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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Axis Stops Selling to Hong Kong Police Citing Human Rights Abuses

In the latest example of PRC/Western decoupling, Axis told IPVM it stopped selling to Hong Kong police due to human rights abuses after IPVM...

By Charles Rollet - over 1 year ago | 2 Comments

ZKTeco 2022 and Q1 2023 Financials Examined

ZKTeco is touting "globalization without wavering" and will continue to expand globally as the PRC economy falters. Despite revenue declines,...

By Charles Rollet - over 1 year ago

Startup Safetrust Founder: We're Not Access Control, We're Identity Management

One of the most atypical companies in the access control market, Safetrust says it's "not actually in access control," though competitor HID has...

By Sean Patton - over 1 year ago

Avigilon Alta Video Intercom Reader Pro Tested

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By Brandon Niskala - over 1 year ago

Evolv News Coverage Directory

Evolv has become one of the most widely reported physical security companies, in just 2 years after raising nearly a half billion dollars SPACing,...

By Nikita Ermolaev - over 1 year ago

PRC China TVT / Taiwan Hi Sharp / USA DW Manufacturing Relationship Investigated

While uncovering who actually makes products has long been a risk, this new triumvirate of PRC China's TVT, Taiwan's Hi Sharp, and USA's Digital...

By Angelique Chen and Jermaine Wilson - over 1 year ago

SOC Compliance For Cloud Physical Security Guide

SOC compliance is becoming increasingly important for physical security providers as they move to the cloud. The compliance is often marketed as...

By bashis mcw - over 1 year ago | 7 Comments

K-12 School Shooting Database Examined

The K-12 School Shooting Database has documented ~2,400 school shootings since 1966, providing free data to help shape the planning and procedures...

By IPVM - over 1 year ago | 11 Comments

Verkada Fired Male Sales Director Dismisses "Baseless" Lawsuit

A former Verkada employee has voluntarily dismissed his lawsuit, filed last year, in which he alleged to be a "victim of gender discrimination,...

By John Honovich - over 1 year ago

Hikvision Access Control Vulnerabilities Analyzed

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By bashis mcw - over 1 year ago

Alcatraz Launches $79 Monthly Cloud Facial Access Control Examined

Historically, adding facial recognition access control has required paying a premium for new hardware and managing this on-site. Now, US startup...

By John Honovich - over 1 year ago | 6 Comments

Garrett Pushes Back Against Evolv

Evolv has strongly criticized conventional metal detectors for years, but now industry incumbent Garrett and its CEO are pushing back. In...

By Nikita Ermolaev and Donald Maye - over 1 year ago | 7 Comments

Wyze Favorability Statistics 2023

Wyze has become a sizable competitor in the consumer surveillance market after it rose $110 million in 2021, but the company has struggled and has...

By Angelique Chen - over 1 year ago

Bounty Up To $75,000 For Uniview Vulnerabilities Examined

While Axis' bug bounty program only offers up to $3,000 rewards, one company is offering up to $75,000 for Uniview vulnerabilities, claiming they...

By Charles Rollet - over 1 year ago | 2 Comments

Dahua Admits Economic Problems And Affirms China Mobile Growth

This year, Dahua is facing both significant challenges and a major opportunity. Last year, revenue fell and profits plunged but 2 months ago Dahua...

By Charles Rollet - over 1 year ago

Spintly CEO Interview + Access Control Startup Profile

Spintly, a cloud access control company, tells IPVM they aim to save more than 60% of system installation costs with wireless access control...

By Sean Patton - over 1 year ago

Axis Live Privacy Shield AI Analytics Tested

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By Ethan Ace - over 1 year ago

Brivo Favorability Statistics 2023

While Brivo terminated its $800 million SPAC deal mid-last year, it just raised $92 million from a Japanese security integrator 2 months ago. What...

By Angelique Chen - over 1 year ago

Dahua Warns Sharing Product Sales Data Would Violate PRC Data Security Law

Amid a broader PRC crackdown on sharing even basic data with foreigners, Dahua says it cannot provide product sales information to a US court due...

By Charles Rollet - over 1 year ago

"Frictionless" Evolv Now Secretly Recommends Schools Add Conveyor Belts, Tables And Increase Staff

While Evolv markets "frictionless" screening, IPVM obtained Evolv direct school communications recommending that they install conveyor belts or...

By Nikita Ermolaev - over 1 year ago | 6 Comments

Wyze AI Smart Vision / "Anything Recognition" Tested

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By Rob Kilpatrick - over 1 year ago

AMAG Favorability Statistics 2023

The 50-year-old AMAG recently recruited a new president, David Sullivan, from ACRE after the firm negotiations with ACRE fell through last year....

By Angelique Chen - over 1 year ago | 2 Comments

Blaize AI Edge Computing Profile

Blaize, an AI edge computing company, has raised $200 million, and claims their AI Edge Platforms are "more efficient, more flexible, more...

By IPVM - over 1 year ago

Digital Watchdog Low-Cost V-Class Cameras Tested

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By Katie Ferry - over 1 year ago

Ukraine Declares Hikvision and Dahua "Sponsors of War"

Ukraine has officially designated Hikvision and Dahua "international sponsors of war", alleging they supply Russia with products that have...

By Charles Rollet - over 1 year ago | 10 Comments

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