First Axis Experience Center for Southern Cone

By Axis Communications

Santiago, Chile, October 16, 2024 – Axis Communications celebrated the grand opening of its new Axis Experience Center (AEC) in Santiago, Chile, the first AEC built in the southernmost part of South America, also known as the Southern Cone.

The AEC Chile will serve industry professionals in five Latin American countries – Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Bolivia – benefiting key industries in the region, including critical infrastructure, mining and smart cities. Within the experience center, local Axis partners and customers will be able to observe and experience first-hand Axis’ latest technological innovations in video, audio, analytics and security controls.

“The opening of our new experience center in Chile is a significant moment for Axis,” said Leopoldo Ruíz, Regional Director for Latin America at Axis Communications. “It demonstrates our strong commitment to providing our partners and customers in the region with the highest quality products and services in both the security and technology sectors.”

As the capital and largest city of Chile, Santiago is rapidly emerging as an innovation hub within Latin America’s technology landscape. This growing market will continue to expand with the addition of the new Axis Experience Center, which will undoubtedly further foster interest and adoption of smart technology in the region and surrounding countries, as well as providing accessible resources and critical on-site support. The AEC will support both current and future Axis partners in the region, providing a convenient physical location where organizations can enhance their knowledge and understanding of modern security solutions.

“Thanks to our AECs in Latin America and globally, we are able to build deeper and more trusting relationships with local companies, as these facilities offer an easy and accessible way to experiment with our technology and get answers to important questions," says Luis Mariano Vega, Sales Manager for the Southern Cone. "Our goal is to continue building trust with our partners and customers in the Southern Cone, and we are excited to see what this new chapter in the Axis story will bring.”

The new 339.93 square meter AEC will provide an immersive, interactive and user-friendly experience for Axis’ local partners. The facility will allow visitors to experience a wide range of unique capabilities and features, including:

•Simulation scenarios where visitors can test specific conditions based on different industry segments, such as critical infrastructure, mining and energy, as well as experiment with the latest Axis security solutions for each scenario.

•Exhibits and demonstrations of AXIS Perimeter Defender, which offers high-security perimeter surveillance and protection, and AXIS Object Analytics, which detects, classifies, tracks and counts objects to provide actionable insights for more informed decision-making.

•In addition to solutions from the Axis product line, solutions from the Swedish company's technology partners Aidant Intelligent Technology, Araani, Genetec, ISS, Milestone, Camstreamer and Vaxtor will also be on display and available for demos.

“Over the years, both companies have worked hand in hand, building an excellent relationship based on trust and collaboration in all areas,” said Cristián M. Barraza Navarro, Regional Sales Director for the Southern Cone at Genetec, Axis’ technology partner. “This relationship will be further strengthened now that both companies will have the new Axis Experience Center in Santiago. It will be an incredible opportunity, as it will allow people to personally test and verify the features, advantages and functionalities of Axis products and solutions.”

“Mercado Libre and the Internal Systems Department are very pleased to have a local Axis Experience Center that presents the latest products and solutions,” added Daniel Hernández Gómez, Senior Internal Systems Analyst at Mercado Libre, an end customer of Axis. “It will undoubtedly be a great asset for the projects we are currently working on and will support future projects.”

“Axis has been a cornerstone of the initiative I launched to connect municipalities with video surveillance companies,” said César Figueroa, Senior Engineer for Telecommunications and Electronic Security Systems at the Metropolitan Regional Government of Santiago, another Axis customer. “Now, having an Axis Experience Center significantly improves the ability of municipalities to explore, evaluate and test their solutions. It is an invaluable resource that provides strong support for current and future projects.”

Axis, together with Ted Wiklund, Ambassador of Sweden to Chile, local partners, customers and stakeholders, celebrated the grand opening of the AEC in Chile with a formal ribbon cutting on October 16 and 17. The event included music, speeches, presentations and tours of the new facility by local Axis experts, as well as special activities for attending media. 

The AEC in Chile is located at Av. Vitacura 2827, office 801, Las Condes, Santiago, Chile. To schedule a visit to the new Axis Experience Center or to learn more about the facility and its resources, please email Tamara Castro, our Santiago Office Coordinator (tamara.castro@axis.com).