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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The World's Easiest to Install Camera?

8 cameras installed in 5 minutes. That's the claim of loss-prevention niche surveillance provider USS [link no longer available]. The company...

By Brian Rhodes - about 12 years ago

ORC Overblown?

While Organized retail crime captures big headlines and claims of billion dollar losses, is it really the problem it is made to be or is it wildly...

By Brian Rhodes - about 12 years ago

Extreme Temperatures Tutorial

Surveillance cameras are expected to work outdoors, ranging from deserts to monsoons to blizards. Ensuring that cameras works reliably in these...

By Ethan Ace - about 12 years ago

Dropcam 2012 Funding

Not even a year after getting the biggest funding ever for the VSaaS market, Dropcam has now received a funding round that is twice the size of its...

By John Honovich - about 12 years ago

Locksmiths Hot for Next Gen Keychains

Q: What type of product excites the door hardware industry? A: Next generation keychains! Despite sounding like a joke, a product capturing buzz...

By Brian Rhodes - about 12 years ago

PSIM to be Worth $2.79 Billion In 2021

A new report projects the Physical Security Information (PSIM) market to be worth $2.79 Billion USD - a shockingly high number for a market that...

By John Honovich - about 12 years ago

Why Integrators Get Fired

While many integrators like to think of themselves as irreplaceable to their customers, new IPVM end user survey results show this is not the case....

By Brian Rhodes - about 12 years ago

Trend: Sharing Surveillance Video Via YouTube

An important, growing trend is police departments sharing surveillance video via YouTube, vastly increasing the reach and probability that the...

By John Honovich - about 12 years ago

Why VMS Annual Fees are Unfair

VMS annual fees are generally unfair and harmful to users. This is a growing problem as more surveillance users migrate to software only systems...

By John Honovich - about 12 years ago

MP Intercom - Speco O2S1 Examined

"Innovative" is normally not a superlative associated with budget-line manufacturer Speco Technologies. However, Speco has recently announced the...

By Brian Rhodes - about 12 years ago

IP Cameras as Door Intercoms

Are door intercom units really necessary? An often overlooked benefit of IP cameras are their flexibility to be used for more than...

By Brian Rhodes - about 12 years ago

Genetec Transcoding (Wink Forge) Reviewed

Transcoding has gained more attention recently with OnSSI 'winning' the prestigious Best New Wireless Surviellance Award at ISC West 2012 for its...

By Ethan Ace - about 12 years ago

Debating How to Sell RMR

RMR proponents claim it is a cure-all for cash-strapped integrators. One company, Integrator Support, is focused on helping security installers...

By Brian Rhodes - about 12 years ago

Booster Bags Solution

A cheap, household supply item is used to defeat advanced theft prevention systems every day. Retailers attribute millions of dollars in stolen...

By Brian Rhodes - about 12 years ago

Pissed! Why the UK is so Upset with Norbain

The pitchforks are out in the UK, with hordes of integrators and manufacturers angered at the UK's most prominent distributor, Norbain. If you are...

By John Honovich - about 12 years ago

Axis Growth Rebounds Strongly (Q2 2012)

After the last half year of disappointing results, Axis revenue growth rebounded strongly in Q2 2012. However, growth across geographical regions...

By John Honovich - about 12 years ago

Vunetrix v-Cloud Network Monitoring

Network monitoring systems have seen limited adoption in security, generally priced within reach of only large-scale enterprise deployments....

By Ethan Ace - about 12 years ago

The Worst Security Marketing Ever

We are all witnesses to the worst security marketing campaign ever run. Over the last 4 years, the underfunded and outmanned HDcctv Alliance has...

By John Honovich - about 12 years ago

Sony Hybrid Cameras: Game Changer or Disappointment?

For more than a year, Sony has been promoting its hybrid IP camera line as a novel way to reuse coax cable and ease the migration from analog to...

By Ethan Ace - about 12 years ago

HID's EVO Series Examined

After years of rumors, door access control giant HID has formally announced its next generation of IP door access controller with 'EVO' [link no...

By Brian Rhodes - about 12 years ago

Organized Retail Crime Counter Measures Reviewed

'Organized Retail Crime', or ORC, makes many retailers nervous. Unlike traditional shoplifting, ORC is earmarked by being organized and widespread....

By Brian Rhodes - about 12 years ago

Pelco's Wrong! Cries HDcctv Alliance

Just days after being sued for stealing Object Video's invention of fire metadata, Pelco is again being attacked - this time for allegedly blowing...

By John Honovich - about 12 years ago

Average Camera Models Used Per Project

Choosing the right camera model for the job can be challenging. In high camera count systems, numerous models may be required, each with their own...

By Ethan Ace - about 12 years ago

Temporary Intrusion Alarm Kit Examined

How do you protect seasonal worksites or temporary storage areas? This is a frequent request of many end-users to their alarm providers, with no...

By Brian Rhodes - about 12 years ago

Australian Security Corruption Scandal

A major scandal is rocking the Australian security industry. The government alleges corrupt awards [link no longer available] for multi-million...

By John Honovich - about 12 years ago

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