PRESS RELEASE
4th February 2008

Axis 212 PTZ Network Camera wins IP User Group membership award

Axis Communications, the global leader within network video¹, has collected the prestigious IP User Group product innovation award for the AXIS 212 PTZ Network Camera. The IP User Group award is nominated and voted for by thousands of IP User Group members across the globe to recognise innovation within IP-based security technology.

The award was presented at the IIPSEC 2008 awards held at the Hilton Hotel in Coventry. The AXIS 212 PTZ Network Camera features many groundbreaking innovations including full scene overview facilitated by instant, one-click pan/tilt/zoom. The camera also eliminates wear and tear associated with PTZ cameras as it has no moving parts.

Since its launch in May 2006, the AXIS 212 PTZ has received numerous accolades including the Detektor International Award 2006 for ‘Best CCTV Product’ and first place in the ‘CCTV product’ category at the GIT Security Awards 2006 in Germany. The camera has seen strong demand particularly in the retail and banking sectors.

Steve Gorski, managing director, Axis Communications (UK) Ltd commented: “I was delighted to receive the IP User Group award on behalf of Axis at the awards ceremony. This award is special to because it was voted by the membership of the IP User Group and represents public recognition for the AXIS 212 PTZ. This camera is a real success and receiving this award encourages us to keep on introducing new, exciting products to the market.”

Axis has also announced that it will be launching a new version of the AXIS 212 PTZ Network Camera which incorporates a vandal-proof outer housing. With its metal base and durable, transparent cover the camera provides excellent protection against vandalism. The AXIS 212 PTZ-V will be available through Axis’ distribution channels in March. The UK recommended retail price for the AXIS 212 PTZ-V is £450 (exc. VAT).

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Notes to editors
1 Axis Communications is the global market leader in the network video market with a market share of network cameras of 32%. The world market for network cameras alone will be worth more than $1 Billion by 2009. The network camera market is set to have a CAGR of more than 40 per cent per year over the next three years to reach a value of $1.5 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 2007 Edition’ published in December 2007

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