Market Trends of Europe Public Infrastructure Safety Industry
Physical Security To Hold Significant Market Share
- The market is anticipated to grow due to rapid urbanization. The ongoing investments in upgrading the transportation infrastructure in urban areas are increasing the need for security scanning, imaging, and metal detection systems. For instance, Frankfurt Airport integrated computed tomography (CT) technology to simplify passenger safety procedures. Fraport plans to deploy the new equipment in the long term across all checkpoints.
- Governments across the region are increasing their security to prevent citizens from Vandalism, theft, etc. For instance, France has deployed video surveillance with artificial intelligence for significant events such as the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics. The AI systems can monitor 600,000 people and be used on public transport, stadiums, and city streets.
- In November 2023, Europe announced its plans to prevent terrorist attacks on public transportation through video analytics algorithms, possibly but not necessarily including facial recognition. The project, PREVENT PCP, is entering its final stage. The project is tasked with increasing security in subway stations and trains as well as surrounding public areas. It includes the identification and tracking of perpetrators and unattended items, as well as an advanced crisis management system.
- Security and surveillance are increasing in the United Kingdom. London is the most monitored city, with 70 cameras per 1,000 inhabitants. The United Kingdom leads the way in the application of video surveillance systems, which encompass facial-recognition technology, wide-ranging video smoke detection, remote video monitoring, and automatic number plate recognition, among many other functions.
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United Kingdom to Witness Significant Growth
- Owing to the presence of terrorism threats in public places and the increasing number of initiatives taken by the private sector to improve the safety and well-being of employees in the workplace, the need for video surveillance cameras continues to grow at an accelerated rate, thereby increasing the need for public infrastructure safety systems.
- The United Kingdom witnessed an increased number of violent crimes over the past few years. According to police-recorded crime statistics, violent crimes in England and Wales increased to more than 2.11 million offenses in 2022/23. The country is deploying IP-based surveillance cameras to protect the public infrastructure, fueling the demand for IP-based video management systems.
- More investments in national security and counterterrorism are being encouraged due to increased threats of international terrorism in Europe, which indicates sustained growth in this market over the coming years. Moreover, the demand for improved and more advanced screening solutions is still being driven in this sector by security needs to be raised at some of the country's most prominent locations, potentially benefiting US firms offering advanced technologies.
- Furthermore, airports in the country are installing 3D scanners. For instance, Edinburgh Airport has ordered new high-tech scanners to maintain high-security standards and help passengers move more quickly through the airport.
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