Axis Communications and Securitas Announce U.S. Partnership.CHELMSFORD, Mass. -- Axis Communications Axis Communications AB (XSSE:AXIS) is a manufacturer of IT equipment, mostly known for its print servers and network cameras. According to its latest annual report, it has sold over 500.000 network cameras, thus claiming to be the world leader in that market. , the global leader in the network video market, today announced a partnership with the U.S. arm of Securitas, one of the largest security companies in the world. Through the partnership, Axis will be a driving force in Securitas' entry into the IP surveillance market in the U.S. Under the agreement, Securitas' Systems Division will offer Axis' network video products to its U.S. customer base. "As the market leading provider of IP surveillance products, we are a natural fit for helping Securitas, the leading solutions provider within the global security market, enter a new arena," said Fredrik Nilsson, general manager for Axis Communications. "Not only will this partnership help Axis expand its U.S. customer base, it will also help further facilitate the security industry's shift to IP based network video." After an initial education phase, Axis' network video solutions, including network cameras, video servers and application software, will be available for purchase from Securitas. Axis' IP surveillance solutions will be offered throughout Securitas Security Systems branch offices across the U.S. "We are always very careful in the evaluation of new potential partners. We need to make absolutely sure that our partners live up to our very high demands on quality and reliability," said Trygve Kolstad, vice president product management for Securitas Security Systems USA, Inc. "In Axis, we are confident that we have found one of the best partners and product providers for our customers' needs for digital security surveillance solutions." About Axis Axis increases the value of network solutions. The company is an innovative market leader in network video and print servers. Axis' products and solutions are focused on applications such as security surveillance, remote monitoring (protocol) remote monitoring - (RMON) A network management protocol that allows network information to be gathered at a single computer. Whereas SNMP gathers network data from a single type of Management Information Base (MIB), RMON 1 defines nine additional MIBs that provide a and document management. The products are based on in-house developed chip technology, which is also sold to third parties. Axis was founded in 1984 and is listed on the Stockholmsborsen (XSSE:AXIS). Axis operates globally with offices in 14 countries and in cooperation with distributors, system integrators See systems integrator. and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) The rebranding of equipment and selling it. The term initially referred to the company that made the products (the "original" manufacturer), but eventually became widely used to refer to the organization that buys the products and partners in 70 countries. Markets outside Sweden account for more than 95% of sales. Information about Axis can be found at www.axis.com. About Securitas Securitas Security Systems USA, Inc. is a leading security systems integrator An individual or organization that builds systems from a variety of diverse components. With increasing complexity of technology, more customers want complete solutions to information problems, requiring hardware, software and networking expertise in a multivendor environment. , providing client-focused, responsive service in most of the nation's major metropolitan areas. Securitas can protect single or multiple sites and our products and services include, but are not limited to: access control systems, CCTV CCTV abbr. closed-circuit television CCTV closed-circuit television systems, intrusion detection See IDS and IPS. , electronic imaging, optical turnstiles An optical turnstile is a physical security device designed to restrict or control access to a building or secure area. Optical turnstile are usually a part of an access control system, which also consists of software, card readers, and controllers. , custom security consoles, local and/or remote monitoring and alarm response. A subsidiary of Stockholm based Securitas AB History Securitas AB was founded in 1934 in Sweden, though it has originated from the "Pinkertons" organization that established in 1850. Pinkerton is still a wholly owned subsidiary of Securitas. Since 1934 it has expanded and grown into various areas of the security business. , Securitas Security Systems USA, Inc. is a part of one of the world's largest security firm. In addition to system integration, Securitas AB provides physical security, cash handling and consulting & investigation with more than 200 000 employees around in the world. For more information about Securitas Security Systems USA, Inc, please visit www.securitassystems.com and www.securitasgroup.com. |
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