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ONVIF Favorability Results 2019

In the past decade, ONVIF has grown from a reaction to the outside Cisco-lead PSIA challenge, to being the de facto video surveillance standard...

By IPVM Team - about 5 years ago | 17 Comments Info plus reports label

City Physical Security Manager Interview

This physical security pro is the Physical Security Manager for the City of Calgary. He is a criminologist by training with an ASIS CPP credential....

By Dan Gelinas - about 5 years ago | 5 Comments Info plus reports label

OpenALPR Acquired By Mysterious Novume

Startup OpenALPR has been acquired by Novume, a company virtually unknown in the industry. While there are many LPR providers (see our directory),...

By Dan Gelinas - about 5 years ago | 22 Comments Info plus reports label

Integrator Profitability Bonuses - Statistics

While winning projects typically gets the most attention, how profitable those jobs turn out to be is key to the long-term success of integrators....

By IPVM Team - about 5 years ago | 7 Comments Info plus reports label

Network Optix Favorability Results 2019

Network Optix is arguably the last new VMS. Founded in 2010, more than a decade after most client/server VMS offerings, the company has become a...

By John Honovich - about 5 years ago | 22 Comments Info plus reports label

US City Sued For Hiding Surveillance Camera Map

UPDATE: The judgment is now in and updated information is at the bottom of the post. Should maps of public surveillance camera locations be kept...

By Dan Gelinas - about 5 years ago | 24 Comments Info plus reports label

Arcules Favorability Results 2019

Arcules has amazing advantages. Tens of millions of funding from Canon. Unlimited access to Milestone's source code (see our test results). But...

By IPVM Team - about 5 years ago | 4 Comments Info plus reports label

Church Technology Director Security Interview

With 40+ years of experience in IT from a wide array of verticals, including US and foreign military, and large corporate and industrial settings,...

By Dan Gelinas - about 5 years ago | 18 Comments Info plus reports label

Camera Pendant Mounting Guide

It is often necessary to suspend a camera from a high open ceiling. This is commonplace in retail, warehouse, industrial sites, hangars, and other...

By IPVM Team - about 5 years ago | 22 Comments Info plus reports label

Huawei Sues US Government Over NDAA Ban, Loses

PRC telecom giant Huawei is suing the US government over the NDAA ban, arguing that key provisions in it are unconstitutional. Update: Huawei lost...

By Charles Rollet - about 5 years ago | 12 Comments Info plus reports label

Start Up Safe Zone $150 Gunfire Detector Profile

While gunfire detectors have been around for years, typically they are limited to enterprise level or municipal deployments. Startup AVidea, makers...

By Dan Gelinas - about 5 years ago | 8 Comments Info plus reports label

Cable Firestopping Installation Guide

Installing cables through firewalls is a critical installation issue. Failing to properly seal a penetration can cause smoke and fire to spread,...

By IPVM Team - about 5 years ago | 8 Comments Info plus reports label

Top ISC West 2019 Booth Moves

With ISC West just a month away, we examine the most notable exhibitor moves including big exhibitors who dropped out and a number of significant...

By IPVM Team - about 5 years ago Info plus reports label

Prysm PSIM Profile

A decade ago, PSIM promised significant potential but has always suffered from significant problems. Now, a number of PSIMs have either gone out of...

By Dan Gelinas - about 5 years ago | 6 Comments Info plus reports label


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