Axis Communications News

Secure-i bags “Hosting Partner of the Year for North America” award at Axis Channel Convergence Conference

 ACCC is Axis' annual gathering for distributors, systems integrators and strategic infrastructure partners During the sixth annual Axis Channel Convergence Conference (ACCC) held in Boston this October, Secure-i was awarded "Hosting Partner of the Year for North America".  ACCC is an annual gathering of Axis' top distributors, systems integrators, development partners, and strategic infrastructure partners throughout North America, where each year the best of the best are r...

Axis Communications and Raytec to host test night programme "Lighting for Network Cameras"

  The sessions will show how low energy LED's can save cost over old inefficient lighting solutionsDuring the dark winter months, many CCTV surveillance systems have to operate in the most challenging of conditions which can result in useless footage unless the right lighting solutions are put in place. Surveillance systems that integrate the right light source will achieve the highest levels of safety and security at night.IP video surveillance systems are no different. With network c...

Genetec launches its latest Omnicast 4.8 IP video surveillance solution

Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, announces the release of Omnicast 4.8, the latest version of its advanced IP video surveillance solution. Adding to the already lengthy list, Omnicast 4.8 supports more new hardware from some key Genetec technology partners. Additional enhancements have also been made to version 4.8 including enhancement to the PTZ priority function, support for Advanced Audio Coding (AAC), a...

IP security solutions provider Genetec wins 2011 North American ADP of the year

 Genetec was named Application Development Partner of the Year for the committed efforts to develop joint opportunitiesGenetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and a leading provider of world-class unified IP security solutions, was recently awarded the 2011 North American Application Development Partner (ADP) of the Year by Axis Communications. The award was presented to Genetec at the sixth annual Axis Channel Convergence Conference (ACCC) held in Boston, Massachusetts from Oc...

New ONVIF member Basler begins developing ONVIF-compatible cameras

 ONVIF's aim is to create a standard for IP communication within video surveillance and other physical security areasONVIF, a global and open industry forum for the standardisation of IP product communication, has welcomed Basler as a user member. ONVIF (Open Network Video Interface Forum) is an organisation founded in 2008 by Axis Communications, Bosch Security Systems, and Sony. Its aim is to create a standard for IP communication within video surveillance and other physical security are...

Axis Design Tool 2 and Axis Coverage Shapes to help with planning and layout of video surveillance systems

Axis Communications announces the launch of two new, free-of-charge tools: AXIS Design Tool 2 and Axis Coverage Shapes that help system designers with the planning and layout of video surveillance systems – replacing complex manual calculations. “As part of our partner commitment, we continue to share our innovation with partners to help improve efficiency and effectiveness,” Lars Åberg, VP Marketing, Axis Communications said. “We also emphasize on the user-fri...

Wavestore Rock digital recording solution installed at Harrow school

 Harrow school in North West London has been installed with latest digital recording system from Wavestore  It may be a school with traditional standards which can be traced back to 1572, but Harrow School has not hesitated to invest in the latest generation of video surveillance technology to protect its assets and create a safe and secure environment for its students and tutors. Harrow School has recently upgraded its IP network video surveillance and has put its trust in a new Waves...

SeeTec provides video surveillance solutions at Karup airport

 SeeTec's video surveillance solution boosts security at Karup Airport  SeeTec, one of Europe's leading suppliers of video management software, makes travelling a little bit safer. Together with Solar Denmark as the solution provider, SeeTec delivered a cutting edge video surveillance system to Karup Airport (Denmark), thus updating its security system to latest standards.After September 11th, a seamless control of passengers and luggage had been established at the airport. For that pu...

Axis announces edge storage’s availability integrating network cameras with video management systems

Axis Communications announces that edge storage is now available in Axis network cameras, with the market's first tight integration of the capability with leading video management software (VMS) partners such as Aimetis, Genetec, Milestone, OnSSI and SeeTec. The integration of Axis- edge storage with VMS enables more reliable video surveillance solutions. "Edge storage is a critical concept for improving reliability and flexibility in an IP-Surveillance system", says Phil Doyle, regi...

Axis Communications launches two fixed network cameras AXIS Q1604 and AXIS Q1604-E

Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, announces two outstanding fixed network cameras, AXIS Q1604 and AXIS Q1604-E Network Cameras. These cameras offer ideal solutions for surveillance in highly variable lighting conditions, for instance when light comes through a glass window or entrance creating both dark and bright zones. In these demanding scenarios, AXIS Q1604/-E Network Cameras allow the user to easily and clearly identify both people and objects. "Adapted for wid...

AFI introduces Pilot v4.5 enterprise video management system with enhanced client- and server-related features

 Another new feature of Pilot v4.5 is availability of management reports about camera and system use American Fibertek, Inc. announces the new Pilot v4.5 enterprise video management system (VMS), a complete management software system offering enhanced client- and server-related features and new software drivers to support integration of even more video, audio and data products, environmental sensors and network switches. At the server level, Pilot v4.5 offers dashboard-...

Axis' sales reflect shift in security industry from analogue to digital video surveillance

Axis Communications network video surveillance products are popular on the marketAxis is expanding its global operations and in the next few days a sales office will be opened in Mexico. Axis sees a great interest for network video in the market and by strengthening its local presence, the company will gain a better opportunity to develop the market in Central America.  Since year-end, Axis has increased its global presence with its own personnel in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Turkey and...

American Institute of Business installs Genetec’s Omnicast video surveillance system to secure its campus

  Omnicast is a cost-effective solution and has an user-friendly interface Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and provider of world-class IP security solutions, announced that the American Institute of Business (AIB) in downtown Des Moines, Iowa, has installed the state-of-the-art Omnicast video surveillance system to secure the 20-acre campus. AIB, founded in 1921 and the educational home of 900 undergraduate students, found itself in need of a new security solu...

Next Level Security Systems presents lunch-and-learn format Unified Security Seminar

  The seminar included presentations from Next Level Security Systems, HID Global and Axis CommunicationsNext Level Security Systems, a developer of a new breed of unified, networked security solutions, along with Axis Communications and HID Global presents a Unified Security Seminar on Aug. 11, 2011, in Chicago. Axis Communications is a leading provider of IP-based network video solutions and HID is a trusted leader in providing access control and secure identity solutions. The combin...

No security related fears for Loomis with Milestone IP video solutions

The Milestone Systems open platform IP video management software is an important tool for Loomis Denmark to ensure transparency throughout the entire cash services process. The transport and counting of cash, financial documents and other valuables is a business that demands ongoing attention to security, which is well covered by Milestone XProtect Corporate managing network cameras from Axis and megapixel cameras from IQinVision documenting every detail of the activities."For us secur...

CCTV camera footage from Axis helps nab thief in Glasgow

 The Axis Communications cameras provided high quality footage, enabling police to identify the thievesThieves were arrested after breaking into one of Scotland's leading refrigeration and catering equipment suppliers thanks to images captured by network video cameras from Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market. Glasgow-based HiTec Refrigeration was first alerted to the break-in when its alarm was triggered, but by the time director John Morton arrived at his yar...

IP solutions distributor Mayflex and network solutions provider Axis announce partnership deal

 Mayflex partners with Axis to strengthen IP Electronic Security product offeringMayflex, the distributor of converged IP solutions, announces a new partnership with Axis, the global leader in the network video market.This new partnership, which begins July 2011, complements Mayflex's existing portfolio and enables the company to offer customers an even broader range of products suitable for a range of vertical markets. Andrew Percival, Managing Director at Mayflex, says, "We are...

Milestone IP video software solution ensures safer milieu in Karel van Mander nightclub

  Copenhagen's nightlife is safer thanks to Milestone Systems' open platform IP video management softwareMilestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software, is the foundation for an innovative, integrated solution from Info-Connect that manages safety, security and discrimination claims in an exclusive Danish nightclub, Karel van Mander.The queue is long and the night is cold - but still young - and the air is thick with expectation of a good night with h...

Axis Communications named as Platinum Partner of Mirasys Technology Partner Programme

 Axis is now a platinum member of the Mirasys Technology Partner Programme Mirasys Ltd, a leading provider of open platform digital CCTV and video surveillance solutions, has announced that Axis, a market leader and innovator in the network camera market, has become a platinum member of the Mirasys Technology Partner Programme. As Axis celebrates its fifteenth year as a network camera technology leader, the evolving partnership with Mirasys demonstrates continued commitment to existing shar...

Wireless video surveillance is enabled in Amsterdam by Proxim Wireless and Axis Communications

  BSSG deploys Proxim's and Axis Communications' wireless video surveillance system to deter crimeProxim Wireless Corporation, a leading provider of complete indoor and outdoor wireless broadband systems, today announced that Bruers Service Security Goirle (BSSG), a leading integrator of security systems in Amsterdam, has deployed a complete wireless video surveillance network in Amsterdam's Stadsdeel West neighbourhood utilising Proxim's end-to-end wireless solutions and Axis Communic...

Axis communications provides IP video solutions to a sport’s gym in Sao Paulo

 Academia Competition gym is equipped with video monitoring solutions from Axis Communications Successor of the Instituto Hercules, the first sports gym in Sao Paulo (SP), Academia Competition was founded in 1984 in the Higienopolis neighborhood. Besides innovation of bringing in new sports to Latin America, Academia Competition has always been concerned with offering its customers the best, in an organised, safe manner. In day to day events, realising the inefficiency of controlling the nu...

Komplett centrally manages loss and multi-national deliveries with Milestone IP video management software

Milestone Systems secured Komplett, a major e-commerce company with its open platform IP video management software Milestone Systems open platform IP video management software is being used to manage shrinkage by Komplett, a major e-commerce company with nine web shops in Scandinavia selling PCs and computer components, consumer electronics, home and leisure products, appliances, tools, kitchen and gardening equipment. Listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange, the company's web shops sell to end...

Axis network cameras curb South African fuel filling station crimes

 Sasol Voortrekker Road needed a world class surveillance solution to curtail forecourt incidents Sasol Convenience Centre beefs up security using Axis network cameras.MissionLate-night operating hours, the processing of cash, easy access and low security are all factors encouraging criminal activity at South African fuel filling stations. Sasol Voortrekker Road based in Krugersdorp, Johannesburg, recognised that a world-class surveillance solution had become a business imperative that woul...

Sanford deploys Genetec Security Center to protect fire and police headquarters

The City of Sanford upgrades their five utility facilities and City Hall with Genetec's Security Center Genetec, a pioneer in the physical security industry and provider of world-class IP security solutions, is proud to announce that the City of Sanford, Florida, has installed Genetec's unified security platform, the Security Center, for both access control and video surveillance in their new Public Safety Complex. The City of Sanford also chose Security Center to upgr...

Secutech 2011 host the first ever Camera Excellence Awards

 The Camera Excellence Awards witnessed the world's best HDCCTV and IP HD/Megapixel technology leaders The first ever Camera Excellence Awards for the world's best HDcctv and IP HD/Megapixel technology was organised by Messe Frankfurt New Era Business Media Ltd. The event took place at Secutech, the international exhibition and conference for electronic security, information security, and fire and safety industries, held from 20 - 22 April 2011 at the Nangang Taipei World Trade Center,...

Axis launches four-channel video encoder blade with H.264 and audio capabilities

Axis Communications introduces a new video encoder blade supporting high performance H.264 with true multi-streaming and two-way audio support on each channel, allowing operators to communicate with visitors. The new video encoder enables analogue cameras to be integrated into a more powerful IP-based video surveillance system.AXIS Q7414 Video Encoder Blade brings the benefits of intelligent network video and audio to existing and new analogue systems. The image shows a racket with 14 four-chann...

Axis Communications launches light sensitive indoor and outdoor surveillance camera

Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, introduces an outstanding fixed network camera based on Axis' Lightfinder technology. AXIS Q1602/-E Network Cameras are the perfect solutions for indoor and outdoor surveillance in low-light conditions, especially where users require colour information in the video to enhance recognition and identification of objects."Axis' unique Lightfinder technology allows fixed network cameras to reach a new level of image performance in diffic...

Axis launched high-performance indoor PTZ dome camera with 35 x zoom and extended D1 resolution

Axis Communications introduces an indoor pan/tilt/zoom dome camera with 35x zoom, wider picture with extended D1 resolution and outstanding mechanical performance. AXIS Q6032 PTZ Dome Network Camera, which has an IP52-rated protection against dust and dripping water, enables easy and reliable installation and is ideal for use in airports, train stations, shopping malls and conference centres. "AXIS Q6032 provides high video quality, fast and robust pan/tilt capability for wide area cover...

Axis provides IP video solutions for remote monitoring in University Hospital of Ceuta

 The University Hospital of Ceuta has become one of the most advanced hospitals with IP video technology Ceuta is an autonomous Spanish city located on the African coast close to the Strait of Gibraltar. In light of the age of sanitary installations it became necessary to improve conditions by means of the construction of a new hospital. The following principle objectives had been determined from the design stage: improvement of quality of assistance, accessibility, clinical security, manag...

Wavestore to display a range of security solutions at IFSEC 2011

   Wavestore will display its open platform technology to incorporate video analytics, motion detection, facial recognition etc. If you are planning to visit IFSEC 2011, we hope you will take the time to come to stand G60 in Hall 4 to see how Wavestore can define a strategy to take your security solutions to a much higher level. Wavestore's open platform philosophy enables the system to work closely with third party technology to incorporate video analytics, motio...