc. are driving the growth for biometric systems extraordinarily. Recently, China has also announced biometric National ID program which will start to commence in 2013. As more and more people and organizations depend on computers to store their important documents, there is an increasing need for security. According to Global Biometric Systems Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2018, global biometrics market revenues are anticipated to reach USD 20 Billion by 2018. Increasing security requirements for public security i.e. border control management, national identity, e-passports, internet & network access and financial transactions are acting as growth driver for the industry. Presently, fingerprint recognition technology dominates the market. However, the vein recognition technology is gaining acceptance globally which is expected to grow rapidly in years to come. Regionally, North America & Europe together contributed 61% of the total revenues of global biometrics market in 2012. The global biometrics market has a huge growth potential due to increasing public acceptance. Companies Mentioned: - 3M Cogent Inc. - AOptix Technologies Inc. - Cross Match Technologies Inc. - Fingerprint Cards AB - Fujitsu Ltd. - Hitachi Ltd. - IRIS ID Systems Inc. - Ingersoll Rand PLC - IrisGurad Inc. - LexisNexis Group Inc. - Morpho Safran Group - NEC Corp. - Nuance Communications Inc. - Precise Biometrics AB - RCG Holdings Ltd. - SecuGen Corp. - Smartmatic Int. Corp. - Suprema Inc. - Techsphere Co. Ltd. - ZK Technologies LLC For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/zr..._biometric About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Global Server Market 2014-2018: Top 5 Companies Reviewed, including SWOT Analysis
M2 - Wed Mar 12, 11:30AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8ggv73/global_server) has announced the addition of the "Global Server Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Global Server market to grow at a CAGR of 0.50 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the rapid increase in digital content. The Global Server market has also been witnessing the increasing concentration on security solutions. However, the unstable economic conditions could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. Key vendors dominating this space are Cisco Systems Inc., Dell Inc., Hewlett-Packard Co., IBM Corp., and Oracle Corp. Other vendors mentioned in the report are Bull Ltd., Fujitsu Corp., Hitachi Ltd., and NEC Corp. Commenting on the report, an analyst from the team said: Data center security and safety is one of the major concerns of all enterprises and data center service providers. Enterprises are procuring and installing solutions which ensure the security of the data being computed and stored within the data center solutions. There is a growing threat of enterprise applications being affected by virus and malware applications. To prevent such attacks, enterprise infrastructure is being incorporated with data security and safety applications which are increasing the adoption of server solutions by enterprises. Many security features such as firewalls and data accessibility are being incorporated as part of the servers which increases the reliability of the solution. According to the report, one of the key drivers in the market is the rapid increase in digital content used by enterprises which need efficient computing equipment and services. Further, the report states that one of the main challenges is unstable economic conditions prevailing in most countries across the globe. Many enterprises are delaying the procurement of servers, storage equipment, and other computing equipment because of the unstable economic conditions. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/8g...bal_server About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
IT Security Market in Japan 2014-2018: More End-Users Adopting IT Security Services, a Trend Thats Supporting the Growth of the IT Security Market
M2 - Tue Mar 11, 6:51AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/w6lkhc/it_security) has announced the addition of the "IT Security Market in Japan 2014-2018" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the IT Security market in Japan to grow at a CAGR of 5.1 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the need to improve the quality of protection. The IT Security market in Japan has also been witnessing the increasing demand for cloud-based security solutions. However, the high cost of implementation could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. Key vendors dominating this space are Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., Cisco Systems Inc., Fortinet Inc., Juniper Networks Inc., McAfee Inc., Symantec Corp., and Trend Micro Inc. Other vendors mentioned in the report are Brocade Communications Systems, Citrix Systems Inc., EMC Corp., Hitachi Ltd., Radware Ltd., and Microsoft Corp. Commenting on the report, an analyst from the team said: One of the major trends witnessed in the market is the growing demand for cloud-based security solutions. The demand for cloud-based security solutions is increasing in the IT Security market in Japan, primarily because of the significant advantages provided by such solutions. Companies also find it difficult to manage standalone or integrated network components because of issues such as budget constraints and the lack of resources and expertise available to address security issues. Hence, companies are increasingly opting for cloud-based IT security solutions that are cost-effective, comply with PCI DSS, and offer round-the-clock monitoring of systems. Therefore, the increasing demand for cloud-based solutions is expected to contribute to the growth of the IT Security market in Japan during the forecast period. According to the report, one of the major drivers is the need to improve the quality of protection. As the frequency of attacks is increasing, organizations are increasingly implementing IT security solutions that efficiently monitor and provide enhanced protection. The quality of protection can also be enhanced by outsourcing security responsibilities to service providers that have core expertise in this field. Hence, more end-users are adopting IT security services, a trend that is supporting the growth of the IT Security market in Japan. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/w6...t_security About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Global Banking IT Spending Market 2012-2016: Social Media Very Much in on the Act
M2 - Thu Mar 06, 10:09AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/spcsxx/global_banking_it) has announced the addition of the "Global Banking IT Spending Market 2012-2016" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Global Banking IT Spending market to grow at a CAGR of 3.51 percent over the period 2012-2016. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing demand for risk management systems. The Global Banking IT Spending market has also been witnessing the increasing use of social media as a marketing tool. However, cyber security issues could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. The key vendors dominating this space include Dell Inc., Hewlett-Packard Co., IBM Corp., and Microsoft Corp. The other vendors mentioned in this report are Accenture plc, ATOS Origin S.A., Capgemini S.A., Cisco Systems Inc., CGI Group Inc., Computer Sciences Corp., EMC Corp., Fujitsu Ltd., HCL Technologies Ltd., Hitachi Ltd., Intel Corp., Logica, Oracle Corp., SAP AG, and Wipro Technologies. Commenting on the report, an analyst from the team said: The crust of banking lies in customer loyalty. Social media nowadays is not restricted to only Twitter or Facebook rather the potential of social media is beyond that. With the help of social media platform the banks can know about the customers demand and needs and can design products and solutions addressing those needs which lead to innovation in the products. Social media platform serves as an effective marketing tool as well as sales platform wherein banks can reach to the wider customer target base. It also helps in customer relationship management which is the core of banking. Social media also helps in enhancing the brand image of the bank. American express is a very good example that has used social media to enhance their brand image/value. They started an 'open forum' for the business community in order to increase the interaction within the virtual space, which proved very successful Banks can use this platform to serve customers' queries and start discussion forum specific to the segments plus. They can also use this platform to distribute messages, alerts, and can inform their customers about new products and services. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/sp...banking_it About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Global Industrial Boiler Market 2014-2018: Demand from Developing Countries a Major Driver
M2 - Fri Feb 28, 9:56AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/n9l5ld/global_industrial) has announced the addition of the "Global Industrial Boiler Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Global Industrial Boiler market to grow at a CAGR of 2.57 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing demand for industrial boilers from developing countries. The Global Industrial Boiler market has also been witnessing the increasing adoption of CFB boilers in the Power industry. However, the need for high initial investment could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. Key vendors dominating this space are Hitachi Ltd., Alstom SA, and Foster Wheeler AG. Other vendors mentioned in the report are AB&Co., Alfa Laval Aalborg A/S, ANDRITZ Energy & Environment GmbH, B&S Piping Inc., Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd., Hangzhou Boiler Group Co. Ltd., Harbin Power Equipment Co. Ltd., Indeck Power Equipment Co., Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Miura Boiler Inc., Suzhou Hailu Heavy Industry Co. Ltd., Tai Yuan Boiler Group Co. Ltd., Taishan Group Co. Ltd., The Babcock & Wilcox Co., Thermogenics (UK) Ltd., and TT Boilers Ltd., Wellman Group. Commenting on the report, an analyst from the team said: With the increase in competition among the market vendors, several industrial boiler vendors are investigating opportunities to increase their market presence by differentiating their products from that of their competitors. This forces organizations to increase their focus on R&D activities in order to provide superior-quality and technically advanced boilers with additional control features that can be easily maintained by end-users throughout its lifecycle. Moreover, the increase in R&D activities by the organizations enables them to look at opportunities to develop eco-friendly and cost-effective products that would increase their competitiveness in the market. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/n9...industrial About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Concise Analysis of the International Motor Vehicle Sensor Market - Forecasts to 2018
M2 - Wed Feb 26, 6:16AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f3wvzg/motor_vehicle) has announced the addition of the "Concise Analysis of the International Motor Vehicle Sensor Market - Forecasts to 2018" report to their offering. With advancements in technology, motor vehicles are now equipped with numerous sensors to provide information on different parameters and to ensure safety and comfort. The report study on Motor Vehicle Sensor Market - Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth and Forecast, 2012 - 2018, analyzes this market based on its applications, product types and major geographies. It identifies the factors that are expected to be mainly responsible for driving market growth in the next few years. The report also provides an extensive analysis of the on-going market trends, restraints, and potential opportunities for the growth of the motor vehicle sensors industry. The report analyzes geographies such as North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and Rest of the World. The regional analysis concludes that there is significant demand for motor vehicle sensors in emerging economies in Asia Pacific. The Porter's five force analysis provides insights into industry competition and market dynamics. The market attractiveness analysis provides a quick view of the emerging areas that are expected to offer sizeable opportunities to global market players. The report also includes strategies for emerging and existing players and talks about the entry barriers for new entrants. To help in business decisions, the report covers company profiles of the key players in motor vehicle sensor manufacturing and explains the business strategies and recent developments in the industry. This research study is particularly designed to estimate and evaluate the demand and performance of different product types of motor vehicle sensors. Key Topics Covered: 1 Preface 2 Executive Summary 3 Market Overview 4 Motor Vehicle Sensor Market, By Application 5 Global Motor Vehicle Sensors Market, By Product Type 6 Global Motor Vehicle Sensor Market, By Geography 7 Company Profiles Companies Mentioned: - Continental AG - Delphi - Denso Corporation - Eaton Corporation - Hitachi Ltd - Robert Bosch GmbH - Valeo For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/f3...or_vehicle
President Zuma to Visit Chicken Abattoir in Free State [press release]
All Africa Global Media - Tue Feb 25, 8:07AM CST
President Jacob Zuma will on Friday, 28 February 2014, visit a job creation project site, Granfield Chicken Farm Abattoir in Reitz in the Free State province as part of government efforts to create sustainable jobs in rural areas.
Concise Analysis of the International Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Market - Forecasts to 2019
M2 - Tue Feb 25, 5:31AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/x7s8px/intelligent) has announced the addition of the "Concise Analysis of the International Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Market - Forecasts to 2019" report to their offering. Intelligent transportation systems integrate information and communication technologies with existing transportation networks to improve its operating efficiency and improve individuals travel experience. Dwindling transportation network expansion space and a growing number of vehicle owners in metropolitan areas increases pressure on transportation authorities to improve the performance of existing transportation networks. Effective use of wireless communication devices, computers, sensors, telematics and data analysis applications in existing transportation networks reduces congestion, traveling delays and improves road user safety. In addition, ITS provides higher economic benefits in terms of reduced fuel consumptions, traveling delays and road accidents over its deployment and maintenance cost through its life. Increasing awareness about these benefits in both developed as well as developing economies is expected to spur the demand for ITS through the estimated period. Several types of intelligent transportation systems have been introduced from its inception which include advanced traveler information system (ATIS), advanced transportation management systems (ATMS), advanced transportation pricing systems (ATPS), advanced public transportation systems (APTS) and cooperative vehicle systems. Transportation management systems accounted for the largest market share in the global ITS market in 2012. This segment is expected to maintain its dominance due to increasing demand for traffic control solutions particularly for adaptive signaling systems across the world. Highway operates across the world are installing electronic toll charging systems to reduce traffic at toll centers. Key Topics Covered: 1 Preface 2 Executive summary 3 Global intelligent transportation systems market overview 4 Global intelligent transportation systems market, by type 2011 - 2019 5 Global intelligent transportation systems market, by application 2012 - 2018 6 Global intelligent transportation systems market, by region 2013 - 2019 7 Company profiles Companies Mentioned: - ADCCO LLC - Agero Inc - DENSO Corporation - EFKON AG - Garmin International Inc - Hitachi Ltd - Iteris, Inc - Kapsch TrafficCom AG - Lanner Electronics Inc - Nuance Communications Incorporation - Q-Free ASA - Ricardo PLC - Sensys Networks Incorporation - Siemens AG - Telenav, Inc - Thales Group - TomTom NV - TransCore Inc - WS Atkins PLC - Xerox Corporation For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/x7...ntelligent
Concise Analysis of the International Driver Assistance Systems Market - Forecast to 2018
M2 - Tue Feb 25, 4:58AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/47cr3r/driver_assistance) has announced the addition of the "Concise Analysis of the International Driver Assistance Systems Market - Forecast to 2018" report to their offering. The global driver assistance system market is evolving at a substantial rate and is witnessing many recent technological advancements and developments. The introduction of related safety regulations such as mandatory application of TPMS in Europe & U.S., regulations regarding LDWS, and on-going studies on the feasibility of the introduction of other driver assistance systems, such as ACC and BSD, has triggered intense competition amongst the driver assistance system manufacturers. To keep their market share intact, the manufacturers are now bound to offer affordable, innovative and advanced driver assistance systems. In addition to this, other reasons such as increasing concerns towards vehicle and road safety, changing buyer's preferences, enhanced driver experience and the increasing demand for premium passenger cars will also help the driver assistance industry to flourish in the next five years. The global driver assistance system market is projected to reach $13.4 billion by the end of 2013 and is estimated to grow to $33.6 billion by 2018, growing at CAGR of 20.10% for the same period. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Premium Insights 4 Market Overview 5 Driver Assistance Systems Market, By Geography 6 Global Driver Assistance Systems Market, By Types 7 Global Driver Assistance System Market, By Technologies 8 Competitive Landscape 9 Company Profiles Companies Mentioned: - Aisin Seiki Co Ltd - Autoliv Inc - Continental Ag - Delphi Automotive PLC - Denso Corporation - Elektrobit Corporation - Ficosa International SA - Freescale Semiconductor Inc - Gentex Corporation - Hella Kgaa Hueck & Co - Hitachi Ltd - Hyundai Mobis - Infineon Technologies AG - Magna International - Mando Corp - Mobileye NV - Renesas Electronics Corporation - Robert Bosch Gmbh - Tass International - Texas Instruments Inc - Trw Automotive Holdings Corp - Valeo For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/47...assistance
The Automotive Replacement Battery Market in China is Forecasted to Surpass USD 16 Billion in 2018
M2 - Tue Feb 25, 4:35AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/55b3hr/china_automotive) has announced the addition of the "China Automotive Battery Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2018" report to their offering. In the past decade, China has witnessed remarkable improvement in the growth of automobile sector, both commercial and passenger. China is also the largest manufacturer of automotive batteries globally due to cheap and easy availability of labor. With the growth of automobile sector, the demand for automotive replacement battery market is also growing rapidly. The sales of e-bikes during 2009 to 2012 has recorded compounded annual growth rate of 11.52% which is expected to grow at around 16% for the next five year period. In addition, the automobile production in China has 18.72 Million units in 2011 which is further expanding the demand for automotive batteries. According to China Automotive Battery Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2018' the automotive battery market in China is growing rapidly and is set to boost further over the coming years. The value of China's automotive battery market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 23.85%, over the next five years. The automotive replacement battery market in China is forecasted to surpass USD 16 Billion in 2018. The market is being driven by the increasing demand for cars, rising middle class population and massively growing production in China. Companies Mentioned: - Johnson Controls Inc. - Chawoi Power Holding Limited - Zhejiang Haijiu Battery Company - Douglas EnerSys Home - Fiamm Group - Hitachi Limited - GS Yuasa Corporation - Huawei Corporation - Shandong Sacred Sun Power Sources Co. Ltd. - Zhejiang Narada Power Source Co. Ltd. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/55...automotive About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Pentagon Awards $282 Million in Defense Contracts Monday
Rich Smith, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Mon Feb 24, 8:37PM CST
The Department of Defense awarded 14 separate defense contracts Monday, worth a total of $281.8 million. Among the publicly traded companies winning contracts: General Dynamics ' Electric Boat division was awarded a $36.1 million contract...
Canadian Solar to Supply 18MW of Solar Modules To Hitachi in Japan
PR Newswire - Mon Feb 24, 7:00AM CST
Canadian Solar Inc. (the "Company" or "Canadian Solar") (NASDAQ: CSIQ), one of the world's largest solar power companies, today announced that it has been awarded a module supply agreement to provide 18MW of photovoltaic ("PV") modules to Hitachi, Ltd. ("Hitachi") for a solar power project in Japan. The project is owned by Eurus Energy Holdings Corporation with Hitachi as its EPC contractor.
Global Data Center Integrated Workload Systems Market 2014-2018: One of the Main Challenges is Concerns Regarding Vendor Lock-In
M2 - Wed Feb 19, 10:48AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/tpxcwn/global_data) has announced the addition of the "Global Data Center Integrated Workload Systems Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Global Data Center Integrated Workload Systems market to grow at a CAGR of 49.16 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increase in big data. The Global Data Center Integrated Workload Systems market has also been witnessing the increased virtualization in network environments. However, the concerns regarding vendor lock-in could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. Key vendors dominating this space are Hewlett-Packard Co., IBM Corp., and Oracle Corp. Other vendors mentioned in the report are Cisco Systems Inc., Dell Inc., EMC Corp., Fujitsu Ltd., Hitachi Ltd., Intel Corp., NetApp Inc., Teradata Corp., VCE Company LLC, and VMware Inc. Commenting on the report, an analyst from the team said: In recent years, the markets have witnessed an increase in virtualized networking environments in data centers. Additionally, customers have been wishing to tune their networks but they have been limited by constraints in network management tools. Virtualization has increased the deployment of multi-core and blade server platforms, resulting in consolidation of the storage environment. Virtual networks can be programmed and bonded to workloads, and they are scalable to demand. Moreover, they do not require physical network reconfiguration. As they are not restricted by physical boundaries, the network resources can be efficiently utilized across noncontiguous clusters. With traditional networks it has been difficult to manage and integrate the systems they support and the services delivered by them. Earlier attempts to bridge this gap further increased the complexity of the network configuration in understanding the application status and requirements, observing the network traffic, and then replying according to the configured policy. According to the report, among the numerous growth drivers for the Global Data Center IWS market, increase in big data is the major growth driver. In data centers, highly complex data traffic moves in a random order between storage, internet, servers, and intranet. Moreover, there are varieties of traditional and advanced data-intensive applications, including VoIP, storage access, and emerging converged I/O. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/tp...lobal_data About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Media Alert: Hitachi Data Systems to Showcase Leading Network Analytics Technology at Mobile World Congress 2014
Marketwire - Wed Feb 19, 8:01AM CST
Hitachi Data Systems Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), today announced it will showcase the benefits of monetizing data for mobile service providers at Mobile World Congress 2014, February 24-27. Hitachi Data Systems (HDS) and several telecommunications partners will demonstrate the ability of big data applications in telecom to lower network and operations costs, reduce customer churn protecting existing business revenues, and create new revenue streams. World-class quality of service (QoS) and quality of experience (QoE) is possible only through the integration of a streaming data platform technology for real-time data, and the use of Hadoop and database technologies for batch and online data.
Hitachi Data Systems Expands Partnership With Symantec to Deliver the Pinnacle of Data Management and Data Protection to Customers Worldwide
Marketwire - Tue Feb 18, 8:03AM CST
Hitachi Data Systems Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. (TSE: 6501), today announced an agreement with Symantec to resell Symantec NetBackup data protection software and Enterprise Vault information archiving software. Hitachi Data Systems selected Symantec's information management solutions because of their proven reliability in helping customers protect and store their critical information inside the evolving data center.
Hitachi Consulting Honored by AT&T with 2013 Supplier Sustainability Award
PR Newswire - Tue Feb 18, 7:07AM CST
Hitachi Consulting, a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd (TSE: 6501) and a leading provider of IT consulting and management consulting solutions and services, today announced that its commitment to help AT&T minimize its environmental impact over the past year has earned the Dallas-based company recognition as a 2013 AT&T Supplier Sustainability Award winner. The award recognizes suppliers for their support of affiliates of AT&T*, one of the world's leading data, voice, wireless and Internet service providers.
China Elevator and Escalator Market Report 2013-2016: KONE, Otis & Hitachi Dominate the Industry
M2 - Mon Feb 17, 10:19AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/k597ks/elevator_and) has announced the addition of the "China Elevator and Escalator Market Report 2013-2016: KONE, Otis & Hitachi Dominate the Industry" report to their offering. As a result of globalization, there is increased competition among elevator and escalator manufacturing companies across the globe to manufacture best-in-class and high energy-efficient products. Several vendors are increasingly developing elevators with destination control systems and other controllers that reduce the energy utilized during the idle time. Furthermore, elevators are incorporated with corridor illumination controls that help in reducing energy consumption in buildings. According to the report, one of the major growth drivers in the market is increasing growth of the Construction industry in China. The increase in the number of buildings with increased floor space index for optimal utilization of land drives the Elevator and Escalator market in China. Further, the report states that one of the major challenges in the market is the high cost of elevators and escalators. The initial investment to purchase elevators and escalators is very high, which affects the growth of the market among cost-driven end-users. The report also includes a discussion of the other vendors operating in this market. The key vendors dominating this space include: - Hitachi Ltd. - KONE Corp. - Otis Elevator Co. - Shanghai Machinery and Electrical Industry Co., Ltd. The other vendors mentioned in the report are: - Canny Elevator Co., Ltd. - Schindler Group - Shanghai Sanei Elevator Co. Ltd. - ThyssenKrupp AG - Toshiba Corp. Key Topics Covered: 1. Executive Summary 2. List of Abbreviations 3. Introduction 4. Market Research Methodology 5. Scope of the Report 6. Market Landscape 7. Vendor Landscape 8. Buying Criteria 9. Market Growth Drivers 10. Drivers and their Impact 11. Market Challenges 12. Impact of Drivers and Challenges 13. Market Trends 14. Key Vendor Analysis For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/k5...evator_and
Global Digital Broadcast and Cinematography Cameras Market 2014-2018: Regions such as Latin America, South Africa, Russia, and some countries in the APAC to see Growth
M2 - Wed Feb 12, 11:25AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/nlj3l5/global_digital) has announced the addition of the "Global Digital Broadcast and Cinematography Cameras Market 2014-2018" report to their offering. The analysts forecast the Global Digital Broadcast and Cinematography Cameras market to grow at a CAGR of 1.51 percent over the period 2013-2018. One of the key factors contributing to this market growth is the increasing use of 2k and 4k cameras in digital movies. The Global Digital Broadcast and Cinematography Cameras market has also been witnessing the increasing demand for cameras from the emerging economies. However, the rapid decline in camera prices could pose a challenge to the growth of this market. Key vendors dominating this space are Arnold & Richter Cine Technik GmbH & Co., Betriebs KG, Grass Valley USA LLC, Panasonic Corp., Red.com Inc., and Sony Corp. Other vendors mentioned in the report are Aaton Digital SA, AbelCine Inc., Blackmagic Design Pty. Ltd., Canon Inc., CineForm Inc., Hitachi Ltd., Ikonoskop Holdings, Moviecam F.G., Nikon Inc., Panavision Inc., Silicon Imaging Inc., Teledyne DALSA, Victory Company of Japan Ltd., Vision Research Inc., Weisscam GmbH, Woodman Labs Inc., and Zhuo Yao (Beijing) Technology Co. Ltd. Commenting on the report, an analyst from the team said: The Global Digital Broadcast and Cinematography Cameras market is expected to witness a modest growth rate during the forecast period due to the increasing demand for cameras from Latin America, South Africa, Russia, and some countries in the APAC region. The Digital Broadcast and Cinematography Cameras market in these regions is growing as it is still in its nascent phase. The high demand for digital broadcast and cinematography cameras from these regions is increasing with the demand for more HD channels, the rise in digital cinema screens, and the demand for better and new TV and movie content. According to the report, the Global Digital Broadcast and Cinematography Cameras market has several drivers contributing to its growth, one being the increasing use of 2K and 4K cameras in digital movies. The use of cameras having 2K and 4K resolution ensures that the quality of the digital movie remains the same even after repeated viewing of the content. Therefore, consistency in the quality delivery of the movie is maintained. For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/nl...al_digital About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Concise Analysis of the International Smart Railways Market - Passenger Information Systems, Freight Information Systems, Rail Traffic Management, Operations Management, Security Monitoring, Communications
M2 - Mon Feb 10, 4:08AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/z9g4qn/smart_railways) has announced the addition of the "Concise Analysis of the International Smart Railways Market - Passenger Information Systems, Freight Information Systems, Rail Traffic Management, Operations Management, Security Monitoring, Communications" report to their offering. The demand for safe, fast, and reliable rail services continues to be a reason for concern for all the countries across the globe. Lack of operational efficiency and reliability, safety and security issues, and aging railway systems and practices are causing countries to exercise a change in their existing rail infrastructure. The global rail industry struggles to meet increasing the demand for freight and passenger transportation due to lack of optimized use of rail networks and inefficient use of rail assets. This situation is expected to change as rail executives become compelled to build rail systems that are smarter. This smart railways research report covers future market trends in railway transportation technologies. The report provides a comprehensive examination of market drivers for railways as a smart transportation infrastructure investment, including an assessment of the various approaches being taken in the key countries around the globe. It also presents detailed analysis, market sizing, and forecasting of emerging rail technology submarkets. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Market Overview 4 Smart Railways: Market Size, Analysis and Forecast By Solutions 5 Smart Railways: Market Size, Analysis and Forecast By Devices and Components 6 Smart Railways: Market Size, Analysis and Forecast By Services 7 Smart Railways: Recent and Ongoing Projects 8 Smart Railways: Market Size, Analysis and Forecast By Regions 9 Smart Railways: Market Landscape 10 Company Profiles Companies Mentioned: - ABB Ltd - Aeg Belgium SA/NV - Alcatel-Lucent International - Alstom SA - Amadeus It Group SA - Ansaldo STS - Bombardier Transportation - CGI Group Inc - Cisco Systems, Inc - Computer Sciences Corp - GE Transportation - Hitachi, Ltd - Huawei Technologies Co, Ltd - Ibm Corporation - Indra Sistemas, SA - LAT-LON, LLC - Moxa Inc - Rad Data Communications Ltd - Siemens AG - Sierra Wireless - Tech Mahindra Ltd - Trapeze Software Ulc - Trimble Navigation Limited - Wipro Ltd - ZTE Corporation For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/z9...t_railways
Why Burying Power Lines Sounds Better Than It Really Is
John Licata, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Feb 08, 10:08AM CST
Burying power lines as a means to maintain electricity generation during storms is often cited after power outages as the no-brainer fix for utilities to keep the lights on for their customers. The problem with that solution comes down to the fact...
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