SALES GUIDE Axis Communications
AXIS 2420 Network Camera
Rev: 1.1, Latest update: 2001-06-05
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1 Product Summary
The AXIS 2420 Network Camera is a professional surveillance product targeted towards
Security Managers within the Security industry.
Although there has been considerable cross selling of both the AXIS 2100 and AXIS 2120
cameras from within our IT channels, the AXIS 2420 complements our existing AXIS
2400/2401 video server products and represents Axis’ first official standalone camera solution
for the Surveillance industry.
Coincidental with IfSEC 2001, the launch of this product is set for May 21, 2001.
2 AXIS IP Surveillance – Flagship Product
Presented as the World’s First IP-Surveillance Camera, the AXIS 2420 is to be launched as the
flagship product for the IP-Surveillance theme – that aims to better communicate our product
design philosophies to partners and end-users, and heighten brand awareness for Axis’ network
video products within the surveillance industry generally.
Although our messaging with regard to IP-Surveillance will be refined in the coming months
after official release of the AXIS 2420, AXIS IP Surveillance can be simply defined as: Future-
proof network surveillance technology from Axis.
Built upon several key concepts, this is a technology that is dedicated to serving the needs of a
rapidly growing surveillance/security industry that is Looking Forward.
2.1 Futureproof
Unlike the analog technology supporting the broad range traditional CCTV systems, AXIS IP-
Surveillance technology provides the foundation for a cost effective and future-proof systems
— where, regular firmware upgrades downloadable from the over the Web allow for continuous
product enhancement against previous product investment. Product firmware updates posted
regularly on the Website, can be downloaded and installed into the product quickly and easily.
2.2 Network
Connectivity
With the Internet Protocol as the cornerstone within our dedicated technology, Axis video
products include a in-built computer and Web server by defacto; which means, that they can be
assigned their own IP address and connect directly to a computer network — with no PC
required. Providing high-quality imaging, full Web-based control of the product configuration
functions via a browser over your network, Axis IP-surveillance technology guarantees the
comprehensive networking connectivity needed for distributing video streams over a secure
intranet, or the Internet.
