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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Global Video Surveillance Market to Double in 3 Years

A research firm has issued a forecast claiming that the global video surveillance market will double over the next 3 years [link no longer...

By John Honovich - almost 15 years ago

Survey of IP Video Surveillance Distributors

Anixter, Graybar, Scansource and Techdata are 4 of the most well known distributors of IP video surveillance serving North American IT integrators....

By John Honovich - almost 15 years ago

Examining ADT's and Tyco Security Products Shrinking Revenue

The recession has certainly impacted the market for security systems. Examining the recent declines in revenue for ADT and Tyco Security Products...

By John Honovich - almost 15 years ago

InternetEyes Crowdsourced Remote Video Monitoring

Crowdsourcing - the process of outsourcing tasks to the general public using the Internet to distribute work - is a hot trend. However, will it...

By John Honovich - almost 15 years ago

LA County Deployment Explained

At ASIS, the LA County police directly described their experience [link no longer available] and use of their wireless video surveillance system...

By John Honovich - almost 15 years ago

ASIS 2009 Attendance Down to 2004 Levels

With a significant drop in attendance for the second straight year, attendance to the ASIS International tradeshow is now down to 2004...

By John Honovich - almost 15 years ago

Is Cisco the Lindsay Lohan of Video Surveillance?

To get a sense of the widespread disrespect for Cisco in the security industry, consider the Editor of Security Systems News [link no longer...

By John Honovich - almost 15 years ago

Will the FTC's Guidelines Blow Up Tech Publications?

The US FTC's new advertiser guidelines could radically change the nature of tech publications through a significant increase in regulation of...

By John Honovich - almost 15 years ago

Update on Scallop Imaging Panoramic Camera

Scallop Imaging has provided additional technical and pricing information [link no longer available] on its Digital Window 7MP 180 degree camera...

By John Honovich - almost 15 years ago

Frustrates Competitors and Press in Other Markets

Here's evidence that Cisco's aberrant strategy is widespread and may ultimately result in a major IP video surveillance purchase. Prior to Cisco's...

By John Honovich - almost 15 years ago

Security Manager Statistics and Surveys 2009

The needs and constraints of security end users are key elements in determining the selection of security technologies such as video surveillance....

By John Honovich - almost 15 years ago

Long Beach PSIM Integration Challenges

Representatives from the Port of Long Beach and their consultant discussed key challenges in integrating and deploying their PSIM system [link no...

By John Honovich - almost 15 years ago

Do DVRs significantly limit the use of Megapixel Cameras?

While the megapixel camera use is growing quickly, they are still a distinct minority (probably less than 2% of overall cameras sold this year)....

By John Honovich - almost 15 years ago

Johnson Controls Unsubstantiated Claims of Massive Growth

Johnson Controls makes unsubstantiated claims to massive growth for its security integration business. They claim that their market share has...

By John Honovich - almost 15 years ago

Videofied Video Intrusion Overview

Videofied offers a video based intrusion detection solution that possesses distinct advantages and drawbacks compared to traditional video...

By John Honovich - almost 15 years ago

What's the Best Source of Video Surveillance Information?

The two most impressive findings from our recent survey is the value found in company meetings and the disinterest in printed trade magazines. Here...

By John Honovich - almost 15 years ago

Examining Cisco's $3 Billion IP Video Purchase

Cisco has purchased a Scandinavian IP video manufacturer for $3 Billion USD - and it is not Axis. The purchase is for the videoconferencing market...

By John Honovich - almost 15 years ago

Axis AVHS Information Update

Axis has released a new section on their website dedicated to its hosted video offering. This section adds new information on server requirements...

By John Honovich - almost 15 years ago

Future Research Projects

Axis has announced a series of student projects for specific video surveillance research topics. This is for Master's Thesis and the program is...

By John Honovich - almost 15 years ago

Will Manufacturers Always Overstate their Product's Claims?

Integrators frequently lament the problem of over-stating performance claims. It is a fundamental issue in new technology deployments. In a survey...

By John Honovich - almost 15 years ago

Underdeveloped IT Skills Challenges IP Video in Japan

Despite, or perhaps partially due to, the great success of manufacturing hardware in Japan, the more abstract fields of IT and software development...

By John Honovich - almost 15 years ago

Vumii's Night Vision Surveillance Examined

While thermal cameras and IR illuminators are the most common choice for night vision surveillance, Vumii offers an interesting 3rd option. Vummi's...

By John Honovich - almost 15 years ago

NRF Starts Blog

The NRF has started its own blog, posting frequent updates. Very few of the updates are security related and none yet cover video...

By John Honovich - almost 15 years ago

Is the Web Replacing Security Magazines and Shows?

While ASIS show attendance was down and disappointing for the second consecutive year, online traffic to security websites continues to rise...

By John Honovich - almost 15 years ago

Can the UK Predict Crimes on Buses?

Though many are criticizing a UK research project, a deeper look shows that the project is technically feasible though faces privacy concerns. For...

By John Honovich - almost 15 years ago

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