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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OpenEye Takes Aim At Exacq

First Milestone targeted Exacq with a takeover offer, and now OpenEye is gunning for them with an offer to swap out Exacq for their cloud-managed...

By Brian Karas - over 7 years ago | 5 Comments

Broken Browser Support for Video Surveillance

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By Ethan Ace - over 7 years ago | 30 Comments

ADI Favorability Results

150 North American integrators provided feedback on 6 distributors, and why they do (or do not do) business with ADI. ADI is clearly a big name in...

By Brian Karas - over 7 years ago

1 Million Dahua Devices Exposed To Backdoor

Statistics show that 1 million Dahua devices are publicly exposed and vulnerable to the Dahua backdoor. Despite this, Dahua has downplayed the...

By Brian Karas - over 7 years ago | 21 Comments

Hikvision Hires Crisis Communication Writer

Hikvision has hired a crisis communication writer as the company ramps up its efforts to deal with the 'crisis' it feels it is facing. 'Crisis...

By John Honovich - over 7 years ago | 20 Comments

Glass Break Sensor Tutorial

Burglars often break glass windows to get into a house. Using glass break detectors in conjunction with alarm contacts is a good way to protect the...

By Ari Erenthal - over 7 years ago | 4 Comments

Unikey Smart Phone Access Control Platform Profile

More and more people carry smart phones. Many think this could replace the conventional key or card for access control. However, using a phone...

By Brian Rhodes - over 7 years ago

VMS Update Automation Compared

Updating VMS software can be a tedious and time consuming processing, which historically has required users to access each machine, download update...

By Ethan Ace - over 7 years ago | 2 Comments

Hikvision Attacks IPVM

Hikvision has attacked IPVM repeatedly over the last month, both in the international press and in its dealer communications. Attacks...

By John Honovich - over 7 years ago | 159 Comments

Anvil Traveler Threat Management Profile

A common component of enterprise security systems is traveler threat management, complementing the various physical security systems in place. One...

By Brian Karas - over 7 years ago | 3 Comments

Simplisafe Warns Customers About Alarm Fines

Simplisafe markets themselves as a 'better way' than traditional professional alarm companies. However, in one key way, Simplisafe hides the...

By Ari Erenthal - over 7 years ago | 12 Comments

Dahua US Imports - Here Is Their #1 Customer By Far

We have been reviewing shipping records of both Dahua and Hikvision products coming in to the US. This is to help prepare the Dahua OEM and...

By John Honovich - over 7 years ago | 8 Comments

Bill Gates Funded Startup Evolv Gets $18M For The "Most Advanced Threat Detection System"

Evolv Technologies has just raised $18 million, bringing its total to $30M, for developing what the company says is the most advanced threat...

By IPVM Team - over 7 years ago | 2 Comments

Alarm Panic Switches Tutorial

Panic switches allow silently triggering an alarm system when it is otherwise disarmed. In this tutorial we explain and contrast the 7 most common...

By Ari Erenthal - over 7 years ago | 14 Comments

Brivo Opens Up, Adds Mercury Support

Brivo's cloud-based access control was built around the companies proprietary hardware controllers, and was often seen as a limitation by...

By Brian Karas - over 7 years ago | 3 Comments

Top Trade Shows For Security Integrators

100+ North American security integrators told us what trade shows they attend and why. The most well known shows are ISC West and ASIS but there...

By John Honovich - over 7 years ago | 5 Comments

Environmental Sensors For Burglar Alarm Tutorials

Intrusion detection systems can be used to alert users to environmental issues. By connecting sensors that monitor the heat, humidity, and...

By Ari Erenthal - over 7 years ago

Robot Startup NXT Profile

The security robot market may be the most rapidly growing industry segment, at least from a supply perspective. IPVM has already covered robots...

By Brian Karas - over 7 years ago

ObjectVideo Acquired by Alarm.com

Once potentially the most recognized name in video analytics, ObjectVideo has effectively been sold for pieces. Alarm.com has now acquired what...

By Brian Karas - over 7 years ago | 5 Comments

Honeywell Dahua Backdoor Statement

Honeywell OEMs Dahua video surveillance products and has been affected by the Dahua backdoor, confirmed by Honeywell and IPVM testing. Here is...

By John Honovich - over 7 years ago

Burglar Alarm Screens Tutorial

Many residential alarm subscribers arm their alarms before going to bed at night. Wiring window screens allow these subscribers to leave their...

By Ari Erenthal - over 7 years ago | 12 Comments

Uniview Weak Local / Strong Remote Password Policy Tested

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By Ethan Ace - over 7 years ago | 4 Comments

Hikvision 'Privilege-Escalating' Security Vulnerability, Actually a Backdoor

Hikvision has disclosed a new security vulnerability that affects 200+ of their IP cameras over the past few years. In this note, we examine the...

By IPVM Team - over 7 years ago | 67 Comments

Axis: Ends Made In China Products 2017 (Except For Domestic China Sales)

A member recently asked about where Axis is made because a school had raised concerns about the "security of Chinese manufactured cameras." Here...

By John Honovich - over 7 years ago | 10 Comments

CSC / Wesco Distributor Favorability Results

IPVM has conducted favorability statistics for distributors, based on 100+ integrator responses, covering ADI, Anixter, Scansource, PSA, Tri-Ed,...

By Brian Karas - over 7 years ago | 2 Comments

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