Axis Acquires Leading Video Analytics Provider Citilog

Proven analytics technology strengthens Axis’ transportation offering to enhance
traffic safety and efficiency.
[image]Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, today announced
the acquisition of Citilog, a provider of intelligent real-time video monitoring
for traffic and transportation security and safety. The addition of their
advanced surveillance technology and experienced personnel strengthens Axis’
best-of-breed solution and further expands its opportunities in the fast-growing
traffic analytics market.

“Citilog’s proven products are well known to the traffic sector, and complement
our solutions for the most demanding requirements in that market. Their
commitment to developing quality, innovative and easy-to-use products is
consistent with Axis’ approach to provide the most competitive, highest value
solution for a range of customer needs,” said Ray Mauritsson, CEO at Axis. “We
are excited to be able to offer our channel partners and end users state-of-the
-art analytics tools that work with their existing Axis network video
solutions.”

Citilog is a privately held company with 30 employees, headquartered in Paris,
France and with offices in the USA, Hong Kong and Spain. The company offers a
suite of video analytics tools and sensors for transportation monitoring, such
as automatic incident detection, traffic data collection and intersection
control. Its products improve road safety, limit risks and help reduce travel
time. Axis and Citilog have worked together for several years on both
engineering and sales to provide integrated solutions to a number of mutual
customers.
For more information about the acquisition, please read the interview with Ray
Mauritsson at www.axis.com/about-axis/axis-acquire-citilog-interview-with-ray or
contact

Lena Hedén, PR Marketing Manager, Axis Communications
Phone: + 46 46 272 1800, E-mail: pressoffice@axis.com
About Citilog
Citilog is a leader in providing video-based monitoring and surveillance
products to the transportation market. Citilog offers intelligent transportation
solutions that enable a smarter, safer journey for millions of drivers around
the world. Citilog’s Automatic Incident Detection (AID) systems provide a safer
environment in hundreds of tunnels and bridges around the world. Citilog was the
first company to introduce AID and has remained the leader ever since. Using
Citilog’s intersection control sensors and applications, Cities have cost
-effective and efficient tools to optimize the operation of traffic light and
reduce waiting time at intersections. Citilog’s traffic data collection sensors
and applications provide traffic data to Cities and Highways for better planning
and road user real time information, thus contributing to a better mobility.

Systems are deployed at some of the world’s best known landmarks such as, the
Lincoln and Holland Tunnels in New York; Lupu, NanPu and Yanpu bridges in
Shanghai, China; M30 tunnels in Madrid, Spain; the Mont-Blanc tunnel spanning
France and Italy and over 900 other locations.  Citilog is based in Paris,
France with international offices in the USA, Hong Kong and Spain. More
information is available at www.citilog.com.

About Axis Communications
Axis offers intelligent security solutions that enable a smarter, safer world.
As the global market leader in network video, Axis is driving the industry by
continually launching innovative network products based on an open platform -
delivering high value to its customers through a global partner network. Axis
has long-term relationships with partners and provides them with knowledge and
ground-breaking network products in existing and new markets.
Axis has more than 2,000 dedicated employees in more than 40 countries around
the world, supported by a network of over 75,000 partners across 179 countries.
Founded in 1984, Axis is a Sweden-based company listed on NASDAQ Stockholm under
the ticker AXIS. For more information about Axis, please visit our website
www.axis.com