Watching closely with AXIS 207MW Network Camera

Issued by Watt Communications & G Watt Design for Axiz
Johannesburg, 26 Mar 2007

"The ever-increasing need for protection has seen the launch of many new technologies, making network cameras ever-more useful in observing as well as surveying," says Eric Blom, Axis Surveillance product manager, Axiz.

An example of this development is IP network video security. Blom says this is a booming market for monitoring a home or business. "The growing acceptance of cameras in our everyday lives has impacted the overall growth of this sector and will continue to do so."

Addressing market demands, Axiz, leading IT infrastructure distributor, has announced the immediate availability of the AXIS 207MW Network Camera, offering a compact and cost-effective solutions for indoor surveillance and remote monitoring.

Although known as the smallest wireless megapixel camera in the world, the Axis 207MW Network Camera offers the best image quality in its class even in low lighting conditions.

Presented in both wireless IEEE 802.11g and Ethernet network interfaces for flexible installation, the 207MW supports WiFi Protected Access 2 (WPA 2) protocol in addition to the standard WEP and WPA protocols to provide the highest security measures for wireless networks.

"The wide coverage provided by the high-performance wireless functionality gives the freedom to place the camera where required, instead of being restricted to network outlets," comments Bloom. "The built-in microphone enables remote users to not only view, but also listen in on an area and increase the monitoring options."

With a built-in Web server, the AXIS 207MW Network Camera can be monitored from a standard browser on a Windows computer or a Macintosh. In addition to the included AXIS IP Utility tool for Windows, the camera supports both UPnP and Bonjour, for easy location on the network in a Windows or Macintosh environment.

Video can be recorded directly from the Web interface or via the included video management software. Video can also be uploaded over FTP, e-mail or HTTP when the camera detects motion or is triggered by a sensor connected to the alarm input.

These network cameras are ideal for securing small businesses, home offices and residences over a local area network or the Internet.

For more information, contact Axiz on (011) 237 7031 or visit www.axiz.com.

Axiz

Axiz provides technology intelligence and innovative thinking to its business partners when they buy the quality products Axiz provides from market leaders HP, Microsoft, Intel, Kingston, LG, Lexmark, Asus, Acer, Genius, as well as its own brand Axiz. It also carries a wide range of leading brand components and solutions. Axiz dynamically lives the Five Capitals Model of Sustainability and is a pioneer, innovator and leader in its sector through the implementation of its Ledibogo Programme, its Business Partner Development Programme, as well as other initiatives such as founding and supporting Inqolobane (the Employee Ownership Association Africa, www.eoaa.co.za) and Qhubeka (the Motive Power Movement, www.qhubeka.co.za). More information is available at www.axiz.com.

Axis

Axis is an IT company offering network video solutions for professional installations. The company is the global market leader in network video, driving the ongoing shift from analogue to digital video surveillance. Axis products and solutions focus on security surveillance and remote monitoring, and are based on innovative, open technology platforms.

Axis is a Swedish-based company, operating worldwide with offices in 18 countries and cooperating with partners in more than 70 countries. Founded in 1984, Axis is listed on the Nordic List, Mid Cap and Information Technology exchanges. For more information about Axis, please visit our Web site at www.axis.com.

Axis Communications is the leading player in the network camera market with 47% market share in the EMEA region, according to industry analyst house IMS Research (www.imsresearch.com) in its latest market report entitled 'The World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment 2005 Edition' published in October 2005. The network camera market was worth $54.7 million in 2004 and is set to grow by nearly 50% per year over the next five years to reach a value of $360.6 million in 2009, in EMEA alone, according to the same report.

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