Axis Communications SA
Miniature HDTV cameras for discreet surveillance
October 2012, Products & Solutions
The cameras’ form factor and small size enable easy integration into very limited spaces, making them ideal for discreet or covert surveillance in stores, banks and ATMs, architectural buildings, hotels and offices.
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Fixed domes with WDR for demanding light conditions
October 2012, Products & Solutions
Axis Communications has introduced new fixed dome network cameras including support for wide dynamic range (WDR) with dynamic capture. This makes the IP cameras ideal for airports, train stations, government and bank buildings and for city surveillance.
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Lighting for network cameras
September 2012, Surveillance
Axis and CCTV lighting company Raytec held a series of test nights throughout the winter months of 2011 and 2012. The test nights were designed to help security professionals tackle some of the most common practical issues when using lighting in conjunction with network cameras to achieve high performance CCTV images at night.
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Bandwidth and storage considerations
August 2012, Surveillance
Network bandwidth and storage requirements are important considerations when designing a video surveillance system. The factors include the number of cameras, the image resolution used, the compression type and ratio, frame rates and scene complexity.
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Clinic's security and productivity
August 2012, Surveillance, Healthcare (Industry)
Life Brenthurst Clinic in Johannesburg needed to modernise its video surveillance system. As with similar facilities throughout the city, petty crime and instances of low productivity stemming from people evading responsibility needed to be managed.
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Network surveillance sales soar
August 2012, Surveillance
The debate around the benefits of network versus analogue video surveillance will take an interesting turn in 2013. According to electronics industry research company IMS Research, the worldwide sales of network cameras will overtake that of analogue cameras in the coming year.
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Enabling effective education
June 2012, Surveillance
Situated in the heart of the scenic Western Cape Winelands, Stellenbosch University is home to more than 24 000 students and 800 lecturers.
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Protecting the SAPS and the public
May 2012, Surveillance
It is not news that South Africa is one of the most dangerous countries to be employed as a policeman. In a country which has one of the highest crime rates in the world, statistics put the number of police men killed on active duty at about 100 every year.
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A camera companion
CCTV Handbook 2012, Infrastructure
Axis Communications has launched an entry-level IP video solution for small installations. Consisting of a free software client and Axis network cameras or video encoders with SD card support, the solution is designed for systems from one to 16 cameras.
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