Axis Communications announced the release of AXIS Device Manager, a comprehensive on-premise device management tool that offers an easy, cost-effective and secure way to manage all major installation and operational device management tasks.

AXIS Device Manager performs fast, easy configuration of new devices, complete with backup and restore settings, as well as efficient installation of firmware upgrades.

It facilitates efficient device configuration including device hardening and certificate deployment. It is suitable for managing up to a couple of thousand Axis network cameras, access control and audio devices on one site – or several thousand devices across multiple sites.

“As a provider of physical security and business optimization solutions, it is also our responsibility to provide the tools for managing those devices and to ensure they are as cyber secure as possible, which is the aim of AXIS Device Manager.” said Fredrik Nilsson, VP, Americas, Axis Communications, Inc. “The launch of AXIS Device Manager truly exemplifies Axis’ vision to innovate for a smarter, safer world.”

A further development of its popular AXIS Camera Management software platform, AXIS Device Manager demonstrates Axis’ commitment to helping customers attain ease-of-installation and cost-effective operations.

It will also help protect their devices and networks against cybersecurity risks and applies cybersecurity controls by managing HTTPS and upload IEEE 802.1x certificates, accounts and passwords. Additionally, AXIS Device Manager cuts total installation time down to 30 minutes, compared to an estimated 106 hours through a standard web interface.

In other words, in enterprise level installations, the time it takes to execute tasks such as, installing AXIS Camera Application Platform (ACAP), upgrading firmware, configuring and cyber hardening devices, can be reduced by 90% or more.

The range of device management functions include:

• Automatically assign IP addresses
• Install, configure, replace and upgrade any single device
• Copy configurations between thousands of devices
• Connect to multiple servers/systems
• Restore points and factory default settings
• Upgrade device firmware
• Manage and update user accounts and passwords
• Deploy, and renew HTTPS & IEEE 802.1x certificates

With technology constantly changing and threats from cybercriminals becoming more sophisticated, it is essential that any infrastructure related to safety and security is managed dynamically day-to-day.

AXIS Device Manager offers significant enhancements to device security by enabling centralized account, password and certificate management as well as hardening devices according to the Axis hardening guide.

These features make it easier and more cost efficient for system installers and administrators to proactively manage and implement critical security management functions.

Axis offers intelligent security solutions and is a market leader in network video.