The rapid growth of emerging markets, casinos, smart homes and intelligent office buildings worldwide is fueling a trend in large integrated projects. With more challenges for security, the industry is moving toward integration. Keeping this in mind, the theme of this year's seventh Global Digital Surveillance Forum (GDSF) focuses on central management software (CMS). From software and hardware components to the hottest installations in some market sectors, this forum keeps users updated on the latest happenings in this fast-moving area.  GDSF features exciting content, such as case studies on integrated solutions, key markets which use CMS and IT infrastructure and hardware. GDSF 2008 will be held on April 16-18, 2008 at conference room H of Taipei World Trade Center.

The world's top five manufacturers will share their products and case studies, including the following:
CMS Keynote Speech: When Building Automation Meets Security Integration
A&S invites leading Command and Control (C&C) vendors, Johnson Controls to share their expertise on infrastructure and system planning. System integrators and users can learn about market applications from these vendors.  In addition, top system integrators and management software providers will showcase their solution offerings in various markets.

Track B Session: Nuts and Bolts of CMS
In Track B, speakers will focus on the major functions and features of hardware components for seamless and fluid CMS operation. Intel highlights the emerging importance of CMS, illustrating how hardware and software work together in scalable solutions. EMC takes a new approach, turning data into business opportunities through intelligent CMS solutions. Seagate, the leading hard-drive supplier, details how storage has developed to meet the stringent requirements for effective CMS. Texas Instruments speaks as a semiconductor developer on the future of surveillance hardware.

Track C Session: Intelligent Video Analytics
Intelligent video analysis plays a key role in total security solutions. This track probes into the value, capabilities and trends for intelligent video analytics in CMS, delivered by veteran solution providers. ObjectVideo offers practical knowledge regarding video solutions specifically tailored for systems integrators and end users. ioimage examines the pros and cons of using video analytics in real-life situations.

About GDSF
Global Digital Surveillance Forum (GDSF) is an affiliated event to SecuTech Expo. Starting from 2002, GDSF forums have been the leading international events for revealing the trends of digital surveillance and related technologies, in the meanwhile, it is also the ultimate platform for digital surveillance related players to network with peers and explore new business prospects. For more info or history of GDSF, please contact the organizer.

About the Organizer
Founded in 1991, A&S Group, the organizer of SecuTech Expo, is an integrated media company as well as industry observer in multi-faceted security markets - electronic security, information security, and fire and safety. To promote security businesses and industry development, A&S Group provides diversified promotional channels and integrated marketing services for clients to create unparalleled publicity power. The international promotion channels include publications, websites, trade shows and themed events. For more information, please visit www.aboutasgroup.com