Axis Introduces First Professional Video Server Supporting IPv6.SAN DIEGO San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. -- 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, announced today the AXIS 243SA Video Server, the first one-channel video server that supports Internet Protocol See Internet and TCP/IP. (networking) Internet Protocol - (IP) The network layer for the TCP/IP protocol suite widely used on Ethernet networks, defined in STD 5, RFC 791. IP is a connectionless, best-effort packet switching protocol. version 6 (IPv6). IPv6 is the evolutionary Internet upgrade that will expand IP addresses from 32 bits to 128 bits, effectively allowing the Internet to grow exponentially in terms of the total amount of data transmitted. Axis will showcase the video server at ASIS International, in Booth 1845. The AXIS 243SA is ideal for installations that require full-motion video, such as casinos, airports, traffic surveillance and prisons. It provides de-interlaced video in 4CIF (1) (Common Intermediate Format) A standard video format used in videoconferencing. CIF formats are defined by their resolution, and standards both above and below the original resolution have been established. The original CIF is also known as Full CIF (FCIF). resolution using both MPEG-4 and MJPEG MJPEG Motion Joint Photographic Experts Group compression. The video server has integrated two-way audio functionality which enables users to hear intruders and communicate orders. It supports dome cameras and pan/tilt/zoom cameras through a built-in serial port. "As the IP Surveillance market continues to grow, it is important for video servers to deliver full frame rates, as available in the analog world," said Fredrik Nilsson, general manager of Axis Communications. "With this product, Axis is continuing to show market leadership by being the first company to introduce an IPv6-compatible video server." The AXIS 243SA includes powerful event-management tools, including video motion detection, pre/post-alarm buffering, and triggered event functionality with alarm notification. The video server is supported by the industry's largest base of application software through the Axis ADP (1) (Automatic Data Processing) Synonymous with data processing (DP), electronic data processing (EDP) and information processing. (2) (Automatic Data Processing, Inc., Roseland, NJ, www.adp. program. It will be available through Axis' distribution channels in October 2006 for the manufacturer's suggested retail price of $699. 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 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 O-list (Attract 40) of StockholmsbErsen (XSSE: AXIS). Axis operates globally with offices in 17 countries and in cooperation with distributors, system integrators 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. |
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