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Middle East MVNO Market and Competitive Analysis 2010 is the only publication that provides competitive analysis, market evaluation and current market data for the Middle East MVNO marketplace.

This report provides an in-depth critical analysis of the Middle East MVNO landscape today. The report is aimed at investors, consultants, integrators and analysts in the mobile space, suppliers of MVNO equipment and software, and network operators and other service providers. The Competitive Analysis report focuses on a telecom sector that has experienced a billion-dollar wave of new investment in many of the worlds developed markets. The report evaluates each market within the Middle East region, the existing competition, the MVNO regulation and proposes where the next big opportunities may arise.

The report covers not only the new MVNO entrants but also critically reviews the existing resellers and MVNOs, providing a deep-dive into the existing and potential players in the market, including key ownership, management team and principals, partners, funding, network operators and underlying technology, MVNE (Mobile Virtual Network Enabler), pricing, target markets, and their strategies for branding, marketing and distribution. The report also examines the future prospects for each MVNO and rates its chances of business success.

Report Coverage

The report provides in depth coverage and analysis of MVNO’s in the region, evaluating quantitative data and providing a qualitative assessment. A grading system is used to compare each MVNO and rate their performance. Factors addressed include the following:

General Overview
Key Ownership
Management Team and Principals
Funding Overview
Underlying Network Provider
Network Technology
MVNE and Service Providers
Hardware (if any)
MVNO Type
Prepaid
Ethnic
Convergent
Youth
Family
Charity
MVNWB
Official Launch Date
Prepaid or Postpaid Offering
Pricing Overview and Analysis
Plan Overview and Analysis
Branding
MVNO Message
Marketing Overview
Distribution Partners
Target Market
MVNO Cannibalization
Content, Features and Special Services
Strategic Partners
Number of Customers
Professional Analysis
A Comment on the Future
Contact Details
STAR Awards (*-*****)

The Rating System is a combined measurement of different factors that represent the MVNO including management, distribution, marketing, branding, funding and general & strategic partners and overall chance of business success in the marketplace.

Audience:

Start-up companies considering MVNO launch
Potential MVNO investors, consultants, and analysts
Existing MVNO companies and their suppliers such as MVNE and infrastructure providers

Table of Contents:

Introduction. 4
The Middle East region. 4
A Wireless Intro. 4
The Wireless Technologies - a brief overview. 5
The MVNO Technology Options. 5
The Future. 7
The Middle East Wireless Market Place. 8
The Market Today. 8
The Players. 8
The Consumer9
Mobile Virtual Network Operators. 9
The Concept9
The Global Presence. 10
The Types. 10
The Definition. 11
Middle East Mobile Virtual Network Operators 2010 - The Definitive MVNO Guide and Critical Analysis. 12
Introduction to the MVNO Guide and Critical Analysis. 12
General Overview. 12
Key Ownership. 12
Management Team and Principals. 12
Funding Overview. 12
Underlying Network Provider12
Network Technology. 13
MVNE and Service Providers. 13
Hardware (if any)13
MVNO Type. 13
Official Launch Date. 14
Prepaid or Postpaid Offering. 14
Pricing Overview and Analysis. 14
Plan Overview and Analysis. 15
Branding. 15
MVNO Message. 15
Marketing Overview. 15
Distribution Partners. 16
Target Market16
MVNO Cannibalization. 16
Content, Features and Special Services. 16
Strategic Partners. 17
Number of Customers. 17
Professional Analysis. 17
A Comment on the Future. 17
Contact Details. 18
STAR Awards (*-*****)18
Friendi Mobile. 19
General Overview. 19
Key Ownership. 19
Management Team and Principals. 19
Funding Overview. 19
Underlying Network Provider19
Network Technology. 19
MVNE and Service Providers. 20
Hardware (if any)20
MVNO Type. 20
Official Launch Date. 20
Prepaid or Postpaid Offering. 20
Pricing Overview and Analysis. 20
Plan Overview and Analysis. 21
Branding. 22
MVNO Message. 22
Marketing Overview. 22
Distribution Partners. 23
Target Market23
MVNO Cannibalization. 23
Content, Features and Special Services. 24
Strategic Partners. 24
Number of Customers. 24
Professional Analysis. 24
A Comment on the Future. 24
Contact Details. 25
STAR Awards (*-*****)25
Renna Mobile. 27
General Overview. 27
Key Ownership. 27
Management Team and Principals. 27
Funding Overview. 27
Underlying Network Provider27
Network Technology. 27
MVNE and Service Providers. 27
Hardware (if any)28
MVNO Type. 28
Official Launch Date. 28
Prepaid or Postpaid Offering. 28
Pricing Overview and Analysis. 28
Plan Overview and Analysis. 29
Branding. 29
MVNO Message. 30
Marketing Overview. 30
Distribution Partners. 30
Target Market30
MVNO Cannibalization. 30
Content, Features and Special Services. 31
Strategic Partners. 31
Number of Customers. 31
Professional Analysis. 31
A Comment on the Future. 31
Contact Details. 32
STAR Awards (*-*****)32
Country Overview. 34
Bahrain. 34
Iran. 36
Iraq. 38
Israel39
Jordan. 42
Company. 45
Kuwait46
Lebanon. 48
Oman. 50
Qatar54
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. 56
Syria. 58
Turkey. 59
United Arab Emirates. 61
Yemen. 64
MVNO Guide - by Type. 66
Resource Overview. 67
Select list of service providers and partners included in this study. 67

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Free-to-Air (FTA) television has been the dominant mass communication medium for many decades but the industry is now facing challenges from a number of fronts. The Internet has become increasingly entertainment-based where broadband is available and broadband penetration is predicted to continue to rise steadily over next few years. The cost structure of the pay TV industry has become more sustainable and the industry has reached profitable territory. With respect to radio, although its advertising base is growing, the medium is losing share to other sectors such as TV. Crucial changes are likely to occur with respect to the advertising model employed by FTA and pay TV firms as consumers shift to digital viewing standards. Digital viewers will, in the future, enable FTA and pay TV to utilise targeted advertising.

Table of Contents :

1. Synopsis
2. Free-to-Air TV
2.1 Market overview and trends
2.2 FTA broadcasters
2.3 ABC’s iView
3. Digital TV
3.1 Market trends
3.2 Digital Video Recorders
3.3 Interactive TV, Set-top Boxes & Electronic Program Guides
3.4 Datacasting
4. Pay TV
4.1 Subscriber statistics and analysis
4.2 Revenue statistics
5. Radio
5.1 Market trends
5.2 Market statistics
5.3 Digital radio
6. Broadcasting and Digital Media reports
7. Related reports
Table 1 – Number of television and radio licences on issue – 2008
Table 2 – Pay TV subscribers by operator – 1995 - 2010
Table 3 – Percentage change of pay TV revenue per operator – 1998 - 2010

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New business models are now emerging, giving the industry the confidence to begin changing their more traditional models. An equally important factor is that this is backed up by a phenomenal growth in online advertising revenues – these are now well above $1.7 billion. Video-based service on broadband and interactive digital TV networks is becoming a whole new area of advertising opportunities. Personalised media and one-to-one communication will be the predominant mode on the Digital Media. New models will need to be developed to succeed in this highly competitive and highly costumer service sensitive market. Video ads in Australia could outpace Internet search advertising as the fastest growing online revenue stream over the next several years. This report analyses the digital advertising and marketing industry and highlights key strategies.

Table of Contents :

1. Synopsis
2. The Online advertising market
2.1 Changes in web advertising
2.2 Market trends
2.3 Marketing issues
2.4 Costs advantage of Internet advertising
2.5 Video advertising on web continues to grow
2.6 Online advertising in relation to social networking
3. Mobile marketing and advertising
3.1 Mobile data market
3.2 Mobile advertising
4. Analysis
4.1 New advertising models
4.2 Local advertising
4.3 Speech technology and the mobile internet
4.4 Infrastructure bottleneck in Internet economy
4.5 New technologies, same customers
4.6 Permission-based targeted advertising models
4.7 Telecommunications providers and their customers.
5. Related reports
Exhibit 1 – Digital media marketing commandments

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Australia - Digital TV - Datacasting Overview and Analysis

Data broadcast is a concept whereby a combination of video, audio, software programs, streaming data, or other digital/multimedia content is transmitted continuously to intelligent devices such as PCs, digital STBs and hand-held devices where it can be manipulated. The broadcast concept means that although a return path might be available, it is not required. Content can be received without being requested. Based on digital TV, datacasting is receiving renewed attention as an interactive alternative. The first services were launched in late 2004. In October 2006 the government announced its decision on unallocated spectrum, with the allocation of two dedicated channels of television broadcasting spectrum nationally for new digital services. However in 2008 the spectrum allocated is still being delayed. Channel A will allow new free-to-air, in-home digital services such as datacasting. In 2007 Southern Cross Broadcasting Australia entered into the datacasting market launching a local digital television datacasting and Internet service.

Table of Contents :

1. Synopsis
2. Regulatory framework
2.1 Prohibited content
2.2 Permitted content
2.3 Datacasting licences
2.4 Datacasting transmitter licences
3. Government digital media reforms
3.1 Initial government discussion paper
3.2 TV Channels A and B for digital services
4. Other market developments
4.1 Southern Cross Broadcasting launches a datacasting service
5. Summary of datacasting developments and trials
5.1 Year 1999
5.2 Year 2000
5.3 Year 2001
5.4 Year 2002
5.5 Year 2003
5.5.1 Launch of the first datacasting channel
5.6 Year 2004
5.6.1 NSW Government’s participation
5.6.2 Macquarie Digital
5.7 Year 2005
5.8 Year 2006
5.9 Year 2007
6. Brief history
6.1 Origin in the 1970s
6.2 Analogue services
7. Related reports
Exhibit 1 – ACMA register of datacasting licensees – 2006
Exhibit 2 – Datacasting trial service markets - 2000
Exhibit 3 – Datacasting trial licensees - 2000
Exhibit 4 – Datacasting bidders - 2001

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During 2010 dramatic changes may occur within the Australian telecoms market. The National Broadband Network Company will start to take shape in order to build a nationwide high-speed network based on fibre-optic and wireless technologies. A critical issue for the Australian telecommunications industry in 2010 is whether Telstra will be structurally separated into several separate firms in order to promote competition. There is a strong probability growth in the Australian economy may be fairly slow in 2010 and a smaller probability that growth may even be flat. Investments in the industry are still seriously down. This is likely to translate into stagnant or low growth in telecommunications. However as consumers and businesses scrutinise discretionary spending some telephony and Internet products may become more popular. The mobile industry in Australia may change significantly in 2010 following the merger of the third and fourth largest mobile network operators Vodafone and Hutchison Australia to form the company VHA. The merger has fundamentally altered the competitive landscape for the mobile industry. If VHA is successful in the longer term the company may challenge both Optus and Telstra in an effort to become the largest service provider in Australia, as Vodafone already is in New Zealand and many other important markets.

Table of Contents :

1. Synopsis
2. Major industry developments in 2010
2.1 National broadband network infrastructure – Australia showing global leadership
2.2 The impact of regulatory changes on Telstra
2.3 Impact of the Australian economic climate on communications
3. Mobile communications
3.1 Vodafone – Hutchison merger is setting the scene
3.2 Mobile competition between the major operators.
3.3 Mobile broadband
3.3.1 Comments on the mobile data market in Australia in 2010
4. Fixed voice and broadband market
4.1 Fixed broadband – The impact of fibre optic networks on DSL regulation
4.2 Voice over IP
5. The Digital Economy
5.1 E-commerce
5.2 Mobile media
5.3 A trans-sector approach to E-health, E-education and Energy
5.3.1 Breaking down silo system through leadership
5.3.2 E-health
5.3.3 E-education
5.3.4 E-energy – Smart Grids
6. Related reports

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Asia medical tourism industry has been growing with a double digit CAGR and expected to reach US$ 8.5 Billion by 2013. Thailand and India vie with each other for the medical tourism crown. Thailand’s prices are a bit higher on average than India’s, with the main advantages being a better overall tourist experience and more bundling of services. In 2008 Thailand has treated the highest number of international patients compared to any other Asian countries. But its market share of Asia medical tourist arrivals and medical tourism market is declining year on year is a matter of concern.

India advantages are that it is the cheapest of any of the world medical tourism destinations, while being the equal of the other major destinations in terms of quality of staff, equipment and healthcare procedures. With many brand new state of the art hospitals and western trained doctors it is easy to see why it is a leader in medical tourism. In 2008 India market shares in Asia medical tourist arrivals was 18.7 percent and it is expected to rise further to nearly 25 percent by 2013.

However, these two major players are getting tough competitions from other Asian countries like Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia and South Korea. All these have government-backed medical tourism programs and are trying to catch up fast. Singapore is planning to be developed into a leading health care destination in Asia with its medical tourism market steady growth of 11.9 percent over the past few years (2004 to 2008).

In comparison to this South Korea is planning to develop an island into a healthcare hub with all the latest healthcare facilities by 2011. The island will be a two-hour flight from five major Asian cities Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Tokyo. Malaysia is concentrating on neighboring countries like Indonesia Singapore for its growth going forward. The international patient arrivals to Malaysia are expected to grow with a CAGR of 29.27 percent for the period of 2009 to 2013.

“Asia Medical Tourism Analysis (2008 – 2013)” provides detailed analysis about the past, present and future outlook of medical tourism in Asia. Six Asian countries (India, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, and South Korea) markets have been covered in this report. Each country markets has been analyzed from the point of medical tourist arrivals, medical tourism market, cost of medical treatment, patient perceptions, driving forces of that market, and roadblocks (challenges) to the market. This report provides valuable information to clients looking to venture into these markets and helps them to advise strategies while going for an investment in these markets. This report will help Investment Bankers, Research Analyst, Management Consultants, Researchers, Wealth Managers etc. to have access to the latest trends and recent developments in medical tourism industry.

Research Highlights

• India offers the cheapest medical treatment in comparison to other Asian medical destination.
• India is forecasted to treat the second highest number of medical tourist in 2013 after Thailand.
• Introduction of cosmetic surgery tax in 2009 by Indian government puts India on the disadvantages position compared to other Asian countries.
• In 2007 more than 70 percent of medical tourists visiting Malaysia were of Indonesian origin.
• Medical tourist arrival in Singapore was 15 percent less in 2007 compared to 2006.
• Thailand is forecasted to have the highest number of medical tourist among other Asian countries by 2013.
• By 2011, South Korea is planning to develop an island for medical tourism with an investment of US$ 315 Million having all types of healthcare facilities. The island is only a two-hour flight from five major cities Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Tokyo.
• South Korea has opened one-stop service center for medical travelers like establishing of information booths and medical information website in five languages.
• South Korea government has allowed foreign investors (individual and institutional) to operate hospitals in the country’s free economic zones (FEZs).

Key Players

This section provides the overview and key financials of prominent players in the Asian medical tourism markets, such as Apollo, Bumrungrad, Raffles and Parkway Health.

Data Sources

Information and data in this report has been collected from various printable and non-printable sources like Magazines, Newspapers, Trade Journals, White papers, Online paid databases, News websites Government Agencies and Trade associations.

Table of Contents:

1. Executive Summary
2. Why Medical Tourism is Growing?
2.1 The Role of Cost and Quality
2.2 Proactive role of Asian Governments
2.3 The Internet and the International Patient
2.4 Link between Insurance firms & Employers
2.5 Accreditations
2.5.1 Joint Commission International (JCI)
2.5.2 Trent Accreditation Scheme (TAS)
2.5.3 International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
2.5.4 Regional Accreditation Organizations
3. Asia - Medical Tourism
3.1 Past & Present Scenario
3.1.1 Medical Tourist Arrivals
3.1.2 Medical Tourism Market
3.2 Future Forecast
3.2.1 Medical Tourist Arrivals
3.2.2 Medical Tourism Market
3.3 Clinical Market Segmentation
3.3.1 Cardiac/Heart Surgery
3.3.2 Orthopedic Surgery
3.3.3 Neurological & Spinal Surgery
3.3.4 Dental Tourism
3.3.5 Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery
4. Geographical Distribution
4.1 India
4.1.1 Medical Tourist Arrivals
4.1.2 Medical Tourism Market
4.1.3 Market Drivers
4.1.3.1 Large English Speaking Population
4.1.3.2 Cheapest of all Medical Tourist Destinations
4.1.3.3 Commonwealth Games to generate Billions for India Medical Tourism
4.1.4 Roadblocks
4.1.4.1 New Cosmetic Surgery Tax in India to hit Medical Tourism hard
4.2 Malaysia
4.2.1 Medical Tourist Arrivals
4.2.2 Medical Tourism Market
4.2.3 Market Drivers
4.2.3.1 State of the Art Healthcare Facilities at Competitive Price
4.2.3.2 Affordable and Easy Accommodation
4.2.3.3 Tourism - The Best Part of Medical Tourism in Malaysia
4.2.4 Roadblocks
4.2.4.1 Epidemic Fears
4.2.4.2 Economic Slowdown
4.3 Philippines
4.3.1 Medical Tourist Arrivals
4.3.2 Medical Tourism Market
4.3.3 Market Drivers
4.3.3.1 Low Cost & English Speaking Population
4.3.3.2 Strong Government Support
4.3.4 Roadblocks
4.3.4.1 Lack of Accredited Hospital and Stringent Regulations
4.3.4.2 Long Distances from North America & Europe
4.4 Thailand
4.4.1 Medical Tourist Arrivals
4.4.2 Medical Tourism Market
4.4.3 Market Drivers
4.4.3.1 Biggest Asian Medical Tourist Destination
4.4.3.2 Among Biggest Spa Destinations in World
4.4.4 Roadblocks
4.4.4.1 Politically Unstable State
4.5 Singapore
4.5.1 Medical Tourist Arrivals
4.5.2 Medical Tourism Market
4.5.3 Market Drivers
4.5.3.1 Strong Reputation & No Language Barrier
4.5.3.2 Strong Government Support & Stringent Healthcare Laws
4.5.4 Roadblocks
4.5.4.1 Higher Charges than other Asian Countries
4.6 South Korea
4.6.1 Medical Tourist Arrivals
4.6.2 Medical Tourism Market
4.6.3 Market Drivers
4.6.3.1 Island to be turned into Resort-Style Medical Tourism Centre
4.6.3.2 Providing One-stop Service for Medical Tourism
4.6.3.3 Relaxed Foreign Ownership to boost Medical Travel Industry
4.6.4 Roadblocks
4.6.4.1 Language & Cultural Barriers
5. Key Players
5.1 Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd.
5.2 Bumrungrad Hospital Public Co. Ltd.
5.3 Raffles Medical Group
5.4 Parkway Holdings Ltd.

List of Figures:

2 1: Asia - Cost of Various Surgeries (Heart Bypass, Heart Valve Replacement, Angioplasty, Hip Replacement, Hysterectomy & Knee Replacement) in US, India, Thailand & Singapore (in US$)
3 1: Asia - Cost of Various Surgeries (Heart Bypass, Heart Valve Replacement & Angioplasty) in US, India, Thailand, Singapore & South Korea (in US$)
3 2: Asia – Cost of Artery Bypass Surgery in UK & India (in Pound)
3 3: Asia - Cost of Various Surgeries (Total Hip Replacement & Knee Replacement) in US, UK, India, Thailand, Singapore & South Korea (in US$)
3 4: Asia - Cost of Neurological & Spinal Surgery in UK & India (in US$)
3 5: India - Cost of Dental Treatments in US & India (in US$)
3 6: Asia – Cost of Cosmetic Surgery in US, Canada, India, Thailand & South Korea
4 1: Singapore – Healthcare Facilities (in number), 2005 – 2007
4 2: Singapore – Medical Procedure Costs in Comparison to Other Countries (US, India, Thailand & Costa Rica

List of Charts

3 1: Asia – Medical Tourist Arrivals (in Numbers), 2005 – 2008
3 2: Asia (Malaysia, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines and India) – Medical Tourist Arrivals (in Percent), 2005 – 2008
3 3: Asia – Medical Tourism Market (in Million US$), 2006 – 2008
3 4: Asia (Malaysia, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines and India) – Medical Tourism Market (in Percent), 2006 – 2008
3 5: Asia – Forecast for Medical Tourist Arrivals (in Numbers), 2009 – 2013
3 6: Asia (Malaysia, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines and India) – Forecast for Medical Tourist Arrivals (in Percent), 2009 – 2013
3 7: Asia – Forecast for Medical Tourism Market (in Million US$), 2009 – 2013
3 8: Asia (Malaysia, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines and India) – Forecast for Medical Tourism Market (in Percent), 2009 – 2013
4 1: India – Medical Tourist Arrivals (in Numbers), 2002 – 2008
4 2: India – Medical Tourist Arrivals (in Numbers), 2009 – 2013
4 3: India – Medical Tourism Market (Million US$), 2002 – 2008
4 4: India – Medical Tourism Market (Million US$), 2009 – 2013
4 5: Malaysia – Medical Tourist Arrivals (in Numbers), 2003 – 2008
4 6: Malaysia – Forecast for Medical Tourist Arrivals (in Numbers), 2009 – 2013
4 7: Malaysia – Medical Tourism Market (Million MYR), 2003 – 2008
4 8: Malaysia – Forecast for Medical Tourism Market (Million MYR), 2009 – 2013
4 9: Malaysia – Country wise Medical Tourist Arrivals (in Percent), 2007
4 10: Philippines – Medical Tourist Arrivals (in Numbers), 2007 – 2008
4 11: Philippines – Forecast for Medical Tourist Arrivals (in Numbers), 2009 – 2013
4 12: Philippines – Medical Tourism Market (Million US$), 2007 – 2008E
4 13: Philippines – Forecast for Medical Tourism Market (Million US$), 2003 – 2008
4 14: Thailand – Medical Tourist Arrivals (in Million), 2005 – 2008E
4 15: Thailand – Forecast for Medical Tourist Arrivals (in Million), 2009 – 2013
4 16: Thailand – Medical Tourism Market (Billion Baht), 2005 – 2008E
4 17: Thailand – Forecast for Medical Tourism Market (Billion Baht), 2009 – 2013
4 18: Singapore – Medical Tourist Arrivals (in Thousands), 2004 – 2008E
4 19: Singapore – Forecast for Medical Tourist Arrivals (in Thousands), 2009 – 2013
4 20: Singapore – Medical Tourism Market (Million US$), 2004 – 2008E
4 21: Singapore – Forecast for Medical Tourism Market (Million US$), 2009 – 2013
4 22: South Korea – Medical Tourist Arrivals (in Numbers), 2005, 2007 – 2008
4 23: South Korea – Forecast for Medical Tourist Arrivals (in Numbers), 2009 – 2015
4 24: South Korea – Medical Tourism Market (Million US$), 2006 – 2008E
4 25: South Korea – Forecast for Medical Tourism Market (Million US$), 2009 – 2015
4 26: South Korea – Government & Private Sector Investment in Healthcare Town of Jeju Free International City Development Center (in Million US$ & Percent)

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With rapidly increasing urbanization and economic liberalization, the criminal activities at different levels of the society have become a common practice in India. Moreover, the growing incidences of terrorist attacks have significantly changed the perception of Indian consumer for better and advanced safety and security needs. The frightening terrorist attack in Mumbai on November 26, 2008 indicates to a clear need of deploying and upgrading security equipments to modern and hi-tech across the country.

Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) has emerged as the most viable solution for security surveillance in the Indian electronic security market, says our latest research report “Indian CCTV Market Analysis”. The research has estimated that the Indian electronics security market valued around Rs. 1600 Crore in 2008 and CCTV accounted for more than a third of this market. This segment has been growing at a much faster rate than other segments such as access control, intrusion alarm or fire detection alarm.

Our end-user analysis points out that at present the government/public sector demand remains high for overall security systems followed by industrial and commercial sector. However, it is found that the demand for electronics security systems from residential sector will outpace the growth in other end-users segments. Special events such as Commonwealth Games 2010 will also add growth to the Indian CCTV market, which is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of more than 34% during 2010-2012.

“Indian CCTV Market Analysis” contains an extensive research and rational analysis of the CCTV market in India. It offers comprehensive study of the factors which are driving up the demand for CCTV surveillance systems in the country coupled with the steps taken by the government to deal deal with security threats. The report briefly explains the electronic security market demand across various end-user segments and how is it important for the CCTV players. Besides, the report talks about key geographical market where demand for surveillance systems will boom in near future along with analysis of key players in the Indian CCTV market.

Table of Contents:

1. Analyst View
2. Indian Electronic Security Market Overview
2.1 Market Segmentation
3. CCTV Market Analysis
3.1 Current Market Size
3.2 Future Outlook
3.3 Key Market Trends and Developments
3.3.1 Emerging Security Needs
3.3.2 Focus on IP-based Surveillance
3.3.3 Technological Innovation
3.3.4 Declining Cost
4. End-user Analysis
4.1 Public Sector
4.2 Industrial Sector
4.3 Commercial Sector
4.4 Residential Sector
4.5 Retail Sector
5. Major Geographical Markets
6. Growth Inhibitors

List of Figures:

Figure 2-1: Electronic Security Market (Crore Rs), 2008 & 2009
Figure 2-2: Forecast for Electronic Security Market (Crore Rs), 2010-2012
Figure 2-3: Electronic Security Market by Product (%), 2008
Figure 2-4: Electronic Security Market by End-user (%), 2008
Figure 2-5: Forecast for Electronic Security Market by Product (%), 2012
Figure 2-6: Forecast for Electronic Security Market by End-user (%), 2012
Figure 3-1: CCTV Surveillance Market (Crore Rs), 2008 & 2009
Figure 3-2: Forecast for CCTV Surveillance Market (Crore Rs), 2010-2012
Figure 4-1: Public Sector Demand for Electronic Security Market (Crore Rs), 2008 & 2012
Figure 4-2: Industrial Sector Demand for Electronic Security Market (Crore Rs), 2008 & 2012
Figure 4-3: Commercial Sector Demand for Electronic Security Market (Crore Rs), 2008 & 2012
Figure 4-4: Residential Sector Demand for Electronic Security Market (Crore Rs), 2008 & 2012
Figure 4-5: Retail Sector Demand for Electronic Security Market (Crore Rs), 2008 & 2012

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The US Department of Energy program to distribute $615 million to fund projects demonstrating smart-grid technology has attracted 140 proposals requesting a total of $2.3 billion.

With companies required to chip in 50% of the cost, the $615 million in grants will support at least $1.2 billion in smart-grid projects.

The aim of the Energy Department program, part of the $3.9 billion in stimulus funds targeting the nation’s electrical system, is to take smart-grid technologies out of the laboratory and test their wide-scale viability and cost-effectiveness.
So far, the Department of Energy is keeping details of the proposals confidential, but a number of the nation’s largest utilities, including American Electric Power, Pacific Gas & Electric, and Southern California Edison, have publicized their applications.

Defense contractors like Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Raytheon are in partnership with utilities to provide security for the digital communication network at the heart of many smart-grid technologies, as well as other technical expertise.

There are pilot projects such as helping consumers manage energy use within their homes by installing devices like programmable communicating thermostats, which can respond to system-wide changes in electrical.

Energy storage is another area of interest for the smart-grid demonstration grant program. Devising cost-effective, reliable and scalable energy storage is seen as a major challenge for utilities, as larger and larger sources of intermittent energy, like wind and solar, come online.

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Asia Medical Tourism Analysis

Asia medical tourism industry has been growing with a double digit CAGR and expected to reach US$ 8.5 Billion by 2013. Thailand and India vie with each other for the medical tourism crown. Thailand’s prices are a bit higher on average than India’s, with the main advantages being a better overall tourist experience and more bundling of services. In 2008 Thailand has treated the highest number of international patients compared to any other Asian countries. But its market share of Asia medical tourist arrivals and medical tourism market is declining year on year is a matter of concern.

India advantages are that it is the cheapest of any of the world medical tourism destinations, while being the equal of the other major destinations in terms of quality of staff, equipment and healthcare procedures. With many brand new state of the art hospitals and western trained doctors it is easy to see why it is a leader in medical tourism. In 2008 India market shares in Asia medical tourist arrivals was 18.7 percent and it is expected to rise further to nearly 25 percent by 2013.

However, these two major players are getting tough competitions from other Asian countries like Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia and South Korea. All these have government-backed medical tourism programs and are trying to catch up fast. Singapore is planning to be developed into a leading health care destination in Asia with its medical tourism market steady growth of 11.9 percent over the past few years (2004 to 2008).

In comparison to this South Korea is planning to develop an island into a healthcare hub with all the latest healthcare facilities by 2011. The island will be a two-hour flight from five major Asian cities Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Tokyo. Malaysia is concentrating on neighboring countries like Indonesia Singapore for its growth going forward. The international patient arrivals to Malaysia are expected to grow with a CAGR of 29.27 percent for the period of 2009 to 2013.

“Asia Medical Tourism Analysis (2008 – 2013)” provides detailed analysis about the past, present and future outlook of medical tourism in Asia. Six Asian countries (India, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, and South Korea) markets have been covered in this report. Each country markets has been analyzed from the point of medical tourist arrivals, medical tourism market, cost of medical treatment, patient perceptions, driving forces of that market, and roadblocks (challenges) to the market. This report provides valuable information to clients looking to venture into these markets and helps them to advise strategies while going for an investment in these markets. This report will help Investment Bankers, Research Analyst, Management Consultants, Researchers, Wealth Managers etc. to have access to the latest trends and recent developments in medical tourism industry.

Research Highlights

• India offers the cheapest medical treatment in comparison to other Asian medical destination.
• India is forecasted to treat the second highest number of medical tourist in 2013 after Thailand.
• Introduction of cosmetic surgery tax in 2009 by Indian government puts India on the disadvantages position compared to other Asian countries.
• In 2007 more than 70 percent of medical tourists visiting Malaysia were of Indonesian origin.
• Medical tourist arrival in Singapore was 15 percent less in 2007 compared to 2006.
• Thailand is forecasted to have the highest number of medical tourist among other Asian countries by 2013.
• By 2011, South Korea is planning to develop an island for medical tourism with an investment of US$ 315 Million having all types of healthcare facilities. The island is only a two-hour flight from five major cities Seoul, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong and Tokyo.
• South Korea has opened one-stop service center for medical travelers like establishing of information booths and medical information website in five languages.
• South Korea government has allowed foreign investors (individual and institutional) to operate hospitals in the country’s free economic zones (FEZs).

Key Players

This section provides the overview and key financials of prominent players in the Asian medical tourism markets, such as Apollo, Bumrungrad, Raffles and Parkway Health.

Data Sources

Information and data in this report has been collected from various printable and non-printable sources like Magazines, Newspapers, Trade Journals, White papers, Online paid databases, News websites Government Agencies and Trade associations.

Table of Contents:

1. Executive Summary
2. Why Medical Tourism is Growing?
2.1 The Role of Cost and Quality
2.2 Proactive role of Asian Governments
2.3 The Internet and the International Patient
2.4 Link between Insurance firms & Employers
2.5 Accreditations
2.5.1 Joint Commission International (JCI)
2.5.2 Trent Accreditation Scheme (TAS)
2.5.3 International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
2.5.4 Regional Accreditation Organizations
3. Asia - Medical Tourism
3.1 Past & Present Scenario
3.1.1 Medical Tourist Arrivals
3.1.2 Medical Tourism Market
3.2 Future Forecast
3.2.1 Medical Tourist Arrivals
3.2.2 Medical Tourism Market
3.3 Clinical Market Segmentation
3.3.1 Cardiac/Heart Surgery
3.3.2 Orthopedic Surgery
3.3.3 Neurological & Spinal Surgery
3.3.4 Dental Tourism
3.3.5 Cosmetic/Plastic Surgery
4. Geographical Distribution
4.1 India
4.1.1 Medical Tourist Arrivals
4.1.2 Medical Tourism Market
4.1.3 Market Drivers
4.1.3.1 Large English Speaking Population
4.1.3.2 Cheapest of all Medical Tourist Destinations
4.1.3.3 Commonwealth Games to generate Billions for India Medical Tourism
4.1.4 Roadblocks
4.1.4.1 New Cosmetic Surgery Tax in India to hit Medical Tourism hard
4.2 Malaysia
4.2.1 Medical Tourist Arrivals
4.2.2 Medical Tourism Market
4.2.3 Market Drivers
4.2.3.1 State of the Art Healthcare Facilities at Competitive Price
4.2.3.2 Affordable and Easy Accommodation
4.2.3.3 Tourism - The Best Part of Medical Tourism in Malaysia
4.2.4 Roadblocks
4.2.4.1 Epidemic Fears
4.2.4.2 Economic Slowdown
4.3 Philippines
4.3.1 Medical Tourist Arrivals
4.3.2 Medical Tourism Market
4.3.3 Market Drivers
4.3.3.1 Low Cost & English Speaking Population
4.3.3.2 Strong Government Support
4.3.4 Roadblocks
4.3.4.1 Lack of Accredited Hospital and Stringent Regulations
4.3.4.2 Long Distances from North America & Europe
4.4 Thailand
4.4.1 Medical Tourist Arrivals
4.4.2 Medical Tourism Market
4.4.3 Market Drivers
4.4.3.1 Biggest Asian Medical Tourist Destination
4.4.3.2 Among Biggest Spa Destinations in World
4.4.4 Roadblocks
4.4.4.1 Politically Unstable State
4.5 Singapore
4.5.1 Medical Tourist Arrivals
4.5.2 Medical Tourism Market
4.5.3 Market Drivers
4.5.3.1 Strong Reputation & No Language Barrier
4.5.3.2 Strong Government Support & Stringent Healthcare Laws
4.5.4 Roadblocks
4.5.4.1 Higher Charges than other Asian Countries
4.6 South Korea
4.6.1 Medical Tourist Arrivals
4.6.2 Medical Tourism Market
4.6.3 Market Drivers
4.6.3.1 Island to be turned into Resort-Style Medical Tourism Centre
4.6.3.2 Providing One-stop Service for Medical Tourism
4.6.3.3 Relaxed Foreign Ownership to boost Medical Travel Industry
4.6.4 Roadblocks
4.6.4.1 Language & Cultural Barriers
5. Key Players
5.1 Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd.
5.2 Bumrungrad Hospital Public Co. Ltd.
5.3 Raffles Medical Group
5.4 Parkway Holdings Ltd.

List of Figures:

2 1: Asia - Cost of Various Surgeries (Heart Bypass, Heart Valve Replacement, Angioplasty, Hip Replacement, Hysterectomy & Knee Replacement) in US, India, Thailand & Singapore (in US$)
3 1: Asia - Cost of Various Surgeries (Heart Bypass, Heart Valve Replacement & Angioplasty) in US, India, Thailand, Singapore & South Korea (in US$)
3 2: Asia – Cost of Artery Bypass Surgery in UK & India (in Pound)
3 3: Asia - Cost of Various Surgeries (Total Hip Replacement & Knee Replacement) in US, UK, India, Thailand, Singapore & South Korea (in US$)
3 4: Asia - Cost of Neurological & Spinal Surgery in UK & India (in US$)
3 5: India - Cost of Dental Treatments in US & India (in US$)
3 6: Asia – Cost of Cosmetic Surgery in US, Canada, India, Thailand & South Korea
4 1: Singapore – Healthcare Facilities (in number), 2005 – 2007
4 2: Singapore – Medical Procedure Costs in Comparison to Other Countries (US, India, Thailand & Costa Rica

List of Charts

3 1: Asia – Medical Tourist Arrivals (in Numbers), 2005 – 2008
3 2: Asia (Malaysia, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines and India) – Medical Tourist Arrivals (in Percent), 2005 – 2008
3 3: Asia – Medical Tourism Market (in Million US$), 2006 – 2008
3 4: Asia (Malaysia, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines and India) – Medical Tourism Market (in Percent), 2006 – 2008
3 5: Asia – Forecast for Medical Tourist Arrivals (in Numbers), 2009 – 2013
3 6: Asia (Malaysia, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines and India) – Forecast for Medical Tourist Arrivals (in Percent), 2009 – 2013
3 7: Asia – Forecast for Medical Tourism Market (in Million US$), 2009 – 2013
3 8: Asia (Malaysia, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines and India) – Forecast for Medical Tourism Market (in Percent), 2009 – 2013
4 1: India – Medical Tourist Arrivals (in Numbers), 2002 – 2008
4 2: India – Medical Tourist Arrivals (in Numbers), 2009 – 2013
4 3: India – Medical Tourism Market (Million US$), 2002 – 2008
4 4: India – Medical Tourism Market (Million US$), 2009 – 2013
4 5: Malaysia – Medical Tourist Arrivals (in Numbers), 2003 – 2008
4 6: Malaysia – Forecast for Medical Tourist Arrivals (in Numbers), 2009 – 2013
4 7: Malaysia – Medical Tourism Market (Million MYR), 2003 – 2008
4 8: Malaysia – Forecast for Medical Tourism Market (Million MYR), 2009 – 2013
4 9: Malaysia – Country wise Medical Tourist Arrivals (in Percent), 2007
4 10: Philippines – Medical Tourist Arrivals (in Numbers), 2007 – 2008
4 11: Philippines – Forecast for Medical Tourist Arrivals (in Numbers), 2009 – 2013
4 12: Philippines – Medical Tourism Market (Million US$), 2007 – 2008E
4 13: Philippines – Forecast for Medical Tourism Market (Million US$), 2003 – 2008
4 14: Thailand – Medical Tourist Arrivals (in Million), 2005 – 2008E
4 15: Thailand – Forecast for Medical Tourist Arrivals (in Million), 2009 – 2013
4 16: Thailand – Medical Tourism Market (Billion Baht), 2005 – 2008E
4 17: Thailand – Forecast for Medical Tourism Market (Billion Baht), 2009 – 2013
4 18: Singapore – Medical Tourist Arrivals (in Thousands), 2004 – 2008E
4 19: Singapore – Forecast for Medical Tourist Arrivals (in Thousands), 2009 – 2013
4 20: Singapore – Medical Tourism Market (Million US$), 2004 – 2008E
4 21: Singapore – Forecast for Medical Tourism Market (Million US$), 2009 – 2013
4 22: South Korea – Medical Tourist Arrivals (in Numbers), 2005, 2007 – 2008
4 23: South Korea – Forecast for Medical Tourist Arrivals (in Numbers), 2009 – 2015
4 24: South Korea – Medical Tourism Market (Million US$), 2006 – 2008E
4 25: South Korea – Forecast for Medical Tourism Market (Million US$), 2009 – 2015
4 26: South Korea – Government & Private Sector Investment in Healthcare Town of Jeju Free International City Development Center (in Million US$ & Percent)

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