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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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Honeywell Launches HD-CVI

Honeywell becomes the biggest western surveillance manufacturer to release HD analog, with their new 'HQA' technology. In this note, we examine...

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

Security Integrator Finder Released

The new Security Integrator Finder's goal is to list every integrator in the world, overlaid on Google Maps. Here's how you...

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

Get Your Free Exacq Licenses

Despite Tyco employees protesting to the contrary, Tyco has now confirmed there is a program in place to give away free Exacq licenses. However,...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 23 Comments Info plus reports label

Importance of Storage Costs - Statistics

10 years ago, 500GB for an entire DVR was considered good. Today, there are 6TB hard drives. More and more storage at lower prices has lead many...

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

Top Barriers to New Security Sales

Only 25-30% of both integrator and manufacturer sales are to new customers, according to new IPVM statistics. Many integrators and manufacturer...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 2 Comments Info plus reports label

Axis Introduces... An IP Horn?

Axis invented the IP camera.  [UPDATE 2017: IPVM Test Results on Axis IP Horn] Now they claim to have the "first open standard, network...

By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago | 39 Comments Info plus reports label

Secret Service Video Surveillance Scandal

The US Secret Service has taken a beating over the last few years. Hookers, public drunkenness and now, the newest Secret Service scandal, is...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 27 Comments Info plus reports label

How to Blow $200,000 On A Booth (IDIS)

The industry has more than doubled in size in the past 10 years yet trade shows are struggling to get the attendance numbers they once achieved a...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 59 Comments Info plus reports label

Axis Zipstream Claims Average 50% Savings

Axis claims that its new Zipstream compression technology can "lower bandwidth and storage requirements by an average 50% or more." That is quite...

By Ethan Ace - over 9 years ago | 22 Comments Info plus reports label

Favorite Network Switches for Surveillance 2015

5 manufacturers stood out as integrator favorites for network switches from more than 140 votes / explanations submitted. These 2015 statistics...

By Ethan Ace - over 9 years ago | 8 Comments Info plus reports label

Sony Security Restructures / Cuts

Sony Security's challenges continue. Last year, Sony terminated their US GM, now they have cut employees and restructured their security systems...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 2 Comments Info plus reports label

Fired: All But One Exacq Rep Firm Now Out

And then there was one. After firing multiple rep firms in January, Tyco has fired 3 more rep firms to nearly complete the removal of Exacq's rep...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 28 Comments Info plus reports label

Milestone Hires Fired Exacq Rep Firm

The battle between Exacq and Milestone in the US is heating up. Less than 2 months ago, Exacq fired many of their long-time rep firms. And just 4...

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

Top CRMs Used in Security Sales 2015

One of the biggest pains of sales people is using their CRM (customer relationship management) software. However, management often finds CRM...

By IPVM Team - over 9 years ago | 30 Comments Info plus reports label

Member Invites Released

Members ask regularly how can they share IPVM content with their customers, colleagues, friends, etc. Now, we are introducing 'invites' that allow...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 12 Comments Info plus reports label

The End of CCDs

'Everybody' knows that CCDs provide better image quality and low-light performance. Alas, beware out of date knowledge. It has been many years...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 20 Comments Info plus reports label

IPVM Member Live Orientation Calls

We will hold two live calls Wednesday March 25th at 9am ET / 13:00 UTC and 4pm ET / 20:00 UTC, showing you how to get the most out of your IPVM...

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

Top Sales Leads Sources (Statistics)

Where do integrators and manufacturers get leads for new customers? We asked 100 sales people this question. The short answer: 'old school'...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 11 Comments Info plus reports label

Bad Marketing Beware - Intransa is Back!

After burning $100+ million on a mythical 'secret sauce', quietly going out of business, dropping all warranties, could Intransa top...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 30 Comments Info plus reports label

First Surveillance SD Cards Released (SanDisk)

The black eye for on-board recording has gotten pretty bad. Culminating with Axis admitting a serious edge recording problem, the claimed culprit...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 27 Comments Info plus reports label


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