Pay Real Money; Get Fake Interview
Posted on Aug 31, 2012 for Standards
"Interviews with manufacturers are typically boring, filled with platitudes and thinly veiled promotions. But are they actually bought and paid for? Unfortunately, one of the biggest promoters of security manufactu"
Posted on Aug 31, 2012 for Standards
"Interviews with manufacturers are typically boring, filled with platitudes and thinly veiled promotions. But are they actually bought and paid for? Unfortunately, one of the biggest promoters of security manufactu"
Webinar Recorded - Justifying Surveillance Spending
(PRO Only)
Posted on Aug 30, 2012 for General
"We had an interesting discussion with more than 70 IPVM PRO Members on how to justify surveillance spending and the one hour video below captures it all. The first part is a 20 minute presentation that review the "
Posted on Aug 30, 2012 for General
"We had an interesting discussion with more than 70 IPVM PRO Members on how to justify surveillance spending and the one hour video below captures it all. The first part is a 20 minute presentation that review the "
Earthcam GigapixelCam
(PRO Only)
Posted on Aug 29, 2012 for Other Companies
"Gigapixel surveillance continues to gain interest, due in no small part to its "wow" factor and extreme resolution. Webcam provider EarthCam is the latest entrant to this space with their aptly-named GigapixelCam."
Posted on Aug 29, 2012 for Other Companies
"Gigapixel surveillance continues to gain interest, due in no small part to its "wow" factor and extreme resolution. Webcam provider EarthCam is the latest entrant to this space with their aptly-named GigapixelCam."
Stopping End Users from Shopping Quotes
(PRO Only)
Posted on Aug 29, 2012 for General
"Nothing is more frustrating to an integrator than after spending dozens of hours preparing a design / sales proposal for an end user to take it and shop it to the integrator's competitors. This practice is increas"
Posted on Aug 29, 2012 for General
"Nothing is more frustrating to an integrator than after spending dozens of hours preparing a design / sales proposal for an end user to take it and shop it to the integrator's competitors. This practice is increas"
Lightning Protection for Surveillance Cameras
(PRO Only)
Posted on Aug 28, 2012 for General
"Lightning strikes can cause significant damage and major expenses for surveillance systems. An unprotected camera hit by lightning cannot only kill the camera but lots of other devices connected to the camera (swi"
Posted on Aug 28, 2012 for General
"Lightning strikes can cause significant damage and major expenses for surveillance systems. An unprotected camera hit by lightning cannot only kill the camera but lots of other devices connected to the camera (swi"
Bosch Advantage Line Additions
(PRO Only)
Posted on Aug 27, 2012 for Bosch Security
"Over the last year, Bosch has aggressively promoted its 'Advantage Line' on the Internet and in trade shows, including a massive tower at ISC West 2012. Now, they have expanded this line with 5 new cameras. In thi"
Posted on Aug 27, 2012 for Bosch Security
"Over the last year, Bosch has aggressively promoted its 'Advantage Line' on the Internet and in trade shows, including a massive tower at ISC West 2012. Now, they have expanded this line with 5 new cameras. In thi"
Milestone vs Genetec - Who Will Win?
(PRO Only)
Posted on Aug 27, 2012 for Milestone Systems
"Recently, many investors has asked us about Milestone vs Genetec: Who is better? Who will be bigger? Who will win? In this note, we analyze these questions in-depth, looking at: The overall size of the market a"
Posted on Aug 27, 2012 for Milestone Systems
"Recently, many investors has asked us about Milestone vs Genetec: Who is better? Who will be bigger? Who will win? In this note, we analyze these questions in-depth, looking at: The overall size of the market a"
Beating Facial Recognition in 5 Easy Steps
(PRO Only)
Posted on Aug 26, 2012 for Video Analytics
"Few topics fan the flames of privacy activists like video surveillance. Depending on who you are, video cameras either dramatically improve security or are the ultimate end of it. In response to the recent Wi"
Posted on Aug 26, 2012 for Video Analytics
"Few topics fan the flames of privacy activists like video surveillance. Depending on who you are, video cameras either dramatically improve security or are the ultimate end of it. In response to the recent Wi"
Recorders Integrating with Other Recorders
(PRO Only)
Posted on Aug 24, 2012 for NVRs
"Try having one manufacturer's VMS integrate another manufacturer's VMS, DVR or NVR. The results are likely to be disappointing. While integrating different manufacturer's cameras to a VMS is increasingly simple, i"
Posted on Aug 24, 2012 for NVRs
"Try having one manufacturer's VMS integrate another manufacturer's VMS, DVR or NVR. The results are likely to be disappointing. While integrating different manufacturer's cameras to a VMS is increasingly simple, i"
Interlogix Bombs Again
(PRO Only)
Posted on Aug 23, 2012 for Other Companies
"When we last checked in with Interlogix, they were unveiling their big announcement for ISC West 2012: a cake. While some were excited to see the Cake Boss, most seemed to be baffled by the lack of real product re"
Posted on Aug 23, 2012 for Other Companies
"When we last checked in with Interlogix, they were unveiling their big announcement for ISC West 2012: a cake. While some were excited to see the Cake Boss, most seemed to be baffled by the lack of real product re"
Proximity Card Vulnerabilities
(PRO Only)
Posted on Aug 23, 2012 for Access Control
"Even though it is the most common credential in access control today, proximity cards face notable security problems. The effort to move end users to newer card technologies is no accident; technology vendors are "
Posted on Aug 23, 2012 for Access Control
"Even though it is the most common credential in access control today, proximity cards face notable security problems. The effort to move end users to newer card technologies is no accident; technology vendors are "
What Ever Happened to VitaminD?
(PRO Only)
Posted on Aug 23, 2012 for Video Analytics
"One of the few new entrants to the video analytics market in the past few years, VitaminD attracted a fair amount of interest for their low cost, integrated video analytics / VMS offering. However, since then, the"
Posted on Aug 23, 2012 for Video Analytics
"One of the few new entrants to the video analytics market in the past few years, VitaminD attracted a fair amount of interest for their low cost, integrated video analytics / VMS offering. However, since then, the"
Axis P3384 Lightfinder/WDR Domes
(PRO Only)
Posted on Aug 22, 2012 for Axis
"Low-light and WDR capability are perhaps the two most sought-after features in surveillance, but usually cameras are made to handle only one or the other well, not both. Now, Axis has announced the latest in their"
Posted on Aug 22, 2012 for Axis
"Low-light and WDR capability are perhaps the two most sought-after features in surveillance, but usually cameras are made to handle only one or the other well, not both. Now, Axis has announced the latest in their"
Watermarking for Surveillance Tutorial
(PRO Only)
Posted on Aug 22, 2012 for General
"Watermarking is one of the most confusing aspects of surveillance. This can become a serious problem when watermarking is demanded by users (or courts) to prove the validity of surveillance evidence. In this note,"
Posted on Aug 22, 2012 for General
"Watermarking is one of the most confusing aspects of surveillance. This can become a serious problem when watermarking is demanded by users (or courts) to prove the validity of surveillance evidence. In this note,"
OS for Windows VMS: Server vs. 7
(PRO Only)
Posted on Aug 22, 2012 for General
"How important is it to choose a 'server' version of an operating system? While every major VMS developer supports Windows 7, many new enterprise video servers are built using Server 2008 R2. Do the different versi"
Posted on Aug 22, 2012 for General
"How important is it to choose a 'server' version of an operating system? While every major VMS developer supports Windows 7, many new enterprise video servers are built using Server 2008 R2. Do the different versi"
Readers Choice: Video Analytics - Next Big Thing
Posted on Aug 22, 2012 for Video Analytics
"5 years from now, the next big thing will be.... video analytics. Wait. What? Is this 2002 or 2012? Well, according to your fellow IPVM readers, the surveillance technology that will have the biggest impact in 5 y"
Posted on Aug 22, 2012 for Video Analytics
"5 years from now, the next big thing will be.... video analytics. Wait. What? Is this 2002 or 2012? Well, according to your fellow IPVM readers, the surveillance technology that will have the biggest impact in 5 y"
How End Users Purchase Maintenance
(PRO Only)
Posted on Aug 21, 2012 for General
"If end users had their druthers, security systems would never stop working. However, like any complex system, pieces break and things need periodic adjustment. How do end users prefer to buy maintenance services f"
Posted on Aug 21, 2012 for General
"If end users had their druthers, security systems would never stop working. However, like any complex system, pieces break and things need periodic adjustment. How do end users prefer to buy maintenance services f"
Direct to Storage Tutorial
(PRO Only)
Posted on Aug 20, 2012 for NVRs
"Edge storage is hot. While attention centers on SD cards, that is not the only way to eliminate VMS servers. Another powerful tool in recording 'direct to storage' is to connect IP cameras to NAS appliances withou"
Posted on Aug 20, 2012 for NVRs
"Edge storage is hot. While attention centers on SD cards, that is not the only way to eliminate VMS servers. Another powerful tool in recording 'direct to storage' is to connect IP cameras to NAS appliances withou"
The Future of VMS
Posted on Aug 20, 2012 for NVRs
"10 years ago, video management software was a novelty. 5 years ago, it was a hot up and comer. Today, it is mainstream. In just a decade, VMS has made quite the transformation. But what now? Where does it go from"
Posted on Aug 20, 2012 for NVRs
"10 years ago, video management software was a novelty. 5 years ago, it was a hot up and comer. Today, it is mainstream. In just a decade, VMS has made quite the transformation. But what now? Where does it go from"
Tri-Ed Roadshow: Worth Going to?
(PRO Only)
Posted on Aug 20, 2012 for General
"Single day, touring 'roadshows' promise an easy way to learn about new security technology without having to travel far. In the US, one of the most aggressive roadshow operators is Tri-Ed, a national distributor. "
Posted on Aug 20, 2012 for General
"Single day, touring 'roadshows' promise an easy way to learn about new security technology without having to travel far. In the US, one of the most aggressive roadshow operators is Tri-Ed, a national distributor. "
Dotworkz Solar Surveillance Kits Examined
(PRO Only)
Posted on Aug 18, 2012 for General
"Dotworkz wants to make solar-powered surveillance easy. In what can be a daunting design challenge for even experienced integrators, Dotworkz recently announced two types of solar kits specifically designed for vi"
Posted on Aug 18, 2012 for General
"Dotworkz wants to make solar-powered surveillance easy. In what can be a daunting design challenge for even experienced integrators, Dotworkz recently announced two types of solar kits specifically designed for vi"
Pan Tilt Positioner Tutorial
(PRO Only)
Posted on Aug 16, 2012 for General
"Why use Pan-Tilt positioners when speed dome PTZs are widely available? For many, these units are a thing of the past. However, they do play important specialists roles within surveillance. In this note, we answer"
Posted on Aug 16, 2012 for General
"Why use Pan-Tilt positioners when speed dome PTZs are widely available? For many, these units are a thing of the past. However, they do play important specialists roles within surveillance. In this note, we answer"
Startup Advice: Ignore Market Size, Focus on This
Posted on Aug 16, 2012 for Financials
"Startups and investors focus heavily on how big the market is - Is it $10 billion, $20 billion, $41 billion??? By contrast, both would be better ignoring market (and even segment) sizes because of 3 specific and s"
Posted on Aug 16, 2012 for Financials
"Startups and investors focus heavily on how big the market is - Is it $10 billion, $20 billion, $41 billion??? By contrast, both would be better ignoring market (and even segment) sizes because of 3 specific and s"
TimeSight Ceases Operations, For Sale
(PRO Only)
Posted on Aug 15, 2012 for TimeSight
"A few years ago, TimeSight burst on to the scenes with an NVR claiming to deliver massive storage savings up to 90%. Now, TimeSight is ceasing operations and putting itself up for sale. In this note, we examine wh"
Posted on Aug 15, 2012 for TimeSight
"A few years ago, TimeSight burst on to the scenes with an NVR claiming to deliver massive storage savings up to 90%. Now, TimeSight is ceasing operations and putting itself up for sale. In this note, we examine wh"
What Do Rubber Ducks Have to Do With Security?
(PRO Only)
Posted on Aug 15, 2012 for General
""Well actually nothing," admits a security manufacturer who is giving away 3000 rubber ducks at ASIS 2012. Indeed, there are 25 sets for you to pick from, including: Viking rubber ducks for Axis employees Supe"
Posted on Aug 15, 2012 for General
""Well actually nothing," admits a security manufacturer who is giving away 3000 rubber ducks at ASIS 2012. Indeed, there are 25 sets for you to pick from, including: Viking rubber ducks for Axis employees Supe"
Ubiquiti Counterfeiting Crisis Deepens
(PRO Only)
Posted on Aug 15, 2012 for Ubiquiti
"It started off with a bizarre seemingly staged 'mob hit', got worse a few months later and now has become a major crisis. One of the most powerful companies in wireless networking and a growing force in the survei"
Posted on Aug 15, 2012 for Ubiquiti
"It started off with a bizarre seemingly staged 'mob hit', got worse a few months later and now has become a major crisis. One of the most powerful companies in wireless networking and a growing force in the survei"
How Do End Users Monitor Surveillance?
(PRO Only)
Posted on Aug 14, 2012 for General
"How actively are surveillance systems monitored? Do end users prefer to passively use surveillance for recording activity, or do they actively monitor surveillance video so they can respond in real time? We asked "
Posted on Aug 14, 2012 for General
"How actively are surveillance systems monitored? Do end users prefer to passively use surveillance for recording activity, or do they actively monitor surveillance video so they can respond in real time? We asked "
Edge Storage / Recording Tutorial
(PRO Only)
Posted on Aug 14, 2012 for NVRs
"In 2012, interest in edge storage surged, making it one of the surveillance industry's hottest emerging trends. In this tutorial, we examine what edge storage is, how to make use of it, what cameras support it, wh"
Posted on Aug 14, 2012 for NVRs
"In 2012, interest in edge storage surged, making it one of the surveillance industry's hottest emerging trends. In this tutorial, we examine what edge storage is, how to make use of it, what cameras support it, wh"
The Next Big Thing
Posted on Aug 13, 2012 for General
"In the past 5 years, megapixel IP cameras have sweeped the surveillance industry, changing the landscape and expectations of security users. While megapixel IP use will continue to grow, it has become quite expect"
Posted on Aug 13, 2012 for General
"In the past 5 years, megapixel IP cameras have sweeped the surveillance industry, changing the landscape and expectations of security users. While megapixel IP use will continue to grow, it has become quite expect"
NYC May Track Your Car's Activities for the Past 5 Years
Posted on Aug 12, 2012 for General
"Microsoft is empowering New York City to track you car's activities for the past 5 years, allowing near instantanous recall and mapping of everywhere your car's license plate was captured for half a decade. While "
Posted on Aug 12, 2012 for General
"Microsoft is empowering New York City to track you car's activities for the past 5 years, allowing near instantanous recall and mapping of everywhere your car's license plate was captured for half a decade. While "
Speco's IP Intensifier Examined
(PRO Only)
Posted on Aug 10, 2012 for General
"Color images in no light... impossible claim? Not according to Speco, who recently announced an IP version of their Intensifier series. In this update, we analyze how closely the new network version of this produc"
Posted on Aug 10, 2012 for General
"Color images in no light... impossible claim? Not according to Speco, who recently announced an IP version of their Intensifier series. In this update, we analyze how closely the new network version of this produc"
Pelco's Shipping and Return Guarantees
(PRO Only)
Posted on Aug 10, 2012 for Pelco
"Will making returns easy and guaranteeing stock draw integrators to Pelco? The company thinks so, and they have leveraged the idea into a recently announced Product Shipping/Return Guarantee. In this note, we exam"
Posted on Aug 10, 2012 for Pelco
"Will making returns easy and guaranteeing stock draw integrators to Pelco? The company thinks so, and they have leveraged the idea into a recently announced Product Shipping/Return Guarantee. In this note, we exam"
Are You Neglecting Key Control?
(PRO Only)
Posted on Aug 08, 2012 for General
"End users spend thousands on advanced systems to keep themselves secure, but regularly neglect the one of the lest expensive yet most important aspects of all: Key Control. Administrating who carries keys and whic"
Posted on Aug 08, 2012 for General
"End users spend thousands on advanced systems to keep themselves secure, but regularly neglect the one of the lest expensive yet most important aspects of all: Key Control. Administrating who carries keys and whic"
Energy Costs and Video Surveillance
(PRO Only)
Posted on Aug 08, 2012 for General
"Should you be concerned about the energy costs from your surveillance systems? Are these a hidden killer or can certain products deliver huge savings? In this note, we break down the energy costs for surveillance "
Posted on Aug 08, 2012 for General
"Should you be concerned about the energy costs from your surveillance systems? Are these a hidden killer or can certain products deliver huge savings? In this note, we break down the energy costs for surveillance "
Avigilon Growth Cools - Q2 2012
(PRO Only)
Posted on Aug 08, 2012 for Avigilon
"While still fast for the surveillance market, Avigilon's growth cooled notably in Q2 2012 while marketing expenditures skyrocketed. In this note, we break down Avigilon's quarterly financial report and commentary "
Posted on Aug 08, 2012 for Avigilon
"While still fast for the surveillance market, Avigilon's growth cooled notably in Q2 2012 while marketing expenditures skyrocketed. In this note, we break down Avigilon's quarterly financial report and commentary "
End User Video Analytic Adoption
(PRO Only)
Posted on Aug 08, 2012 for Video Analytics
"While analytics have a bad reputation, are security operators using them? In a new end user survey, we asked "Do You Use any Intelligent Video Analytics (virtual tripwire, people counting) currently?" and then req"
Posted on Aug 08, 2012 for Video Analytics
"While analytics have a bad reputation, are security operators using them? In a new end user survey, we asked "Do You Use any Intelligent Video Analytics (virtual tripwire, people counting) currently?" and then req"
Declining Margins 1 Hour Recorded Video
(PRO Only)
Posted on Aug 07, 2012 for General
"Declining margins are a huge issue for integrators. With pressure from Internet sales rising, a key driver of integrator profitability is being torn away. How should integrators deal with this? How will this impac"
Posted on Aug 07, 2012 for General
"Declining margins are a huge issue for integrators. With pressure from Internet sales rising, a key driver of integrator profitability is being torn away. How should integrators deal with this? How will this impac"
Selling Reprints is Unethical
Posted on Aug 07, 2012 for General
"One of the ugliest yet least known elements of the media business is publications selling article reprints to companies covered in those articles. Needless to say, companies only buy reprints of articles that are "
Posted on Aug 07, 2012 for General
"One of the ugliest yet least known elements of the media business is publications selling article reprints to companies covered in those articles. Needless to say, companies only buy reprints of articles that are "
HD SDI / HDcctv Tutorial
(PRO Only)
Posted on Aug 07, 2012 for Megapixel Cameras
"Want megapixel but don't want IP? That's the promise of HD SDI / HDcctv. In this tutorial, we examine what it is, how it differs from IP Megapixel and the key factors impacting its use including backwards compatib"
Posted on Aug 07, 2012 for Megapixel Cameras
"Want megapixel but don't want IP? That's the promise of HD SDI / HDcctv. In this tutorial, we examine what it is, how it differs from IP Megapixel and the key factors impacting its use including backwards compatib"
STP vs UTP for Surveillance
(PRO Only)
Posted on Aug 07, 2012 for General
"For many, deciding which ethernet cabling to use is a quick decision: install whatever is cheapest. However this may grossly simplify an important decision: Does the cable, and the video it carries, need extra pro"
Posted on Aug 07, 2012 for General
"For many, deciding which ethernet cabling to use is a quick decision: install whatever is cheapest. However this may grossly simplify an important decision: Does the cable, and the video it carries, need extra pro"
Who 'Owns' the Surveillance System?
(PRO Only)
Posted on Aug 06, 2012 for General
"Who calls the shots when it comes to video surveillance? Given the close proximity of the system to several distinct departments, we were curious to see has ultimate 'ownership' of end user's surveillance systems "
Posted on Aug 06, 2012 for General
"Who calls the shots when it comes to video surveillance? Given the close proximity of the system to several distinct departments, we were curious to see has ultimate 'ownership' of end user's surveillance systems "
Wireless Surveillance Maintenance Guidelines
(PRO Only)
Posted on Aug 06, 2012 for Wireless
"Maintenance for wireless surveillance is critical, far more so than for wired ones. If you install a wireless surveillance system and forget about it, it will soon be completely broken. In this note, we examine th"
Posted on Aug 06, 2012 for Wireless
"Maintenance for wireless surveillance is critical, far more so than for wired ones. If you install a wireless surveillance system and forget about it, it will soon be completely broken. In this note, we examine th"
Top 5 City Surveillance Concerns
Posted on Aug 06, 2012 for Case Studies
"City surveillance projects are hard, one of the hardest in all of surveillance. They need lots of outdoor cameras, generally distributed over large urban areas, connected by complex networking systems that hopeful"
Posted on Aug 06, 2012 for Case Studies
"City surveillance projects are hard, one of the hardest in all of surveillance. They need lots of outdoor cameras, generally distributed over large urban areas, connected by complex networking systems that hopeful"
Idea: Virtual Neighborhood Watches
(PRO Only)
Posted on Aug 03, 2012 for General
"Neighborhood watches have become a hot topic. And while the press now is overwhelmingly bad, such watches, done right, can help keep neighborhood safes. However, it can be hard and time consuming to do so. In this"
Posted on Aug 03, 2012 for General
"Neighborhood watches have become a hot topic. And while the press now is overwhelmingly bad, such watches, done right, can help keep neighborhood safes. However, it can be hard and time consuming to do so. In this"
Should Smart Integrators Lead with Access Control?
(PRO Only)
Posted on Aug 03, 2012 for Access Control
"Video gets all the hype but should savvy integrators lead with access control instead? Recently, some integrator members advocated this as a strategy to overcome the ongoing challenges in the video market. In this"
Posted on Aug 03, 2012 for Access Control
"Video gets all the hype but should savvy integrators lead with access control instead? Recently, some integrator members advocated this as a strategy to overcome the ongoing challenges in the video market. In this"
Shutter Speed / Exposure Tutorial
(PRO Only)
Posted on Aug 02, 2012 for IP Cameras
"Surveillance users do not need to be photography experts but understanding the basics of shutter speed is critical to avoiding major low light problems. Often, surveillance video will appear blurry and objects wil"
Posted on Aug 02, 2012 for IP Cameras
"Surveillance users do not need to be photography experts but understanding the basics of shutter speed is critical to avoiding major low light problems. Often, surveillance video will appear blurry and objects wil"
No More Bucket Trucks? CamEvator
(PRO Only)
Posted on Aug 02, 2012 for General
"Servicing cameras mounted high in the air can be very problematic and costly. Renting a lift, transporting it to the site, and manoeuvring it in tight spots drives service expense, yet not maintaining them leads t"
Posted on Aug 02, 2012 for General
"Servicing cameras mounted high in the air can be very problematic and costly. Renting a lift, transporting it to the site, and manoeuvring it in tight spots drives service expense, yet not maintaining them leads t"
Free VMS Software Directory
Posted on Aug 01, 2012 for NVRs
"One of the best ways to get started with VMS software is to go online, download an application and try it out. We do this all the time, allowing us to get a feel in less than an hour of how good (or bad) an offeri"
Posted on Aug 01, 2012 for NVRs
"One of the best ways to get started with VMS software is to go online, download an application and try it out. We do this all the time, allowing us to get a feel in less than an hour of how good (or bad) an offeri"
March Cloud Service Reviewed
(PRO Only)
Posted on Aug 01, 2012 for March Networks
"Historically, video surveillance recorders and the cloud did not mix. Now, March Networks is adding a cloud service to their existing product lines. In this note, we examine why this is a strong move for them and "
Posted on Aug 01, 2012 for March Networks
"Historically, video surveillance recorders and the cloud did not mix. Now, March Networks is adding a cloud service to their existing product lines. In this note, we examine why this is a strong move for them and "
Milestone's Inept PR Agency
(PRO Only)
Posted on Jul 31, 2012 for Milestone Systems
"I've said it before and I'll say it again, PR people are worthless. Not all, of course, but an amazing number of them. In today's episode, we have the Public Relations Agency for VMS manufacturer Milestone Systems"
Posted on Jul 31, 2012 for Milestone Systems
"I've said it before and I'll say it again, PR people are worthless. Not all, of course, but an amazing number of them. In today's episode, we have the Public Relations Agency for VMS manufacturer Milestone Systems"