Axis Communications has signed an agreement with Legrand in France for the delivery of AXIS 2100 and 2110 Network Cameras. The cameras are to be installed in buildings across France as part of Legrand's OMIZZY offering, an initiative that allows homeowners to remotely control and monitor everything in their houses, from lights, heating and doors, to alarms. The initial order for Axis is valued at approximately 100 000 Euros.
Adding value through projects like OMIZZY, which improves home security and provides remote control of lighting, heating and entrance access, is becoming increasingly important in any building project. Legrand is a global specialist in systems for electrical installations and information networks, with annual sales of about 3 billion euros, subsidiaries in close to 60 countries, 27,000 employees and distribution in 160 countries. The OMIZZY initiative, which includes network cameras from Axis, will first be tried in Legrand's home market, France. If the project meets expectations, it will be launched in other key markets and could potentially mean a significant business opportunity for Axis.
Bernard Bastide, OMIZZY Marketing Manager at Legrand: "Modern buildings require ever greater flexibility. Occupants should be able to remotely control their home environment for increased comfort, security and freedom. OMIZZY, is an initiative that shows we are at the forefront of technology when it comes to electrical installations that add value. Axis' products meet our high standards for quality solutions that are easy to install and easy to use."
About Axis
Axis develops solutions for user-friendly and secure communication over wired and wireless networks. The company is a worldwide market leader in network connectivity, with products for office, facility and industrial environments. Axis was founded in 1984 and is listed on the O-list (Attract 40) of Stockholmsbörsen (XSSE:AXIS). With more than 300 employees, and offices in 14 countries, Axis operates globally in cooperation with distributors and OEM partners in some 70 countries. Markets outside Sweden account for more than 95 percent of sales. Information about Axis can be found at www.axis.com
About Legrand
The Legrand group, which in 2001 generated sales of EUR 3.1 billion and employs over 27,000 people across the world, is the world specialist in systems for electrical installations and information networks in residential and commercial buildings and in industry. Its product offer is particularly wide-ranging since the Legrand group's catalogues contain more than 130,000 items, broken down into 80 product families, which are increasingly integrated into systems such as for instance home automation systems or, in commercial premises, electricity and information distribution systems. The Legrand group is present in close to 60 countries and sells in over 160 countries. More information about Legrand and OMIZZY can be found at www.legrand.fr
For further information, please contact:
Magnus Ekerot, Country Manager Axis Communications Benelux
Phone: +31 (0)10 - 444 34 34, email: magnus.ekerot@axis.com