Axis Recognized for Excellence in Network Video Technology by Frost & Sullivan

Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, announced today that the company has received Frost & Sullivan's 2005 Excellence in Technology Award for the AXIS 231D and AXIS 232D Network Dome Cameras. The award is presented each year to the company that has successfully developed a technology that can affect a market in terms of adoption, change, and competitive posture.

The network dome cameras combine the functionality of a legacy analog dome with the best features of a high-quality network camera. The AXIS 231D and AXIS 232D deliver high quality, full frame rate Motion JPEG video with the capability to remotely control pan, tilt and zoom functions over an IP network such as a LAN or the Internet. The network dome cameras also support simultaneous transmission of video with MPEG-4 compression.

"Axis has emerged as the leading vendor of network video technology, earning itself the Excellence in Technology Award," says Frost & Sullivan research analyst Michael Valenti. "The Axis network dome cameras are unique solutions for the IP surveillance market in that they combine the features of both analog and network-based cameras."

Axis designed the network dome cameras using the company's own ARTPEC-2 compression chip technology. As true dome cameras, the AXIS 231D and AXIS 232D can execute a continuous 360º pan to efficiently cover large areas and to follow moving objects. Users can preset up to 20 positions and one sequence on auto patrol tour. These functionalities are ideal for security surveillance applications in airports, railway stations, prisons, warehouses, manufacturing facilities, shopping centers and school campuses.

Last month, Axis was awarded the 2005 Frost & Sullivan Market Leadership Award for network video. Frost & Sullivan found Axis to be the definitive market leader in both the global network camera market and the global video server market. The combined worldwide network video market is expected to grow at an annual rate of 40 percent and reach $1.2 billion by 2010.

"We are honored to receive this award based on technological excellence to support our recent market leadership recognition by Frost and Sullivan," says Ray Mauritsson, CEO of Axis Communications. "Axis has always developed products to empower customers, so the technological advantages of network video can be maximized for a seamless and effective migration to full digital platforms."

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.]www.axis.com.[/url]

About Frost & Sullivan
Frost & Sullivan, a global growth consulting company founded in 1961, partners with clients to create value through innovative growth strategies. The foundation of this partnership approach is our Growth Partnership Services platform, whereby we provide industry research, marketing strategies, consulting, and training to our clients to help grow their business. A key benefit that Frost & Sullivan brings to its clients is a global perspective on a broad range of industries, markets, technologies, econometrics, and demographics. With a client list that includes Global 1000 companies, emerging companies, as well as the investment community, Frost & Sullivan has evolved into one of the premier growth consulting companies in the world. For more information, visit www.frost.com.

For further information, please contact:
Margareta Lantz, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications Manager, Axis Communications
Phone: + 46 46 272 18 00, e-mail: margareta.lantz@axis.com

Lawrence de Guzman, Marketing and Public Relations Director, Axis Communications
Phone: + 46 46 272 18 00, e-mail: lawrence.deguzman@axis.com
Information about Axis can be found at www.axis.com

Download PDF-version

axisFlexSubContent