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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Everfocus HDcctv Line Overview

In this update, we'll take a look at recent HDcctv offerings from Everfocus, which have brought prices more in line with the lower end of the IP...

By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago

The Education Excuse

The worst and most common excuse in video surveillance is that lack of education is holding back sales. This seemingly happens with every new...

By John Honovich - over 12 years ago

Megapixel vs VSaaS

The surveillance industry's most powerful driving force, megapixel cameras, is virtually incompatible with the industry's biggest buzzword - VSaaS....

By John Honovich - over 12 years ago

Wavestore VMS Overview 2012

We occasionally receive questions from users regarding UK-based VMS provider Wavestore, known best by many for their analog and hybrid recording...

By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago Info plus reports label

The Axis Corruption Cruise Returns

Last year, we examined how Axis paid for an expensive cruise for A&Es/security consultants and their wives, expressing ethical concerns....

By John Honovich - over 12 years ago

Directory of Lens Tests

This directory collects our lens test reports and related lens information. Lens Tests HD Lens Shootout - Our most popular and 'flagship' lens...

By John Honovich - over 12 years ago

Whitespace Wireless for Surveillance

Needing line of sight for wireless connectivity has always been a major pain for surveillance application Cameras are often needed where there is...

By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago

IndigoVision Takeover Battle

Less than a month ago, IndigoVision's CEO 'resigned'. Since then, the situation has devolved into a very public takeover battle with the CEO saying...

By John Honovich - over 12 years ago

School Bus Crash Surveillance Video Reviewed

In our continuing series analyzing real-world surveillance video, in this note, we examine footage from a recent school bus accident in Florida, in...

By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago

Veracity PointSource Reviewed

If you are field testing or trying to determine how well a camera will work in a specific location, it can be a pain to setup - getting power,...

By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago

ADI is the Axis Distributor of the Year?

Security distributor ADI had been named Axis US distributor of the year for 2011 [link no longer available] which surprised us and likely many...

By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago

Surveon Milestone NVR Examined

Surveillance manufacturer Surveon has announced a series of hardware appliances preloaded with Milestone XProtect. Starting with the EMR9000 line,...

By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago

Problems with CCTV Footage of LA Arsonist

Here's an interesting example of problems with real world surveillance footage. Recently, Los Angeles was hit by an arsonist who lit dozens of cars...

By John Honovich - over 12 years ago

Vumii EyeSec FD Thermal Camera Examined

Thermal camera manufacturer Vumii [link no longer available] has announced a new version of their EyeSec thermal cameras, the EyeSec FD (Fire...

By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago

School Camera Coverage Critiqued

In this update, we examine a December 2011 article from Campus Safety Magazine [link no longer available], intended to provide guidance in camera...

By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago

How to Design a Video Surveillance Solution

Designing a video surveillance solution requires decisions on 8 fundamental questions. This in-depth tutorial helps beginners understand the...

By John Honovich - over 12 years ago

Surveillance Statistics Survey Directory Vol 1

In this report, we aggregate and present dozens of statistics about how surveillance is being used in the real world. Recently, we conducted an in...

By John Honovich - over 12 years ago

Multi-Megapixel Deployment Statistics

Megapixel camera resolution increases regularly, with manufacturers pushing higher and higher resolutions all the time. 2011 saw the introduction...

By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago

IP Camera Installation Tool Preferences

Aiming, focusing, and setup of cameras is a key consideration in optimizing image quality and system performance. Traditionally, technicians often...

By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago


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