From: "Betsy Matthiessen" <betsy@nasonandcompany.com>
To: <corbet@lwn.net>
Subject: AXIS 2120 Network Camera
Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2000 09:58:18 -0400



FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NETWORK CAMERA PROVIDES REMOTE MONITORING
WITH MOTION DETECTION FOR
INTERNET AND INTRANET APPLICATIONS



AXIS 2120 Network Camera Offers All-in-one, Live-motion, Easy-to-install
Solution


CHELMSFORD, MA –September 15, 2000 – Axis Communications, the world market
leader in network cameras, introduces the AXIS 2120 Network Camera, the
intelligent tool for remote monitoring and web attraction based on live
video.  With features such as motion detection, manual zoom and a DC Iris
lens for bright outdoor conditions, the AXIS 2120 is ideal for diverse
Internet or intranet camera applications, such as facility monitoring and
surveillance or bringing live remote images to a company's web site.  When
triggered, the motion detection feature will alert a specified recipient via
e-mail, who can then view the image sequence over the web.  Based on the
powerful, open-sourced Linux operating system, this compact,
high-performance network camera delivers live video images at up to 30
frames per second (which is considered full motion video) across an Ethernet
network.

“In addition to professional web attraction, this camera lends itself to a
number of new applications with its ease of use, affordability and full
functionality,” notes Martin Gren, chief technology officer, Axis
Communications’ Camera Division.  “It is now affordable and easy to remotely
monitor areas inside or outside a facility—for instance, the main entrance
or a parking lot—via the web or intranet.  The AXIS 2120 is an all-in-one
solution that takes advantage of the existing infrastructure.  The camera
connects directly to an existing network without the need for additional
hardware or software.”

Ease of Use Makes the AXIS 2120 Ideal for a Wide Range of Applications

The AXIS 2120, which received an honorable mention at ISC EXPO 2000’s New
Product Showcase, can be accessed, controlled and managed at the click of a
mouse, using any standard web browser.  By transmitting video quality
images, the AXIS 2120 Network Camera is ideal for intranet applications,
such as remote monitoring and website attraction, where live images of
weather conditions, distant locations or unusual events can be used to draw
visitors to a site.

The AXIS 2120’s intuitive web-based interface features an easy-to-use wizard
that simplifies installation and configuration.  Users connect the camera to
a network or a modem, assign an IP address and are set to view images
remotely from any PC.

“The new AXIS 2120 is by far the best product of its kind that I’ve tried,”
notes Lennart Lovstrand, a senior software engineer at Microsoft’s TV Server
Division.  “Its speed, quality and ease of use are just outstanding.  And
the new motion detection feature allows me to configure the camera according
to my exact needs.  I use several Axis network cameras at home for remote
monitoring, inside and out.”

AXIS 2120 Product Features

Based on high-quality Sony CCD, the AXIS 2120 produces state-of-the-art
image quality and is capable of delivering up to 30 frames per second across
10/100 Megabit networks.  In addition, motion detection notification is
flexible and easy, with several options available during configuration.
Users can either create a single window for the whole image area, or
separate the image area into up to three windows with individual alarm
threshold profiles.  For instance, a user who wants to monitor the parking
lot can define and configure one window to capture the bottom part of the
door leading to the parking lot with low motion sensitivity, so that animals
walking by would not trigger an event notification.  The middle of the door
could be configured at high sensitivity on the weekends, so that a person
touching the door handle would trigger an urgent event notification, with
low sensitivity during the work week.   The camera is encased in sturdy
metal.  For outdoor use, an outdoor enclosure can be purchased from Axis
partners.

Pricing and Availability

The AXIS 2120 is available immediately with a suggested list price of
$1,199USD from all major distributors.  A complete list of distributors and
resellers can be found at http://www.us.axis.com/.

Network Cameras Offer Advantages Over Web Cameras
Unlike web cameras, network cameras have a built-in web server and attach
directly to the network, precluding the need for a PC.  In fact, the AXIS
2120 Network Camera has none of the extra costs usually associated with a
web camera—such as expensive software, dedicated workstations and
applications, video cabling or PC frame-grabber cards.

About 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 organizations 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. (The group had a turnover of
approximately 695 MSEK in the financial year 1999/2000). 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.

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For more information:
Axis Communications, Inc.                        Press Contact
Valerie Gallini                                        Anne Nason or Betsy
Matthiessen
100 Apollo Drive                            Nason and Company
Chelmsford, MA  01824                                E-mail:
info@nasonandcompany.com
E-mail:  valerie.gallini@axis.com             Phone:  (978) 635-9060
Phone:  (978) 614-2000                                   Fax:  (978)
635-0374
(800) 444-AXIS
Fax:  (978) 614-2100