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The casinos use AXIS 231D+ and 233D PTZ Dome Network Cameras for broader coverage of gaming areasMissionAs the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma began to expand its casino operations, tribal leaders realised that many of their facilities had outgrown the limitations of their existing analogue surveillance technology. In looking to modernise their security system, they sought an open IP-based solution that would provide secure, evidentiary-quality video recordings, operate at 30 frames per second a...

  Wireless networking technology enables users to easily install and deploy network video products in areas where Ethernet cabling is not readily availableIntroductionEgnatia Motorway is a modern, closed motorway 670 kilometres long and 24.5 metres wide over the greatest part of its length that runs across Epirus and Northern Greece from Igoumenitsa to Evros-Kipoi on the Turkish border. The Egnatia Motorway is one of the largest road construction projects in Europe and it is of vital i...

 AXIS P3344-VE network video camera was installed so that a live feed of the birth could be streamed onlineAxis Communications, the global leader in the network video market has provided an AXIS P3344-VE network video camera to Tallinn Zoo in Estonia to capture the moment an Amur leopard, one of the world's most endangered species of big cats, gave birth to two cubs.Born on the 15th April, the two cubs are very welcome additions to the zoo as there are only about 35 Amur leopards remaining...

Mission Durban-based Ethekwini Hospital & Heart Centre is a state-of-the-art facility committed to taking customer service to new heights. Born from the dreams of businessman and surgeon, Dr Diliza Mji, it truly transforms private medical care in South Africa. Tragically, hospitals are no longer unaffected by the wide-spread crime affecting other businesses in South Africa. True to their calling to provide exceptional standards of service to their patients, Ethekwini Hospital has ident...

Axis M3114-R Network Camera Series honoured with best IP video product awardSecurity Products magazine announced the winners of the 2010 Security Products' GovSec Award at GovSec, the Government Security Expo & Conference. The Security Products' GovSec Award honours outstanding products being exhibited at GovSec.The Security Products' GovSec Awards were launched in 2009. This year, eight winners were honoured in six award categories: Access controlQuantum Secure, SAFE for Government Solution...

 Axis announced that 7,000 Axis 209FD-R network cameras will be installed on trains in SydneyThe year in briefSales totalled SEK 2,301 M (1,975), corresponding to growth of 17 percentOperating profit amounted to SEK 308 M (341)Profit after tax amounted to SEK 218 M (252)Events during the quarters 2009Q1: In March, a configuration and logistics centre (CLC) was established in Atlanta, Georgia, US. Martin Gren, one of Axis' founders, accepted the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year awa...

The goal of the scope extension is to create a global network interface standard for access control devicesONVIF, the leading standardisation initiative for network video products, announced that it will extend its scope to also include physical access control systems. The goal of the scope extension is to create a global network interface standard for access control devices as well as to ensure interoperability between network video products and access control systems.Many companies, including...

Axis will add central and local resources to enhance network video educationAxis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, announces that it is expanding its worldwide sales and marketing organisation to help meet growing market demand. This expansion will enable Axis to better serve the current and future needs of its customers and its partner ecosystem and will specifically include more corporate and local resources to support specialist competencies in vertical industry s...

Each bus will include three Axis M3113-R network cameras and one Axis Q7401 video encoderAxis Communications' network cameras will be installed on Madrid's 2,300 public buses. Each bus will include three network cameras and one video encoder. The network video products will be part of a security system to improve passenger's security and safety. The installation started in late 2009 and the whole installation will be finished by the end of 2010."During the last few years we have seen a lot...

Axis Q6034-E PTZ dome network camera, a top-of-the-line, outdoor-ready HDTV cameraAxis Communications, a global market leader in the network video market, introduced a series of high-performance, outdoor-ready pan/tilt/zoom (PTZ) domes, including two HDTV models, for demanding surveillance applications such as city surveillance, airports, harbours and outdoor stadiums, at IFSEC 2010."Axis' successful PTZ camera design now enables not only easy and reliable installation in demanding wea...

Mission Shoprite, one of South Africa's leading food retail chains recognises the need to ensure that its stock is monitored by the latest security systems on the market and that its patrons and staff are offered state-of-the-art peace of mind. Mindful of this, approximately thirty Western Cape stores were initially identified for an upgrade to their existing video surveillance. Solution C U Live, a company specialising in off-site monitoring specifically for the retail industry, was requeste...

Technonet selected the Axis M1011 Network Camera for the restaurantMissionChefs In Motion, an up-scale eatery in the leafy suburb of Lonehill, Northern Johannesburg, has been serving mouth-watering meals and providing delectable catering for the past five years. With a constant flow of diners enjoying a private or corporate function, a romantic evening with a loved one or even a few drinks with friends at the spacious bar, the restaurant bustles constantly. Owner and Chef, Mike Varrie, believes...

Axis' 211M Network Camera,221 Day & Night Network Camera and 215 PTZ have been installed at CROUSMissionConstructed in 2008, the new buildings of the Saint-Denis CROUS (including a university restaurant and a hall of residence for international students, covering a total of 4,940m2) were originally equipped with a frugal system of black-and-white analogue cameras without recording capabilities. Mr. Hadad, Director of the Departmental Site of Seine Saint-Denis, wished to rapidly implement a m...

Milestone's XProtect Corporate 3.1 with the new Smart Client 5.0 brings a new era in ease of use of CCTVsMilestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software, is exhibiting at the ongoing IFSEC security trade show in Birmingham, UK, May 10-13. Show attendees can see first-hand the newest XProtect™ offerings, including the Smart Client 5.0 with its industry-breaking features such as Sequence Explorer. Milestone Solution Partners Briefcam, DataDirect Network...

A total of 60 Axis network cameras with related equipment will be installed in the Swedish pavilionAxis Communications is an official sponsor of the Swedish pavilion at The World Expo 2010 in Shanghai, which will run between 1 May and 31 October, 2010. Axis network cameras will be installed throughout the pavilion and the participation in Expo 2010 is a part of Axis' efforts to increase its sales in the Chinese market, which is expected to grow significantly during the next five years. Expo 2010...

Mission UTV.hu's team has undertaken the task of no less than facilitating the life of Hungarian, and especially Budapest citizens, giving them the possibility to avoid daily traffic jams and congestion. UTV was looking for a remote video surveillance system that would send real-time images to the users' mobile phone or home computer, thus providing accurate and fast information about the traffic situation in different areas. Solution The owners of UTV.hu, Magyar Plastiroute Ltd. and Mobilk&e...

The security products manufacturer passed a number of resolutions during the course of the meetingAxis AB held its Annual General Meeting on April 21, 2010. The Meeting resolved in favour of all proposed matters in accordance with the proposals of the Board of Directors. The main contents of the most important resolutions are described below.Resolution regarding dividendThe Meeting resolved to approve the Board of Directors' proposal of a dividend for the fiscal year 2009 of SEK 4.00 per share,...

The Milestone platform allows addition of innovations such as Axis H.264 network cameras Milestone XProtect, the world-leading open platform IP video management software, has been chosen as the foundation for a flexible surveillance system by the city of Venaria, Italy. The Milestone platform provides future scalability and the addition of new innovations such as Axis H.264 network cameras and the integration of license plate video analytics.Just a few kilometres from Tur...

The positive sales trend from the end of 2009 for network video products continued for the first quarter of 2010Net sales during the period amounted to SEK 643 M (532) Operating profit during the period amounted to SEK 95 M (46) Profit before tax for the period amounted to SEK 95 M (46) Profit after tax for the period totalled SEK 69 M (33) Earnings per share for the period amounted to SEK 1.00 (0.48)Ray Mauritsson, President, Axis Communications, commented: "The positive sales trend f...

The surveillance cameras, apart from the monitoring functions, have proven to give a preventive effectThe city of Ursus just outside Warsaw, Poland, has lowered crime with the help of surveillance from Milestone Systems, the open platform company in IP video management software. XProtect Enterprise software manages 300 network cameras from Axis Communications to protect schools, nurseries, parks and government buildings.Ursus is a district of Warsaw located just west of the city. This suburb has...

The Abbey sought to upgrade its analogue system to a digital IP network for improved crime detectionMirasys, one of the world's leading providers of open platform digital CCTV and video surveillance solutions, announced that it has provided a surveillance system for one of the UK's most famous monasteries, Buckfast Abbey. The Abbey selected Mirasys N-Series software for a flexible, easy-to-manage and reliable security system to ensure that its shops, restaurants and conference areas are constant...

Retail consultant and editor in chief of IP Video Security Magazine, Keven Marier, will host the classAxis Communications, the global market leader in the network video market, will be hosting a master class on ‘How to start a retail IP surveillance programme' at Retail Fraud 2010. Axis has invited independent retail consultant Keven Marier to host its master class at the event which tackles all aspects of physical and technological fraud prevention within the retail and online environment...

Retail Fraud showcases use of various technologies such as CCTV cameras for prevention of fraudsAxis will be present at Stand 35 at the annual Retail Fraud conference on 20th April, 2010. Now in its 7th year, Retail Fraud is the largest retail fraud and loss prevention conference in the UK, attracting over 470 delegates in 2009, which included over 160 of the top 250 UK retailers by turnover. It is the definitive event for all aspects of physical and technological fraud prevention within the ret...

IndigoVision will be showcasing its revolutionary NVR-AS 3000 standalone ‘Green' Network Video RecordersIndigoVision, the leading manufacturer of complete IP-CCTV security solutions, will be demonstrating a number of new products at this year's IFSEC show, including a technology preview of their ONVIF video management software 'Control Center'. This can display video from many leading camera manufacturers including Sony, Axis, Bosch and Panasonic. This underpins IndigoVision's support for...

The Security 5K event highlighted the great sense of community and generosity of the security industryThe inaugural Security 5K/Mission 500 Charity Run in Las Vegas on the second day of ISC West raised more than $30,000 to benefit Mission 500, a charitable organisation engaging security professionals to sponsor children in need through the World Vision organisation. Proceeds from the March 25th event will sponsor 90 children for a full year - providing food, water, education, healthcare and most...

Mission Following recent government requirements and major redevelopment, Australia's busiest airport, where annual passenger numbers topped 30 million for the first time in 2007, decided to upgrade its analogue-based video surveillance system to leverage the benefits of IP technology. Sydney Airport Corporation sought a more flexible, scalable solution that could keep pace with its growing operations while maintaining the highest level of security and safety that staff and the travelling publ...

AXIS Q1755 network camera is an ideal solution for securing areas where clear images and greater detail are requiredMissionFollowing an unfortunate incident during a tense match with a rival team, Castleford Tigers Rugby League Football Club decided it needed to review its current and future safety requirements. The club is extremely proud of its family-friendly atmosphere and its well-behaved fans and wanted to take steps to ensure that it maintained this reputation. The club decided to deploy...

The Group decided to equip all of its POS locations with video surveillance systems to prevent shrinkageMissionTroch Group, headquartered in Poitiers, France, is a family business that has been growing for the past 25 years and now has 20 locations throughout Western France (Saint Malo, Rennes, Nantes, Bordeaux, Toulouse, etc.) retailing high-end, ready-to-wear men's clothing.Faced with an outbreak of inventory and cashier-related shrinkage, the Group decided to equip all of its points of s...

IPVisionSoftware is an innovator in highly scalable, cost-effective IP video surveillance systemsIPVisionSoftware, the innovator in highly scalable, cost-effective IP video surveillance systems, announced that version 3.10 of its virtual video recorder (VVR) is now available; supporting a wider range of camera & access control providers while offering new cost-savings features that streamline and expand the distribution, display, and usability of live & recorded surveillance video.Unlike...

AXIS P5532 PTZ dome network camera is an indoor pan/tilt/zoom camera with 29x optical zoomAxis Communications, the global market leader in the network video market, presented a cost-effective, easy-to-install indoor pan/tilt/zoom camera with 29x optical zoom and high-quality H.264 video in D1 resolution at ISC West 2010. AXIS P5532 PTZ dome network camera has an IP51-rated protection against dust and dripping water and is ideal for use in airports, train stations, warehouses, shopping malls and...