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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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ADI's Price Match Guarantee Compared

Few policies are more powerful than "price matching." If a buyer sees a good deal elsewhere, they have no reason to stray away; just show the...

By Brian Rhodes - about 10 years ago

Electric Strikes: Why They Are So Popular

Electric strikes are a mainstay part of access control, but how often do integrators use them? In our recent integrator insights survey, we asked...

By Brian Rhodes - about 10 years ago

Anixter Security Revenue Declines

Last quarter, we reviewed how Anixter's security business was struggling. Now, new financial results and management disclosures show that things...

By John Honovich - about 10 years ago

Worst Manufacturer Support 2014

With the best manufacturer support selected, we now turn to the worse. The two key issues integrators raised were: Screwing up / delaying...

By John Honovich - about 10 years ago | 22 Comments

How Manufacturers Compete Against Low Cost

"I'll take whatever's cheapest" is perhaps the most hated phrase any salesman could hear. Yet high cost is the biggest complaint of many security...

By Brian Rhodes - about 10 years ago

Best Manufacturer Support 2014

Integrators told us who the best and worst manufacturers are at providing customer support were. The companies that stood out included Arecont...

By John Honovich - about 10 years ago | 3 Comments

Pelco IP Camera Price Cuts

Starting July 1, 2014, Pelco has made significant price cuts across their mid to high end IP camera lines. In this note, we examine the price cuts...

By Ethan Ace - about 10 years ago | 2 Comments

Access Control Markups / Profits Revealed

How much profits do integrators typically make on access control projects? Is access one of the last havens for fat paydays, or are profits being...

By Brian Rhodes - about 10 years ago

Startup: The Pepper-Spraying Camera

Personal safety is a growing concern for many, but a complete solution means carrying several devices: a pepper spray can, siren, and then fumbling...

By Brian Rhodes - about 10 years ago | 23 Comments

Top 5 Access Control Problems

Here's what integrators say are their 5 top problems with electronic access control: High cost End-user knowledge Lowball Competition Complex...

By Brian Rhodes - about 10 years ago | 11 Comments

Milestone Sues Hawk

Last year, an inventor / troll said they were going to sue end users for violating a patent they have on video surveillance technology. Now, they...

By John Honovich - about 10 years ago | 27 Comments

What If Axis Acquired Genetec?

The shocking acquisition of Milestone by Canon and the rapid ascent of 'solution' provider Avigilon has increased questions about the viability of...

By John Honovich - about 10 years ago | 27 Comments

Conduit for Surveillance Explained

Cameras frequently need conduit to protect wires and cables connecting them to the headend / recorder. However, with so many types available, it...

By Ethan Ace - about 10 years ago | 6 Comments

Favorite Access Control Software 2014

What are the favorite access control software platforms? Is it the elder incumbents like Honeywell, Lenel and Software House? Or can newer...

By Brian Rhodes - about 10 years ago | 22 Comments

Favorite Access Control Credentials 2014

When it comes to the most popular way to unlock a door, which access credential type holds the favored spot among integrators? The 'contenders'...

By Brian Rhodes - about 10 years ago | 8 Comments

Maglocks - Who Uses And Hates Them

Many integrators hate maglocks. However, they are a common sight on many controlled openings. But how widely are they used? In our exclusive...

By Brian Rhodes - about 10 years ago | 14 Comments

OnSSI Mix and Match - Save Money on VMS?

OnSSI is promoting what it calls 'Mix and Match [link no longer available]' that they say will save money on VMS purchases. Generally, VMS...

By John Honovich - about 10 years ago | 4 Comments

Axis Q2 2014 Growth Up But

Axis' seesaw growth continues. After Axis missed and profits sank in Q1 2014, the second quarter's overall growth numbers improved (20% growth in...

By John Honovich - about 10 years ago | 7 Comments


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