Axis Communications, the global market leader in network video, has unveiled its new product line of high-performing, flexible and scalable network video solutions, including the industry’s first range of ‘full-featured’ thermal network surveillance cameras for the Indian market.  

The company introduced the AXIS Q1910 and AXIS Q1910-E Thermal Network Cameras, two unique products that perfectly complement any network video system that is required to secure an area that requires round-the-cock surveillance. The new cameras use thermal imaging, which allows users to detect people and incidents with great reliability, even in complete darkness and other difficult conditions.  

According to Oh Tee Lee, Regional Director, South Asia Pacific Region, Axis Communications, “We see a great demand from customers in high-end professional applications to enhance their IP-Surveillance systems with thermal cameras.” 

According to Prakash Prabhu, Country Manager, Axis Communications, India, “Axis Communications, which set up its sales presence in India in 2007, has expanded its domestic partner network through its various partner programs to include over 608 partners and has witnessed over 60% growth in India. Axis which currently holds 31.2% market share in the global network surveillance camera category, aims to make significant inroads into the Indian market, which is projected to grow to USD 89.2 million by 2010.” 

Axis has added a number of customers across verticals in India including the New Delhi International Airport, Hyderabad International Airport, city surveillance project in Kolkata, D.Y. Patil Stadium in Mumbai, Shivajinagar Bus Terminus in Bangalore. The Serum Institute of India, Pune; BPCL (Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited), NTPC (National Thermal Power Corporation), Nokia, Yahoo, Target, Wipro Technologies, Hotel ITC Welcome Group and Taj Mahal hotels are some of Axis’ customers in the institutional and corporate sector.