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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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Hikvision Stock Down 50%+ From 2015 Peak

While Hikvision is busy preparing for world domination, it faces increasing challenges at home in China. Last week, Hikvision announced weakened...

By John Honovich - over 8 years ago | 10 Comments Info plus reports label

Axis, Time to Retire The M3004

The Axis M3004-V represents an important milestone, both for Axis historical strengths and, now more recently, their failures to adapt to a rapidly...

By John Honovich - over 8 years ago | 6 Comments Info plus reports label

Tyco and JCI Mega Merger

One of the biggest security manufacturers and integrators (Tyco) and one of the biggest building management providers (JCI) are combining. The two...

By John Honovich - over 8 years ago | 20 Comments Info plus reports label

First Integrator Face Off Results

The results are in, and they are interesting indeed. Five integrators pitched us their designs in our First Integrator Face Off, aiming to solve...

By Brian Rhodes - over 8 years ago | 25 Comments Info plus reports label

Home Security Camera Statistics 2016

~20% of US homes use security cameras, according to an IPVM survey of 2,000 consumers. Inside this note, we break down the stats, share full...

By John Honovich - over 8 years ago | 2 Comments Info plus reports label

Hikvision Announces Weakened Profits

Hikvision released a special announcement in Chinese, disclosing weakened profits for 2015 amid fierce competition. In this note, we examine what...

By John Honovich - over 8 years ago | 5 Comments Info plus reports label

Milestone CEO Fights Against CCTV 2.0

Is Milestone simply a pawn of Canon, destined to be merged with Axis to be Avigilon 2.0? No, declares Milestone's CEO. Indeed, not only will that...

By John Honovich - over 8 years ago | 37 Comments Info plus reports label

Power over HD Coax Coming 2017

One of the big installation benefits of IP cameras has been Power over Ethernet (PoE). Instead of using one cable for video and another for power,...

By Brian Rhodes - over 8 years ago | 20 Comments Info plus reports label

RS2 Access Control Company Profile

Inside we examine RS2 Technologies Access It! line for best customer fit, key features, pricing, and main weaknesses. Profile RS2 is a US access...

By Brian Rhodes - over 8 years ago | 6 Comments Info plus reports label

Hikvision and the China Communist Party

Just days after getting $3 billion financing from the Chinese government, Hikvision celebrated opening their own Communist Party company committee....

By John Honovich - over 8 years ago | 88 Comments Info plus reports label

The Robot Security Ball (Orbii)

A new security system in a ball might be the most different security product in years. Orbii combines a camera and other sensors into a steerable...

By Brian Rhodes - over 8 years ago | 16 Comments Info plus reports label

Avigilon Poison Pill Preps For Sale

Avigilon soon may no longer be an independent company, but Avigilon's CEO is determined to control his own destiny. After 2 years of punishing...

By John Honovich - over 8 years ago | 11 Comments Info plus reports label

New Siri Powered Kwikset Lock

Your voice is your key with a new residential doorlock, Kwikset's Premis. Using your Apple phone, you can command your door to lock and unlock even...

By Brian Rhodes - over 8 years ago Info plus reports label

Ezviz = Hikvision = PRC Government

Ezviz has seemingly come out of nowhere to become a major player in consumer electronics / security. Unfortunately, Ezviz consistently hides the...

By John Honovich - over 8 years ago | 16 Comments Info plus reports label

Exacq Adds Access and Intrusion Integration

PSIM for the price of a VMS? Exacq continues to expand its capabilities, now adding in both access and intrusion within the Exacavision client. In...

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

Honeywell NetAXS Access Control Profile

Honeywell is one of the biggest names in security, and one of their most popular offerings is web based access. Inside we examine Honeywell's...

By Brian Rhodes - over 8 years ago | 7 Comments Info plus reports label

ADI Fooled By Shady 'Research' Report

You probably see these reports. Huge, unrealistic, growth projections from firms you have never head of. And you probably do not give it a second...

By John Honovich - over 8 years ago | 13 Comments Info plus reports label


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