Bob Dolan / Director of Technology-Security Solutions / Anixter, Inc / Contributing Member

– What does Anixter do?
Anixter is a Value Added Distributor of cabling and security infrastructure products used to Build, Connect, Power, and Protect commercial and private facilities.

– How long has Anixter been in the physical security market?
While we have sold various components in this market since the 1980’s, we assembled a focused sales team in 2000.

– Why did you join ONVIF and how long has your company been a member of ONVIF?
Anixter joined ONVIF nine years ago to support the concept of open standards and common network architecture for customers as they build their security systems.

– Is your company involved in any particular working groups?
Anixter participates as an active member in the Technical Services Committee and has done so for nine years.

– What does it mean to you to be a member of ONVIF and what kinds of business impacts have you seen as a result?
Our customers appreciate that an organization that doesn’t manufacture product, offers advice and the integrator’s perspective on the development of solutions that affect their daily lives.

– Are there any specific benefits ONVIF brings to your business?
The ability to speak towards Open Interface of components to allow deeper integration for customers to achieve their goals.

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