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Last year at this time, 3/4ths of integrators were positive for 2020. Now, after a year where...
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Combined these shows have been cancelled/postponed 6 times this year. Now, they are both on for...
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Using video analytics for gender identification is expanding but how well does it really work?...
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Companies often send generic Merry Christmas emails where they say Merry Christmas and say very...
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... That noted, if you were wondering or hoping that IPVM's results were wrong, this Security Business survey gives further evidence to this trend. Of...
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In this report, IPVM examines the deal, including:
G4S and Allied Universal Financials
Allied Universal...
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The company presented its platform at IPVM's Access Control tradeshow in July, which can be watched below:
Assa Acquisition Letter To...
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... Now, IPVM has tested HALO 2.0. How well did it perform? Inside, we examine the following:
Have vape and...
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We have an issue with our new Honeywell Cameras (HC30W45R2, the new NDAA compliant stuff) picking...
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...smartwatches and other wearables be used as a better coronavirus test alternative than fever screening? IPVM investigates research into using Fitbit, wearables (e.g., Garmin) connected to Apple Healthkit...
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The South Korean government investigated and found numerous companies falsified test reports,...
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The alarm industry was shocked by Ring's $10 monthly price for monitoring, now 2 years later,...
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Proxy Responds - FTC Notification, Free Proxy Replacement
Proxy shared a statement to IPVM saying that what Proxy does is common practice and that HID is trying to discourage innovation....
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Evidently, getting a tattoo has become much more common, e.g., Tat will tell: Tattoos and time...
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Any idea why filtering between "Top Match" and "Newest" on the search results for Discussions...
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Revenue, Revenue Trend, EBITDA
Revenue Breakdown by Segment
Overseas...
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In this report, IPVM examines:
How AWS Panorama works
Advertised pre-built CV applications for niche use...
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...together to test and validate Uyghur alarms, according to a Huawei "interoperability report" found by IPVM.
Huawei is the PRC's biggest technology company and Megvii is one of the country's largest...
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We are in the process of implementing remote access via phone app to trigger relays (or events)...
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But who is most benefiting or losing from this?
This is the 7th year IPVM has tracked manufacturers gaining and losing:
Top Manufacturers Gaining and Losing 2014
Top...
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Those startups responded to IPVM strongly disputing HID's claims.
Who is right? Are these genuine risks to HID devices deployed...
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Just saw this today, with an Ipad mounted on the wall with this thermometer attached to it. The...
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... However, JCI disputed that in a response to IPVM.
In this note, we examine the faceoff between "The Interceptor Project", alarm...
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In the past month, the talk of UK executives has been the abrupt departure of COP UK from Dahua...
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...outperforms Western video surveillance AI companies, and is likely larger than Briefcam whose revenue IPVM estimates to be under $50 million, Yitu's performance is eclipsed by China's bigger AI unicorns....
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170+ integrators answered IPVM on:
What do you think will be the top industry trend in 2021? Why?
AI has been a top trend...
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Do these new algorithms perform better with face masks? IPVM investigates.
Executive Summary
Face masks continue to significantly impact the accuracy of...
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Found Internally / QA Process Improved
FLIR told IPVM that this flaw was found by their test and manufacturing team in a sample of cameras kept for...
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... This 80-second video explains it:
Inside, IPVM analyzes the study and explains what it found.
Executive Summary
The FDA studied 8-months of...
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Imagine you were Verkada's head of communications this year: IPVM: Verkada Faces Sexism, Discrimination, And Cultural Challenges, VICE: Surveillance Startup Used...
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200 integrators told IPVM which manufacturers they most disrespect and why.
America and China dominated the list,...
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... Additionally, WDR performance was good compared to similarly priced cameras (see IPVM WDR Mega Shootout) with proper settings.
The updated R2 cameras showed better WDR performance...
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Now a few months out from Huawei HiSilicon's chip disruption, chip rival Ambarella addresses the...
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Integrators told IPVM what manufacturers they most respect, and why.
In this report, we examine the responses,...
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This was posted in a Facebook group. On the surface, it might not appear to have all the...
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IPVM spoke with the event’s organizer as well as with event participants to learn more about what...
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Greetings all, Sorry for the rudimentary question. I'm looking at using Hanwha XNP-6040H's, and...
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...Constitution and boasting how a customer told them "we support any business that is sanctioned by the US", IPVM has found.
Watch this 2-minute video for an overview:
This contradicts Hikvision's pledge...
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...Hikvision, sem a calibragem com a tecnologia black body ou controle de clima, foram encontradas pela IPVM em shoppings de São Paulo, a maior cidade do Brasil. Elas colocam o público em risco, e ainda...
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...its ETD pricing to just $5,500:
Avigilon Response
Avigilon cited weakening demand, responding to IPVM:
We are offering a significant discount on the H4 ETD camera as we monitor demand and manage...
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Hanwha has released their next generation Wisenet 7 cameras claiming "exceptional" resolution,...
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IPVM visited Fort Knox’s offices and asked the company how it combines being a guard company and an...
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...Hardware units specified on the applicable Purchase Order
Verkada clarified and confirmed this to IPVM in 2019, emphasizing that if your subscription license expires, you have no right to the...
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... IPVM has covered a $55.5 million Nanchang, Jiangxi Sharp Eyes project in the past and a recent $9...
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Access lock brands Allegion, Assa, and Dormakaba have captured huge sections of the door locks...
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IPVM testing has verified Dahua rigged their fever cameras, with the company generating massive...
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Inside this note, we share feedback from Axis to IPVM on Guardian and we examine the challenges for Axis and how the cloud video surveillance market...
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I have a retail client where I have installed DW Spectrum on Dell servers and used...
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This report has 12 hours of recorded videos featuring 24 ANPR/LPR providers plus key themes we...
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... IPVM talked with Binah.ai, looks at the technology behind the company, tries out one offering, and...
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I saw that it happened today and I searched IPVM for anything about it... and nothing. :(
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Ripping out and replacing access control systems is hard for important reasons.
Switching...
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... But what about actual coronavirus tests that directly test for the disease?
Inside this note, IPVM examines the 5 main types of coronavirus testing options:
PCR/Molecular
Rapid PCR
Saliva...
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...the Marketplace" and "found in more than 75% of NFL stadiums", but how well does it really work?
IPVM purchased and tested the Certify SnapXT Pro terminal, examining the following:
How accurate...
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When the main power fails, many believe maglocks must leave doors unlocked.
However, battery...
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IPVM examines Matroid, the Silicon Valley computer vision startup that recently raised $20 million...
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Do you want to train your analytics? For example, to detect a certain type of fish, tool, bird,...
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We are planning the second shootout of Mobile Access readers/platforms, similar to what we did...
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...manufacturer and a major supplier of China police projects, has racist software used for tracking Uyghurs, IPVM has found. Uniview responded to IPVM but avoided explaining their Uyghur tracking...
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Axis is losing ground, as the market shifts to analytics and cloud, and the aging company loses...
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In this note, IPVM examines TVT's 2020 performance thus far, its Q3 2020 financial disclosures, and what this means...
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Milestone Mobile v20.3.1 appeared in the Apple App Store recently.The update includes a...
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Can you guess who made this statement on June 12th, 2008? Many believe security integrators are...
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While Uniview has touted its bus-mounted fever screening solution as a "success case", IPVM's testing showed that false readings are a fundamental problem, with Uniview admitting that they...
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...cameras when questioned by the Military Times about the VA’s use of thermal screening systems raised by IPVM's investigation.
As previously reported by IPVM, the VA is using at least 12 different...
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...Hikvision, along with multiple other companies including Huawei, to be "Chinese military companies":
As IPVM noted at the time, this gave the White House legal powers to sanction these firms under the...
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I have an aluminum door with a narrow double rabbit frame. The rabbit is actually removable if it...
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... IPVM choose the later.
Is a show really going to happen this July? It could be, there could be...
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Found this on social media...
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Zhejiang Dali, one of China's original thermal technology developers had excellent growth of 169%...
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IPVM's August 2020 investigation revealed that two of the industry's biggest companies, Hanwha and...
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7 Hikvision fever cameras, without black bodies or climate control, were found by IPVM in malls in São Paulo, Brazil's largest city. They are endangering the public and promoting a...
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However, IPVM testing was delayed over 3 months while waiting for these fixes, with HID missing initial update...
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Milestone Responds, Denies
Milestone responded to IPVM, saying that:
Milestone has not been a part of the creation of the attached...
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IPVM researched and spoke with the office of the Director of National Intelligence's IARPA...
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ADT FORGOT AGAIN… during 3Q Report, to mention nasty legacy liability. The dirty-little-secret...
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IPVM is proud to announce a unique membership offer for recently separated military members and law...
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This 1 minute, 45 second video quickly demonstrates the trick and risk to the...
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Repeated IPVM requests to both Vidsys and Ares Security management were not returned.
Vidsys History
Vidsys...
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Resideo's stock has soared 60%+ since the company's Q3 2020 financials were released last...
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...ban in effect and human rights sanctions against Dahua and Hikvision, one of the most common questions IPVM subscribers ask is what alternatives to those companies for low-cost offerings.
We asked...
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...different fever screening systems, including many 'tablets' which have significant accuracy risks, an IPVM investigation has found.
Considering the large quantity of temperature screening tablets...
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Aurora Multimedia's CEO Paul Harris responded to IPVM's inquiries about his product as part of our research and reporting on the VA's usage of such...
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Dahua has won a deal directly with a China city. While its population is small, the deal is big...
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ADT is planning to move from its long term partnership with Alarm.com to a joint ADT / Google...
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Hi IPVM, Will we eventually get a review of Avigilon's H5 PTZ series? Specifically the 8 MP model,...
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...claiming 50x - 100x processing power to run neural networks at 50-100fps:
Ambarella confirmed with IPVM that the CV25 chip Verkada has significantly increased performance (20x - 50x) over past...
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Axis explained to IPVM that it uses an unreleased, beta app due to be officially released next year:
For a...
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IPVM found major problems with Uniview's original wrist temperature reader, specifically allowing bad...
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... IPVM found a disconnected phone number and reached out to IP Edge through its Contact Page and...
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IPVM is happy to announce an upgrade to our website search functionality. We are now weighting...
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After battling Coronavirus for most of 2020, 200 integrators told IPVM the impact continues to decline but the fight rages for many.
Compare to our Spring reports...
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Avigilon claims their Presence Detector offers high accuracy person detection, "even if the...
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Dahua deleted the source minutes after IPVM contacted them and would not comment. In this post, we examine this incident.
What...
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IPVM worked with the Security Industry Association (SIA) on a letter sent to the FDA calling on them...
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IPVM confirmed numerous US municipalities have purchased systems in 2019 - 2020 (~$1 million in a...
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IPVM spoke with Grant Long, CEO of LTS, to learn more about LTS including:
LTS background
LTS...
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Drako explained to IPVM that he was "not sure if [he] said run' or 'rush'" emphasizing that Eagle Eye cannot enforce FDA...
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IPVM visited an 800-meter-long (875 yds.) street in São Paulo, Brazil where you can find over two...
