Axis Partners with IBM for Network-based Surveillance Solutions

Axis Communications announced today that IBM is offering Axis network
video products as part of a new Digital Video Surveillance solution. The
system is an open framework for event-based surveillance that includes
advanced indexing and analytics technologies. It is fully customizable
and will support Axis' entire line of network cameras and video servers.

Axis network cameras and video servers are currently being used in
several pilot projects IBM has installed for enterprise-level customers
in several industries. The pilots focus on security for situation
awareness – providing centralized monitoring, real-time alerts across
multiple geographic locations and intelligent video analytics.

"Axis' leadership in network video is providing flexibility, easy-to-use
installation and management with the high quality image required for an
advanced video surveillance solution," said Jeanne Jang, global leader
for IBM Digital Video Surveillance. "Quality network cameras are
critical as IBM unveils the industry's most advanced digital video
surveillance services."

The IBM system is also tying the Axis network cameras and video servers
to other customer applications, such as point-of-sale software for the
retail environment. This will enable Axis network video to become a more
integrated tool for loss prevention and inventory management.

"We are very pleased that IBM will include Axis network video products
in their customer offering. IBM's expertise and focus on
enterprise-level customers are important in furthering the convergence
of the security and IT market," says Ray Mauritsson, President of Axis
Communications.