IPVM's Reports

IPVM's independent reporting is divided into 3 categories: (1) Public, (2) Info+: news, profiles, tutorials, etc. and (3) Research: tests, shootouts, competitive and financial analysis.
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Red Herring Award

Video analytics vendor Vidient announced that it received a Red Herring award. Vidient has been struggling for a long time (and to be fair so have...

By John Honovich - about 15 years ago

Economic Meltdown Rocks Security Industry

This is no ordinary recession. Dramatic and permanent changes have already begun. In conversations with over 30 end users, integrators and...

By John Honovich - about 15 years ago

IT Tutorial for Physical Security Managers

Much of the fear in IT convergence comes from new technology and operational issues of using IT for physical security systems. The goal of this...

By John Honovich - about 15 years ago

Why DVR Appliances Are Making a Comeback

Hated for the last few years, DVR appliances will make a strong comeback in the next 12 - 18 months. It is clear that many providers are learning...

By John Honovich - about 15 years ago

Axis Hammered by Recession

Axis video growth dropped from 32% to 9% and, in Europe, revenue actually declined. This is bad news not only for Axis but for the industry. The IP...

By John Honovich - over 15 years ago

Are US IP Video Companies Inferior?

The US has few leaders and none of the largest companies in IP video. This, despite the fact that, according to a recent study, there are...

By John Honovich - over 15 years ago

Survey for Retailers

Manufacturer 3xLogic released results from a survey of convenience store managers. A lot of interesting datapoints included. The most interesting...

By John Honovich - over 15 years ago

2009 Megapixel Camera Comparison Released

This 20 page report helps you decide amongst the leading megapixel camera products in the market. If you are evaluating megapixel cameras or moving...

By John Honovich - over 15 years ago

Should IT and Security Integrators Partner?

I think partnering is a horrible idea made worse by the numerous analysts who continuously promote it. The only viable solution is for integrators...

By John Honovich - over 15 years ago

Intersec and Middle East Growth Observations

Intersec, the largest Middle East security conference, was held this week in Dubai. This report shares my observations and learning as a speaker...

By John Honovich - over 15 years ago

Video Management Software Comparison

Compares Milestone, OnSSI, Genetec, Cisco, IndigoVision, DvTel and Verint. This 6 page report examines key strengths and weaknesses for each of...

By John Honovich - over 15 years ago

Should IT Take Over Physical Security?

Frequent discussions of IT taking over physical security often turn to not simply if it will happen but when it will happen. Such convergence is...

By John Honovich - over 15 years ago

How to Position Video Surveillance Cameras

This report shares best practices for positioning surveillance cameras and is based on standards I developed as an integrator. Figuring out the...

By John Honovich - over 15 years ago

Are You Too Stupid to Buy IP Cameras?

Why are 4 out of 5 of you still not choosing IP cameras? The IP video vendors keep trying to educate you. Is it that you are clearly that stupid to...

By John Honovich - over 15 years ago

How much does Video Surveillance Cost?

This report provides rough estimated prices for video surveillance products and systems including cameras, video management systems, video...

By John Honovich - over 15 years ago

Video Surveillance & CCTV Introduction Video

Getting started with video surveillance? This report covers the basic elements of video surveillance, walking you through each aspect including...

By John Honovich - over 15 years ago

How to Cut Costs Using the Internet

The recession is forcing broad reductions. Worse, the era of excess consumer spending is over. In response, most business around the world, whether...

By John Honovich - over 15 years ago

How Bad was the Q4 2009?

As an industry, bad. In Oct-Dec, sales decelerated in IP video and turned negative in analog video. The main reason: "project delays." While the...

By John Honovich - over 15 years ago

Are Trade Shows Dying?

Internet economics and the recession pose a significant risk to the future of trade shows. A broad trend facing all technology industries, we may...

By John Honovich - over 15 years ago Info plus reports label


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