Leaf Industries, the sole value-added distributor in Africa for Axis Communications, today announced that Axis Communications, with its leading position in network connectivity and mobile Internet solutions, has decided to invest SEK 24 million ($2.6 m) in mobile printing, thereby doubling its investments in this new field of operation. The company`s mobile printing solutions have been favourably received in the market.
Earlier this year Axis and Ericsson demonstrated the first mobile printing solution for wireless printing based on Bluetooth wireless technology. Axis also expects to announce new products and partnerships before the end of this year.
Mobile printing allows the user to print information and documents from mobile devices such as cellular phones, PDAs and laptops, without having to connect cords or setting up printing configurations.
"We have attracted more attention among our potential customers and partners than we ever imagined," says Per Adelroth, General Manager of the Document Division at Axis. "We feel the potential for growth in mobile printing is substantial and with this increased investment effort, we will be able to further strengthen our position as a leader in the mobile printing field."
Above all, efforts will be focused on product development, where Axis continues to work with Bluetooth mobile printing products. Another project is the development of a print server solution for wireless local networks, based on IEEE 802.11b, which is a new standard for wireless computer networks. New products are expected on the market during the first half of 2001. Axis will also increase its mobile printing marketing efforts.
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Axis Communications
The Axis Communications Group with the parent company Axis AB is a leading company in network connectivity and emerging wireless Internet based services. The company is at the forefront of developing network appliance solutions that enable people and organisations to get easy and immediate access to devices and services. Axis is one of the global leaders in several key thin server and network device markets, such as printer, storage and video connectivity, and is doing pioneering work in the rapidly expanding markets of wireless and mobile communications.
Founded in 1984, Axis employs more than 500 people worldwide, including the subsidiary 50 percent owned Netch Technologies. Axis is headquartered in Lund, Sweden and has a total of 28 offices throughout North America, Asia and Europe. Information about Axis can be found at http://www.axis.com.
Leaf Industries
Leaf Industries is the sole value added distributor in Africa for Axis Communications, and for the locally developed and manufaactured range of Edge products for the GSM marketplace.