Korea Update (Part II): Focusing on Quality Solutions

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Korean security has become synonymous for strong innovation, quality design and affordable prices.

Taiwan Update (Part I): Building on Technical Strength and Innovation

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Facing the global downturn, players in Taiwan responded strategically. Given the deceleration of exports, there has been a strong consensus on improving fundamentals to prop up growth.

Korea Update(Part I): A Force to be Reckoned with

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As the global economic slump approaches recovery, Korean manufacturers gear up for 2010. Korean providers focus on distinguishing themselves from competitors in China and Taiwan with product differentiation. Expansion is part of their strategy as well, with an emphasis on emerging markets in India, South America and the Middle East.

Bringing Value and Convenience to Your Door

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Inaugurated in January 2009, Craig Sandness, the new MD for Asia Pacific, HID Global, aims to achieve great results with his team in the region, by leveraging the company's internal strengths across all business areas. So far, preliminary feedback has been "incredibly positive."

Machine Vision Monitors for Quality

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Manufacturing today churns out more products with fewer people, thanks to automated production processes. Upholding quality requires watching products closely, with intelligent video analytics — or machine vision — helping human operators do their jobs better.

Intelligent Traffic Systems Untangle Roadblocks

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Intelligent transportation systems offer benefits along with complexities. A&S takes a look at how problems integrating IP and analog are being resolved.

Sourcing from Asia's Powerbase

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International visitors to SecuTech Expo 2009 stressed the importance of establishing and nurturing partnerships with Asian manufacturers, and many see Taiwan, Korea and China as leaders in video surveillance and access control systems.

Fiber Optics Improving at Light Speed

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Fiber optic transmission can transfer large amounts of data over a long distance. With today's advanced technology reducing material and installation costs, fiber optics has become more affordable. A&S takes a look at the latest technology that contributes to cost reductions and the future of fiber optics.

Tough Action against Crime

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A&S examines protection against crime, identifying what could happen and available security solutions.

Industry in Flux Remains Hush-Hush About Entry Level

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In a globe-sweeping trend, major security players are providing entry-level, no-frills products or else lowering the prices of previously considered enterprise-level offerings. Whether to target the burgeoning SMB market or to provide more options for existing customers in the subsiding but ongoing credit crisis, manufacturers have reacted to this topic in a more or less hush-hush manner. A&S expl