Axis Communications, already rated as the global market leader in network video1 (Frost & Sullivan), has been ranked number 13 among the world`s security companies by A&S magazine in Asia. Axis was in the A&S top 50 last year in 24th place, so has climbed 11 positions.
The ranking is based on the financial performance of a diverse group of players, including companies in the CCTV, digital surveillance, biometrics, access control and intercom market sectors. Axis shows an increase in net sales due to the increased interest of network video following the technology shift on the market from analogue equipment to digital.
"The A&S ranking underscores our position as one of the leading security equipment providers in the world. We have previously been named technology and market leader within the field of network video and the ranking as number 13 in World`s Top 50 Security Companies illustrate the increased interest in network video," says Ray Mauritsson, CEO, Axis Communications.
Roy Alves, country manager for Axis Communications, Africa Region, comments, "It`s a positive confirmation of Axis`s growing stature in the security market. Our position in Africa has been strengthening dramatically, and the recent establishment of Axis`s subsidiary in SA can only help to drive growth further."
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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 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 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.
Axis
Axis increases the value of network solutions. The company is an innovative market leader in network video and print servers. Axis` 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 Nordic list, Mid Cap, Information Technology. Axis operates globally with offices in 17 countries and in cooperation with distributors and system integrators 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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Security 50 represents a complete, diverse and complex mix of elites in market sectors that include CCTV, digital surveillance, biometrics, access controls and intercoms. They have great influence and lead the ongoing advances in the industry. Beyond the ranking, the Security 50 feature is geared to build up the platform to probe developing trends, gather insightful views and create positive communication.
The Security 50 Web site is a unique source for worldwide readers to identify who`s who and what`s what of the world`s top 50 security companies. In the contents part, online visitors are able to access the ranking, analysis charts and full angles of 2003/2002 World`s Security Companies reports.
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