Axis Communications named 'IT Company of the Year'

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¹Axis Communications is the global market leader of the network video market. The world market for network cameras alone will be worth more than $1bn by 2010. The network camera market is set to have a CAGR of close to 38% per year over the next five years to reach a value of $1.3bn by 2010, according to industry analyst house IMS Research (www.imsresearch.com) in its latest market report entitled 'The World Market for CCTV and Video Surveillance Equipment 2006 Edition' published in October 2006.

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 further information about Axis Communications in MENA region, please contact:
Gilles Ortega, Regional Manager, Axis Communications
Tel: 009714- 6091873