AXIS 225FD Fixed Dome Network Camera awarded Best Product by Detektor International

LUND, Sweden. – (Nov. 10, 2005) – The recently announced AXIS 225FD Fixed Dome Network Camera received the Best Product Award during the 6th annual Detektor International Awards ceremony, on October 25th, 2005 in Stockholm, Sweden. This First Prize recognition was based on the category of CCTV or Video Surveillance products. Axis had previously never won a Detektor award, despite five earlier consecutive nominations at this prestigious security event.

More than three hundred security professionals gathered at the security banquet at the Stockholm Globe Arena complex, where the Sectech Security Exhibition and Conference also being held. In total, twelve security products were nominated in the categories of CCTV, Alarm and Access Control products. The Detektor International Award Prize was initiated to reward and encourage research and development within the field of technical security systems.

The accolade for the AXIS 225FD was handed out based on the judgment of an international jury. An important contributing factor to the prestige reputation of the Detektor International Award is the fact that the manufacturers cannot apply for the award. The selection is carried out exclusively by a jury comprising of nine independent professionals (all of them associated with the editorial board of Detektor International) from five different countries (Sweden, Denmark, Norway, UK and USA), who have followed the flow of newly launched products from all over the globe during the last 12 months.

The product is considered to be a smart and innovative all-in-one product, encompassing a high performance camera with progressive scan, Power over Ethernet (PoE), a built-in heater/blower, all in a vandal-resistant housing. The panel of judges commented that: "Axis gives another brilliant example of state-of-the-art network camera technology for video surveillance applications."

"We are very happy to receive this award, especially since it is Axis’ first fixed dome network camera," said Johan Lembre, Vice President, Product Management of Axis Communications. "It further encourages our commitment to lead the development of professional and innovative products for network video."

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About Axis
Axis increases the value of network solutions. The company is an innovative market leader in network video and print servers. Axis' products and solutions are focused on applications such as security, surveillance, remote monitoring and document management. The products are based on in-house developed chip technology, which is also sold to third parties.

Axis was founded in 1984 and is listed on the O-list (Attract 40) of Stockholmsbörsen (XSSE: AXIS). Axis operates globally with offices in 16 countries and in cooperation with distributors, system integrators and OEM partners in 70 countries. Markets outside Sweden account for more than 95% of sales. Information about Axis can be found at www.axis.com.

For further information, please contact:
Johan Lembre, Vice President, Product Management, Axis Communications
Phone: + 46 (0)46 272 1917, E-mail: johan.lembre@axis.com