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Every security system has a storyOur industry’s technology solutions are at work almost everywhere, if you think about it. You might see Kelvin Hughes high-resolution radar pictures providing protection for Maryland’s oyster beds. At the 2014 Oscars, Axis pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) cameras kept watch around the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. At The Marque, an exclusive membership club in Houston, Texas, MorphoTrak 3D facial recognition technology secures access and enables the club to be &ld...

Privacy or Security? Privacy: Does it really exist? Does it matter? You still hear about privacy concerns in our market, but in many ways the privacy ship has sailed. A session on privacy at ISC West reminded me how much privacy expectations have changed in the era of Facebook. Now people think nothing of posting personal information in a public forum that clearly identifies who they are. What a shift from the days when anonymous screen names both protected identities and encouraged greater can...

The Annual General Meeting resolved to approve the Board’s proposal for a dividend for the fiscal year 2013 Axis AB (publ) held its Annual General Meeting on April 28, 2014. The Meeting resolved in accordance with the Board's and Nomination Committee’s proposals in all of the matters proposed. The following is an account of the most important resolutions and their main content. Resolution regarding dividend The Annual General Meeting resolved to approve the B...

Axis enters 2014 with a good potential for taking advantage of the opportunities offered by the market The first quarter Axis Net sales increased by 15 percent during the first quarter to SEK 1,129 M (982). Net sales increased by 15 percent in local currencies. Operating profit decreased to SEK 72 M (89), which corresponds to an operating margin of 6.4 percent (9.1). Profit after tax amounted to SEK 52 M (66). Earnings per share amounted to SEK 0.75 (0.95). Presid...

These “critter cams” let viewers share in the daily lives of animals usually hidden in forests, groves or high atop trees Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, recently celebrates Earth Day by highlighting non-profit organisations who raise awareness of wildlife and conservation projects through live Web streams of animal habitats using Axis network cameras. These “critter cams” let viewers share in the daily lives of animals usually...

The AXIS P5534 PTZ dome network camera provides constant live stream of events from inside the barn A North Yorkshire farm has installed the latest in IP video technology to enable everyone to see all the new arrivals of lambs this spring. Mainsgill Farm in Richmond has fitted an AXIS P5534 PTZ Dome Network Camera to overlook the barn and the pens in which the sheeps are giving birth, in order to allow visitors to the farm and its website, the unique opportunity to see the la...

Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, recently announces AXIS T8646 PoE+ over Coax Blade for multi-channel migration to IP. It enables the re-using of existing coax cabling when migrating to IP cameras. There are several ways to migrate from analogue to digital surveillance systems. Making use of current infrastructure is an important consideration especially in large scale installations when re-cabling is not only costly but can also be very disruptive to everyday business. F...

Axis’ view on the current growth rate for network video remains unchanged As a result of lower sales during the second half of March, the operating profit for the first quarter will be weaker than expected. Axis’ sales may have significant quarterly fluctuations as a result of the company’s indirect sales model. Axis' sales for the first quarter is expected to be SEK 1,129 M (982), representing a growth of 15 per cent compared to the same period last year. O...

Axis booth visitors will get the chance to explore the benefits of network video solutions Axis Communications, the global leader in network video is all set to demonstrate how video surveillance helps to protect people, property and assets as well as optimise processes and improve efficiency, when it exhibits at the Counter Terror Expo in April. As well as showcasing its latest network video innovations at the international security trade show, Axis will be joined by Digital...

Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, recently introduces the new AXIS P14 Series encompassing seven day-and-night network cameras with unique mechanical design. With the AXIS P14 Series, customers can choose camera models with a wide range of resolutions – from HDTV 1080p to 4K Ultra HD – and integrated features for efficient and reliable video surveillance, such as IR illumination, remote zoom and focus, a built-in slot for micro SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards and I/O...

AXIS P1428-E with 4K resolution offers valuable features for security integrators, including remote zoom and focus Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, recently announced its first 4K resolution camera with the outdoor-ready AXIS P1428-E Network Camera. The 4K standard, an established motion picture production and consumer television standard also known as Ultra HD, is defined and approved by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and offers a vide...

ASIS International held its 13th European Security Conference & Exhibition on 1-3 April 2014 at the World Forum in The Hague, Netherlands. ASIS Europe 2014 gathered a record attendance of over 700 registered delegates from 51 countries. “Today more than ever security professionals need to have a vibrant network based upon a common body of knowledge to help secure the assets intrusted to them and advance the security profession. ASIS International is the only organi...

Nedap CEO, Ruben Wegman, participates in the plenary panel discussion on "The Future of Security Technology" Although at the time of writing, the 13th edition of the ASIS European Security Conference in The Hague is still in full swing; Nedap already looks back on a successful event. As Golden Sponsor the company was closely involved in the organisation of the rousing ASIS Welcome Party. Also, CEO Ruben Wegman granted his participation in the plenary panel discussion on &lsquo...

Gentec's Stratocast is designed to meet the requirement of a reliable and cost-effective video surveillance solution Genetec™, a leading provider of unified IP security solutions recently announced new features and a reduced pricing plan for Stratocast™, its cloud-based video surveillance-as-a-service (VSaaS), powered by the Microsoft Azure cloud-computing platform. Stratocast is designed to meet the needs of small and midsized businesses that require a reliabl...

The 5K/2K takes place at 7:30AM, with Awards Ceremony to follow at 5:15 PM at Sands Expo and Convention Center Mission 500 marks the 5th anniversary of the Security 5K/2K run/walk, a cornerstone of Mission 500’s fundraising efforts at ISC West 2014. The event is a collaboration between organising sponsors United Publications, publishers of Security Systems News and Security Director News; Reed Exhibitions; and Mission 500. Core sponsors of the 2014 Mission 500 5K/2K ar...

Data overload describes both my condition in the midst of a busy trade show and the current condition of the industry itself. At an opening session at ISC West in Las Vegas, I hear that technology development now means there are more sensors and cameras providing more and better quality data all the time. As if making the case, Axis introduced a 4K “super high resolution” camera for under $1,000. Other companies also introduced 4K cameras, including Sony, Bosch, and several more. Ho...

OnSSI Ocularis 4.0 offers video surveillance and access control management combined with PSIM functionality OnSSI continues to lead the industry with innovative video surveillance and security system management technology with the latest release of Ocularis Version 4.0 here at ISC West. Ocularis 4.0 delivers new benchmarks in flexibility, scalability and cost-efficiency with a truly open platform that enables higher levels of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) int...

Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, recently announces its first 4K resolution camera, AXIS P1428-E. The 4K standard is defined and approved by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and offers a video resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels at 30 frames per second. The AXIS P1428-E Network Camera is the top-of-the-line model in the compact AXIS P14 Series, designed for outdoor and demanding indoor environments. The AXIS P14 Series consists of seven network camera models r...

The award winners were chosen from wide array of nominees and each was ranked based on industry experience The Women’s Security Council, a network of successful security professionals focused on promoting the advancement of women in the industry, is pleased to announce the winners of the 2014 WSC Women of the Year awards. The awards program honours the top female professionals in the security industry in a variety of categories. This year’s 2014 Women of the Year...

Symmetry V8.0.1 delivers upgraded video and access control capabilities that improve performance and functionality AMAG Technology, the world’s most widely installed and trusted access control and integrated security solution developer, announces the release of Symmetry™ V8.0.1 Access Control software. Symmetry V8.0.1 is available in Business, Professional and Enterprise versions, and supports Microsoft Windows Version 8.1, Server 2012 R2 and SQL 2012. Symmetry V8...

AXIS Camera Station is a complete video monitoring and recording solution for small and midsize installations that takes full advantage of Axis’ leading network cameras and video encoders. The 4.0 release combines easy installation and a new intuitive user interface with powerful features for effective investigation and high definition identification. Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, today launches a new release of its video management software AXIS Camera Station....

ONVIF will also showcase Profile S for video and audio streaming, its first and most widely adopted profile ONVIF, the leading global standardisation initiative for IP-based physical security products, announced recently plans for its first-ever exhibit at ISC West, scheduled for April 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. At Booth 23135 in the New Exhibitor Pavilion, ONVIF will display the recently released Profile C, which extends the functionality of the ONVIF global interface specif...

Agent Vi’s savVi presents real-time event detection, video search and business intelligence applications Agent Video Intelligence (Agent Vi), the leading global provider of open architecture, video analytics software, announces the launch of its innovative video analytics product, savVi™. A unified software platform encompassing the most comprehensive video analytics offering available in the surveillance industry, savVi presents real-time event detection, video se...

Axis Communications, the global leader in network video surveillance, recently launches a powerful yet easy-to-use release of its video management software with AXIS Camera Station 4.0. AXIS Camera Station 4.0 is a complete video monitoring and recording solution designed to seamlessly match Axis’ extensive range of network cameras and video encoders. The new release, which refines the software in its tenth year and after 50,000 worldwide installations, includes a re-designed interface, i...

Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, announces ten strong additions to its comprehensive line-up of fixed dome network cameras. The new AXIS Q35 Series and AXIS P32 Series as well as two additions to the existing AXIS P33 Series offer customers versatile options meeting any installation need and ranging from high-end to affordable. “The AXIS P33 Series is a customer favourite offering high image usability and great reliability coupled with features we were first on the...

Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, announces 10 strong additions to its comprehensive lineup of fixed dome network cameras. Two brand new camera series – AXIS Q35 Series and AXIS P32 Series – and two additional models in the popular AXIS P33 Series offer customers versatile fixed dome options for any surveillance application, from high-end solutions to cost-effective installations. “With this announcement, Axis continues to innovate and expand our product...

Axis cameras help local citizens to settle disputes over accidents by viewing the footage Mission The City of Dubuque, Iowa, is a regional hub of 60,000 people on the border of Illinois and Wisconsin. In the early 2000s, the traffic department began linking traffic signals and intersections together in a fibre optic network. Initially, they installed network cameras to detect vehicles at the intersections for signal changes, but they later switched over to microwave-based det...

Registration for the Annual General Meeting will begin at 4 p.m The shareholders of Axis AB (publ) are hereby invited to the Annual General Meeting on Monday, April 28, 2014 at 5 p.m at Scandic Star Hotel, Glimmervägen 5, Lund, Sweden. Registration for the Annual General Meeting will begin at 4 p.m. The Board of Directors proposes a dividend for the fiscal year 2013 of SEK 5.50 per share, of which SEK 2.50 is an ordinary dividend and SEK 3.00 an extra dividend. The noti...

The AXIS P5415-E innovative design and shape makes the camera installation reliable and cost-effective Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, has received the prestigious Red Dot Design Award for the innovative design and shape of its AXIS P5415-E PTZ Dome Network Camera enabling it to become at one with a wall surface and to blend in with a building. The camera can be installed directly on a wall surface without the need for a mounting arm. A built-in bracket...

Axis’ IP video system provides facial recognition capabilities to alert store managers about shoplifters Mission Fast-growing retailer and fashion designer Paul Smith needed to replace an ageing, failing legacy analogue-based CCTV camera estate located in its 45 stores around the world. Paul Smith’s IT department therefore took over the management of the legacy cameras with a view to upgrading the whole system to IP video, over a three year period. To meet its tar...