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Axis Camera Companion (ACC)
Posted on Mar 21, 2012 for Axis
"No more VMS? That's the plan for Axis's new Camera Companion (ACC). The 800-pound IP camera gorilla has taken aim at the low end of surveillance, looking to displace analog cameras in the sub-16 camera market"
Axis Q1604 Shootout Results
Posted on Feb 28, 2012 for Axis
"In the past year, Axis has advocated improved image quality versus more 'megapixels'. The two cameras most central to that are the Q1602 Lightfinder camera and the Q1604 WDR camera. In this report, we share test r"
The Axis Corruption Cruise Returns
Posted on Jan 13, 2012 for Axis
"Last year, we examined how Axis paid for an expensive cruise for A&Es/security consultants and their wives, expressing ethical concerns. Unfortunately, this year, Axis is running yet another cruise that i"
Axis Q1602 Lightfinder Test
Posted on Dec 13, 2011 for Axis
"Axis says its new Q1602 camera with 'Lightfinder' technology is a 'revolutionary improvement' for video surveillance cameras. It is a very bold claim. Until now, the only thing available has been Axis produce"
Axis to Enter Access Control Market
Posted on Nov 09, 2011 for Axis
"The most powerful company in IP video surveillance, Axis, has its sights firmly set on entering the access control market. Multiple sources have confirmed that Axis is preparing to release at least one model "
Axis vs. Sony HD Shootout
Posted on Jul 03, 2011 for Axis
"When deciding on camera selection, one of the toughest decisions is determining which camera has better image quality. You can try to guess based on certain image features but it is an inexact science as 'good' ma"
Axis Camera Shootout
Posted on Jun 20, 2011 for Axis
"With so many cameras from each manufacturer to choose from, determining quality differences can be difficult. This challenge is increasing as IP camera manufacturers offer more resolution options (SD, HD, 3MP, 5MP"
Testing: Axis P1347 5MP Camera
Posted on Jan 25, 2011 for Axis
"Up until 2 years ago, a common criticism of Axis was a relatively weak megapixel camera line. Since then, Axis has rapidly and broadly expanded their megapixel offerings. One of their most interesting and controve"
Testing: Axis Corridor Format
Posted on Oct 27, 2010 for Axis
"HD cameras are well known for their wide aspect ratios. However, what if you turned the camera to display a 'tall' aspect ratio instead? What benefits or issues would this create? What, if any, applications might "
Testing IP Thermal Camera (Axis Q1910)
Posted on Jun 02, 2010 for Axis
"In the last 6 months, interest in IP based thermal cameras have increased with Axis, FLIR and Pelco announcing relatively low cost product offerings.  In this test report, we investigate how well the Axis Q1"
Axis Enters Thermal Camera Market (Q1910-E)
Posted on Jan 18, 2010 for Axis
"Axis has entered the thermal camera market with potentially disruptive pricing and positioning. Axis's first thermal offering - the Q1910/-E (indoor and outdoor options a"
Testing Axis's Q1755 HD Surveillance Camera v. 2
Posted on Jan 05, 2010 for Axis
"This report shares extensive test results, video clips and training screencasts on the Axis Q1755 HD camera. The goal is to educate on how the camera works and what issues to consider when selecting or deploying t"
Is Axis the IP Video Surveillance Vendor of the Year?
Posted on Nov 30, 2009 for Axis
"Frost & Sullivan has awarded Axis Communications the IP Video Surveillance Vendor of the Year award. The awards were given to those who "demonstrated market-leading revenue growth and business innovation "
Axis Camera Application Platform (ACAP)
Posted on Oct 19, 2009 for Axis
"Axis, the IP camera market share leader, has announced an open application platform for video analytics. This allows customers to run a variety of 3rd party video analytics on Axis cameras. Simultaneously, video a"
Testing Axis STS/AVHS Hosted Video (Secure-i)
Posted on Aug 05, 2009 for Axis
"Axis' hosted video offering, formerly called STS, now called AVHS, is a key contender in the future of video surveillance.  Hosted video offers simpler and more accessible video surveillance solutions. It als"
Axis Market Weakness Continues in Q2 2009
Posted on Jul 08, 2009 for Axis
"So much for green shoots - at least for Axis. In their just released Q2 financial report, Axis leads with "No Change in Sales Trend" which is not a good thing considering their abrupt drop from last year's almost "
Testing Axis Camera Station - VMS Software
Posted on Jun 01, 2009 for Axis
"Axis is much better known for its IP cameras than its VMS software. Nonetheless, their VMS, Camera Station, is quite interesting because of the relative sophistication of the product, Axis' market size and specula"
Axis Speaks on the Future of IP Video
Posted on May 03, 2009 for Axis
"The IP video surveillance industry frequently looks to Axis for guidance and recommendations on the future of the market. In this presentation, made at the Milestone Partners conference in February, Axis GM Fredri"
Axis on Network Camera Trends
Posted on Feb 15, 2009 for Axis
"This report summarizes a presentation made by Axis GM Fredrik Nilsson on the progress and future of IP cameras (presented at the Milestone Partners Conference). As the market leader in IP cameras, knowing Axi"
Axis Hammered by Recession
Posted on Feb 04, 2009 for Axis
"Axis video growth dropped from 32% to 9% and, in Europe, revenue actually declined. This is bad news not only for Axis but for the industry. The IP video market is deteoriating even faster than the economy - IP vi"
Axis Financial Results Points to Market Slowdown
Posted on Oct 17, 2008 for Axis
"Axis 3rd quarter results demonstrate signs of a market slowdown, most strongly in Europe but with leading indicators globally. Worldwide video growth decreased from 37% in Q2 to 32% in Q3. Europe video growth plu"
Is Axis IP camera dominance coming to an end?
Posted on Oct 05, 2008 for Axis
"IP video is becoming mainstream but Axis' IP cameras may lose their dominance in the process. Six critical issues may undermine Axis position and in the process provide consumers with more options and lower prices"
Reviewing Axis' NVR - "Camera Station"
Posted on Jun 30, 2008 for Axis
"While Axis is best known for its cameras, it does provide NVR software (with limited functionalities). Axis recently released a new version of this software, version 3.0, of its "Camera Station."Some may be surpri"