Axis strikes sales agreement with Canon Sales Co., Inc for products with Bluetooth (TM) for an initial order value of 400,000 US dollar

Axis Communications has made an agreement with Canon Sales Co., Inc. in Japan for three different products featuring Bluetooth wireless technology. The value of the opening order is 400,000 US dollars. Axis' products will be sold through Canon Sales' own channels. Canon holds a very strong position in the Japanese market and the agreement can considerably increase Axis' sales in Japan. Deliveries are due for April this year. The Axis products featured in the agreement are: - AXIS 9010 Bluetooth Access Point. - The latest Print Server that is compatible with Bluetooth wireless technology - Axis' Print Plug using Bluetooth wireless technology Although Canon Sales will market the products under its own model designations, they will retain the Axis logo and will be offered on a parallel basis in Axis' ordinary product range. Canon Sales will sell Axis' Mobile Print Solution with Bluetooth together with Laser Shot Printers for the Japanese market. Axis has long-standing cooperation with Canon with respect to other products in which Canon has used an Axis solution for the network adaptation of printers. Japan's leading position in mobile telephony and consumer electronics also makes the market highly attractive for other mobile solutions, such as Bluetooth Wireless Technology. Axis views this transaction as additional confirmation that the market for Bluetooth products is now beginning to gain momentum. The AXIS 9010 Bluetooth Access Point based enables mobile users wireless access to Internet services without having to use the detour of a mobile telecom network. Axis' Print Plug for mobile printing consists of a small unit that is placed directly on a printer and which then communicates with portable PCs, handheld computers and other portable devices via Bluetooth wireless technology. The Axis Print Server is the latest in the product family that is also equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology. About Axis Communications The Axis Communications Group, with the parent company Axis AB, is a leader in network connectivity and emerging wireless Internet based services. The company is at the forefront of developing network appliance solutions that enable people and organizations to get easy and immediate access to devices and services. Axis is one of the global leaders in several key thin server and network device markets, such as printer, storage and video connectivity, and is doing pioneering work in the rapidly expanding markets of wireless and mobile communications. Founded in 1984, Axis employs more than 500 people worldwide, including the 50 percent owned subsidiary, Netch Technologies. The group had a turnover of approximately 695 MSEK in the financial year 1999/2000. Axis is headquartered in Lund, Sweden and has a total of 28 offices throughout North America, Asia and Europe. Axis is a publicly traded company on the OM Stockholm Exchange's O-list. Information about Axis can be found at http://www.axis.com. ### BLUETOOTH is a registered trademark owned by Telefon AB LM Ericsson and licensed to Axis Communications.