Axis Communications opens state-of-the-art experience center in Phoenix

Yesterday, Axis Communications celebrated the grand opening of its new Axis Experience Center (AEC) in Phoenix, Arizona. Featuring a wide variety of Axis surveillance solutions, as well as meeting and demonstration spaces, the facility will allow Axis to build stronger ties with partners and customers in the Southwest, fostering collaborative growth and innovation to enable smarter, safer communities, both locally and beyond.

As the capital of Arizona, Phoenix is ​​one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States, with a thriving economy and ever-increasing population, creating an increased need for robust technology solutions that can help improve safety while driving greater prosperity. Local municipalities and law enforcement operations, as well as organizations spanning transportation, retail, logistics, healthcare, and education, will particularly benefit from Axis’ presence in the area.

“Axis’ global reach is just one of the many benefits of partnering with us,” said Bill Wendlandt, business area director, US West Region, Axis Communications. “Local, on-site support makes a real difference to our partners and customers, who look to us to provide the tools and expertise they need to enhance their security, protection and business intelligence capabilities. Axis is honored and excited to grow our relationship with Phoenix’s thriving business community, and we look forward to working directly with our many partners and customers in the area to provide them with the innovative solutions they need to thrive in today’s changing business environment.”

The new AEC features an impressive 5,444 square feet of smart technology solutions, as well as a 20-person training room, a 10-person conference room, and an 8-person demonstration room. Wide panoramic visibility from all areas of the center provides incredible views of local landmarks including Downtown Phoenix, Tempe City Lake, Arizona State University, “A” Mountain, and Mill Ave. Axis is taking advantage of this location to create unique demonstrations with three strategically placed rooftop camera sleds, giving visitors incredible footage that has to be seen to be believed.

Additionally, this AEC location features:

• A complete showcase of all Axis loudspeakers in the company’s portfolio, with background music powered by an authentic Rock-Ola Jukebox and AXIS C8110 Network Audio Bridge.
• Real-time analytics in use throughout the facility, such as helmet detection, people counting, cough detection and more.
• Retail-focused area with a music store theme where all types of retail analysis are demonstrated in a fun and family-friendly environment.
• A theatre-style demonstration room including an imaging usability lab to showcase the performance of Axis products in challenging lighting conditions.
• Education and demonstrations focused on edge-based access control, from the inside out.

Axis, along with local partners, customers and stakeholders, celebrated the grand opening of Phoenix AEC with a formal ribbon cutting on August 1. The grand opening event also included tours of the space led by Phoenix-area Axis staff. Additional tours, meetings and private demonstrations can be scheduled beginning August 5.

The Phoenix AEC is located at 60 E. Rio Salado Pkwy, Suite 1210, Tempe, AZ 85281.