IPVM's Reports

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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Brivo 'Buy Now' Online Campaign

Brivo has a new marketing campaign running across the web: Are you ready to buy access control now? Brivo tells IPVM this is a new campaign,...

By IPVM Team - over 6 years ago | 27 Comments Info plus reports label

US / China Tariffs March 2018

On March 22, 2018, the US issued a Presidential Memorandum on the Actions by the United States Related to the Section 301 Investigation, with 3...

By John Honovich - over 6 years ago | 60 Comments

Favorite Access Control Credentials 2018

In this 2018 access integrator statistics result, which credential type holds the favored spot to unlock access doors? More than 150 integrators...

By Brian Rhodes - over 6 years ago | 2 Comments Info plus reports label

ISC West Bans Booth Babes

Booth babes, goodbye. Technically, ISC West banned them 2 years ago with a 'staffing attire' requirement but it looks like ISC West is going to...

By John Honovich - over 6 years ago | 79 Comments

Hikvision Fails To Fix Unsafe Browser Plugin

More than 2 years ago, Hikvision committed to resolving the use of unsafe and ineffective browser plugins. Despite that, today, Hikvision still has...

By Ethan Ace - over 6 years ago | 46 Comments Info plus reports label

Network Racks For Surveillance Guide

In this guide, we look at network rack infrastructure, one of the fundamentals of IP video surveillance. Inside, we cover: What is a rack unit...

By Sean Patton - over 6 years ago | 14 Comments Info plus reports label

Security Robot Sales Struggle

2 years ago, PSA Security CEO Bill Bozeman called security robots one of “the biggest game changers” in decades for security integrators. Just...

By John Honovich - over 6 years ago | 16 Comments

Dahua Global Launch LeChange

Dahua is getting into the consumer video surveillance market globally, with "LeChange", an offering long available inside of China is now being...

By John Honovich - over 6 years ago | 7 Comments Info plus reports label

Hikvision RSM Professional Misconduct

A Hikvision RSM engaged in professional misconduct of a US State's licensing law, involving continuing education held at an ADI branch. In this...

By IPVM Team - over 6 years ago | 46 Comments Info plus reports label

IPVM Is 10 Years Old

IPVM turns 10 years old today. 10 years ago, IPVM was an experiment. Today, it is the largest and most read publication in our industry. I wanted...

By John Honovich - over 6 years ago | 53 Comments

Camera Form Factor Guide

When selecting surveillance cameras, users may choose from a number of different form factors, each with its own unique strengths and weaknesses,...

By IPVM Team - over 6 years ago | 2 Comments Info plus reports label

Rack Mounting NVRs Tutorial

Rack mounting recorders is common in professional systems, but manufacturers are making it difficult, with simple design failures causing multiple...

By Ethan Ace - over 6 years ago | 8 Comments Info plus reports label

Panasonic Selling Off Security Camera Factory

Panasonic is OEMing cameras from Dahua, as IPVM testing confirmed in 2017. Now, Panasonic is selling their security camera factory, according to...

By John Honovich - over 6 years ago | 41 Comments Info plus reports label

Favorite Electrified Locks 2018

Electronic lock manufacturing is dominated by 3 conglomerates (alphabetically) Allegion, Assa and Dormakaba holding numerous electronic lock...

By Brian Rhodes - over 6 years ago | 17 Comments Info plus reports label

3D Install App For Physical Security (BILT)

Installation of security hardware is a skill that has historically been complicated to train new installers, and just as complicated to quote...

By Sean Patton - over 6 years ago Info plus reports label


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