Moreover, in a world where security threats are becoming more common, Axis Device Manager facilitates proactive device and network protection. It is suitable for managing up to a couple thousand Axis network cameras, access control and audio devices on one site — or several thousand devices across multiple sites.

A further development of its popular Axis Camera Management software platform, Axis Device Manager demonstrates Axis commitment to helping customers attain ease-of-installation, cost-effective operations as well as proactively protecting their devices and networks against cyber security risks.

The software tool incorporates a broad range of device management functions including automatic assignment of IP addresses; installation and configuration, replacement and upgrade of any single device; copying configurations between thousands of devices; connection to multiple servers/systems; restore points and factory default settings; upgrading of device firmware; management and update of user accounts and passwords; deployment and renewal for HTTPS & IEEE 802.1x certificates and supports cyber security.

Importantly, in an environment where technology is in a state of constant change and evolution, and threats from cyber criminals become more sophisticated, it is essential that any infrastructure related to safety and security is managed dynamically day-to-day. New Axis Device Manager delivers significant enhancements to device security by enabling centralised account, password and certificate management well as hardening device according to Axis hardening guide. This makes it easier and more cost efficient for system installers and administrators to proactively manage and implement important security management features.

“Being able to access and efficiently install, adapt and secure all of the devices on your network saves a tremendous amount of time and effort. Axis Device Manager is the go-to tool for reaching all Axis devices — whatever stage of their lifecycle — and make needed adjustments,” commented Ola Lennartsson, Global Product Manager, System Management at Axis Communications. “In today’s fast-paced world, any device or network that is static is not only old-fashioned, it is potentially prone to cyber threats. Therefore it is important we ensure our customers can use a tool that allows them to easily, rapidly and decisively manage all of the devices on their network. Axis Device Manager is that tool.”

Axis Device Manager will replace Axis Camera management and is available as a free download.