Axis Communications Acquires Citilog

Axis Communications announced that it has acquired Citilog, a provider of intelligent real-time video monitoring for traffic and transportation security and safety.  Based in Paris, France and with 30 employees, Citilog offers video analytics solutions for transportation monitoring such as automatic incident detection, traffic data collection, and intersection control.  The company's solutions are deployed in over 900 locations worldwide including landmarks such as the Lincoln Tunnel and Mont-Blanc Tunnel.  

Ray Mauritsson, Axis CEO states: “Citilog’s proven products are well known to the traffic sector, and complement our solutions for the most demanding requirements in that market. Their commitment to developing quality, innovative and easy-to-use products is consistent with Axis’ approach to provide the most competitive, highest value solution for a range of customer needs.  We are excited to be able to offer our channel partners and end users state-of-the-art analytics tools that work with their existing Axis network video solutions.”

Deal terms were not disclosed.