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The box that is changing surveillance

Surveillance In A Box offers high-end surveillance technology without the crippling costs of installation or troubleshooting, says says Jason McGregor, sales manager at Axis Communications.


Johannesburg, 19 Nov 2015

Many of us would like a surveillance system through which to keep an eye on our homes and businesses. The problem is they are either prohibitively expensive or come with hidden costs.

As Axis Communications' Sales Manager, Jason McGregor, explains, the purchase and installation price tag is not the whole picture: "Technician callout is the real hidden cost. Many people buy a surveillance system, but often end up with something that doesn't work too well or at all, despite the endless troubleshooting that can go nowhere."

Even if you get an expensive system, does it do all you need? Will it have enough space to store the video and can you access it on your phone or PC? These are features usually reserved for high-end surveillance systems that only those with really deep pockets can afford and maintain. But the march of technology has opened the way for a surveillance revolution, namely Axis Communications' F34 system, aka, Surveillance In A Box.

Modern technology has made it feasible to design a surveillance system that is intelligent, connected and easy to install, all at a great price. By harnessing online services, machine intelligence and flash memory, Surveillance In A Box is an intuitive, transparent, affordable and non-technical surveillance offering that has been stress-tested with non-technical professionals.

The name says it all: Surveillance In A Box contains a selection of discreet camera mounts that can be placed on the ceiling or even inside certain light mountings. These are home to four removable camera heads that record in full colour HD, allowing for different configurations as they are called for. The cameras in turn connect to a central box - this box is linked to the home or business Internet connection.

That allows the system to do several things, such as project the various cameras to the Axis Camera Companion, an app for your phone or tablet. A Web portal also lets you keep an eye through any PC. Archive footage is kept on high quality flash memory SD cards housed in the box: the same cards as you would use in a digital camera, these are easy to maintain and swap. By using Axis's Zipstream technology, the video feeds consume minimal amounts of data without sacrificing clarity or performance.

Surveillance In A Box works out of the box. The central control hub will sniff out your Internet connection, even if you change your login details or replace your Internet router completely. It works comfortably with a range of Internet connection technologies, including ADSL and 3G.

Such versatility and ease broadens its scope beyond keeping an eye out for intruders. Alves admits he uses one of the cameras to check what his young kids may be watching on TV. Surveillance can also add to business intelligence: If you ever wondered what your employees get up to when you are not around, Surveillance In A Box gives easy access as long as you have a data connection, while its modular design lets you add cameras if you need more coverage. It also meets insurance requirements.

"Surveillance In A Box was designed to have a small footprint, consume little power and yet still make sense to whoever installs it. This would not have been possible five years ago, but with the combination of the Internet, intelligent devices, good design thinking and Axis's online services, we believe we have created a surveillance revolution."

Not only a revolution, but a very affordable one for a system that lets its owner take full charge. No more callout fees. No more painful troubleshooting. No more big bills and broken promises. Just a camera system that tells you what you need to know, no matter where you are. It's a promise that Axis Communications underpins with free support and a three-year warranty.

It's such a good deal, you may want one to put in your lounge and sneak a peek at the game while you are at work...

Surveillance In A Box

* A modular, easy-to-install system.
* Designed in Sweden, tested in South Africa.
* Free support and a three-year warranty.
* No technical knowledge required: simply mount the cameras and connect the cables to the control box.
* Comes with four detachable camera heads.
* Records in full colour HD, including 720p and 1 080p.
* Comes with eight camera mounts in two forms: a ceiling-mounted dome and a discreet mount for light recesses.
* The system draws power over its cables - there is no need to lay extra power cables or rely on batteries.
* The control box automatically sniffs out your Internet details and connects to Axis Communications' secure servers.
* Video footage is stored on high quality 64GB Sandisk SD flash cards.
* Remotely monitor the cameras over a smart device with the Axis Camera Companion app.
* Access video feeds on any PC through the Web portal.
* Create access rights for others, such as family or business partners.

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Axis Communications

Axis offers intelligent security solutions that enable a smarter, safer world. As the global market leader in network video, Axis is driving the industry by continually launching innovative network products based on an open platform - delivering high value to its customers and carried through a global partner network. Axis has long-term relationships with partners and provides them with knowledge and ground-breaking network products in existing and new markets.

Axis has more than 1 600 dedicated employees in more than 40 countries around the world, supported by a network of over 60 000 partners across 179 countries. Founded in 1984, Axis is a Sweden-based company listed on NASDAQ OMX Stockholm under the ticker AXIS.

For more information about Axis, please visit its Web site: www.axis.com.

Editorial contacts

Sasha Bonheim
Axis Communications
(011) 548 6780
sasha.bonheim@axis.com