KUALA LUMPUR, JULY 21, 2009—To meet demanding outdoor conditions in Asia, surveillance solutions require needs “strengthened” cameras, according to executives at network video firm Axis Communications.
Axis Malaysia country manager, Nafis Jasmani, said that the company would be making available in Asia a number of outdoor-ready products in the coming months. “The new products include several unique features that make the installation and use of IP [Internet protocol] cameras in outdoor environments even more cost-efficient and reliable,” he said.
“The new Axis outdoor-ready cameras’ image quality lens and added unique features are ideal for all outdoor weather conditions,” said Jasmani. “The new products are also designed for quick, easy and reliable installation in demanding surveillance applications, which will lead to significant cost savings for the customer. Together with the market’s heightened awareness of public safety, we believe that our new outdoor offerings will be well received in the Asia region.”
“All Axis outdoor-ready cameras are IP66-rated, resisting dust particles as well as powerful water jets,” he said. “The cameras are equipped with built-in heater and fan, ensuring optimal performance in all weather conditions.”
Founded 1984, Axis is a Swedish-based company, operating worldwide with offices in more than 20 countries and cooperating with partners in more than 70 countries. Axis, which is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Stockholm, develops network cameras, video encoders, video management software, and a full range of audio and video accessories. Axis is now selling in more than 70 countries and has more than one million network cameras installed worldwide. In Asia Pacific, Axis’ has customers in all vertical segments, among them Sydney Airport, Swinburne University Australia, Hyundai Motor, Hatyai Municipal Office, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and LG Chemical.
All weather conditions
Jasmani said that to shorten installation time, Axis introduced remote zoom and remote focus capabilities in its new fixed dome outdoor cameras. “For fixed cameras, the installer traditionally has to adjust the field of view and focus manually on site, which may be both difficult and time-consuming. Now multiple cameras can be configured very efficiently from a single networked computer,” he said.
“We cooperated very closely with our end users and installers to develop our outdoor camera range,” said Axis director of product management, Erik Frännlid. “As a result, we are now launching a series of outdoor-ready products that reduce installation time and are ideal for demanding outdoor conditions. Typical applications range from railway stations and university campuses to city surveillance and traffic monitoring.”
“The new Axis outdoor cameras are outdoor-ready at delivery and do not require an external housing,” said Frännlid. “When possible, they include pre-installed cables and brackets needed for the installation.”
“In addition, our new outdoor-ready models are powered over the Ethernet via the same cable that carries video data,” he said. “This means that the installer only has to connect one cable to the camera. In large-scale systems with hundreds of cameras, such time-saving features significantly reduce the installation costs.”
