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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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Video Surveillance Monthly Report May 2010

Most read May reports were the VMS Comparison and iPad test. Also, strong interest in our Milestone and Mobotix tests.[premium_content]NOTE: The...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Will IP Video Software Become Free?

In the past, video management was quite expensive. Now, increasingly, it is becoming free. Just a few years ago, it was commonplace for a 16...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Hikvision's Huge IPO Examined

This note examines the financial details and competitive contrast of Hikvision's May 2010 IPO. This is an extremely large and noteworthy IPO for...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Does Anybody Want ObjectVideo Analytics?

One question we regularly ask manufacturers who OEM or re-sell analytics is how well sales are doing. The most interesting responses come from...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Testing The iPad and iPhone for Video Surveillance

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By Benros Emata - over 14 years ago

VMS Competitive Comparison 2010

This report provides the most extensive comparison of Video Management System software in the world. Inside the premium section, members may watch...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

VideoIQ's Flawed NYC Anti-Terrorist 'Plan'

Trying to get attention from the May 2010 NY terrorist attempt, video analytic vendor VideoIQ offers an unrealistic and logistically flawed...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Video Surveillance Weekly Update May 21 2010

Examining financial results from Verint, Vivotek, Mobotix, ADT plus investments for BRS Labs. Additionally, we examine price pressures and...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

No Pickup in Orders

The worldwide President of ADT noted in a May 2010 interview [link no longer available] that they are, "not yet seeing a pick-up in orders...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Strong Growth Rebound

After a sharp decline in early 2009, Vivotek's revenue over the past 6 months has rebounded strongly. Comparing Q4 2009 to Q4 2008, revenue...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Verint's IP Video Financial Performance Examined

This update examines the financial performance for Verint's IP Video / "Video Intelligent" business unit over the past 3 years through January 30,...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Strong Q1 2010 Growth

For the first 3 months of 2010, Mobotix generated strong growth - continuing a rebound from a near growth stall experienced in 2009. Q1 2010...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Government Ignorance and Camera Positioning Challenges

Ironically, government organizations like the US FBI blame end users when they fail to understand the operational realities of video surveillance...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Training: Basics for the Video Surveillance Business

This report provides a 48 minute video presentation that teaches the basics of the video surveillance business including: Size and structure of...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Implementing ONVIF for Axis Cameras

From our testing and review with Axis, an important and non-obvious procedure is necessary to ensure ONVIF support is implemented directly. As Axis...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Is a Deep Drop Coming for Analog Video?

Many technological transitions demonstrate flat sales growth for an incumbent category for a number of years followed by a dramatic collapse. One...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

H.264 Mass Appeal Growing

While H.264 is clearly established in the video surveillance marketplace as the 'best' CODEC, its appeal is likely to get a broader boast from its...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Is Price Pressure for IP Video Increasing?

A consistent theme integrators report is competition for jobs has increased significantly in the past 18 months. Recent actions from 3 prominent...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

More Money, More Questions

Another month, another significant amount of new funding from dozens of new small investors. Government documents disclose that BRS Labs has raised...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Storage Manufacturers Enter NVR Market

Competition in the NVR market is heating up with a number of new options for video surveillance professionals to consider. In the last few months,...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Training: Basics for Using Video Surveillance

This report, including a 2 hour podcast inside, is designed to help those new to video surveillance learn the basics of using, selecting and...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Video Surveillance Weekly Update May 14 2010

Updates on 4 VSaaS providers, financial reports, commentary on terrorism and future trends featured this week. The following report collects all...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Iveda's Annual Results and Doubtful Future

Last year, hosted / monitoring video provider Iveda Solutions [link no longer available] went public. Examining their recently released 10k /...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Megapixel Camera Cheatsheet

Determining how wide a field a view a megapixel camera can be tricky. Thankfully, IQinvision recently releaed a 'cheatsheet' to simplify solving...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Norbain Financial Performance and UK Market

Norbain's financial results and recent comments identify challenges both for the UK market and for traditional suppliers. According to financial...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

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