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Panasonic's multi-year effort to support ongoing Huawei Hisilicon chip usage continues, with the...
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Hi All, I'm starting to use Hanwha cameras, but so far it appears that for the most part they...
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There are dozens of software platforms in the access control market, but few companies make...
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This 11-page guide explains the fundamentals and challenges of VMS/VSaaS integration with access...
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...streaming video? And, if so, why not offer this to all customers?
Rhombus then acknowledged the tactic to IPVM:
Yes, with some new customers we have made agreements to make our cameras portable to other...
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The face of Hikvision's cybersecurity (for better or worse) is Chuck Davis: Davis was hired in...
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IPVM has been investigating means to upgrade and fix vulnerable Hikvision devices and has discovered...
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IPVM asked PRC Customs for details on what this "index" would include; they have not responded yet...
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Evolv is one of the newest physical security unicorns, raising nearly $500 million earlier this...
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... IPVM estimates it impacts 100+ million devices.
While Watchful_IP assessed this is "definitely...
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While both sales and brand are important to businesses, often companies rapidly and happily grow...
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White light illumination is a growing trend, but usually illuminators are built into IP cameras...
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One of the biggest access control challenges is securing glass doors.
Unlike wood or steel...
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The President of Homeland Surveillance, Sruli Gold, told IPVM that "we have seriously considered the amendments, legal definition and context to be in...
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Bosch has released the latest versions of their IVA/EVA analytics, with an overhauled calibration...
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Wyze says it is adding "teach your Wyze cam whatever you want" early next year, fresh off...
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See IPVM's ONVIF Video Surveillance Tutorial for more details.
Camera Manufacturer APIs
Camera...
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Join me in welcoming Charista Mroczek who has joined IPVM as our manager of people operations. While we are still a small company, over the past few...
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... ADI USA added UNV (Uniview) recently but then removed them, hours after IPVM inquired.
In this note, we examine this move, how it impacts Uniview, and what it signals...
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...IDIS, Dahua and Hikvision cameras?
IDIS NVR / End To End system will be the subject of an upcoming IPVM test to see how well (or not) IDIS works as a system, which is what the company primarily...
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They are being sold on a number of sites, screenshot examples: Here are links to a few sites...
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Sentry told IPVM the cards are "readily printable, ideally via retransfer printers" common to access credential...
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IPVM provided expert testimony to the Uyghur Tribunal in London on September 12, outlining how PRC...
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...out-of-date does not work if the firmware is actually out-of-date, per a declaration that Dahua provided to IPVM after we reported on Dahua's newest critical vulnerabilities and the fact that their firmware...
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This is an interesting topic, so I made it a separate discussion. Original comment: New comment...
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... This 92-second video overviews the situation:
In this report, IPVM examines the forgiven loan, Eagle Eye's new fundraising, "record" revenue, and guidance from the...
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While IPVM has found no evidence of Tibetan or Korean ethnicity analytics, the PRC also harshly represses...
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...experience in journalism, as a corrections officer and what he plans to do to improve our reporting at IPVM. Register now to attend: [premium_content]
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Verkada has spent the last few years bombarding people with ads for webinars. This week, they...
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Door closers have an essential access control function: To automatically shut doors, because open...
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Ubiquiti is expanding its camera line with its G4 series but how do they compare to surveillance...
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IPVM plans to report on Verkada's response though it is possible that Verkada asks and obtains...
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... So I started looking at a number of camera comparisons on IPVM and found that almost all camera tests are conducted with Caucasion male subjects. Has anyone...
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In this report, IPVM examines the complaint, Turing's alleged BIPA violations, and possible outcomes.
Albertsons...
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Assa Abloy is acquiring Spectrum Brands 'Hardware & Home Improvement' (HHI) division,...
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...Inside this note, we break down the tactics, how it conflicts with FTC rules and Verkada's response to IPVM.
Recently, Verkada sent the following email, the subject and opening paragraph copied...
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One of the most common excuses companies make is 'but that what a while ago'. Case in point,...
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IPVM is in the UK, attending The Security Event in Birmingham, where IPVM spoke about China / Western...
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... IPVM examines the impact, now and in the future, of the unrest on the video surveillance...
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20 Dahua partners have submitted comments to the US government, urging the FCC not to ban Dahua...
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... Dahua refused to respond to IPVM on this.
The difference between Bashis' and Dahua's scoring is due to "Scope", which describes...
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..., IPVM's recent coverage - 17 US Cities Boycotting Products That Include Facial Recognition.
Inside...
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IPVM is excited to announce Carl Stoffers has joined our team as its first Managing Editor. This is...
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...an alternative to Hikua, with US integrator favorability up, but how do their cameras compare?
IPVM bought and tested the Digital Watchdog MEGApix 1080p DWC-MB72Wi4T Bullet (4mm fixed lens,...
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Wondering if anyone can help me out. I have a customer stuck on an old C-Cure system from...
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Verkada has sued Motorola, warning that Motorola has "sought to effectively shut Verkada’s...
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Acquisition But Treated Like Merger
Irisity's Ceo told IPVM:
Its an acquisition but we will treat it as a merger since both companies are of similar...
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As the title suggests, Hurricane Ida tore through the US South and East Coast, dropping massive...
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Inside this note, IPVM examines why Intelbras made the move despite having Dahua's backing and what it hopes to achieve...
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...dropped Hikvision for their NDAA-compliant VISIX Gen III camera line, but how do they perform?
IPVM bought and tested the 3xLogic 5MP indoor/outdoor IK10 mini-dome VX-5M4-MD-IAW (4mm fixed lens,...
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...PRC authorities, according to a recently unclassified August 2021 FBI counterterrorism bulletin that IPVM obtained. The FBI warned such targeting violates US laws, yet continues “even as the US...
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Based on the latest reporting at IPVM, analyzing and testing products to determine which are best and worst at various capabilities,...
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IPVM estimates Dahua's US revenue is a single-digit percentage of overall revenue.
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In this post, IPVM examines this case and its potential impacts.
Xiongmai Background
Xiongmai ('XM') is a...
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In this report, IPVM examines Evolv's Q2 2021 financials, including:
Evolv background and subscription...
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Ubiquiti offers its own low-cost NDAA compliant UniFi Protect VMS as well as people and vehicle...
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Does anyone have a source for these discontinued cards? I've tried various online sources and...
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... IPVM obtained the petition and the following is the request of Hikvision to partners:
WHY YOU...
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...hack and a vulnerability with BLE for multiple reader lines, including HID iClass SE and HID Signo (see IPVM test results).
Inside this note, we examine how the hack works, share detailed feedback...
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Fired Verkada salesperson describes what happened last year to him at Verkada: Getting fired a...
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A building or room's classification greatly impacts where exit devices should be used. Occupancy...
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Wasabi, a cloud storage provider touting flat rate pay-as-you-go storage, has raised $244...
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I figure I am not the only one that is into Crypto and IP cameras on IPVM. I found a new coin IoTex which uses blockchain and IOT devices. They claim World's First...
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...Rothman's background and executive feedback on his strengths and weaknesses
Feedback from Turing to IPVM on the move
The company's atypical PR firm and approach
ADI expansion for Turing Video
What...
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Understanding video surveillance resolution can be surprisingly difficult and complex. While the...
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...called for a security integrator to be banned, as the clip below shows:
However, the integrator told IPVM that he trusted and believed ADI's recommendation:
we buy so much equipment from ADI. [ADI]...
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Hanwha's NDAA-compliant Wisenet Q series is one of integrators' most commonly selected...
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While foreign companies are increasingly moving manufacturing to Vietnam, Bkav is the first...
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In this report, IPVM examines the incident as well as feedback from Flock Safety, the Lake County Sheriff's Office,...
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...the USA who think (or at least try to deflect our criticism of companies from other countries) that IPVM does not criticize the US, do they somehow just miss these anti-USA company articles or not know...
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In this report, IPVM examines SmartRent's plans, including:
SmartRent background
Big deal with powerful VC...
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... Fluke told IPVM that they allow but do not endorse manufacturer-defined certifications. These lower performance...
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Despite being one of the most common access control components, specifying the right electric...
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See this popup today. Why would I want to do this?
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Congress recently sent IPVM a letter informing us we "may be required to register...pursuant to the Lobbying Disclosure...
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... Reach out at chealy@ipvm.com.
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Odd. Facebook ad library shows Knightscope spent more than $5,000 advertising its merch store...
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Verkada is now the goto ad I see, whether I like it or not, when I watch YouTube video that has...
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What do you think? The installer was told 'to improvise' by his boss. How'd they do? Zoomed in: ...
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Bosch dropped Dahua for its NDAA-compliant 3000i line, but how well do these new models compete...
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...of the Georgia integrator who sold 70 Hikvision fever cameras which were recently shut down spoke to IPVM at length and explained what happened, from his perspective.
Inside this note, Billy Ray...
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... This 30-second video overviews:
The Sequoia partner told IPVM that he made the review in his "personal capacity" rather an as a Verkada investor, denying...
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Report (from May) on CnxSoft: SigmaStar SSC33x Camera SoCs are pin-to-pin compatible with...
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IPVM has sent a letter to FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock, and Jeffrey E. Shuren, Director of the...
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Hikvision marketed a Russian factory, so IPVM checked it on-site, finding no factory. Hikvision declined to comment to IPVM, deleting the...
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Contactless credentials are the most commonly used for access control systems, but while they...
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'Personal Opinion'
Heckelman told IPVM that this was his 'personal opinion' despite him having presented this formally at a company run...
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...is a practical limit to the number of cameras that can be supported at a location:
For example, IPVM VSaaS testing has shown camera upload throughput ranges from 0.2Mbps to 2Mbps per camera,...
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... IPVM examines the impact on the local 'fever' camera market.
For previous IPVM Colombia...
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... The company tells IPVM they have ~20 employees located in the USA and a development center in Bangalore.
The company...
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In this report, IPVM examines the Vivint CEO's comments, provides background on the company’s legal troubles and its...
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'Passback' -- the practice of using someone else's credentials to gain entry, is a troubling...
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Tyco has dropped Dahua for its new Essentials Gen4 NDAA-Compliant cameras but how well do these...
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We, Smart Entry Systems, are looking for a dealer partner to co-exhibit at each of the South...
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Why the ACLU, EFF, and Fight For the Future supports this in comments to IPVM
Why SIA opposes this in comments to IPVM
17 US Locations Boycott Products That Include...
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IPVM has identified 40+ manufacturers (i.e., companies that develop their own firmware, software, and...
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In this post, IPVM examines this ban and its impact.
Taiwan, PRC Background
Taiwan is a democratic country whose...
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... Based on over a year of following your publication, I believe that IPVM focuses on digging into the details. As a result I am hoping you can provide more information on...
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In this report, IPVM examines:
Lowered full year revenue guidance
Supply shortages behind revenue shortfall
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Pelco touts their NDAA-compliant Sarix Value Series as an "affordable, compact, and versatile...
