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May 9, 2007

Product Spotlight: AXIS 211 and 211A fixed network cameras

The first manufacturer of network cameras, AXIS has been an innovator in IP surveillance for over 10 years. The 211 and 211A series network cameras provide the quality you expect from AXIS, and are suitable for a surprisingly flexible range of applications.

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Posted by Jennifer on May 9, 2007 8:26 AM

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May 29, 2007

Axis 215 PTZ network camera could be leader in network camera flexibility

In traditional surveillance systems, different types of cameras play different types of roles. Wall-mounted and bullet cameras are used for detail shots - getting specific information like facial features on persons of interest, for example. Dome cameras are for getting an overall glance at a store's sales floor or the main area of an office. The Axis 215PTZ network camera, available mid-June, may change all of this forever.

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Posted by Jennifer on May 29, 2007 9:17 AM

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October 18, 2007

Axis networks cameras - over 1 million served!

Network camera giant Axis Communications announced last week the sale of its 1 millionth camera. That milestone is especially noteworthy when you consider that a high percentage of those sales have occurred in the last couple years. And the company has good reason to think it won't be long before its next million, or even 10 million IP network cameras are sold.

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Posted by Dan on October 18, 2007 1:17 PM

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November 19, 2007

Axis strengthens IP camera security with Active Tampering Alarm

An important, and seemingly obvious, key to the success of any network camera solution is to avoid blocked, manipulated, or redirected video signals. This is especially critical in surveillance locations where the cameras are susceptible to damage, vandalism or tampering, for instance in schools, prisons, transit stations, and harsh outdoor environments. One way to prevent lost signals in these situations is to employ cameras with weather-proof or vandal-proof housing. And recently, Axis Communications came up with an even more sophisticated solution; an "Active Tampering Alarm" that automatically alerts security staff any time a camera disruption is detected.

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Posted by Dan on November 19, 2007 2:56 PM

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December 10, 2007

KIA Motors turns to Axis network cameras for factory surveillance

Car manufacturing sites can benefit greatly from video surveillance systems for a variety of reasons. Not only do surveillance cameras help to secure these facilities, but they can also protect employees from the potential dangers that exist when working with automated machinery. The KIA Motors production plant in Slovakia, which recently installed a comprehensive surveillance network, presents us with a great example of how a manufacturing facility can benefit from video security.

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Posted by Dan on December 10, 2007 9:36 AM

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December 18, 2007

Egnatia Motorway uses Axis 213 PTZ network cameras to keep all eyes on the road

Greece's Egnatia Motorway is a monumental road construction project linking Europe and Asia. Developers have turned to Axis network cameras as a way to provide wireless traffic surveillance to the motorway's most difficult route, a 9 km stretch of varied terrain that runs from the Metsovo interchange to the Peristeri interchange. The Motorway has installed 14 Axis 213 PTZ network cameras to watch traffic and provide video security along this section, which includes two interchanges, six tunnels, and two bridges.

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Posted by Dan on December 18, 2007 11:25 AM

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January 16, 2008

IP surveillance solution from Axis and Milestone helps Chase Farms comply with Bio-Terrorism Act

With the Bio-Terrorism Act demanding stricter adherence to food product traceability standards, companies such as Chase Farms in Walkerville, Mich. are turning to IP surveillance as a way to closely monitor operations. Chase Farms, one of the largest vegetable processors in the Eastern United States, has installed an IP surveillance system that utilizes megapixel network cameras from Axis Communications along with IP video management software from Milestone.

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Posted by Dan on January 16, 2008 3:44 PM

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February 13, 2008

Axis IP cameras enhance safety in assisted living facility

A group of assisted living and welfare facilities in Matsusaka City, Japan, has turned to Axis network cameras in an effort to help ensure the safety of its residents. The Taiyounosato Social Welfare Service Corporation first implemented a network surveillance solution from Axis Communications for its new Wakaba Sawayaka Garden Care House. An IP network was installed during construction, and Axis PoE network cameras were chosen for the new surveillance setup. Because the cameras support Power over Ethernet, there was no need to install additional electrical wiring. 13 network cameras were installed throughout the building, including the Axis 212PTZ, the Axis 210A, and the Axis 211.

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Posted by Dan on February 13, 2008 3:05 PM

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February 25, 2008

Axis unveils vandal-resistant Axis 212 PTZ-V network camera

Axis Communications has announced a new, vandal-resistant network camera with instant, one-click pan/tilt/zoom functionality. The Axis 212 PTZ-V combines a vandal-proof casing with a unique set of advanced features. It's meant to serve as an affordable solution for indoor locations requiring uninterrupted wide-area surveillance and detailed video monitoring – areas such as schools, retail stores, banks, and lobbies.

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Posted by Dan on February 25, 2008 11:41 AM

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February 27, 2008

Axis IP cameras secure Llanmoor Homes construction sites

Regional homebuilder Llanmoor Homes has chosen network cameras from Axis Communications to protect six of its construction sites. The cameras were first tested on a single site. Three Axis 211A network cameras and an Axis 211M were used for the initial installation. The new surveillance solution allows Llanmoor staff to remotely view images of their construction sites to monitor for security purposes, site progress, safety issues, deliveries, and more.

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Posted by Dan on February 27, 2008 9:06 AM

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March 4, 2008

Axis network cameras ready to board Norway trains

Norwegian State Railways is poised for a large-scale surveillance project that involves installing Axis IP cameras in its passenger trains. Axis 209FD-R network cameras will be deployed in railcars, while Axis 221 cameras will provide views in front and behind each train. The system will help to enhance security for passengers and employees as they travel by rail.

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Posted by Dan on March 4, 2008 8:53 AM

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March 17, 2008

Axis 225FD network camera now offers telephoto lens option

Axis Communications has added a new tele variant of the 225FD to its fixed dome network camera portfolio. The Axis 225FD is now available with either a standard lens or a telephoto lens. The standard option provides a viewing angle of 36-75 degrees, while the Axis 225FD 22mm, with its vari-focal telephoto lens, offers a viewing angle of 10-20 degrees. The tele variant is especially useful for surveillance applications involving recognition of individuals and objects from high-mounted cameras in spacious locations.

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Posted by Dan on March 17, 2008 9:25 AM

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March 27, 2008

Axis network cameras help secure La Praille shopping mall

The La Praille shopping mall in Geneva has installed a comprehensive surveillance system that features over 100 IP cameras from Axis Communications. The new security camera system will help to prevent unwanted activity such as vandalism, property damage, theft, and pick-pocketing.

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Posted by Dan on March 27, 2008 3:00 PM

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April 2, 2008

New Axis IP camera products unveiled at ISC West

Axis communications is showcasing a number of new IP products this week at ISC West, including Axis Camera Station 3.0 video management software, the Axis P3301 network camera, and video encoder solutions supporting H.264 compression.

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Posted by Dan on April 2, 2008 2:35 PM

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April 11, 2008

New Rhode Island police station equipped with IP surveillance system using scalable Milestone IP video software

Charlestown, Rhode Island's new police station was built with features designed to handle future surveillance upgrades not only for video security in and around the station, but also for monitoring the entire community. The station's IP surveillance system uses a mix of Videology and Axis network cameras, analog IR cameras run through video encoders, and Milestone XProtect video management software.

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Posted by Dan on April 11, 2008 3:59 PM

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April 17, 2008

Axis IP cameras and Milestone XProtect software help secure showground

The Three Counties Fairground, located in Worcester, England, recently installed an IP-based video surveillance system to prevent vandalism and cut down on criminal activity. The Showground, which hosts horticulture shows throughout the year, will also use the surveillance system to protect plants, machinery, and livestock. The components of the IP surveillance solution include Axis 2130 and Axis 213 network cameras, along with Milestone XProtect video management software.

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Posted by Dan on April 17, 2008 3:22 PM

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April 22, 2008

Axis 216FD, 225FD and 215 PTZ cameras watching over Long Island school district

There's no signs of typical high school tomfoolery at Long Beach High School - not since a comprehensive system of Axis IP cameras was installed last year. The bathroom bullying is over, and there's no more sneaking out behind the dumpster between classes either - thanks to the system of 216FD, 215PTZ and 225FD surveillance cameras, students at the Long Beach City high school know that they can't get away with much anymore.

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Posted by Jennifer on April 22, 2008 10:24 AM

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April 30, 2008

Boston Marathon monitored by Axis IP cameras on Strix wireless mesh network

Last week's Boston Marathon was not only a showcase for world-class runners, it also offered up a great opportunity for wireless IP surveillance to work its magic. This year's marathon attracted over 20,000 runners and upwards of one million spectators. In order to help provide event and crowd control, and to protect the city from potential threats during this large event, a temporary, wireless video surveillance system was deployed and linked to state and local public safety agencies. The surveillance solution included Axis PTZ network cameras operating across an Integrated Wireless Surveillance System powered by Strix Systems Edge wireless mesh technology.

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Posted by Dan on April 30, 2008 9:09 AM

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May 12, 2008

Axis, Sony and Bosch working together to create standardized interface for network video products

IP camera manufacturers Axis, Sony, and Bosch have announced that they will work together in an effort to develop a standardized interface for network video products. Currently, no such standard exists for determining how products such as IP cameras, video encoders, and recording software should communicate with each other. The companies hope to deliver a new standard of specifications for video streaming, locating IP devices, and intelligence metadata, amongst others, with the end result being greater interoperability for network video products.

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Posted by Dan on May 12, 2008 1:12 PM

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Axis adds M3011, M3014 and P1311 to network camera family in banner day of releases

Axis announced the release of three new cameras today - the P1311, M3011 and M3014 - all representing new advances in technology and announcing the direction of IP cameras in the future.

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Posted by Jennifer on May 12, 2008 3:35 PM

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May 16, 2008

Sprawling Illinois mall installs wireless video surveillance network

The Golf Mill Shopping Center in Niles, Ill. is no ordinary mall. This thing spreads out over a million square feet. Imagine how many Orange Julius stands you could fit in there? Now imagine the challenge of rigging the facility for video surveillance. After much research and debate, it was determined that the best way to provide video security for this massive complex was to use IP cameras operating across a wireless mesh network, the same type of network that's being employed for municipal surveillance in a number of U.S. cities.

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Posted by Dan on May 16, 2008 2:08 PM

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June 11, 2008

Chocolate factory turns to Axis IP cameras for sweet surveillance solution

Just as Axis Communications has claimed a comfy spot at the forefront of the IP camera industry, Lily O'Brien's has a stranglehold on the market for specialty chocolates based on desserts. What else do these two seemingly unrelated companies have in common? Nothing, except for the fact that Lily O'Brien's recently enlisted the help of Axis to provide video surveillance for its chocolate factory in the Irish town of Newbridge.

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Posted by Dan on June 11, 2008 3:14 PM

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June 20, 2008

Moscow Metro installs Axis IP cameras for subway train surveillance

Network camera leader Axis Communications is strengthening its presence in the Russian market by setting up a local office in Moscow. The company sees a good deal of potential in providing video surveillance for new construction, retail, and transportation, as evidenced by the recent installation of Axis network cameras throughout the Moscow Metro system.

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Posted by Dan on June 20, 2008 8:45 AM

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July 15, 2008

Grambling State University installs Axis network cameras for campus surveillance

In an effort to deter crime campus-wide, Grambling State University has installed an IP-based surveillance solution that utilizes 220 Axis network cameras. The system operates over a fiber optic backbone using IP video technology to deliver comprehensive surveillance footage that can be viewed remotely, and stored at a centralized recording center on campus. The new system is a major upgrade over the University's previous one, which consisted of pockets of analog cameras scattered around campus.

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Posted by Dan on July 15, 2008 9:05 AM

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