Axis Launches IP Speakers

Author: Brian Rhodes, Published on Sep 21, 2016

First, Axis introduced an IP horn, then it was video intercoms, and now it is Networked Speakers?

While IP-based Public Address systems are not new, Axis is one of the only security manufacturers to enter that market.

In this report, we review the functionalities and pricing of Axis speakers, compared to competitive offerings from Atlas and Valcom, concluding with a review of the strengths and weaknesses of the offering.

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Comments (11)

Undisclosed #1

09/21/16 02:43pm

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Craig Mc Cluskey

In reply to Undisclosed #1 | 09/21/16 09:44pm

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IPVM | In reply to Craig Mc Cluskey | 09/21/16 09:47pm

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IPVM | 09/21/16 07:44pm

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IPVMU Certified | In reply to Undisclosed #1 | 09/21/16 08:12pm

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IPVM | In reply to Undisclosed #1 | 09/22/16 11:48am

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