Axis Communications Africa region and Axiz Distribution jointly announced that Axiz will distribute the Axis Communication product range.
Ian Rayner, Category Manager - Client Computing at Axiz, says video surveillance is expected to strongly complement Axiz`s existing product offerings.
"There is market convergence as surveillance resellers are being forced to become more IT savvy, and traditional computer hardware and networking resellers are becoming more product and installation savvy. As a computer infrastructure distributor, we believe this will enable many of our resellers to participate in this emerging converged market. Axis`s products, company ethos and global market positioning fit very well with the Axiz product portfolio."
Roy Alves, Country Manager for Axis Communications Africa region, concurs: "IP video is moving into new markets and increasingly overlapping with IT systems. Axiz`s position as a leading hardware distributor will bring Axis products to a wider share of the IT reseller market. We are very pleased to be working with a partner as professional and enthusiastic as Axiz."
IP video is showing strong growth as companies with established IT infrastructure are seeing the ease of installation and adaptability of the technology. Dispensing with proprietary hardware and wiring not only brings system costs down but also makes system management simpler, with common platforms and cabling infrastructure for both the monitoring systems and general IT.
Rayner sees even further growth in the IP video market as business and home users increasingly see the potential and the emphasis shifts from security to general remote monitoring. "Weather, queues, parking, schoolrooms, traffic, construction, building management... there are more and more applications being thought of. The technology and hardware platforms have created a rich field for application development. Growth will be driven by simplicity, affordability and flexibility, and most importantly by information reaching the different markets on how they can increase productivity and gain peace of mind through the new applications emerging."
"Axis is an exceptionally organised and professional company," continues Rayner. "Their product knowledge and service ethic is outstanding. Axiz looks forward to developing our relationship with Axis Communication."
For further information, visit www.axis.com or contact us at (011) 548 6780 or roy@axisafrica.com.
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Axis increases the value of network solutions. The company is an innovative market leader in network video and print servers. Axis`s products and solutions are focused on applications such as security surveillance, remote monitoring and document management. The products are based on in-house developed chip technology, which is also sold to third parties.
Axis was founded in 1984 and is listed on the O-list (Attract 40) of Stockholmsb"orsen (XSSE: AXIS). Axis operates globally with offices in 16 countries and in cooperation with distributors, system integrators and OEM partners in 70 countries. Markets outside Sweden account for more than 95% of sales. Information about Axis can be found at www.axis.com.
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