Axis Communications recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newest Axis Experience Center (AEC) in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. 

Located in the heart of the city, the new site marks Axis' third AEC opening in the second half of 2022 and its second location established in Canada. 

Vancouver was a natural choice to support Axis’ vision for strategic growth and innovation, according to an announcement. The city is home to two million residents, including many Axis customers across key industries including retail, transportation, critical infrastructure and technology. Recently nicknamed “Techouver,” the city has experienced extensive job growth and development across technology sectors. 

“Axis remains committed to our integrators, partners, end customers, and the communities that they serve. By expanding our geographic footprint across Canada, we’re able to offer them hands-on access to our advanced technologies and work more closely together to create new solutions,” said Keith D’Sa, country manager for Canada at Axis Communications. “Opening the Vancouver AEC is an exciting opportunity to establish a presence within a burgeoning tech hub and engage with our current — and future — partners thriving in this vibrant area while doubling down on our commitment to a more sustainable future.” 

The Vancouver AEC gives local customers, partners, and business leaders the opportunity to interact with Axis’ latest and most innovative network technologies in real-world scenarios before deploying within their own organizations. The AEC showcases the latest in video surveillance, access control, audio and intercom technology, including the newest innovations from 2N and cutting-edge analytics applications like Axis Object Analytics (AOA), Perimeter Defender, People Counting, License Plate Verifier and more. 

The location also serves Axis’ ongoing mission to minimize the environmental impact of its operations to help reduce its carbon footprint and responsibly use natural resources. The new AEC is located within the Broadway Tech Center, a 17-acre business campus offering sustainability features with the goal to reduce energy use, such as green roofs, electric vehicle charging stations and bicycle lockers to promote alternative travel. 

The AEC was celebrated with a grand opening on Nov. 16, featuring a ribbon cutting, presentations from community stakeholders and tours of the facility. With more AEC announcements planned before the end of the year, Vancouver joins New York City, Boston, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, Houston, Los Angeles, San Jose, Washington D.C., Toronto, Mexico City and Sao Paulo. 

To schedule a time to tour the new Axis Experience Center or to learn more about the facility and its resources, email cainsidesales@axis.com.