Axis Overview
Axis is the market leader in IP cameras, offering a complete line of standard definition cameras and a growing lines of megapixel ones. Additionally, Axis offers an IP video surveillance software application (Cam Station) that is evolving into a full fledged competitive offering. Axis is widely regarded as the highest quality and most reliable product in the marketplace. The main concern with Axis is their high pricing. Axis competitor's include the major analog camera manufacturers (who are slowly but surely entering into IP) and ACTi. Read a review of Cam Station, contrast between Axis and competitor ACTi and an examination of the future of Axis.
Axis Company Coverage
Features IP Video Market's original researchs on Axis. In-depth portions of these reports are only available to subscribers of the Video Surveillance Professional Service.
Axis Slowing Growth - Q4 2011
on Feb 02, 2012
"The end of 2011 marked Axis's slowest growth quarter in more than 2 years plus the company offere..."
"The end of 2011 marked Axis's slowest growth quarter in more than 2 years plus the company offere..."
First Covert MP Camera Released (Axis)
on Feb 01, 2012
"Reliably capturing identification video of subjects, even under baseball caps and hoods is one of..."
"Reliably capturing identification video of subjects, even under baseball caps and hoods is one of..."
Axis's Response to IPVM Cruise Criticism
on Jan 18, 2012
"Axis has submitted a formal response to our criticism of their A&E cruises. Here it is copied..."
"Axis has submitted a formal response to our criticism of their A&E cruises. Here it is copied..."
The Axis Corruption Cruise Returns
on Jan 13, 2012
"Last year, we examined how Axis paid for an expensive cruise for A&Es/security consultan..."
"Last year, we examined how Axis paid for an expensive cruise for A&Es/security consultan..."
Axis Sales and Support Programs Examined
on Dec 20, 2011
"Axis recently ran a webinar overviewing their various sales and support programs for partners. In..."
"Axis recently ran a webinar overviewing their various sales and support programs for partners. In..."
Axis Q1602 Lightfinder Test
on Dec 13, 2011
"Axis says its new Q1602 camera with 'Lightfinder' technology is a 'revolutionary improvement..."
"Axis says its new Q1602 camera with 'Lightfinder' technology is a 'revolutionary improvement..."
Axis VMS / Encoder Kits Examined
on Dec 01, 2011
"Axis has announced kits that package their new P series encoders with Axis Camera Station VMS lic..."
"Axis has announced kits that package their new P series encoders with Axis Camera Station VMS lic..."
Axis to Enter Access Control Market
on Nov 09, 2011
"The most powerful company in IP video surveillance, Axis, has its sights firmly set on entering t..."
"The most powerful company in IP video surveillance, Axis, has its sights firmly set on entering t..."
Axis P5544 Panoramic Camera Examined
on Nov 08, 2011
"In this note, we examine the Axis P5544, Axis's first panoramic camera and one of the most novel ..."
"In this note, we examine the Axis P5544, Axis's first panoramic camera and one of the most novel ..."
Axis Monstrous Q3 2011 Results
on Oct 20, 2011
"Axis's financial results for Summer 2011 are simply monstrous - very high growth both relative to..."
"Axis's financial results for Summer 2011 are simply monstrous - very high growth both relative to..."
Axis Edge Storage Enhancements Examined
on Sep 23, 2011
"While on board storage has been available in IP cameras for years, for most manufacturers, includ..."
"While on board storage has been available in IP cameras for years, for most manufacturers, includ..."
Axis Q1604 WDR Camera Reviewed
on Sep 19, 2011
"In September 2011, Axis announced a new HD camera, the Q1604, optimized for Wide Dynamic Range (W..."
"In September 2011, Axis announced a new HD camera, the Q1604, optimized for Wide Dynamic Range (W..."
Axis vs. Sony HD Shootout
on Jul 03, 2011
"When deciding on camera selection, one of the toughest decisions is determining which camera has ..."
"When deciding on camera selection, one of the toughest decisions is determining which camera has ..."
Axis Camera Shootout
on Jun 20, 2011
"With so many cameras from each manufacturer to choose from, determining quality differences can b..."
"With so many cameras from each manufacturer to choose from, determining quality differences can b..."
Axis New Encoders (M and P Series)
on Jun 15, 2011
"In June 2011, Axis announced a major expansion of their network encoder offerings. The release co..."
"In June 2011, Axis announced a major expansion of their network encoder offerings. The release co..."
Axis Lightfinder / Q1602 Examined
on May 25, 2011
"In this note, we examine the features, competitive positioning and pricing of the Axis Q1602. Thi..."
"In this note, we examine the features, competitive positioning and pricing of the Axis Q1602. Thi..."
Axis Q1 2011 Financial Results Examined
on Apr 13, 2011
"For Q1 2011, Axis turned in its 5th consecutive quarter of strong growth, growing sales 39% in lo..."
"For Q1 2011, Axis turned in its 5th consecutive quarter of strong growth, growing sales 39% in lo..."
Axis Low Cost Spring 2011 Product Releases Examined
on Apr 06, 2011
"In the past month, Axis has announced 5 new series of low cost IP cameras: M31-VE, P5522-E, P5512..."
"In the past month, Axis has announced 5 new series of low cost IP cameras: M31-VE, P5522-E, P5512..."
Axis Iomega VSaaS Integration Examined
on Apr 05, 2011
"In this note, we examine the integration of Iomega NAS devices with Axis's AVHS hosted video offe..."
"In this note, we examine the integration of Iomega NAS devices with Axis's AVHS hosted video offe..."
Axis VSaaS Myths - Issues and Inaccuracies
on Mar 28, 2011
"A March 2011 Axis 'op-ed' piece on Hosted Video published in SDI Magazine promised "Myths bu..."
"A March 2011 Axis 'op-ed' piece on Hosted Video published in SDI Magazine promised "Myths bu..."
Axis M50 Low Cost HD PTZ Examined
on Mar 12, 2011
"In this note, we examine the features, pricing and positioning of the newly announced Axis M50 sm..."
"In this note, we examine the features, pricing and positioning of the newly announced Axis M50 sm..."
Axis Q4 2010 Results Examined
on Feb 03, 2011
"Axis's financial results continue to improve, finishing a strong 2010 with its best quarter in a ..."
"Axis's financial results continue to improve, finishing a strong 2010 with its best quarter in a ..."
Testing: Axis P1347 5MP Camera
on Jan 25, 2011
"Up until 2 years ago, a common criticism of Axis was a relatively weak megapixel camera line. Sin..."
"Up until 2 years ago, a common criticism of Axis was a relatively weak megapixel camera line. Sin..."
Axis's IR Add-On (T90C) Examined
on Jan 18, 2011
"In this note, we provide a detailed examination of Axis's newly announced T90C, an IR illuminator..."
"In this note, we provide a detailed examination of Axis's newly announced T90C, an IR illuminator..."
Axis's Retail Report Examined
on Jan 13, 2011
"In this note, we examine a report on retail surveillance use sponsored by Axis. While the report ..."
"In this note, we examine a report on retail surveillance use sponsored by Axis. While the report ..."
Feedback on Axis's New Certification Exam
on Jan 03, 2011
"Today is the first day for the Axis Network Video exam and we have feedback from an integrator me..."
"Today is the first day for the Axis Network Video exam and we have feedback from an integrator me..."
Testing: Axis Corridor Format
on Oct 27, 2010
"HD cameras are well known for their wide aspect ratios. However, what if you turned the camera to..."
"HD cameras are well known for their wide aspect ratios. However, what if you turned the camera to..."
Axis Strong Growth Continues in Q3 2010
on Oct 16, 2010
"Axis Communications strong 2010 growth continued in Q3 (July-September) 2010 with sales increasin..."
"Axis Communications strong 2010 growth continued in Q3 (July-September) 2010 with sales increasin..."
Examining Axis New Thermal Camera Offering (Q1921/-E)
on Oct 05, 2010
"Axis announced the release of the Q1921/-E thermal cameras (where -E is the outdoor model). ..."
"Axis announced the release of the Q1921/-E thermal cameras (where -E is the outdoor model). ..."
Strong Growth Continues Q2 2010
on Jul 08, 2010
"Axis's strong growth and rebound from early 2009 continues in Q2 2010, as disclosed in their most..."
"Axis's strong growth and rebound from early 2009 continues in Q2 2010, as disclosed in their most..."
Axis Showcases Social Media but Why?
on Jun 02, 2010
"A number of video surveillance companies are exploring social media but is it really worth it? In..."
"A number of video surveillance companies are exploring social media but is it really worth it? In..."
Testing IP Thermal Camera (Axis Q1910)
on Jun 02, 2010
"In the last 6 months, interest in IP based thermal cameras have increased with Axis, FLIR and Pel..."
"In the last 6 months, interest in IP based thermal cameras have increased with Axis, FLIR and Pel..."
Implementing ONVIF for Axis Cameras
on May 17, 2010
"From our testing and review with Axis, an important and non-obvious procedure is necessary to ens..."
"From our testing and review with Axis, an important and non-obvious procedure is necessary to ens..."
Axis Crushes Q1 2010 Financial Results
on Apr 20, 2010
"Now, there should be little doubt of the IP video's market growth rebound. After a year of r..."
"Now, there should be little doubt of the IP video's market growth rebound. After a year of r..."
5MP Camera Examined
on Mar 24, 2010
"Axis has announced a 5MP H.264 camera - the P1347 - the highest resolution camera Axis has produc..."
"Axis has announced a 5MP H.264 camera - the P1347 - the highest resolution camera Axis has produc..."
Aims for 10% 2010 Growth
on Mar 14, 2010
"In a March 2010 interview with a regional business magazine, Axis's co-founder states that Axis i..."
"In a March 2010 interview with a regional business magazine, Axis's co-founder states that Axis i..."
On-Line Technical Training Videos from Axis
on Mar 10, 2010
"Axis has expanded its courses to the web with a series of technical training courses on their pro..."
"Axis has expanded its courses to the web with a series of technical training courses on their pro..."
Strong Q409 Financial Results Examined
on Feb 04, 2010
"Reversing a year long negative trend, Axis's Q4 2009 financial results were very strong, raising ..."
"Reversing a year long negative trend, Axis's Q4 2009 financial results were very strong, raising ..."
Mobile NVR (Q8108-R) Examined
on Feb 01, 2010
"Based on details from an interview with Axis, this update provides new details on the Axis Q..."
"Based on details from an interview with Axis, this update provides new details on the Axis Q..."
ARTPEC-3 Performance Examined
on Jan 28, 2010
"Axis's ARTPEC-3 chip is a key element in the positioning and performance of Axis network cameras...."
"Axis's ARTPEC-3 chip is a key element in the positioning and performance of Axis network cameras...."
Makes Their Case for Thermal Cameras
on Jan 28, 2010
"With thermal cameras announced, Axis is building up their case for using their thermal cameras. T..."
"With thermal cameras announced, Axis is building up their case for using their thermal cameras. T..."
Axis Enters Thermal Camera Market (Q1910-E)
on Jan 18, 2010
"Axis has entered the thermal camera market with potentially disruptive pricing and positioning. ..."
"Axis has entered the thermal camera market with potentially disruptive pricing and positioning. ..."
Testing Axis's Q1755 HD Surveillance Camera v. 2
on Jan 05, 2010
"This report shares extensive test results, video clips and training screencasts on the Axis Q1755..."
"This report shares extensive test results, video clips and training screencasts on the Axis Q1755..."
Cross Line Detection Examined
on Dec 14, 2009
"Axis has announced a video analytics application called Cross Line Detection that can be loaded o..."
"Axis has announced a video analytics application called Cross Line Detection that can be loaded o..."
802.1x for IP Cameras Examined
on Dec 02, 2009
"Axis has released a whitepaper on 802.1x and its use with Axis's IP cameras. Using 802...."
"Axis has released a whitepaper on 802.1x and its use with Axis's IP cameras. Using 802...."
Is Axis the IP Video Surveillance Vendor of the Year?
on Nov 30, 2009
"Frost & Sullivan has awarded Axis Communications the IP Video Surveillance Vendor of the Year..."
"Frost & Sullivan has awarded Axis Communications the IP Video Surveillance Vendor of the Year..."
Best Practices for Various Markets
on Oct 29, 2009
"For the ASIS CCTV training seminar, Axis has released a 45 page powerpoint presentation. The firs..."
"For the ASIS CCTV training seminar, Axis has released a 45 page powerpoint presentation. The firs..."
Axis Video Analytic Platform Examined
on Oct 19, 2009
"Axis, the IP camera market share leader, has announced an open application platform for video ana..."
"Axis, the IP camera market share leader, has announced an open application platform for video ana..."
Axis Q3 2009 Financial Results Examined
on Oct 17, 2009
"Axis challenges continued in Q3 2009 with the company admitting for the first time the impact of ..."
"Axis challenges continued in Q3 2009 with the company admitting for the first time the impact of ..."
Axis Market Share Falls in IMS Rankings
on Oct 17, 2009
"Confirming the negative trend of Axis recent slowing growth and now shrinking sales, IMS latest r..."
"Confirming the negative trend of Axis recent slowing growth and now shrinking sales, IMS latest r..."
Axis AVHS Information Update
on Sep 30, 2009
"Axis has released a new section on their website dedicated to its hosted video offering. This sec..."
"Axis has released a new section on their website dedicated to its hosted video offering. This sec..."
Future Research Projects
on Sep 30, 2009
"Axis has announced a series of student projects for specific video surveillance research topics. ..."
"Axis has announced a series of student projects for specific video surveillance research topics. ..."
Launches Video Analytics Platform
on Sep 23, 2009
"Axis has launched a video analytics platform that according to Axis will be the "cornerstone..."
"Axis has launched a video analytics platform that according to Axis will be the "cornerstone..."
P33 Dome Series Examined
on Sep 12, 2009
"Axis new dome series is the P33 (see powerpoint deck for overview and video below). This dom..."
"Axis new dome series is the P33 (see powerpoint deck for overview and video below). This dom..."
Market Share Changes Examined
on Aug 27, 2009
"Axis market share is likely to simultaneously increase and decrease depending on the categorizati..."
"Axis market share is likely to simultaneously increase and decrease depending on the categorizati..."
Re-Selling Theia Wide Angle Lenses
on Aug 15, 2009
"Axis is now re-selling Theia lenses and has listed Thiea lenses on their website. Theia spec..."
"Axis is now re-selling Theia lenses and has listed Thiea lenses on their website. Theia spec..."
High PoE Report
on Aug 14, 2009
"Axis recently released a new report/power point presentation advocating/describing High powe..."
"Axis recently released a new report/power point presentation advocating/describing High powe..."
Testing Axis STS/AVHS Hosted Video (Secure-i)
on Aug 05, 2009
"Axis' hosted video offering, formerly called STS, now called AVHS, is a key contender in the futu..."
"Axis' hosted video offering, formerly called STS, now called AVHS, is a key contender in the futu..."
Important Developments in Axis Hosted Video
on Aug 05, 2009
"In our test and analysis of Axis hosted video, 2 important developments should be noted. Axi..."
"In our test and analysis of Axis hosted video, 2 important developments should be noted. Axi..."
Axis Market Weakness Continues in Q2 2009
on Jul 08, 2009
"So much for green shoots - at least for Axis. In their just released Q2 financial report, Axis le..."
"So much for green shoots - at least for Axis. In their just released Q2 financial report, Axis le..."
Timetable for ONVIF Support
on Jun 04, 2009
"Axis told me that they plan to release ONVIF support to their camera firmware in Q3, 2009. This w..."
"Axis told me that they plan to release ONVIF support to their camera firmware in Q3, 2009. This w..."
Testing Axis Camera Station - VMS Software
on Jun 01, 2009
"Axis is much better known for its IP cameras than its VMS software. Nonetheless, their VMS, Camer..."
"Axis is much better known for its IP cameras than its VMS software. Nonetheless, their VMS, Camer..."
P-Iris Claims to Improve Megapixel Cameras
on May 25, 2009
"Axis announced an upcoming product enhancement that aims to improve megapixel image quality. Call..."
"Axis announced an upcoming product enhancement that aims to improve megapixel image quality. Call..."
Axis Speaks on the Future of IP Video
on May 03, 2009
"The IP video surveillance industry frequently looks to Axis for guidance and recommendations on t..."
"The IP video surveillance industry frequently looks to Axis for guidance and recommendations on t..."
Falling Market Share?
on Apr 26, 2009
"Axis 1st quarter results were weaker than Q4 2008 (see Axis' Q1 presentation). For the first time..."
"Axis 1st quarter results were weaker than Q4 2008 (see Axis' Q1 presentation). For the first time..."
M7001 Mini Encoder Overview
on Mar 31, 2009
"Manufacturer Description: “The highly compact, one-channel AXIS M7001 Video Encoder provide..."
"Manufacturer Description: “The highly compact, one-channel AXIS M7001 Video Encoder provide..."
M1031-W Camera Overview
on Mar 31, 2009
"Manufacturer Description: H.264 camera “features a PIR sensor for motion detection without&..."
"Manufacturer Description: H.264 camera “features a PIR sensor for motion detection without&..."
Mini-Encoder Details
on Mar 09, 2009
"Axis announced a small form factor, single channel encoder. They have added a data sheet on it. A..."
"Axis announced a small form factor, single channel encoder. They have added a data sheet on it. A..."
on Video Analytics
on Mar 01, 2009
"Axis is advocating using analytics on IP cameras. This is not news but I was surprised to hear th..."
"Axis is advocating using analytics on IP cameras. This is not news but I was surprised to hear th..."
Axis on Network Camera Trends
on Feb 15, 2009
"This report summarizes a presentation made by Axis GM Fredrik Nilsson on the progress and future ..."
"This report summarizes a presentation made by Axis GM Fredrik Nilsson on the progress and future ..."
Axis Hammered by Recession
on Feb 04, 2009
"Axis video growth dropped from 32% to 9% and, in Europe, revenue actually declined. This is bad n..."
"Axis video growth dropped from 32% to 9% and, in Europe, revenue actually declined. This is bad n..."
Axis Financial Results Points to Market Slowdown
on Oct 17, 2008
"Axis 3rd quarter results demonstrate signs of a market slowdown, most strongly in Europe but with..."
"Axis 3rd quarter results demonstrate signs of a market slowdown, most strongly in Europe but with..."
Is Axis IP camera dominance coming to an end?
on Oct 05, 2008
"IP video is becoming mainstream but Axis' IP cameras may lose their dominance in the process. Six..."
"IP video is becoming mainstream but Axis' IP cameras may lose their dominance in the process. Six..."
Reviewing Axis' NVR - "Camera Station"
on Jun 30, 2008
"While Axis is best known for its cameras, it does provide NVR software (with limited functionalit..."
"While Axis is best known for its cameras, it does provide NVR software (with limited functionalit..."
Axis Recent Webpages and Articles
This directory of Axis's recent articles and webpages is only available to subscribers of the Video Surveillance Professional Service.
Press release: Industry’s First Full-featured Th
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the benefits that customers have learned to expect from network cameras.†T...
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AXIS Q1602 Network Camera, with lightfinder for surveil
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with remote back focus Local storage Axis’ unique Lightfinder technology Th...
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with remote back focus Local storage Axis’ unique Lightfinder technology Th...
AXIS Q1604 Network Camera, with WDR dynamic capture for
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enables clear identification of both people and objects, even in highly varia...
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enables clear identification of both people and objects, even in highly varia...
ISC West 2012 - Events & Sponsorships - Axis Commun
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The Security 5k – The race that will change a life. Date/Time: March 29th, ...
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The Security 5k – The race that will change a life. Date/Time: March 29th, ...