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Last Chance Save $50: Camera Course - August 2021

This is the only independent surveillance camera course, based on in-depth product and technology testing. Register now. Lots of manufacturer...

By IPVM Team - 6 months ago | 22 Comments

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APi Group Acquires Chubb Fire And Security

The multi-billion-dollar Chubb Fire & Security business has finally been sold to APi, a relatively unknown company within physical...

By Haris Khurshid - about 8 hours ago | 4 Comments

Door Hinges Guide

Some of the trickiest access control problems are caused by bad door hinges. From doors not closing right, to locks not locking, worn or...

By Brian Rhodes - about 10 hours ago | 4 Comments

Dahua USA Holds On, Hikvision USA In Crisis

In the US, both Dahua and Hikvision face an existential threat, however, Dahua is holding up far better than its much larger cross-town rival...

By John Honovich - about 11 hours ago | 5 Comments

Minimum Illumination (Lux) Tested - Axis, Bosch, Dahua, Hanwha, Hikvision, Vivotek

In video surveillance, manufacturers often specify cameras' minimum illumination at extremely low levels (e.g., 0.01 or 0.004 or even 0.0005), near...

By Ilya Ignatenko - 1 day ago | 4 Comments

The Loophole That Allows Local Government To Use Fed Funds On Banned PRC Products

School districts are breaking the law by spending Federal funds on banned Hikvision products. When called out on violations, districts paper over...

By Conor Healy - 1 day ago | 6 Comments

Hikvision Sales Surge 40%, China Strong, US Declines But Europe Still 'Large' H1 2021

Hikvision has financially rebounded from the pandemic when sales briefly declined with strong 40% H1 2021 revenue growth, led by its domestic...

By Charles Rollet - 1 day ago | 12 Comments

Milestone's Mexico Business Examined

Milestone still faces difficult challenges 15 years after launching its Mexican operations. But, after using Mexico as a springboard into Latin...

By Robert Wren Gordon - 2 days ago

Avigilon Adds "Smart Assurance Plan" Annual Software Fees

For years, Avigilon has emphasized the benefits of not charging annual fees, unlike Genetec and Milestone. Now Avigilon is adding a 'Smart...

By Sean Patton - 2 days ago | 16 Comments

"Arrogant, Rude, and Relentless" - Verkada Sales Targeting End Users

Verkada's aggressive cold calling sales team has brought them big sales and complaints. One school explained to IPVM how Verkada's salespeople were...

By IPVM Team - 3 days ago | 35 Comments

Allegion Emergency Lockdown Exit Device Examined

While lockdown has become an important feature in securing areas against active assailants, adapting it for exit devices has been a problem that...

By Brian Rhodes - 6 days ago

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