Axis Communications Press Releases, South Africa

Surveillance predictions for 2012

19 Apr 2012 00:00 +0200

Axis country manager Roy Alves has identified six key trends to watch in the year ahead within the IP camera surveillance space: - 1. HD will become the standard for surveillance cameras. HD is able to achieve both resolution and sensitivity in good balance creating a more secure surveillance system that can even be utilised for identification purposes and with the continuous technological advancements and decrease in the cost of IP cameras , consumers can enjoy the benefits of enhanced camera quality. 2. Companies will increasingly choose Network Video Recorder (NVR) [...]

Thermal IP surveillance

19 Apr 2012 00:00 +0200

Thermals were all the rage last year, will they still be a popular option in 2012/2013? Is there space left of IR and/or low-light cameras? - Thermal IP cameras will still be a popular option in 2012/2013 as there are multiple uses for these cameras for example firefighters that use it to see through smoke, find people, and localise the base of a fire; power lines maintenance technicians locate overheating joints and parts; and building construction technicians can see heat leaks to improve the efficiencies of cooling or heating air-conditioning. Thermal IP cameras create images based [...]

Securing your business using an Axis surveillance system

19 Apr 2012 00:00 +0200

When deciding upon a security system, you have to first define your needs and then put a product in place that best meets them. Businesses in particular have become privy to a wide range of criminal activity including robberies, vehicle theft and hijackings all taking place in and around the office. - How can you protect what you value and avoid being in these situations? If you would like to take control of these crimes and monitor your business from just about anywhere in the world, you need a future proof, advanced network video surveillance system. Axis’ products are used for security surveillance and remote monitoring which can even be used to streamline business processes. Based on open IP standards, Axis network cameras connect to any [...]

Axis Communications recognises outstanding performance of The Surveillance Factory

04 May 2011 00:00 +0200

The Surveillance Factory, a specialist IP video surveillance company, has been recognised as the top player in the IP surveillance and security space in South Africa by leading product manufacturer Axis Communications. The company was named Partner of the Year for 2010 based on revenue turnover and its growth of the network video market in South Africa. - The Surveillance Factory partnered with Axis Communications seven years ago to become a specialist in designing, implementing and managing video-surveillance solutions that operate on IP networks.. According to Marnix de Lorm, The Surveillance Factory’s Technical Manager, one of the benefits of dealing with Axis is their excellent Channel Partner Programme. Says de Lorm: “As an Axis Gold partner, our business is completely focused on delivering [...]

Protecting Valuable Goods

29 Mar 2011 00:00 +0200

At larger cargo and logistics centers, it is necessary to keep an extra eye on the valuable goods passing by every day. This is a time consuming and difficult task and several transportation companies have chosen Axis network video solutions to achieve a cost-efficient solution for their needs. - As a result, they benefit from high-quality live and recorded video from: • Perimeters • Entrances and exits • Loading docks • Warehouses and cargo areas • Rail yards and truck depots In case of damage or loss, Axis network video solutions make it easy to find out what happened, and when it happened. Increasing efficiency With Axis, you get a future-proof and flexible surveillance solution that can grow with your needs. In addition, you benefit [...]

AXIS Camera Station

29 Mar 2011 00:00 +0200

- Mobile DVR's AXIS Camera Station is a complete video monitoring and recording system that allows for remote viewing and control; easy and intuitive handling; extensive language support and installation to small and mid-sized systems. Compared with analog surveillance systems based on Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) the AXIS Camera Station, in combination with Axis network video products, offers several benefits: System scalability AXIS Camera [...]

Tracking activities on your video system – automatically and intelligently

01 Dec 2010 00:00 +0100

By: Roy Alves, Country Manager of Axis Communications, South Africa - Imagine the following scenario – one of your customers, or a colleague, is making his way to his parked vehicle. A thug approaches and pretty soon you have an incident on your hands. Worse yet, your video surveillance did not capture the incident or the images it captured are no help at all! Video surveillance often takes place at times and in areas with little or no activity for example schools, offices (during and after working hours), retail [...]

Axis broadens surveillance horizons with unique Corridor Format offering

01 Dec 2010 00:00 +0100

- Axis Communications, the global market leader in network video market, has today announced the availability of Axis’ Corridor Format™ in its surveillance solution offering. It allows increased surveillance capabilities to situations and specific applications that require a vertical field of view, like staircases, hallways, aisles, roads, runways and tunnels. “There is a demand for cameras to monitor vertically orientated areas, with maximum [...]

Security – not a gambling matter

01 Dec 2010 00:00 +0100

IP Surveillance offers intelligent monitoring and security for high risk areas - Casinos always look safe- don’t they? Well that’s because they really need to be. The threat of criminal activity is as high as the stakes at the card tables. It is in these environments that intelligent and high definition video surveillance can play a pivotal role in ensuring the thrill and enjoyment of the gaming experience prevails uninterrupted. Why? Increasing volumes of people and money on site, significantly increases risk of incident [...]

The Meteorite Catcher from Bullerby

15 Oct 2010 00:00 +0200

- When Roger Svensson installed an Axis camera to overlook his garden in the little Swedish village of Svensköp he did not think he would one day record objects from space or become a media star. Svensköp is reminiscent of the famous Swedish Author Astrid Lindgren’s idyllic village of Bullerby, the setting for four of her children’s books. However, Roger has been troubled by thieves in the past, and decided to install the AXIS 211, a small network [...]

Tracking activities on your video system – automatically and intelligently

15 Oct 2010 00:00 +0200

Security in the Retail Industry – submission for Hi-Tech Security Solutions feature

13 Oct 2010 00:00 +0200

By: Roy Alves, Country Manager of Axis Communications, South Africa - The retail industry is fraught with security issues. There is just no doubt about that. The most common problem today – shrinkage. It has more than 50% of our retailers trying to find an effective way to deal with shoplifting or employee theft. In South Africa we also have added challenges posed by forms of violent crimes like armed robberies in malls and casinos where criminals are often heavily armed, putting lives and property at severe risk. [...]

AXIS Q&A for ITWeb

28 Sep 2010 00:00 +0200

Roy Alves, Country Manager, Axis South Africa - Business Questions 1. How do you think technology in your sector is benefiting the country? The physical presence of network cameras has a proven benefit of deterring criminals which increases the safety and security of the chosen areas. The system works not only as an effective prevention measure but also helps apprehend criminals. Using the correct video management software, you have the ability to view and record high quality video and audio [...]

Axis strengthens its thermal network camera offering with models for wide range coverage

14 Sep 2010 00:00 +0200

- Axis Communications today introduces AXIS Q1921 and AXIS Q1921-E Thermal Network Cameras. The enhanced resolution and the large variety of lens alternatives ensure improved image quality and detection range. The new cameras are ideal for cost efficient 24/7 area or perimeter surveillance of all security applications such as roads, tunnels and airports. “After the successful introduction of our first thermal network cameras AXIS Q1910/-E earlier [...]

Thermal technology: a hot new trend in video surveillance

03 Sep 2010 00:00 +0200

Roy Alves, Country Manager, Axis Communications South Africa - All network cameras have a basic physical limitation: they need light to work. At least up to now. Sure, some network cameras have night and day functionality that allows them to operate in very poor lighting conditions, down to fractions of a lux. And of course, if natural light is not available it can be substituted by electrical light, either visible to the human eye or infrared. But in some instances these solutions have serious drawbacks – [...]