Abstract
Booming Passenger Capacity Worldwide to Fuel Technological Upgrades and Growth
of Strong Perimeter Security Solutions
Increased efforts to protect critical airport infrastructure following 9/11
have led to increased budget allocations to combat security threats and
protect airport perimeters. Accordingly, a proactive approach is being adopted
to install integrated security solutions that will be interoperable with new
emerging technologies, as well as legacy security systems. Hence, large,
system integrators are marking a foray into the security market and forging
partnerships with smaller niche companies to offer airport operators greater
benefits.
With the United States, western Europe and Asia Pacific nations as well as
certain countries in South America exhibiting tremendous growth in the number
of airline passengers, airports will require strong, proactive security
solutions. "The perimeter still remains a vulnerable target for terrorism,
which, as history has shown, is highly adaptable," remarks the analyst of this
research service. "As a result, increased funds allocation is expected towards
new technology and protection initiatives, especially in countries witnessing
the largest influx of airline passengers."
Layered Technology Solutions to Boost Airport Perimeter Security
In the absence of strict budget enforcement by government procurement
initiatives, small and medium-sized commercial airports offer feasible growth
opportunities to security vendors to provide cost-efficient security
structures. Moreover, to sustain market growth, companies will need to
evaluate airport operations on a regional level to determine the countries
that are facing the highest threat from terrorism or sabotage at the airport
perimeter.
Currently, a greater number of airports are switching to digital networks,
rendering it essential to network all security solutions to the main command,
control and communications (C3) centre. Further, as layered technology
security solutions gain importance, integrated network systems are likely to
drive increased airport sales. "Interoperable and layered security solutions,
which feature open architecture structures will become crucial for existing
airport operators," notes the analyst.
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