IBM Launches Intelligent Security System at Chicago's Navy Pier IBM (NYSE: IBM) has announced the creation of one of the world’s most advanced, integrated network video monitoring systems for Chicago’s Navy Pier. The project increases video security capabilities at Navy Pier and integrates new and existing safety resources to safeguard people and property.      Tampa Bay Downs Turns to Axis Video Encoders to Meet Stringent Florida Regulations for Recording Surveillance Video at Gaming Facilities Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, has announced that Tampa Bay Downs Inc. has installed its video encoders, enabling the track to exceed new state regulations for recording surveillance video at gaming facilities in a cost effective manner.     Axis Communications is Export Company of the Year 2009   Axis Communications received the Swedish Export Prize from His Majesty the King at an award ceremony held at Cirkus in Stockholm on Tuesday evening. The award is given to a Swedish company that has displayed a strong export trend during recent years with successes on several markets, which at the same time displays good profitability and positive development of the Swedish operations.     Deer Park School District Using Axis Network Cameras to Enhance School and Student Safety Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, has announced that the Deer Park Independent School District in Texas is using its network cameras to enhance the security and safety of public school students and facilities.     Axis Opens Configuration and Logistics Center in Atlanta Providing Enhanced Product Supply to North American and South American Distributors Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, has announced that it is establishing a new configuration and logistics center in Atlanta.      Axis network cameras are being installed in US schools   Axis Communications has announced that the Chippewa Valley School District in Michigan is using Axis network cameras to increase public school security in a cost-effective manner. More than 600 network cameras and video encoders are being installed in the district’s high schools and ninth grade centers during spring 2009.     Defentect Teams With San Diego State University, Axis Communications and OnSSI for Radiation Detection Homeland Security System Defentect (OTC Bulletin Board: SLNH) has announced that it has entered a joint operational agreement with San Diego State University's Homeland Security Program and its Immersive Visualization Center (SDSU Viz Center) to establish a permanent gamma radiation detection perimeter system. The program demonstrates best practices and solutions to deter, detect, and defend against the illicit transport of radiological materials, which are the core components of dirty bombs. The research demonstration will also help develop techniques for using radiation to assist with numerous Homeland Security and business applications such as moving cargo across borders, oceans, and airways in secure and innovative ways.     Network Video System Serves as Deterrent to Crime, Helps School Solve Incidents Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, has announced that DePaul University is using its network cameras to ensure the safety of its students and property.     Axis Founder Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and Awared Prize for Best International Growth   Martin Gren, one of the founders of Axis Communications, has been named Sweden's most successful entrepreneur when the final of Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2008 took place at Stockholm city hall. Martin Gren also received the prize for best international growth, a prize category that is awarded by SEB.     Axis Communications Names Jack Meltzer A&E and Consultant Program Manager Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, has announced that it has named Jack L. Meltzer as its A&E (architectural and engineering) and consultant program manager.     Axis Introduces First HDTV Network Camera. Offers Two Megapixels, 10x Optical Zoom and H.264 Compression Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, has announced that it is introducing a network camera with true HDTV performance in compliance with the SMPTE standard in resolution, color representation and frame rate.     Axis Introduces Its Smallest and Smartest Network Cameras Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, has announced its AXIS M10 Network Cameras, a series of small and smart cameras, ideal for securing locations such as small businesses, boutiques, restaurants, hotels and residences.     The Art Institute of Chicago Using Axis Network Cameras to Monitor Museum for Safety of Visitors, Art Holdings   Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, has announced that the Art Institute of Chicago is using Axis network cameras to monitor the museum's approximately 1 million square feet for the safety of its visitors and art holdings.     Axis cameras in service at Länsförsäkringar Axis Communications has announced that its network cameras are part of the Swedish insurance company Länsförsäkring Älvsborg’s alarm service for farming, companies and private homes. Länsförsäkringar will initially offer the alarm service to its policy holders in Älvsborg county.     Grambling State University Protecting Students, Property With Axis Network Cameras Axis Communications, the global leader in the network video market, has announced that Grambling State University is using its network cameras to ensure the safety of its students and property.        Axis is opening new offices in China and Brazil Axis Communications has announced that the company is opening new sales offices China (Beijing) and Brazil (São Paolo). There is great interest in network video in both of the regions and by establishing local offices, Axis strengthens its presence on markets with development potential.     Axis is opening sales offices and more network video products were installed in Moscow's Metro Axis Communications has announced that the company is opening a new sales office in Russia (Moscow). There is great interest in network video in the region and by establishing a local office, Axis strengthens its presence on a market with development potential.     Slowdown in pace of market growth for network video For a number of years, IMS has forecast that the market for installations of network video products has an annual global growth rate of approximately 40 percent. IMS expects slower growth in 2008 than in the preceding year as a consequence of the receding American economy. However, their estimation is that network video products will grow by at least 30 percent in the US.       Axis protects University of Aberdeen now and in the future "We have been very impressed with the image quality offered by the new Axis system. The previous system delivered images which rarely identified individuals caught on camera in a way in which they could be positively identified. But we now have absolute certainty that those who are captured will be identifiable which is very reassuring, particularly if we need to show the images to the local police if a crime has been committed," William Stevenson, Assistant Estates Director for Support Services, University of Aberdeen     Increased productivity at UCLA At the radiology department of the University of California, Los Angles (UCLA), each radiologist used to make daily round trips to monitor CT (computed tomography) and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scans at its numerous scanners, which were scattered over four buildings in the main campus area. The department was in need of remote monitoring capabilities to adequately supervise radiological studies and improve patient care.     Axis network camera makes the grade at University of Minnesota With four geographically separate campuses, the University of Minnesota sought to establish a sense of community among its students, teaching staff and administration.