4th January 2008
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PRESS RELEASE |
| 4th January 2008
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Network cameras from Axis Communications, the global leader in network video1, have been installed by one of Ireland’s premier network integrators, DNA IT Solutions, inside the Kaziranga Forest Trail Habitat at Dublin Zoo. The birth, which is due to take place within the next few weeks, will be the second elephant birth ever caught on camera in Europe. Traditional analogue-based CCTV cameras have been replaced by the Axis network cameras because the old cameras were not delivering high enough quality of images for the needs of the zoo.
DNA
IT Solutions has installed two
AXIS 214 PTZ Network Cameras in the zoo’s
elephant enclosure. The AXIS 214 PTZ was selected for its superior day/night
and zoom capabilities, particularly in view of the fact that all elephants give
birth at night to avoid predators in the wild. The first camera is located
inside the elephant house overlooking the area where the expectant Indian
elephant mother Yasmin2 is
due to give birth.
The second camera will cover two bathing pools and will enable a rapid response
by the keepers in case a junior elephant accidentally pushes the new-born baby
into one of the pools.
One of the key benefits of deploying Axis network cameras is that interested
parties, including a specialist elephant consultant based at a San Diego zoo,
will be able to view the birth live via the internet and make any
recommendations to Dublin Zoo’s veterinary team during labour and delivery. With
the new approach to animal husbandry and animal interaction the keepers will not
interfere with the birthing process unless an emergency occurs with the use of
detailed images from the new Axis cameras, installed by DNA IT Solutions.
Mr Paul O’Donoghue, assistant to the director at Dublin Zoo, explains:
“It will be a real benefit to have one of the world’s experts on our shoulders
if there any complications with the delivery.”
The zoo has already deployed an
AXIS 225FD (Fixed Dome) Network Camera in the
Hornbill tropical bird enclosure to monitor its eggs which had been mysteriously
disappearing in the past. The AXIS 225FD was selected for its small size and
ability to withstand physical attack. The Hornbill has an ivory beak and has
been known to destroy cameras and other equipment in the past.
Mr Eddie O’Brien, senior keeper, Dublin Zoo, added:
“The Axis camera is in the nest so that if the eggs do go missing or are damaged
we know very quickly what has happened and can avert any incident in the
future.”
Dublin Zoo has also worked with DNA IT Solutions and installer Alarmcom to
install a total of five additional Axis network cameras (four AXIS 215 PTZs and
one AXIS 233D) for security purposes. Images from these cameras are viewable by
the duty manager via his smart phone.
The zoo is also now planning to deploy an out-of-hours alarm-based monitoring
system linking the motion-detection triggered cameras to a new digital alarm
receiving centre (ARC) run by I-Watch in its state-of-the-art centre in
Citywest, Dublin. I-Watch operates Ireland’s first digital ARC capable of taking
network as well as analogue-based CCTV camera feeds.
Mr Tony Kearney, senior manager at Dublin Zoo, explained:
“When I’m working in the restricted area of the zoo and someone rings on the
entry bell to indicate they want to come through, I can simply view them on my
PDA before releasing the door remotely. In this way I can carry on with my work
without the disruption of having to go back and physically open the gate and
check who it is before letting them through.”
Mr Joseph Greene, senior consultant, DNA IT Solutions, rounded up:
“We are also in the process of redeploying the analogue cameras to less
sensitive areas in the zoo and will connect them onto the zoo’s network by using
Axis video encoders, thus ensuring that the zoo’s previous investment is
protected.”
Mr Steve Gorski, managing director, Axis Communications (UK), added:
“Dublin Zoo has found uses for our cameras which go far beyond standard
surveillance to enabling an online community to check in on the imminent arrival
of the baby elephant and even support animal conservation work. This is
innovative stuff which shows the benefits of IP-Surveillance over traditional
standalone CCTV systems.”
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Notes to editors
1 Axis Communications is the global market leader of the network
video market. The world market for network cameras alone will be worth more than
$1 Billion by 2010. The network camera market is set to have a CAGR of close to
38 per cent per year over the next five years to reach a value of $1.3 billion
by 2010, according to industry analyst house IMS Research (www.imsresearch.com)
in its latest market report entitled ‘The World Market for CCTV and Video
Surveillance Equipment 2006 Edition’ published in October 2006.
2 Yasmin was born on 25th November 1990 in Rotterdam Zoo and gave birth to a baby girl called Anak on 26th July 2003. For more information about this elephant family please go to http://www.elephant.se/database2.php?elephant_id=600
About Axis Communications
Axis is an IT company offering network video solutions for professional
installations. The company is the global market leader in network video, driving
the ongoing shift from analogue to digital video surveillance. Axis products and
solutions focus on security surveillance and remote monitoring and are based on
innovative, open technology platforms.
Axis is a Swedish-based company, operating worldwide with offices in 19
countries and cooperating with partners in more than 70 countries. Founded in
1984, Axis is listed on OMX Nordic Exchange, Large Cap and Information
Technology. For more information about Axis, please visit our website at www.axis.com
About DNA IT Solutions/Alarmcom
DNA IT Solutions Ltd is a Networking and Infrastructure support company offering
a wide range
of technological services, primarily aimed at the Small to Medium Enterprise and
Mid Corporate sectors. DNA also specialises in animal monitoring solutions to
vets, studs and zoos. With Alarmcom its security partners, it provides
professional security solutions leveraging the advantages of digital images with
IP transit of the images to the end user. Alarmcom complies with all relevant
NSAI/PSA requirements. For more info please go to
www.dnait.ie
About Dublin Zoo
Dublin Zoo is Ireland’s premier tourist attraction with more than one million
visitors per year. For more information please go to
www.dublinzoo.ie
For further information about Axis Communications in the UK and
Ireland, please contact:
Steve Gorski, managing director, Axis Communications (UK) Limited
Tel: +44 (0) 870 162 0047. Email:
steve.gorski@axis.com
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linked to this story, please contact Agility PR. It has a library of high
resolution images available by making contact with:
Miles Clayton / Simon Bennett, Agility PR Limited
Tel: +44 (0)1438 310139. Email:
miles@agilitypr.co.uk /simon@agilitypr.co.uk