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IPVM's independent reporting is divided into 3 categories: (1) Public, (2) Info+: news, profiles, tutorials, etc. and (3) Research: tests, shootouts, competitive and financial analysis.
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Non-PRC Manufacturers Block Dahua From Chile Event

When Dahua registered for an industry event in Chile, several non-PRC manufacturers, led by Genetec, delivered an ultimatum to the organizer—kick...

By Robert Wren Gordon - almost 4 years ago | 5 Comments Info plus reports label

Hikvision Growing Xinjiang Operations

Hikvision's massive Xinjiang operations are growing, with the firm showcasing the China Communist Party Constitution and boasting how a customer...

By Charles Rollet - almost 4 years ago | 7 Comments

IPVM Visits Brazilian Guard Company / Integrator

Fort Knox Tecnologia de Segurança Ltda., originally founded as a security guard company, has over two decades’ experience as an integrator in the...

By Robert Wren Gordon - almost 4 years ago Info plus reports label

Verkada's Chairman Touts Lock-In

"So, like, you are not taking it down" boasts Verkada's Chairman Hans Robertson as he explained his business model to lock-in Verkada end users,...

By John Honovich - almost 4 years ago | 124 Comments Info plus reports label

Favorite Access Locks 2020

Access lock brands Allegion, Assa, and Dormakaba have captured huge sections of the door locks market, but which one do integrators most...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 4 years ago | 21 Comments Info plus reports label

Dahua Rigs Fever Cameras, Covers Up

IPVM testing has verified Dahua rigged their fever cameras, with the company generating massive profits and exposing the public to increased...

By Ethan Ace and John Honovich - almost 4 years ago | 11 Comments

Axis Ending Guardian

Axis is ending Guardian, the latest in a decade-plus string of cloud video failures for the mega video surveillance manufacturer. Inside this...

By John Honovich - almost 4 years ago | 16 Comments Info plus reports label

Actual Coronavirus Testing Options Examined

Fever cameras have emerged as an indirect and flawed way to test for coronavirus. But what about actual coronavirus tests that directly test for...

By Zach Segal - almost 4 years ago | 32 Comments Info plus reports label

Backup Power For Maglocks Guide

When the main power fails, many believe maglocks must leave doors unlocked. However, battery backed up maglocks are allowed according to IBC /...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 4 years ago | 9 Comments Info plus reports label

Uniview Racist Uyghur Recognition Revealed

Uniview, the PRC's third-largest video surveillance manufacturer and a major supplier of China police projects, has racist software used for...

By Charles Rollet - almost 4 years ago | 12 Comments

Axis Is Losing Ground

Axis is losing ground, as the market shifts to analytics and cloud, and the aging company loses focus and momentum. While a fall from Axis is...

By John Honovich - almost 4 years ago | 103 Comments Info plus reports label


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