Axis Communications Upgrades Washington D.C. Experience Center With New Technology

CHELMSFORD, Mass. – Axis Communications recently celebrated the grand re-opening of its Axis Experience Center (AEC) in Arlington, Va.

The expanded AEC, which originally opened in 2018, “will address growing market demands in Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, serving various industries including government and law enforcement agencies, critical infrastructure, city surveillance, transportation, education, retail, healthcare and more,” according to the company announcement.

The newly upgraded Axis Experience Center “has been made even more accessible for stakeholders in these areas to meet with local Axis experts, engage with engineers, sales, and marketing staff, as well as interact with the latest in intelligent surveillance technology,” the announcement says.

Situated on the 12^th and 14^th floors of the Potomac Tower, the facility “also provides impressive panoramic views of the Potomac River and D.C. monuments from the building terrace.”

“Axis is thrilled to be opening this reimagining of our D.C. location, bringing an expanded set of state-of-the-art security solutions and enhanced support to the heart of the nation’s capital,” says Paul Winsker, business area director, Mid-Atlantic at Axis Communications, in the company announcement.

“Our AECs around the Americas and the rest of the globe provide us with a vital avenue for forging trusting partnerships with local organizations and providing them with an easy and accessible way of testing our suite of advanced technology solutions in authentic environments,” he says.

“As part of our overall mission to foster a smarter and safer world, we’re committed to driving excellence and innovation in every local AEC community, and we look forward to this new chapter in D.C.,” says Winsker.

Inside the Revamped D.C. Area Axis Experience Center

The 13,500-square-foot AEC includes a variety of new features and distinct design elements such as:

• Two state-of-the-art Security Operation Centers.
• A dedicated federal demo space for demonstrating a variety of products and solutions that comply with complex regulations and requirements of the federal government, like NDAA and TAA compliance
• Multiple types of analytic scenarios configured around the space that will demonstrate actions like audio messaging and siren/strobe profiles, creating an interactive space for customers to see the cameras in action.
• Several specialized products like thermals and radar on display, working in tandem throughout the space.
• Four conference rooms, as well as a training and certification room, available for Axis partners and customers to book to host meetings, trainings, and conferences, and two designated community areas for Axis partners and customers to use for any downtime.

The D.C. AEC is located at 1001 19th St N, Ste 1400, Arlington, VA 22209. To schedule a time to tour the new Axis Experience Center or to learn more about the facility and its resources, please email [email protected].

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