Axis Communications Opens Training Center at US Headquarters for its Channel Partners

Business Wire, Feb 13, 2008

Technology Shift from Analog CCTV to IP-based Video Surveillance Systems Creating Strong Demand

CHELMSFORD, Mass. -- Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, today announced that it has opened a new state-of-the-art training center at its U.S. headquarters in Chelmsford, MA, for members of its Channel Partner Program, and will provide Axis Communications' Academy trainings. The primary driver for the training program is to educate and certify partners on the ongoing technology shift from analog CCTV to IP-based video surveillance systems.

"Network video is growing rapidly and the benefits of the technology have become clear to a wide range of end users," said Fredrik Nilsson, general manager, Axis Communications Inc "Higher image quality, better scalability, and greater flexibility are advantages that give an extra push to the technology shift along with lower total cost of ownership. The courses offered by the Academy enable security and IT professionals to smoothly adopt network video and to learn about the new technology."

The Mikael Karlsson Training Center was named in honor of one of Axis' founders, Mikael Karlsson, who passed away in 2005. The first of its monthly training sessions in Chelmsford begins on February 14, 2008. The Academy consists of a number of different levels, starting at an introductory level and going on to higher levels with a focus on more specialized topics.

An opportunity to meet and learn

Mike Kuhn, vice president of business development, Convergint Technologies, participated in a recent Academy session. "We appreciate having access to Axis' unmatched knowledge of network video issues," said Kuhn. "No one knows network video like Axis. In addition, the Academy enables us to interact with Axis staff and share ideas, discuss technology trends and network with industry peers."

Great need for knowledge exchange

To support Axis partners and customers globally, Axis Communications' Academy conducts training at a number of locations in the U.S., Europe and Asia. Since the start of the Academy in 2005, more than 5,000 professionals have been educated in the benefits of network video.

"The market for network video products is currently growing at about 40% per year, creating a great need for knowledge exchange," said Nilsson. "This has become very evident in the market response for the Academy. In 2007 alone, we educated close to 3000 persons worldwide, of which more than 1000 were in North America."

Additional information and a photo of the training center is available at http://www.axis.com/us/academy/agenda1.htm

About Axis Communications

Axis is an IT company offering network video solutions for professional installations. The company is the global market leader in network video, driving the ongoing shift from analog to digital video surveillance. Axis products and solutions focus on security surveillance and remote monitoring, and are based on innovative, open technology platforms.

Axis is a Swedish-based company, operating worldwide with offices in 18 countries and cooperating with partners in more than 70 countries. Founded in 1984, Axis is listed on the OMX Nordic Exchange, Large Cap and Information Technology. For more information about Axis, please visit our website at www.axis.com.