15th December 2006
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PRESS RELEASE |
| 15th December 2006
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Axis Communications today introduced the world’s first network camera designed for use in buses and rail vehicles. The AXIS 209FD-R Network Camera is a palm-sized, rugged unit that can resist vibrations and high humidity in mass transit vehicles. The network camera provides crisp, digital video over an IP network.
Stockholm Transport, one of the leading bus operators in Europe, is the first
to order the AXIS 209 FD-R for its entire fleet of 2,100 buses. The company will
install between five and six cameras all these buses during 2007.
Measuring only 4 centremetres high, the AXIS 209FD-R fits even in areas with
restricted headroom. Equipped with Power over Ethernet capability, the network
camera uses one Ethernet cable for both power and video, making installation
quick and easy. The camera uses progressive scan technology to provide sharp
images of moving objects. It delivers up to 30 frames per second in Motion JPEG
or MPEG-4 video compression standards. Encased in a tamper-resistant casing, the
AXIS 209FD-R can operate in temperatures between 0 ºC and 50 ºC (32 ºF and 122
ºF), and in humidity ranging from 20% to 100%.
Johan Lembre, vice president, product management at Axis Communications
explains:
“There is strong demand from bus and train operators world-wide for a
cost-effective surveillance solution that helps keep drivers and commuters safe
and enables evidence to be clearly captured in an event. The AXIS 209FD-R is an
IP-Surveillance solution that meets such demands.
“It is the first network camera on the market that takes into account the
environment and surveillance requirements onboard transit vehicles. The camera
also enables operators to set up a system that allows police and alarm receiving
centres to remotely see what is happening in a vehicle if there is a threat.”
Steve Gorski, managing director, Axis Communications (UK) commented:
“This solution, designed specifically for the transportation market, is likely
to be of immediate interest to the UK and Ireland’s coach and bus operators. Our
partners will be keen to meet with these companies to explore development of
more advanced surveillance systems of the type being developed for Stockholm
Transport.”
The AXIS 209FD-R Network Camera will be available from January 2007 through
Axis’ usual UK & Ireland distribution channels. The recommended retail price is
expected to be £336 (excluding VAT).
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Notes to editors
1 Axis Communications is the leading player in the network camera
market with 47 per cent market share in the EMEA region according to industry
analyst house IMS Research in its latest market report entitled ‘The World
Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment 2005 Edition’ published in
October 2005. The network camera market was worth $54.7m in 2004 and is set to
grow by 50 per cent per year over the next five years to reach a value of
$360.6m in 2009, in EMEA alone, according to the same report.
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 Nordic list, Mid Cap, Information Technology. Axis operates globally with offices in 17 countries and in cooperation with distributors and system integrators in 70 countries. Markets outside Sweden account for more than 95% of sales. Information about Axis can be found at Information about Axis can be found at www.axis.com.
For further information about Axis Communications in the UK and Ireland, please contact:
Steve Gorski, managing director, Axis Communications (UK) Limited
Tel: 0870 162 0047. Email: steve.gorski@axis.com
For all UK and Ireland Axis media enquiries and images to support this story, please contact:
Miles Clayton /Simon Bennett, Agility PR Limited
Tel: 01438 310 139/5. Email: miles@agilitypr.co.uk
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