Chelmsford, Mass. - Axis Communications, the global leader in network video, today introduces the powerful and highly compact AXIS M7011 Video Encoder. The single-channel video encoder offers easy and cost-effective integration of analog CCTV cameras into an IP-based video surveillance system. AXIS M7011 provides excellent H.264 video compression performance in a small package, without any limitation of the number of individually configured video streams.

The video encoder is suitable for all analog camera types, both fixed and pan/tilt/zoom cameras. Featuring Power over Ethernet (PoE), the same Ethernet cable is used for both data and power, making installation flexible and easy. The video encoder also features a card slot for edge storage with microSDTM cards or NAS (Network-Attached Storage). AXIS Camera Companion and AXIS Video Hosting System are supported.

AXIS M7011 is a simple, yet powerful, highly compact video encoder available through Axis's standard distribution channels at the suggested retail price of $199.

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 and carried 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 1,900 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.