2009-01-12 15:08:03 -

Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, today announced that it has named Jack L. Meltzer as its A&E (architectural and engineering) and consultant program manager.


Meltzer will be the chief liaison and manage Axis' programs for the architectural, engineering and professional security consultant communities. He will report to Dr. Jumbi Edulbehram, director, business development.

Axis' A&E program provides a set of outstanding support tools for network architects, engineers and consultants who design and specify IP-based security systems. There are currently more than 600 North American consultants in the program.


Meltzer has more than 25 years of security industry experience. Prior to joining Axis, Meltzer was with ICx Technologies; before that, he worked for 10 years at Lenel. There as global director, consultant support services, he developed and managed its global consultant support programs. Prior to Lenel, he was president of Wornall Electronics (acquired by Niscayah in 2005), one of the nations oldest electronic security system integration houses. He has been a member of ASIS since 1988.


"Jack has a unique perspective and vast experience in the security industry, "said Fredrik Nilsson, general manager of Axis Communications, Inc. "We are pleased that he has joined Axis and look forward to his important work with our A&E partners and customers."


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 Sweden-based company, operating worldwide with offices in more than 20 countries and cooperating with partners in more than 70 countries. Founded in 1984, Axis is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Stockholm, under the ticker AXIS. For more information about Axis, please visit our website at www.axis.com.








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