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  • Cisco To Open Source H.264, Surveillance Impact? on Oct 31, 2013
    ... Now Cisco has announced that they "plan to open-source [their] H.264 codec, and to provide it as a binary...
  • Cisco VMS 2013 Progress? on Oct 02, 2013
    Is Cisco still in the VMS arena and are they relevant? I have not seen them anywhere recently.
  • IP Camera Issues - Cisco 2960 And 3500 Switches on Sep 23, 2013
    ...this out there and see if anyone has experienced similar issues with using the 3500 or 2960 series of Cisco network switches. We have very many installations using the lower end ESW Series and have had no...
  • Network Guide for Video Surveillance on Sep 17, 2013
    ... Included are Cisco, HP, and Netgear, the top three manufacturers as chosen by our integrator members. PoE Switches...
  • Cisco And Microsoft Teaming Up! on Aug 01, 2013
    ... "Join us and learn how security users like Cisco and Microsoft are using specifications from the PSIA to operate more cost effectively while...
  • Is Cisco An OEM Of Nuuo? on Jun 05, 2013
    ... An integrator was told that Nuuo told them that they OEM to Cisco. Anyone know if there is a grain of truth to this? I know that Cisco originally had their...
  • Cisco Exec to Lead Firetide on May 27, 2013
    ... Now, the company has announced a new CEO [link no longer available], tapping Cisco veteran John McCool [link no longer available] who spent 17 years with Cisco, most recently...
  • Busted - Wireless Surveillance Sales on Mar 14, 2013
    ... Ironically, the IHS report lists Cisco as the top vendor in the wireless surveillance market. This might be but only because the...
  • Axis, Sony, Cisco, 11 More Sued on Mar 13, 2013
    ...February, Canatelo filed complaints against 14 companies, including Axis Communications, Toshiba, Canon, Cisco Systems, TrendNet and Sony claiming the companies ripped off its motion detection capabilities....
  • Silent PoE Switches on Mar 03, 2013
    We use the Cisco 200 and 300 series for our projects. A very big problem though for us is that the 24 and 48 port...
  • The $5 Million Trick: How Your Money is Wasted on Feb 25, 2013
    ... This soon to be classic article titled, "Why a one-room West Virginia library runs a $20,000 Cisco router" is a great case study. You pretty much know where this one is headed and, frankly, it's...
  • Integrating Cisco VMS With Cisco IP Phone? on Feb 07, 2013
    Dear Friends, I'm looking for small integration work b/w Cisco VSM (6.x.x or 7.0) and Cisco IP phone. One of our partner/customer has VSM solution and would...
  • NFC: Not Ready for Primetime on Oct 01, 2012
    ... Furthermore, based on data gathered from a Cisco case study, at least 67% of all Cisco-BYOD devices do not include NFC chips: While NFC chip...
  • Winners and Losers Fall 2012 on Sep 25, 2012
    ...progress (or lack thereof) of the following companies: Axis 3VR Arecont Vision Avigilon Bosch Cisco Genetec March Microsoft Milestone Systems Mobotix Samsung Sony In the last 6 months,...
  • Cisco Reboots Video Surveillance on Sep 23, 2012
    Cisco has unquestionably become the best company in video surveillance ... for people to laugh at....
  • ASIS 2012 Bad Traffic, Good Products on Sep 09, 2012
    ...ADT appears to be throwing money behind Proximex as it has the biggest booth it probably ever had: Cisco's Big Big Booth Most physical security managers probably either don't care about Cisco (or fear...
  • Automating Network Setup for Surveillance (Cisco Media Services Proxy) on Sep 07, 2012
    Finally, Cisco may have a winner for the surveillance market. It has taken 6 years and, ironically, comes from...
  • New Surveillance Products Fall 2012 on Sep 04, 2012
    ... Cloud Based Network Monitoring (Vunetrix) - Simplifies health monitoring of surveillance systems Cisco Media Services Proxy - Automates network setup for 3rd party IP cameras Concealed Vertical...
  • Selecting a Quality Security Integrator on Jun 04, 2012
    ...available] / CCIE: Typically overkill for surveillance, unless you will have hundreds of cameras going over a Cisco network. That said, those certifications are typically a good sign that a tech is smart and...
  • Can Integrators Replace Electricians? on May 28, 2012
    ... However, since then the number has grown sharply and now includes: Joint Cisco/Cree LED Partnership Phillips Lighting: LuxSpace PoE Lights Innovative Genisys PoE...
  • PoE Power Problems on May 23, 2012
    ... As an example, Cisco's 300 series managed switches (7.5W per port, 180W total) sell for about $500 online. Moving to...
  • Recommended Switches for Small IP Surveillance Systems on May 15, 2012
    ... Cisco The Cisco small business line provides the best balance of feature set and price for...
  • Proxicast With IP Cameras on Apr 17, 2012
    ... Cisco, SonicWALL, and Proxicast are common examples. Due to their typical featuresets, full-sized...
  • China to Block Out Western Manufacturers? on Apr 13, 2012
    ... According to a report in the Wall Street Journal in May, Cisco Systems has sold half a million cameras to Southwest China's Chongqing municipality to help the...
  • Cisco Virtualizing Video Surveillance on Mar 20, 2012
    Cisco's big surveillance announcement for Spring 2012 is virtualizing VMS software. Last Fall, Cisco...
  • PoE: Switch vs. Midspan on Mar 12, 2012
    ... Many of our municipal clients furnish their own switches or have direct accoutns with HP, Dell, or Cisco and want to purchase them direct. The cost differential between a PoE switch and a non-PoE...
  • Favorite Network Switches for Surveillance 2012 on Mar 08, 2012
    ...] The Responses Here is a visual breakdown of the top choices: More integrators chose Cisco, at 31%, than any other. Netgear followed, at 20%, with HP barely behind, at 19%. An additional...
  • Cooling Surveillance Systems on Jan 29, 2012
    ... This example installation will have 2 Cisco 48-port PoE network switches and 5 NVR appliances installed in a single rack. We will assume...
  • Cisco Surveillance Problems - Case Study on Nov 14, 2011
    An end user recently came to us with a detailed report about the challenges he is having with Cisco's video surveillance solution. His report, written in his own words, shares important...
  • IP Camera Buyer's Guide 2011 on Oct 05, 2011
    ...  Cisco Risk: Very limited line, limited third party support, high costs, questions over Cisco's long...
  • First Ever Video Surveillance Buyer's Guide on Oct 04, 2011
    ...broken down by category:IP Cameras ACTi American Dynamics Arecont Vision Avigilon Axis Basler Bosch Cisco DVTel HikVision IndigoVision IQinVision Mobotix Panasonic Pelco Sony StarDot Verint VideoIQ Vivo...
  • VMS Buyer's Guide on Oct 03, 2011
    ...CiscoRisk: A stumbling IT giant, Cisco has never established firm footing in the surveillance market. The product portfolio is limited...
  • Winners and Losers Fall 2011 on Sep 25, 2011
    ... We believe this is what happening with recent cutbacks/changes for Cisco, GVI, IQinVision and Pivot3. Certainly, there are others facing similar risks that will shortly...
  • New Surveillance Products Directory Fall 2011 on Sep 21, 2011
    ...Camera Announcement / IPVM Review First HDcctv Encoder IPVM Review Sony SVGA Camera Line IPVM Review Cisco Surveillance Strategic Shift Announcement [link no longer available] / IPVM Review Avigilon...
  • Cisco Surveillance Strategy Shift on Sep 19, 2011
    Where is Cisco going in the physical security market? In this note, we provide answers both to their overall...
  • Cisco Restructuring Physical Security Business on Sep 17, 2011
    After a rough 5 year period in the physical security industry, Cisco will be restructuring their Physical Security Business Unit (PSBU) that includes video...
  • Confirmed: Cisco's Lost Their 'Mojo' on May 10, 2011
    For years, we've been critical of Cisco's video surveillance efforts and the whole Cisco 'mystique'. In 2008, we projected that "Cisco...
  • ObjectVideo Sues Bosch, Samsung and Sony on Apr 06, 2011
    ... Notably absent from this lawsuit are Axis, Pelco and Cisco. As we examined in our OV future review, Axis has licensed patents from OV to protect itself...
  • ObjectVideo's Funding, Future and Challenges Examined on Apr 03, 2011
    ... The biggest brand left pushing OV is Cisco, an equally struggling surveillance provider. Why this huge round? First, it certainly is huge...
  • Cisco to Discontinue 1 of 2 VMSes (Stream Manager) on Mar 16, 2011
    In this note, we examine Cisco's announcement that it will discontinue sales of one of its two VMS software solutions - Stream...
  • PoE vs Low Voltage Power Supplies Cost Compared on Jan 23, 2011
    ... Detailed Equipment Cost Comparisons For these comparisons, we chose the Cisco 300 series, the lowest cost member of their small business managed switch line.  Note that none...
  • Investments & Acquisitions Directory 2011 on Dec 26, 2010
    ...in parentheses): 3VR (New Funding) AgentVi Aimetis  Avaak Avigilon BRS Labs Cernium Cieffe Cisco CognoVision (Acquired by Intel) Covi CSST Digiop Envysion (New...
  • Cisco's Video Management (VSM and Stream Manager) Examined on Dec 07, 2010
    Cisco's approach to video surveillance management is uncommon. Before one can appreciate how it is...
  • Casino Video Surveillance Guide on Nov 30, 2010
    ...integration impacts a product's suitability Why Milestone has struggled in the casino market What Cisco did right and what issues they face We start with a review of basic issues in using cameras...
  • Airport PSIM / VMS RFP Examined on Nov 23, 2010
    ...airports - 2007 revenue of $28M CAD and 104 employees [link no longer available]) For the network, "Cisco hardware products are the only products allowed because the Airport's existing networks are...
  • Cisco MediaNet for IP Video Surveillance Examined on Nov 14, 2010
    Now more than 4 years from Cisco's first foray into the video surveillance market, the industry waits for Cisco's big move or key...
  • Survey: Hardened PoE Switches for IP Video on Oct 29, 2010
    ...companies: Comnet EtherWAN Garrettcom Korenix Moxa [link no longer available] Planet We did not include Cisco in this report. While they do have industrial switches, those models not support...
  • Surveillance Manufacturer Trends 2010 on Oct 24, 2010
    ...picture', we see 4 key trends coming out of the fall trade shows: Declining Megapixel Camera Prices Cisco Product Expansion Increasing IP Camera Standard Support VMS Software Moves Up-Market Notably...
  • Cisco's IPICS Solution Examined on Oct 18, 2010
    A key component of Cisco's emerging physical security strategy is the integration of three systems: surveillance, access...
  • Highlighting New Products Released During ASIS on Oct 17, 2010
    ... In our Pro reviews, we examine Cisco's new PSIM and the suppliers of Cisco's new technology.We think this is a very interesting...
  • New Products Reviewed Fall 2010 on Oct 12, 2010
    ... BriefCam Embedded in Milestone's SmartClient [link no longer available] - (see IPVM Pro Review) Cisco Physical Security Operations Manager - (see IPVM Pro Review) Cisco Sources of PSIM and...
  • Sources of Cisco's New 'PSIM" and Analytics Examined on Oct 12, 2010
    At ASIS 2010, Cisco expanded into two major new product categories - 'PSIM' and video analytics. This is certainly a...
  • Examining Cisco's Physical Security Operations Manager on Oct 11, 2010
    Cisco has announced a Physical Security Operations Manager (PSOM) application that provides a unified...
  • Examining Cisco's Two New SMB IP Cameras: VC220 and VC240 on Oct 04, 2010
    Cisco is adding two (2) new VGA resolution IP cameras to their SMB IP camera line up. The new VC220...
  • IP Camera Standards Battle? on Sep 11, 2010
    ...they seem motivated to protect the interests of the largest selling camera manufactures PSIA: Lead by Cisco and supported by a half dozen camera manufacturers, they seem motivated to protect the interests...
  • Training: Enterprise Network Switches for IP Video on Sep 07, 2010
    ... (As an example, see our test of Cisco-Linksys's basic managed switch). However, they lack more advanced features and functionalities...
  • Testing Cisco-Linksys Switch for IP Video (SRW208P) on Aug 31, 2010
    ... In this report we test a Cisco-Linksys SRW208P small business class managed switch we purchased from Amazon.  The SRW series...
  • Budget IP Camera Competitive Comparison 2010 on Jul 29, 2010
    ...This comparison is based on the following test results: Archerfish Solo D-Link DCS-920 Linksys Cisco WVC-80N Logitech HD USB Camera Pro 9000 Lorex LNE1001 Microsoft Lifecam Cinema USB Panasonic...
  • Interview with BRS Labs on Jul 07, 2010
    ...reported by BRS Labs Dubai Airport and Ceva Transportation [link no longer available] cited as customers Cisco, IBM and Unisys reported as resellers and potential acquirers: "Our resellers are the companies...
  • Testing Cisco-Linksys IP Home Monitoring Camera (WVC80N) on Jun 19, 2010
    How well can a $120 camera from Cisco work? Is it good (and simple enough) for your home? Does it make sense to integrate with a VMS...
  • Cisco Physical Security Strategy in India on May 06, 2010
    A May 2010 interview with a Cisco VP for physical security in India discloses some important insights into Cisco's approach to the...
  • Is Cisco's TV Promotion Unethical? on Apr 27, 2010
    In April 2010, an American TV show included a paid promotion that featured a demonstration of Cisco's video surveillance manager [link no longer available] performing facial recognition. The show...
  • VMS System 6.3 Updates on Mar 31, 2010
    In March 2010, Cisco announced a series of updates for their VMS product offering (Video Surveillance Manager Version...
  • Integrators Review of Real-World IP Camera Performance on Jan 25, 2010
    In the Cisco physical security LinkedIn group, integrators provide feedback on the performance on the Cisco...
  • Testing LILIN's PTZ (IPS-2124) and ONVIF Integration on Jan 09, 2010
    Merit LILIN was the first manufacturer to announce production support for IP camera 'standards' -...
  • Testing Canon's PTZ Camera (VB-C60) on Dec 27, 2009
    ... In contrast to SMB cameras like Cisco's PVC300 (with similar pan and tilt range), the Canon VB-C60 has clear advantages in image...
  • Video is Key but is Video Surveillance? on Dec 08, 2009
    Cisco executives continue to advocate the core role of video in driving the networking business and...
  • 2010 Predictions by Video Surveillance Industry Professionals on Dec 08, 2009
    ... Interviewees include GE Security, VideoIQ, Cisco, PSA, ScanSource and a consultant. It's a fairly standard exchange with both Cisco and VideoIQ...
  • Sales Progress Report on Dec 01, 2009
    In an interview with Security Sales and Integration, Cisco commented on sales progress in physical security [link no longer available] and the impact of...
  • Testing EzWatch's Analog CCTV Kit on Nov 17, 2009
    The future may belong to IP but the present is still dominated by analog cameras. In this report,...
  • Lessons for Cisco from GE Security's Failure on Nov 11, 2009
    ..." You could swap out GE for Cisco in the paragraph above and make the same basic point (see our background on Cisco's...
  • NLSS (Next Level Security) Product Examination on Oct 30, 2009
    ...available] and senior engineers who previously started and sold video surveillance companies to Verint and Cisco (respectively, Loronix [link no longer available] and Sypixx [link no longer available]). Open...
  • Advocating '21st Century Safety and Security' on Oct 28, 2009
    Cisco continues to advocate large scale integrated safety and security platforms for government and...
  • What Video Surveillance Company Should Cisco Buy? on Oct 14, 2009
    Buying companies is at the core of Cisco's growth strategy. While Cisco has made two video surveillance purchases a few years ago, both...
  • The Risk of Skewed IP Camera Comparisons on Oct 11, 2009
    ...Level IP PTZ vs Speeddomes A second example comes from the Editor of SIW who earlier this year praised Cisco's WVC200 PTZ camera, saying, "this camera is largely the same as we're seeing with the...
  • Cisco Targets Customers Who Will Buy Anything From Them on Oct 09, 2009
    2009 Classic: Kudos to Cisco for finally coming out and being honest about their video surveillance strategy. It's basically...
  • Will the FTC's Guidelines Blow Up Tech Publications? on Oct 04, 2009
    ... For instance, SIW recently published a review of Cisco's strategy [link no longer available]. This year, Cisco has sponsored 3 SIW webinars which list...
  • Is Cisco the Lindsay Lohan of Video Surveillance? on Oct 04, 2009
    To get a sense of the widespread disrespect for Cisco in the security industry, consider the Editor of Security Systems News [link no longer...
  • Frustrates Competitors and Press in Other Markets on Oct 03, 2009
    Here's evidence that Cisco's aberrant strategy is widespread and may ultimately result in a major IP video surveillance...
  • Examining Cisco's $3 Billion IP Video Purchase on Sep 30, 2009
    Cisco has purchased a Scandinavian IP video manufacturer for $3 Billion USD - and it is not Axis. The...
  • Is the Web Replacing Security Magazines and Shows? on Sep 27, 2009
    ... Just in the last few months, the sale of GE Security, the Cisco/Pelco partnership and the HDcctv Alliance announcement are 3 good examples. Critical...
  • New Producs Directory ASIS 2009 Finalized on Sep 24, 2009
    ...- overview [link no longer available] and our review  Pelco's Partner Program -  our review  Cisco OEMs Pelco Sarix Cameras - overview and our review Vumii's Lower Cost NightVision system...
  • Will Cisco Buy Pelco? on Sep 22, 2009
    An IT analyst believes Cisco may acquire Pelco. He states, "This fits the mold of Cisco's acquisition strategy. It's a...
  • Examining Cisco's Defense of their Video Surveillance Strategy on Sep 22, 2009
    Let's examine the validity of Cisco's numerous responses and public statements defending the Pelco deal and their general video...
  • Cisco Admits Failure, Partners with Pelco (v2) on Sep 20, 2009
    Less than 3 years ago, Cisco threatened the physical security industry with disruption and innovation. Spending more than...
  • IP Solutions Take a "Hit" on Sep 18, 2009
    ... To that end, ADT is promoting Cisco's IP solutions at ASIS. Though given Cisco's own challenges in our industry, it's an interesting...
  • ADT Promotes Cisco and Analytics on Sep 12, 2009
    ...America's largest system integrator has announced its key manufacturer promotions for ASIS, leading with Cisco's video surveillance offering and also highliting analytic vendors MATE [link no longer...
  • Targeting US Stimulus Funds for Transportation Deployments on Aug 30, 2009
    Cisco has released a whitepaper making the case for Cisco centric security solutions for...
  • Most Successful US Video Surveillance Startups on Aug 18, 2009
    ... Acquired by Cisco for $51 M in 2006 [link no longer available], Sypixx was acquired only a few years after launch...
  • School Video Surveillance Issues Examined on Aug 14, 2009
    In August 2009, SIW released a podcast with a Kansas City School and Cisco [link no longer available]. The school discussed their IP video system. They said that the "best...
  • Recommendations for Surveillance Startups / Investors on Aug 08, 2009
    ... Cisco has clearly struggled in video surveillance despite Cisco 'controlling' many IT department's...
  • Examining Retail Video Analytic Success on Jul 31, 2009
    An interesting video of a Cisco account manager demoing retail video analytics [link no longer available] has been posted. In...
  • IP Camera 2009 Mid Year Review on Jul 26, 2009
    ...] IP Camera test results released include: Arecont Vision 3105 Axis Q1755 Cisco SMB PTZ StarDot's 5MP Camera StarVedia's 202 Plug-n-Play Camera Vivotek 7161 2MP...
  • VMS / NVR / DVR 2009 Mid-Year Market Review on Jul 19, 2009
    ... Cisco IP Cameras Supported by Milestone Cisco's IP cameras (2500 SD, 4300 HD, 4500 HD) are now...
  • New Investment frm ADT and Cisco on Jul 19, 2009
    This week, both Cisco and ADT contributed to iControl's $23M USD in Series B funding [link no longer available]. ADT's...
  • June 2009 IP Video Monthly Summary Report on Jul 04, 2009
    ... Other Product Trends - BRS Labs and Cisco BRS Labs announced another $12 M USD in funding and released new demos on their video...
  • Testing Cisco SMB Software and PTZ Camera (PVC300) on Jul 03, 2009
    This report examines and shows the abilities and performance of key products in Cisco's emerging Small Business Video Surveillance product line. Specially, we test their IP video...
  • Testing NUUO's IP Video Surveillance Software on Jun 23, 2009
    ... We tested with the iQeye 752, the Arecont 3105 and the Cisco PVC-300. The software has a lot of functionalities to offer - all built in, including people...
  • Examining Cisco's Small Business Video Surveillance on Jun 10, 2009
    Cisco is making a major push into the small business market. As part of this, Cisco is increasing both...
  • IPTV vs IP Video Surveillance on Jun 09, 2009
    ... It has prompted the CEO of Cisco to suggest video is the next killer app. Video Application Differ The challenge is that IP video...