Axis says the security market is showing increasing interest in network video products for various security installations. In the first half of 2007, the company increased its sales in the video product segment by more than 40 per cent.

According to Axis, the market for network video products is also growing at about 40 per cent annually as earlier closed-circuit systems are giving way to open systems that can be fully integrated. Scalability, remote access, and cost effectiveness are some of the benefits of installing a network video system.

"The huge interest in network video products and our position as the technical and market leader have greatly contributed to the development of the company the last years. We are proud of having achieved one million supplied cameras and thankful for the trust our customers have shown in us," says Ray Mauritsson, CEO of Axis Communications.

"The transition from analog to digital technology is continuing in all customer segments and our customer projects are increasing in scope. This is true of installations in the train stations, schools, stores and airports worldwide," Ray Mauritsson says.

Since the launch of the first network camera, the Axis 200, in 1996, Axis Communications has introduced a large number of network cameras and currently has the markets broadest product portfolio. Today, development focuses on solutions such as intelligent video, which offers the possibility to recognize unexpected events or movement.