Axis Communications, the global leader in network video [1], today introduced a high performance, fixed dome network camera specifically adapted for indoor locations potentially exposed to vandalism.
Compact, discreet and vandal-resistant, the AXIS 216FD-V Network Camera is perfect for video surveillance in areas such as schools, stores, banks and prisons.
"The AXIS 216FD-V perfectly fulfils the market's demand for a vandal-resistant, yet discreet and easy-to-install video surveillance solution for indoor locations," said Roy Alves, Country Manager of Axis Communications South Africa.
The AXIS 216FD-V, with its metal base and durable, transparent cover, is a vandal-resistant complement to the successful AXIS 216FD Network Camera, which was launched in April 2006.
Both network cameras use progressive scan technology and advanced image processing to deliver crisp, digital images of moving objects, even in low light conditions down to 1 lux. The network cameras can deliver up to 30 frames per second in VGA resolution and provide simultaneous Motion JPEG and MPEG-4 video streams to optimise both image quality and bandwidth efficiency over an IP network.
The AXIS 216FD-V has a built-in microphone as well as connections for an external microphone and speakers, enabling two-way audio communication. This makes the camera suitable for video surveillance and remote monitoring applications that require the added ability to listen in on an area and communicate instructions, orders or requests to visitors or intruders. The camera also provides event management capabilities such as video motion and audio detection, and pre-and post-alarm image buffering. Power over Ethernet allows power to be delivered to the AXIS 216FD-V via the network, reducing cabling requirements and installation costs.
The AXIS 216FD-V supports IPv6 in addition to the standard IP protocol version 4 in readiness for the new technology to address the growing shortage of IPv4 addresses. It also offers sophisticated network security and management capabilities such as HTTPS encryption, IEEE802.1x for port-based authentication, and support for quality of service (QoS), which enables reservation of network capacity and prioritisation of mission-critical surveillance in a QoS-aware network.
The AXIS 216FD-V is supported by the industry's largest base of application software through the Axis Application Development Partner programme, as well as the AXIS Camera Station video management software. The network camera is available through Axis's distribution channels in December 2006.
[1] 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.
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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 Nordic list, Mid Cap, Information Technology. Axis operates globally with offices in 18 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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