Buffalo Americas, a leading provider of external storage, network attached storage, and networking solutions, was named the 2014 Technology Partner Program Partner of the Year for North America by Axis Communications, the world leader in network video, during the ninth annual Axis Connect & Converge Conference (ACCC) recently held in Miami, Fl.

Axis presents the Technology Partner Program Partner of the Year award annually to recognize the success and loyalty of one Technology Partner, as well as its commitment to driving the shift from analog CCTV to IP-based network video surveillance.

Buffalo Americas partnered with Axis to provide a complete turnkey video surveillance network attached storage (NAS) solution to small businesses looking for seamless installation and deployment of a high-performance IP surveillance system.

The end result was the cost-effective TeraStation 5200 NVR with built-in support for AXIS Camera Companion and AXIS One-Click Camera Connection. Capable of supporting up to 16 HDTV-quality Axis IP-cameras with remote access to live feeds and recorded footage, the TeraStation 5200 NVR is ideal for businesses to affordably make the transition to a robust network-based video surveillance system with ease.

“Buffalo Americas is a model Axis partner,” said Scott Dunn, director of business development of Axis Communications. “They have shown remarkable leadership in all levels of implementing our AXIS Camera Companion solution?from seamless integration of the technology to understanding the needs of our partners and providing the appropriate tools and support. They put incredible effort in realizing both the larger picture of what can be accomplished and the finer details of how to get there.”

“This honor adds to Buffalo Americas’ reputation as a major driver of innovation and collaboration in the storage and networking industry,” said Brian Verenkoff, director of product management, Buffalo Americas, Inc. “We are extremely proud of our partnership with Axis Communications and our joint efforts to make it easier than ever for businesses such as retail and restaurant establishments to migrate to cost-effective, cutting-edge IP video surveillance systems.”

Buffalo Americas is a Technology Partner in Axis’ Channel Partner Program, designed to help channel partners leverage Axis’ technology and market-leading status to capitalize on the fast-growing network video surveillance industry.

As a channel-oriented company, Axis views partners as an extension of its team, playing a key role in the overall success of the company as well as the surveillance market’s transition from analog CCTV to digital video.