“The Axis Technology Partner Program [TPP] is designed to bring to market the ‘best of class’ solutions for channel partners and their customers,” says Vince Ricco, Business Development Manager, TPP, Axis Communications, Inc. “We are excited to formally welcome Comtrend to the program and look forward to collaborating with such a leader in selling to Service Providers across North America. Our companies mutually aim to solve problems and create new opportunities, to ultimately empower our customers to succeed.”

Axis is the global market leader in innovative network video products for retail, transportation, critical infrastructure, perimeter security and public surveillance applications. As a member of the Axis TPP, Comtrend will strive to improve product compatibility with Axis and to increase successful product integration and enhance end user experience. Comtrend will increase participation in joint marketing activities, education, and development opportunities to further both companies’ success within the security market.

John DiFrenna, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, adds, “Comtrend has great synergy with the new AXIS Companion Line, Axis’ first offering for small businesses. In one usage scenario, our customers have leveraged our expertise in the new G.hn Powerline standard to connect Axis cameras via existing Powerline wiring. It is a tremendous savings in time and expense; both installer and customer appreciate the efficiency. It’s a great beginning to a new partnership.”

About Comtrend:

Comtrend, with more than 25 years of experience, has become one of the leading global providers of advanced networking solutions. Comtrend designs, manufactures, and markets a wide range of networking equipment and software. Service providers, VARs, businesses and consumers look to Comtrend for broadband gateways, as well as the latest WiFi, Powerline, Coax and surveillance technologies. Comtrend remains committed to industry standards like G.hn for home networking, as well as interoperability and market-leading performance. People in businesses and homes around the world trust Comtrend to make their technology easier and more dependable. For more information, including Comtrend’s full lineup of networking solutions, please visit www.comtrend.com

About Axis

Axis offers intelligent security solutions that enable a smarter, safer world. As the 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 customers 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 2,100 dedicated employees in more than 50 countries around the world, supported by a global network of over 80,000 partners. 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