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ONVIF told IPVM similarly in January that:
products may use ONVIF standards but may not use the ONVIF logo...
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Anyvision has raised over $100 million since 2019 as part of its plan to hit $1 billion in sales...
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Mercury Security manufacturers some of the most used products in access control for over 30+...
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... But do more cameras equate to more safety? IPVM investigates.
Do large-scale, multimillion-dollar safe city projects stop crime? If not,...
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...Axis Communications in the Americas? Is it like being family or does it encourage complacency?
IPVM conducted numerous interviews with former Axis Americas employees to learn more about the...
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One is among integrator's favorite access control manufacturers. The other is among integrator's...
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Prison Background
Burns was released on January 15, 2019, per court records:
Burns told IPVM that "My official sentence ended 7/18/2018 then followed by 6 months supervised release". He...
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Can we still send out 1 month free trial invitations for IPVM? If so, can someone share the link? I can't find it. Thanks!
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In his first week in office, US President Joe Biden issued an executive order tightening Buy...
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Axis has finally released deep learning analytics in their Q1615 Mk III with Axis Object...
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In this report, IPVM examines the project, including:
Shanghe background
Project details, including facial...
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A potential customer asked us to create an electronic reservation system for their community gym...
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Infinova is selling March Networks, IPVM has verified. This follows substantial pressure on the company after IPVM reported last year...
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Mega manufacturer Tyco offers multiple access control lines including Kantech and Software House....
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The home security monitoring market just got more competitive with Amazon launching Alexa Guard...
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This came from an email from the NCA (National Confectioners Association) to my wife: You might...
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Powering access control using Power over Ethernet is convenient and increasingly...
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We noticed a few days ago that Hikvision has launched a lot of new AcuSense models with a new...
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... Why?
IPVM has been in Brazil for the past few months meeting with local Brazilian professionals, gaining a...
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HID is one of the largest and most recognizable brands in access control, but what do integrators...
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In this report, IPVM examines Latch's plans, including:
Unprecedented Deal in Access Control
Merger with Tishman...
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...hoodies different? Would you object to a company mask but wear the hoodie? Would you wear neither? [IPVM Note: Poll Added]
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But what does that mean? Canon, Axis, and Briefcam explained to IPVM what it means from each of their perspectives and we examine what the impact of this...
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Another integrator posted this pic on LinkedIn looking for bragging rights. Every time I see a...
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Having trouble determining what the correct strike to use with this Adams Rite deadlatch is....
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Who is BuiltIn? And why did Built In also rank IPVM one of the best places to work in NYC when we are not even in NYC?
Inside this note, we examine...
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COVID-19 has strengthened cloud offerings but how strongly would Brivo do in IPVM's integrator statistics?
Inside this report, we examine the key themes from 200+ integrator...
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Adding a 12VDC NVR and some other stuff to our demo van. I told my tech this ziptie should be...
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... Thanks for the many great IPVM resources! I have a preference for the turret form factor . This often seems to be lumped...
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How bad is a market segment where startups are explicitly marketing against being in a segment: ...
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IPVM explores the program and how the analytics could be adopted to other uses including feedback...
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IPVM Tests
IPVM has tested, by far, the most "fever" / temperature screening devices in the world....
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... Many IPVM members might have experienced something similar. We did some research and discovered that some...
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Cisco Meraki's cloud analytics performed poorly in our 2019 testing. But now, they are claiming...
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IPVM is starting its 2021 series of 40+ manufacturer favorability statistics with California-based...
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The direction doors open might seem minor, but it can greatly impact access lock...
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Q-See did not respond to various IPVM's requests for comment on its closure.
Closure Affects Millions of Cameras
Q-See's closure and...
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The category most relevant to IPVM readers is "Commercial Security – Manufacturers/Vendors/Integrators/Installers", so let's take a...
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For decades, Gallagher has been one of New Zealand's most famous companies. Now, they are...
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... IPVM published a separate report covering the VMS and video analytics.
Executive Summary
In our...
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For technical background, see IPVM's Smart Codec Guide. This report is a successor to our 2019 usage and 2017 usage Statistics.
A...
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Choosing the right frame rate for your application is important but understanding when you should...
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Lets not get political here, lets limit this to technology and security ops. I'm not familiar...
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Inside this note, IPVM examines what the FTC commissioner said, and the challenges for facial recognition.
Executive...
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...added an Orwellian disclaimer that it does not 'endorse' the products it gives awards to, following IPVM criticizing CES for giving an award to a product that flagrantly violates FDA guidelines putting...
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IPVM found a filing from the US Department of Veterans Affairs that replaced Genetec with...
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IPVM was able to find the company on LinkedIn, where 38 users are listed as Sigma employees but were...
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CES Response
CTA, the organization behind CES, told IPVM that even though they gave them this award they were not endorsing the 'product claims'...
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Openpath told IPVM:
We feel that a Digital Badge/ID is an enhancement, and NOT a replacement of a physical...
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...available in the US or Canada, we confirmed, as the screenshot below demonstrates:
Hikvision told IPVM it is only available in specific regions at launch, but could not provide a list. From checking...
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...measured ~1 second through the cloud, to the web client:
This is similar to the lowest latency offerings IPVM has tested (Rhombus, Arcules) and significantly lower than Verkada.
Service Outage - Large User...
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This comes after IPVM and The Washington Post exposed last month that Huawei and Megvii, a Chinese facial recognition...
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See: Paying people to attend sales webinars could become a trend! I will give $20 to the first...
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...265 has been widely available in IP cameras for many years but new IPVM statistics show that a significant percentage of cameras still are not using it. Why?
175...
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Motion detection has always been more popular among users and used much more often....
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Ubiquiti is asking users to change their passwords and/or enable two-factor authentication...
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... The 1-minute video below overviews IPVM's state of the market:
Inside this report, we analyze:
The market size of VSaaS
The major...
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Multiple Firmware Fixes Required
IPVM found 3 bugs during testing, despite the product being generally available for several months....
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IPVM has been in Brazil the past few months meeting with local Brazilian professionals, gaining a...
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...broad use of manufacturer rep firms, has ceased to do so, confirmed by Pelco's new owner Motorola to IPVM.
Inside this note, we share a statement from Motorola, look at the history of Pelco's...
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The average frame rate doubled between 2011 and 2019 but, new IPVM statistics, show it has stagnated since.
Inside, IPVM examines the average frame rate in...
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Audio usage in video surveillance remains rare but growing, new IPVM statistics show.
175+ integrators answered IPVM: "In the past year, what percentage of...
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...jaywalkers on social media
What netizens concerns are
For our original coverage on these systems, see IPVM's "China Jaywalking Facial Recognition Guide".
Executive Summary
Although facial recognition...
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IPVM asked Hikvision to respond to the above points; if they do we will update. UPDATE: Hikvision...
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IPVM visited the HQ and factory of Intelbras, Brazil’s largest domestic CCTV company.
In 2020,...
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Multiple Plates Read Simultaneously
When IPVM tested with multiple license plates in the scene, Flock was able to correctly read each of the...
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However, IPVM found significant concerns in the claims Thales made and Thales responded to IPVM, confirming...
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I just reluctantly joined after being a wallflower for years. My handle is @SonnyTai_, and I'll...
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... For IPVM, I suspect we use/test more formats than most, but the easiest method has been to repurpose a...
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An integrator CEO recently commented on IPVM, "I had to admonish Verkada NOT to offer direct promotions to our sales teams".
Is this a...
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I am not certain if we have a bad run of these cameras or what. Daytime- great picture, no...
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Teledyne has acquired FLIR for $8 billion but is this a good outcome for FLIR?
Inside this...
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Recruit poor and working-class young people. This is the best solution to the industry's "talent...
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Spotted Bosch cameras at her private residence in San Francisco, CA: The Camera looks like a...
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Context: Ranking Manufacturer Favorability 2019 and Manufacturer Favorability Guide 2019. The...
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Not all doors, even in larger facilities, can justify using electronic access control. And even...
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I like The Cyber Security Hub use of memes on LinkedIn, e.g.: Or: The later one I think is...
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IPVM Shootout
For more on repositionable multi-imager performance differences, see our...
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Is it possible to use the IPVM Calculator to import multiple floor plans within the same project file? Or do I have to create a...
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IPVM investigates the controversy, Capella Space, and the technology they use.
Executive...
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The Hikvision partner who sold the original cameras, Allwan Security, told IPVM he was participating in this new tender with an improved model, dismissing the complaints, which...
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Each year, IPVM explains the main advances and changes for video surveillance cameras, based on our...
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IPVM covered each of these raises throughout the year, with dedicated reports linked...
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See Buzzfeed News: The New York School District That Used Facial Recognition Now Has To Stop, in...
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... IPVM will monitor ZKTeco's IPO progress and update accordingly.
[UPDATE 9/30/21]
ZKTeco's IPO has...
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Manufacturers becoming integrators is a trend over the last few years. Now, one of the most...
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...of Festivus begins with the Airing of Grievances" - Frank Costanza Please air any grievances with IPVM below.
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IPVM conducted various interviews with previous LTS employees to learn more about the company.
In...
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IPVM examines Noonlight (formerly SafeTrack) including:
Company overview
$10+ million in...
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Background
On December 16, 2020, IPVM and The New York Times reported that Alibaba's cloud division openly offered Uyghur detection as...
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...Access, Cloud Drive Storage), and integrated Tyco-based AI analytics (Exacq Facial Recognition) but IPVM tests have shown performance limitations and UI integration problems in Exacq's outdated...
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The advance of AI promises more sophisticated recognition. For example, Dahua markets the ability...
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It is true but self-destructive to care that 'no one grows up wanting to be in the security...
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I was called out for cameras being offline and found this! For some reason my new client did not...
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... If you do not want to share publicly or even Undisclosed, email me directly: sean@ipvm.com
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IPVM visited the HQ and factory of Multilaser, Brazil's second largest domestic CCTV...
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Companies Presented
Binare
Check My Systems
Connectwise
FieldHub
IPVM
JVSG
Mainconcept
Razberi
Siteowl
System Surveyor
Viakoo
Vunetrix
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This report includes 10+ hours of video from 21 manufacturers showcasing their latest storage...
