15 Dec 2014
Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, is celebrating a year full of award successes across a range of industries.
Throughout 2014, Axis has won three awards and been shortlisted or highly commended for a further two. Specifically, it has been decorated with the following industry accolades:
- Winner – IFSEC Security Excellence Awards – Security project of the Year (Boston Networks award in conjunction with Axis)
- Winner – PSI Premier Awards – CCTV Product of the Year – AXIS P5414-E PTZ Dome
- Winner – Detektor International Awards – Best access control product – AXIS A1001
- Highly Commended – Detektor International Awards – Best CCTV product – AXIS Q1615
- Shortlisted – UK Rail Industry Awards – Rail Asset Security Award.
Commenting on the award successes, Atul Rajput, regional director, northern Europe at Axis Communications, said: “It’s been another strong year for the northern European team; we’ve once again shown that the work we are doing is continuing to push boundaries and set new standards within the industry.
“We continue to dominate the security sector but through our constant investment into new technologies, we are now making real headway and having a noticeable success across new markets, such as access control.
“All these award wins and shortlists are testament to the extent to which we produce fantastic results for clients when we work closely with our trusted partners – an approach that we intend to build upon next year.”
Axis, along with its partner Boston Networks, was awarded the ‘Security Project of the Year’ accolade from IFSEC Global at its 2014 Security Excellence Awards, recognised as the 'Oscars' for both the security and fire business sectors.
Axis and Boston Networks won the award for the installation at the University of the West of Scotland, one of Scotland’s largest universities. Together they designed and implemented a high performing IP-based surveillance solution, featuring HD-quality footage and a powerful video management interface across the university’s multi-campus estate. The state-of-the-art solution combined over 200 Axis network cameras and Milestone XProtect Expert open platform IP VMS software.
The AXIS P5414-E PTZ Dome Network Camera was crowned ‘CCTV Product of the Year’ at PSI Premier Awards, as voted for by UK installers. In the same year that the camera was also awarded the highly prestigious, international Red Dot Design Award for its innovative new design, the camera took the top spot and was noted for its hardware innovations and it unsurpassed mechanical endurance.
Axis was also awarded ‘Best Product’ for its AXIS A1001 Network Door Controller at the Detektor International Awards. The judges noted that the AXIS A1001 was, “the very first non-proprietary open IP-based access controller on the market,” and that Axis had “become the driving force for open technology in a cross section of markets.” They also remarked that the product was, “undoubtedly the access control product of the year.”
Axis cameras were also recognised this year, with the AXIS Q1615 Network Camera receiving a ‘highly commended’ recommendation in the CCTV category by the Detektor International Awards’ judges.
Further success came when Axis was shortlisted for the ‘Rail Asset Security’ award at the UK rail Industry Awards. Axis was noted to have developed cameras which produce HDTV-quality footage to help identify and prosecute offenders guilty of vandalism, metal theft, ticket fraud, track trespassing and unauthorised access.
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Axis offers intelligent security solutions that enable a smarter, safer world. As the market leaderin network video, Axis is driving the industry by continually launching innovative networkproducts based on an open platform - delivering high value to customers through a globalpartner network. Axis has long-term relationships with partners and provides them withknowledge and ground-breaking network products in existing and new markets.
“ Being able to view the footage on our phones in real time and flick between the different cameras in the café is great. We can zoom in on different areas and slow down or speed up the playback.” Jaya Da Costa, Owner of the Pause Cat Café.
“The Axis cameras have proved exactly the right fit for London Underground here at Canary Wharf station. As we move to 24-hour operation on London Underground stations in a few months’ time, reliability and ease of maintenance are all key operational requirements. Axis cameras have met all these needs and I anticipate they will be deployed in other Jubilee Line extension stations as they are upgraded over the next few years.” Dave Perry, Delivery Manager, Station Capital Expenditure, London Underground.
“ Chester Zoo now has a video security platform which is highly reliable, expandable and future-proof. We know that whatever our requirement in terms of security intelligence, video analytics and integration, it’s now possible with our new IP video system. Speed and appropriateness of response to threats is now assured.” Nigel Peers, Security Manager, Chester Zoo.
“Observit offers a turnkey solution that gives you complete control of the entire process, from simple installation to monitoring of the cameras in each bus and the collection of image material. The entire process is covered in a highly functional and quality manner.” Bram Lauwers, Product Manager Digital Services at Nobina.
“Our analogue system was no longer as innovative as it once was; upgrading to HD IP camera technology made complete sense to us as we strive to maintain our status as the leading event facility in Northern Ireland.” Brian Hughes, Group Head of Facilities at The Odyssey Complex.
“Today the new system is only used if there is a security incident. But in the future we expect managers in specialist areas like visual merchandising to access cameras to assess whether agreed store layouts for new lines are being observed and whether these are working for store visitors.” Lee Bingham, Head of IT, Paul Smith.
“Wireless cameras on the front of the buildings have proven to be a huge asset. Following the initial installation, we noticed an individual attaching a scanner to the cash machine. We’d never had this additional vision before and therefore would not have identified this fraudulent activity prior to the installation.” Phil Parker, Venue Operations Manager at Twickenham Stadium.
Smart, connected solution enable real-time tracking of crimes, better governance and civic administration
The top-of-the-line AXIS Q60 PTZ Dome Network Camera Series now includes models with features for improved performance and efficiency. Four of the new models include focus recall, a feature providing instant focus in predefined areas. The latest additions also offer versions that include an enhanced processor for higher analytics capacity, as well as higher light sensitivity. The new AXIS Q60 PTZ Dome Network Cameras all include Axis’ Zipstream technology that significantly reduces bandwidth and storage requirements.
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360o multisensor
cameras provide effective HD monitoring of large areas in airports, railway
stations and public squares, negating the need for multiple camera
installations
New video analytics based solution is
designed to reinforce physical access control in demanding and large-scale
installations
Comprehensive AXIS Companion Line ‘out-of-the-box’ solution, combined with focused support program for local resellers and installers, delivers quality benefits of IP-based video surveillance in a complete, integrated, easy-to-use offering.
Axis’ Zipstream compression technology has been
developed specifically for video surveillance and lowers bandwidth and storage
requirements by an average of 50% or more without sacrificing important
details. It is fully compatible with the widely adopted H.264 compression
standard and leading video management systems (VMS). The new release has been
optimized for use with pan, tilt and zoom (PTZ) cameras.
The new multisensor panoramic cameras provide high-resolution 360° and 180° video surveillance coverage. The cameras are ideally suited for monitoring large open areas or to cover several viewing directions.
AXIS Camera Station 5 is a full-featured VMS for mid-size installations comprising from 4 to 50 IP cameras. Together with the AXIS S10 Series of network video recorders and Axis’ IP products it offers a complete video surveillance monitoring and recording solution.
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