Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, today announced the grand opening of their newest Axis Experience Center (AEC) in southern Florida. The official grand opening ceremony and ribbon cutting event was held on December 7th at Axis’ new facility.

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From left to right: Axis Communications' Paul Thompsen, Area Sales Manager, Southeast, Fredrik Nilss ...

From left to right: Axis Communications' Paul Thompsen, Area Sales Manager, Southeast, Fredrik Nilsson, VP, Americas, Fernando Esteban, Business Area Director, Southeast and Larry Newman Senior Director, Sales cut the official ribbon signifying the opening of the newest Axis Experience Center in Fort Lauderdale, FL. (Photo: Business Wire)

The 7,300 square foot AEC features a 30-person training center, 16-person conference room and a specialized engineering and technology lab that includes 20 cameras and is available for local partners, customers and industry associations to host trainings, meetings and product tests. The space features realistic demo areas for key vertical markets in the Southeast business area, including education, transportation, healthcare and the marine industry. The space includes more than 100 Axis devices including, cameras, access control, audio, analytics and intercom.

“The idea behind the AEC’s is about getting closer to our partners and customers, and truly providing them with an experience,” said Fredrik Nilsson, VP, Americas, Axis Communications, Inc. “Each Experience Center is customized to meet the needs of the specific business area, highlighting the solutions and segments that are most relevant to our customers.”

The official grand opening took place on Dec. 7th with more than 150 attendees, including partners, customers and press. Located at 200 E. Broward Blvd., Suite 1300, the Center will primarily serve the Southeast Business Area, including 10 office-based employees. The Southeast Business Area includes Kentucky, Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, northern Mississippi, Georgia and Florida.

“This space is about giving back to the industry,” said Fernando Esteban, Business Area Director, Southeast, Axis Communications, Inc. “We focused on replicating real-world uses of technology and providing meeting space where partners and end-users can come for education and hands-on testing that will help them grow their business.” Partners, end-users and industry associations that are interested in utilizing the Axis Experience Center for meetings and trainings should reach out to their local sales representative.

Axis has seven AEC’s in North America. Locations include, Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Toronto, Mexico City, the North American headquarters in Chelmsford, Massachusetts and its newest AEC in Fort Lauderdale. Axis plans to open additional locations throughout 2018.

About Axis Communications
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 2,700 dedicated employees in more than 50 countries around the world, supported by a global network of over 90,000 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 www.axis.com.