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VAPIX® Library

The complete reference library to the open API to our products.
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AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP)

Develop apps for Axis devices.
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AXIS OS version 11.8 is now available

January 18, 2024

Version 11.8 comes with security updates such as changes in root-privileged access in factory default state. It also includes many new features such as EventBroker MQTT capability in ONVIF profile M, ability to configure a proxy when setting up MQTT client, MQTT Graph overlays, and much more.

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The 5 technology trends affecting the security sector in 2024

January 18, 2024

Find out what Axis CTO Johan Paulsson thinks about generative AI, and other tech trends affecting the security sector in 2024.

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Multicast controller for Axis network speakers

November 28, 2023

From AXIS OS 11.6 a multicast controller feature will be added in Axis network speakers that will allow users to specify a set of multicast sources to listen to an prioritize between them.

New release ACAP version 4.11

November 23, 2023

In response to your invaluable feedback regarding API discrepancies between ACAP version 3 and ACAP Native SDK, we've reintroduced some of the most critical APIs. These APIs should facilitate the development of new applications using ACAP Native SDK, or enable the migration of existing applications built using previous versions of ACAP.

Important notice for ACAP application developers

May 12, 2023 - Updated November 2, 2023

In upcoming AXIS OS releases, we will introduce additional security measures in AXIS OS and ACAP applications. From AXIS OS 11.8, root-privileged access will be disabled by default. From AXIS OS 12.0, the ability for root-privileged access will be entirely removed for ACAP applications.

Upcoming breaking changes in AXIS OS

September 15, 2023

The next AXIS OS LTS track, is planned for launch in Q3, 2024. After that AXIS OS 12 will be released and with that some breaking changes will be introduced. Some breaking changes with less impact will also be introduced in AXIS OS 11, active track.

Product information and services

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AXIS Virtual Loan Tool

Get online access to Axis products to run compatability and product tests.
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AXIS OS beta releases

The AXIS OS beta releases can be used to perform early compatibility tests.

Integration guidelines and examples

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ACAP SDK

ACAP version 4 contains two complementing SDKs addressing different needs.

AXIS Media Control SDK

Windows SDK for applications that stream live video and audio from Axis products.

AXIS Media Parser SDK

Windows SDK for video and audio recordings and synchronized playback

AXIS Dewarping SDK

Windows SDK for client-side dewarping, (stretching out 360° or 180° video from an Axis panoramic camera with a fisheye lens.)

AXIS Joystick SDK

Windows SDK for adding joystick and control board support to your software application.

AXIS Metadata Monitor

Capture and visualize the metadata stream produced by an Axis device.

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Unleashing data agility

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A practical approach to schema changes in ClickHouse. It is difficult to account for unknown factors when constructing your data schema. In some cases, you need to be able to change it later and retroactively apply it to historic data.

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The Art of Influential Leadership in Software Engineering

November 30, 2023

Read about the importance of influential leadership in steering autonomous teams toward a shared vision, fostering an environment of collaboration, consensus, and mutual respect.

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From crashdump to clarity: A kernel debugging adventure

November 8, 2023

When making mistakes in operating system kernel code there is often no recovery apart from a full system reboot. Unlike when userspace processes crash there is nobody to pick up the pieces after a kernel crash so a full system reboot is the only option.