Martin Gren

Martin Gren
Born September 15, 1962

Martin Gren (born September 15, 1962) is a Swedish entrepreneur and inventor of the first network camera.[1][2]

In 1984, Gren founded Axis Communications, together with Mikael Karlsson and Keith Bloodworth, a company that initially developed and sold print servers, but which later came to be a world leader in network video. In 1996 Gren invented the first network camera, the AXIS 200, NetEye, together with Carl-Axel Alm.[3][4]

Professional career

Martin Gren has had both executive and operational roles within Axis Communications, including as Chief Technology Officer of Axis Camera Division and Director of New Projects.[5][2] He is currently a member of the board of the parent company Axis AB, and board member of Askero storybook Publishing Co., Eikos Corporation, Grenspecialisten AB, Handelsbolaget decade, H. Lundén Holding Ltd. and Tobii Technology AB.

Martin Gren has received numerous prizes including the "Lifetime Achievement Award" from the security trade magazine Detektor in 2009.[6][7][8]

References

  1. ↑ Timothy Compston, Security Middle East. “The Man Behind I.P.” January 10, 2014. Retrieved November 23, 2015.
  2. 1 2 Lennart Alexandrie, Security World Hotel. “His idea and passion was turned into a world leading industry.” September 5, 2008. Retrieved November 25, 2015.
  3. ↑ SDM Magazine. “Interview with Martin Gren, inventor of the network camera.” October 18, 2011. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
  4. ↑ John Adams, Security Electronics and Networks. “Martin Gren: IP CCTV's Founding Father.” December 8, 2015. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
  5. ↑ Executive Profile: Martin Gren, Bloomberg business profiles
  6. ↑ Lennart Alexandrie, Security World Hotel.“Martin Gren wins Detektor Life Time Achievement Award.” October 18, 2009. Retrieved November 25, 2015.
  7. ↑ Scott Goldfine, Security Sales & Integration. “2014 SSI Hall of Fame Inductee Martin Gren.” April 1, 2014. Retrieved November 24, 2015.
  8. ↑ Diane Ritchey, Security Magazine. “Security’s 25 Most Influential.” December 1, 2006. Retrieved November 26, 2015.
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