Brand profile · Professional video · IP cameras
Axis Communications is a Swedish company founded in 1984 in Lund, widely recognised as a pioneer of network (IP) video. Axis helped move the industry from analogue CCTV to IP cameras, starting with some of the earliest network camera models in the late 1990s.
Today Axis offers a deep portfolio of IP cameras, video encoders, audio solutions and access control designed for professional, 24/7 use. On Chicago North Shore we choose Axis when a project needs high image quality, strong cybersecurity and long product life cycles in demanding environments.
Axis has hundreds of camera models and variants. Below are some popular families and concepts that work especially well in Chicago North Shore buildings:
Axis fixed domes from the P32, P37 and M30 families are common choices for hallways, lobbies, garages and common areas. They balance cost, image quality and form factor, with vandal-resistant options where needed.
Multi-sensor models like AXIS P37-Series and panoramic cameras allow wide-area coverage with fewer mounting points and fewer licenses in the VMS. They are a strong fit for parking lots, courtyards and large indoor spaces.
PTZ cameras such as the Q60-Series provide powerful zoom and fast positioning for live monitoring, incident response and large outdoor areas. They are often used at main entrances, loading docks and perimeters.
Thermal models are used where detection matters more than identification – long perimeters, remote sites, rooftops and dark areas where normal cameras struggle. They integrate with analytics to alert when people or vehicles enter restricted zones.
For buildings with usable existing analogue cameras, Axis encoders can convert coax feeds into IP streams. This allows us to centralise recording in a modern VMS while planning a staged hardware refresh over time.
Axis audio products add voice-down capability – for example, speaking to trespassers via network speakers when an analytic detects motion after hours, or providing announcements and background music in public areas.
In our equipment catalog we focus on Axis models that make sense for Chicago North Shore projects and pair them with the right video management software and storage.
Axis is often at the centre of our video layer while other vendors provide access control, intercoms and networking. A typical building layout might include:
This combination delivers clear, searchable video that property managers and investigators can actually use after an incident, not just a collection of random camera angles.
We follow Axis installation guidelines, design tools and cybersecurity recommendations when we deploy cameras in Chicago North Shore buildings. Our experience includes:
If you already have Axis cameras on site, we can audit the installation, clean up configurations and take over ongoing maintenance. If you are planning a new project, we can compare Axis with other brands and show where each option makes sense.
No. Axis is one of our preferred brands for professional video, but we also work with other manufacturers. We pick the camera platform based on the building’s requirements, budget and existing infrastructure.
In many cases yes. We can keep useful cabling and infrastructure, replace outdated cameras with Axis models and integrate them into a modern VMS for better reliability and image quality.
For many sites the answer is yes. Axis cameras often provide better image quality, longer life cycles and stronger cybersecurity, which can reduce total cost of ownership over the life of the system.
Axis supports ONVIF and many direct integrations with popular VMS platforms. We can check compatibility with your current system or recommend a suitable VMS if you are planning an upgrade.
Yes. We offer free estimates for new projects and 50% off the first service visit for new service clients within our service area on Chicago North Shore.
We routinely integrate Axis video with access control, intercoms and networking from other vendors so that events and incidents can be reviewed together in one workflow.