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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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Avigilon Wastes $39 Million on Stock Buyback

Avigilon is investing - in their own stock. Over the past 2 months, Avigilon has spent nearly $40 million buying back their own stock. In this...

By John Honovich - about 9 years ago | 10 Comments Info plus reports label

Tyco Security Layoffs

One of the biggest security manufacturers, Tyco Security Products, owner of brands like Exacq, Software House, American Dynamics, conducted a...

By John Honovich - about 9 years ago | 7 Comments Info plus reports label

Pelco Criticizes Arecont's Multi-Imager

Pelco is rolling out their new multi-imager line and they are taking aim at Arecont. In their new promotion, here is the comparison they offer:

By John Honovich - about 9 years ago | 47 Comments Info plus reports label

Axis Financials From Bad To Worse (Q2 2015)

Things keep getting worse for Axis and now sales are actually shrinking. In this note, we break down: How revenue and profits are...

By John Honovich - about 9 years ago | 18 Comments Info plus reports label

Disruputing Smoke Detectors: Nest vs. Roost

A startup has an idea that will make any smoke detector 'smart' - a WiFi connected battery. Instead of replacing existing units with a Nest...

By Brian Rhodes - about 9 years ago | 2 Comments Info plus reports label

Beware: The Magical HD Analog Converter

What if there was a small device that could instantly convert / translate between AHD, CVI and TVI? Gone would be any compatibility issues between...

By John Honovich - about 9 years ago | 22 Comments Info plus reports label

Go After Your Competitors

For an industry that's 99.9% male, there's less testosterone here than the Golden Girl's living room. Surveillance companies are just irrationally...

By John Honovich - about 9 years ago | 21 Comments Info plus reports label

Milestone Employees Defecting to Vicon

The hot company right now? Evidently Vicon. Vicon has been stugglling for years and in the midst of merging with another troubled company,...

By John Honovich - about 9 years ago | 14 Comments Info plus reports label

Pros and Cons - Automating Firmware Updates

Firmware and software updates are one of the most tedious tasks in surveillance, so why not make them easier? While other devices, like PCs,...

By Ethan Ace - about 9 years ago | 9 Comments Info plus reports label

Airport Video Surveillance Guide

This 20-page guide explains the key uses, design factors, and players in the Airport Surveillance market. A global group of 40 integrators and...

By Brian Rhodes - about 9 years ago | 3 Comments Info plus reports label

Camera Edge Storage / Recording Tutorial 2015

~70% of IP cameras allow storing video onboard, at the 'edge', typically through the use of SD cards. The big question is whether and when it...

By John Honovich - about 9 years ago | 16 Comments Info plus reports label

IPVM Camera Tools Training Video Released

In this video below, you will learn: How to select the right resolution and angles for your cameras.  How to demonstrate to customers why this...

By John Honovich - about 9 years ago | 6 Comments Info plus reports label

PennyAlerts is Pretty Interesting

We have criticized Intransa / Viakoo pretty harshly. And they deserved it. Quietly going out of business, dropping all warranties, the Intransa...

By John Honovich - about 9 years ago | 10 Comments Info plus reports label

China and Taiwan Manufacturer Financials 2015

China is the #1 threat to video surveillance providers around the world but how well are Chinese and Taiwan surveillance manufacturers actually...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 26 Comments Info plus reports label

ASIS CEO Michael Stack Exits

Amid declining exhibitor attendance and membership troubles, the richest man in security management is leaving. Michael Stack, ASIS CEO, famous...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 15 Comments Info plus reports label


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