Axis Network Cameras at Choctaw Indian Casinos

Axis Network Cameras at Choctaw Indian Casinos

Axis Communications announced today that more than 300 of the company's network
cameras have been installed in three casinos owned by the Choctaw Nation of
Oklahoma. The Axis network cameras will be used in conjunction with the
Universal Video Management System (UVMS) solution from Petards, Inc., a
developer of advanced video surveillance systems and one of the leading security
suppliers to the Choctaw Nation.

Axis network cameras were installed in the Durant, Broken Bow and Pocola casino
locations to monitor gaming floors, high-stakes poker tables and slot machines.
The Choctaw Nation selected a network-based solution because it wanted to
implement a more advanced surveillance system that could handle the increased
foot traffic in existing and new casinos, and because the network cameras were
easy to install and maintain

“Choctaw Nation is experiencing a high level of growth that demands the kind of
sophisticated surveillance technology Axis network cameras provide,” said Dan
Breshears, executive director of Tribal Police Security and Surveillance for
Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. “A network-based system enabled our team to take
advantage of power over Ethernet, eliminating the need for power outlets at
camera locations further increasing the constant and ongoing use of the system.”

Axis network cameras were chosen because of their ability to perform effectively
even in the most challenging physical environments. Crowds, noise and variations
in lighting typically found in casino settings often compromise the ability to
secure video that is clear enough to identify thieves and be used as evidence in
a court of law. 

“Axis' wide product portfolio including everything from video servers to
megapixel cameras are important in large installations,” said Fredrik Nilsson,
General Manager, Axis Communications. “Our ability to deliver optimal
performance in Choctaw Nation's casinos demonstrates our commitment to providing
solutions that work well and meet the most challenging needs.” 

Most of the cameras used in the casinos provide automatic iris control, allowing
the iris aperture to change and maintain optimum light level to the image
sensor. This feature is critical for capturing quality video images among the
bright and flashing lights of a casino, providing high image quality under
difficult lighting conditions.


For further information, please contact:
Margareta Lantz, Manager IR&Corporate Communications, Axis Communications 
Phone: + 46 46 272 18 00, E-mail: pressoffice@axis.com

About Axis 
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 Swedish-based company, operating worldwide with offices in 18
countries and cooperating with partners in more than 70 countries. Founded in
1984, Axis is listed on the OMX Nordic Exchange, Large Cap and Information
Technology. For more information about Axis, please visit our website at
www.axis.com.


About Petards, Inc.
Petards, Inc. is one of the most trusted and respected security partners in the
world, with installations in 40 countries.  We design, manufacture, supply and
support digital surveillance and security systems for environments where there
is no room for error.  Clients select Petards' UVMS for its unique combination
of flexible, user-friendly technology and rock-solid experience in critical
security environments.  Our solutions include integrated control systems; smart
CCTV for automatic threat identification including automatic number plate
recognition; in-car video evidence and enforcement systems; and mobile, wireless
surveillance solutions.  For more information, please go to www.petards.com.