14 January 2008
Axis Communications is participating at the Middle East's leading security and safety exhibition, Intersec 2008, showcasing their new product line of Megapixel and intelligent surveillance solutions

Dubai - Axis Communications, the global leader in network video solutions will be launching their latest security and remote monitoring solutions, the AXIS 212 PTZ-V and AXIS 209 MFD in the region at Intersec 2008. Visitors to Intersec (13th- 15th January 2008), at the Dubai Convention and Exhibition Centre, can experience for themselves Axis' extensive range of intelligent and future-proof surveillance innovations on their stand - 3921C, located in Hall 1.

"Intersec provides us with the ideal forum to showcase our leading network surveillance systems and interact with different businesses small or large, looking for proven solutions that meet their specific security needs," said Gilles Ortega, Regional Manager, Axis Communications. "Our participation in this key regional security event also reaffirms our commitment to the region as well as the healthy growth experienced by Axis."

Axis Communications has reached a milestone in its business and has the largest installed base of network video products with over 1,000,000 network video products worldwide. The market is showing increasing interest in network video products for various security installations. In the first half of 2007, the company increased its sales in the video product segment by more than 40 percent.

Customers from different industries such Education, Banking & Finance, Retail, Transportation, Government and Industrial sectors work with Axis regionally as well as globally.

Axis Communications offers a comprehensive portfolio of network cameras that include megapixel models, audio support, day-and-night functionality, PoE support, and wireless transmission.    In addition, their network video camera portfolio has recently introduced the Active Tampering Alarm functionality. The Active Tampering Alarm is an intelligent feature in network cameras that enables security staff to detect disrupted camera operation by automatically alerting the operator when a camera is re-directed, blocked or manipulated.

The newly launched AXIS 212 PTZ-V and AXIS 209 MFD camera will be two of Axis' key network video innovations taking centre-stage on their stand at the show. The AXIS 212 PTZ-V is a high performance camera that is designed to provide excellent protection against vandalism. This makes the camera ideal for indoor video surveillance in demanding environments like schools, shops, banks, and receptions, where an overview of the whole area is essential.

Offering the highest level of network security, the AXIS 209 MFD is a megapixel fixed dome network camera, featuring a 1.3 megapixel sensor that delivers excellent images detail that is ideal for areas such as hotel receptions, shops and corridors.

Axis offers complete solutions for any business' network video needs, from network cameras and video servers, to video management software and accessories. Axis solutions can be used remotely and cost-effectively to monitor places, people or manufacturing processes; secure sites with the help of alarm information and video motion detection.

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Editors Notes

¹Axis Communications is the global market leader of the network video market. The world market for network cameras alone will be worth more than $1 billion by 2010. The network camera market is set to have a CAGR of close to 38 percent per year over the next five years to reach a value of $1.3 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 2006 Edition' published in October 2006.

About Axis

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 Swedish-based company, operating worldwide with offices in 18 countries and cooperating with partners in more than 70 countries. Founded in 1984, Axis is listed on the OMX Nordic Exchange, Large Cap and Information Technology. For more information about Axis, please visit our website at www.axis.com.

For more information, please contact:
Gilles Ortega
Régional Manager, Axis Communications
Tel: 009714- 6091873
Email: gilles.ortega@axis.com

Sawsan Ghanem, AMCIPR, Active PR
Tel: 009714-3900228
Email: sawsan@activepr.biz

Elaine D'Souza, Active PR
Tel: 009714-3643085
Email: elaine@activepr.biz

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