Axis signs agreement with Toshiba Benelux for Bluetooth(TM) print plugs

Axis Communications has signed an agreement with Toshiba Benelux for the delivery of Bluetooth* print plugs that will be bundled with Toshiba's Bluetooth network cards in the Benelux. The forecasted order value for the first year is approximately 110,000 Euros.

Axis continues to strengthen the relationship with Toshiba. Together the two companies have already introduced a number of solutions for effective printing. In this new agreement, Axis' print plug 5810 has been selected as the only solution for wireless printing over the Bluetooth protocol to be bundled together with Toshiba's PCMCIA and SD Bluetooth cards for laptops and pocket PCs. The AXIS 5810 instantly transforms standard printers/copiers into wireless printing stations, enabling mobile professionals to print from Bluetooth-enabled laptops and mobile phones. "By combining Axis' technology for wireless printing with our high performance network interface capabilities, we can offer the market user friendly, seamlessly integrated solutions for wireless and mobile printing," says, Martin Jansen, Product Manager Computer Systems at Toshiba Information Systems Benelux. The bundled solutions will be available through Toshiba's sales channels in The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg as of today. For more information about AXIS 5810, please visit http://www.axis.com/products/axis_5810/index.htm Photo of AXIS 5810 Print Plug is available at http://www.axis.com/corporate/press/print_photos.htm *Bluetooth is a trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and used by Axis Communications under license. For further information, please contact: Anne Rhenman, Director Investor Relations and Corporate Communications, Axis Communications. Phone: + 46 708 90 18 29, E-mail: anne.rhenman@axis.com Martin Jansen, Product Manager Toshiba Information Systems Benelux. Phone: + 31 10 288 23 63, E-mail: martin.jansen@toshiba.nl, website: www.toshiba.nl