World Airport Perimeter Security Markets

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.