PRESS RELEASE

 

 


Axis Communications Names John Bartolac
Government Business Development Manager


Former GE Security Manager Brings More Than
20 Years of Industry Experience


CHELMSFORD, Mass. – March 11, 2009 – Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, today announced that it has named John Bartolac as its business development manager for the government industry segment.

Bartolac will be the chief liaison and manage Axis’ programs for government business development at the federal, state and local levels. He will report to Dr. Jumbi Edulbehram, director of business development.

Axis has a long history of selling into the government industry. Bartolac will serve as a focused resource for customers at all levels and will assist in the development of government strategy, with an additional focus on interpreting government objectives and policies as they relate to the industry overall.

Bartolac has more than 20 years’ experience in the security industry, with a proven track record of managing and supporting strategic solution sales teams at the enterprise system level.  His experience and expertise includes 11 years of selling system solutions to the federal government, both directly and through strategic channel partnerships. He began his career with Honeywell and later served in numerous senior-level positions with GE Security.

According to Fredrik Nilsson, general manager of Axis Communications, Inc., “John’s natural ability to provide valuable input and provide detailed reliable support has earned him trust and respect from colleagues and clients alike. We welcome him to Axis and look forward to his important work with government partners and customers.”


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 analog 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 Sweden-based company, operating worldwide with offices in more than 20 countries and cooperating with partners in more than 70 countries. Founded in 1984, Axis is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Stockholm, under the ticker AXIS. For more information about Axis, please visit our website at www.axis.com.


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Contacts:
George Cohen (for Axis)                     Valerie Wehler
617-325-0011                                      978-614-2068
axis@gccpr.com                                 valerie.wehler@axis.com