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Axis Network Video eNews
Monthly news from Axis
Communications
December 2008
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BREAKING NEWS
Axis strengthens its market
leading position
According to IMS Research, Axis
has increased its global market
share for network cameras to
33.5% (up from 32% the previous
year). The 2008 edition of the
annual IMS Research report "The
World Market for CCTV & Video
Surveillance Equipment"
positions Axis again as the
clear market leader in the
network camera category. Axis
has climbed two positions in the
surveillance equipment category
to #6 worldwide and is now
positioned at #3 in the category
for all cameras (previously 4).
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EVENTS
EMEA
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January
18-20,
Intersec Middle East:
Dubai International Convention &
Exhibition Centre, Dubai, UAE |
ASIA PACIFIC
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December
9-12,
CPSE 2008, Stand 1B103:
China International Exhibition
Center #1 International Hall,
Beijing, China |
AMERICAS
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January
12-14,
NRF Big Show, Booth 2831:
Jacob Javits Convention Center,
New York, NY, USA |
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CORPORATE NEWS
Axis photo contest
Image quality is extremely
important in surveillance and
monitoring applications, where
lives and property may be at
risk. And Axis continually
strives to maintain its market
leadership in image quality
technology. We are currently
looking for high quality photos
from real-life scenarios
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taken by Axis network cameras,
or
> of installed Axis network
cameras.
Submit your photo entry
by an Axis camera in a
retail, transportation,
healthcare, city surveillance or
education installation or
of an installed Axis network
camera installation or
mounting in a challenging
environment.
Winners will be selected for
each category and receive an
iPod Touch®.
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TOOLS & SERVICES
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New Axis network cameras
brochure
An updated Axis network cameras
brochure is now available in
several languages. The new
brochure presents the Axis
network camera portfolio with
examples of products and
technologies that are unique to
Axis.
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New edition of Axis
technical guide to network video
Now available - The
Axis Technical Guide to Network
Video has long been an important
IP-Surveillance reference guide
for security professionals world-wide.
The new edition continues to
cover all the essentials for
successful deployment of network
video surveillance systems.
Additionally, it addresses the
latest features and technologies
such as H.264, megapixel and
more, as well as how you can
make the most out of them for
your own application. The
technical guide is free of
charge. Order your own personal
copy now from your local Axis
marketing representative.
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English
Additional languages will soon
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PRODUCT NEWS
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AXIS Q1755 Network Camera
Available January 2009
- AXIS Q1755 Network Camera is
Axis' first HDTV network camera,
offering outstanding HDTV image
quality in compliance with the
SMPTE standard. The camera
delivers HDTV 1080i or 720
resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio
and supports both H.264
compression and Motion JPEG in
full frame rate. Additional
features include:
> 10x optical/12x digital zoom
> Auto focus
> Day/night mode
> Power over Ethernet
> Built-in slot for an SDHC card
> Video motion detection
> Audio detection
> Camera tampering detection
Additionally, AXIS Q1755
introduces a new Gatekeeper
functionality which
automatically zooms in when
there is activity in the scene,
and then zooms out after a
preset time interval.
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AXIS M10 Network Camera
Series
Available January 2009 -
These smart-looking,
small and affordable AXIS M10
Network Cameras are ideal for
securing locations such as small
businesses, boutiques,
restaurants, hotels or
residences. AXIS M1011 offers
superior video quality in its
class at 30 frames per second in
VGA resolution. AXIS M1011-W
adds a wireless interface
(IEEE802.11g). AXIS M1031-W
additionally features a passive
infrared (PIR) sensor for
detecting movements even in the
dark, a white LED for
illuminating the scene at an
event, and two-way audio with
integrated microphone and
speaker. All cameras in the AXIS
M10 Series provide multiple
streams in H.264 as well as
Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 Part 2.
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AXIS M1011,
AXIS M1011-W,
AXIS M1031-W |
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TOPIC OF THE MONTH
High-definition television
(HDTV) image quality
HDTV has experienced enormous
success in recent years, driven
by the consumer electronics
market and its shift from
CRT-based television sets to
LCD- and plasma-based TV
screens. Adoption of HDTV into
the video surveillance market
promises outstanding image
quality when compared to analog
CCTV systems. HDTV provides up
to five times higher resolution,
offers full frame rate, has
better color quality and is
presented in a 16:9 format.
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CASE STUDIES
Knowsley College speaks out
on decision to convert to
IP-Surveillance
For future-proof protection of
its 3,500 full-time students,
Knowsley Community College
replaced an inadequate
analog-based CCTV system with
over 350 Axis network cameras
for 100% campus coverage. Hear
directly about Knowsley
College’s decision to select an
Axis network video solution,
details about the installation,
and return on investment in this
Axis customer video testimonial.
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Watch the testimonial |
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