Axis Communications AB is a Swedish manufacturer of network cameras, access control, and network audio devices for the physical security and video surveillance industries.

Network cameras – Axis Communications develops and sells network cameras for many applications. Products include PTZ, vandal resistant, thermal, outdoor, nitrogen-pressurized, HDTV, wireless, motion detection and progressive scan cameras. It introduced the industry’s first thermal network camera, the AXIS Q1910, in January 2010 and the industry’s first HDTV network camera, the AXIS Q1755, in December 2008.

An old AXIS 2100 network camera

An AXIS P3717-PLE Network Camera, circa 2019. This device has 4 adjustable camera heads allowing for 360 degree coverage of an area. The camera is powered by an AXIS ARTPEC-6.
Body cameras – In March 2020, Axis Communications entered the body cam market with its own open architecture system competing with market incumbents Axon, Digital Ally, Wolfcom and Motorola Solutions with its Watchguard Video brand.
Video encoders – Axis Communications develops and sells video encoders allowing for video from analog systems to be converted into digital format for IP networks. Recent models are now based on the H.264 video compression format lowering bandwidth and storage requirements without impacting image clarity. The company sells 1-port, 4-port, 6-port and 16-port video encoders as well as rack-mountable systems for large installations.
Video management software – Axis Communications sells a full-featured video management software which it markets under the name AXIS Camera Station. The software provides remote video monitoring, recording and event management functionality. Its API allows the integration with other systems such as point of sale and access control. Axis only sells a light-weight remote-viewing application under the name AXIS Companion.
Physical access control – Axis Communications started offering physical access control systems in late 2013. The first product was the AXIS A1001 network door controller. It had an open interface for integration with other IP-based security system components and third-party software. The AXIS A1001 network door controller was the first ONVIF conformant physical access control system available on the market.
Network audio – In March 2015, Axis Communications introduced its first network audio product, a horn speaker providing talk-down audio functionality for security applications. In September 2016, it introduced two network audio loudspeakers for background music and for live or scheduled announcements in retail stores. In September 2017, Axis Communications expanded its network audio offering with an analog to IP audio converter and a PA system. In 2022, Axis Communications released its first Network Strobe Siren which provides audible and visual alerts.
Radar – In 2017, Axis Communications introduced its first radar, the D2050-VE, which allowed for minimization of false alarms, analytics, classification of objects, and more auto-tracking capabilities for Axis PTZ Cameras. In 2019 Axis aintroduced the D2110-VE radar which has Machine learning and Deep learning capabilities.