Axis Communications ARTPEC-9 Chips Enable Network Integration
New hardware allows for centralized device management and 10-year firmware support to secure distributed network ecosystems.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Semiconductors
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Axis Communications is driving the integration of security hardware with IT networks through its proprietary ARTPEC-9 chip architecture. The hardware, which began shipping in early 2025, utilizes a trusted execution environment for security and supports centralized management of distributed device ecosystems.
Why it matters
By moving security devices away from isolated hardware silos and toward integrated IT networks, companies can reduce management overhead and improve device security. Long-term support tracks allow administrators to patch vulnerabilities without performing firmware upgrades that might disrupt third-party integrations.
The ARTPEC-9 is the ninth generation of Axis Communications proprietary silicon, which manages imaging, processing, and cryptographic operations. The system supports a 10-year lifetime security maintenance track for firmware updates across distributed networks.
The players
Axis Communications
A manufacturer of network cameras and security devices that designs its own proprietary silicon and open platform software.
The details
The ARTPEC-9 chip integrates an imaging pipe and processing power directly into the hardware, creating a self-contained environment for video data. By employing a trusted execution environment—a secure area of the main processor that ensures code and data loaded inside are protected—the hardware handles cryptographic operations independently. The platform also features Axis Cloud Connect to facilitate direct integration with third-party video management software.
Timeline
November 2024: Axis Communications announced the ARTPEC-9 chip.
Early 2025: Products containing the ARTPEC-9 chip began shipping.
October 2026: Security Exhibition and Conference held at ICC Sydney.
The Tech Race
This release represents the latest milestone in the nine-generation development of the ARTPEC chip technology. The company continues to compete in the integrated security market by maintaining strict control over its proprietary silicon stack.
Retailers and security administrators can now manage up to 3,000 distributed devices through a unified interface that supports third-party applications. This hardware transition enables IT teams to apply security patches to older firmware versions without forcing system-wide upgrades.
The takeaway
The move toward unified, long-term support for network-integrated security devices shifts the focus from hardware replacement to consistent firmware maintenance. Watch for updates on how the 10-year security track influences the lifecycle management of large-scale retail security deployments.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by ITWire.
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