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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Camera Resolution Usage Statistics 2022

How long until 1080p becomes obsolete? IPVM's newest statistics show the trend away from 1080p and to 4MP (and beyond) has accelerated. In...

By Ethan Ace - over 2 years ago | 9 Comments

Worst Camera Manufacturers 2022

Which camera manufacturer have integrators had the worst experience with in the past year? 270+ integrators told us. For years, Arecont was...

By IPVM Team - over 2 years ago | 53 Comments

Parked Cars Trigger AI False Alarms

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By Rob Kilpatrick - over 2 years ago | 13 Comments

Reed / RX Sued by CompuSystems Over COVID-19 Show Postponements

Many exhibitors were angry at Reed (now RX) the owner of the ISC shows for repeated postponements, some exhibitors thought of suing, but none did....

By Isabella Cheng - over 2 years ago | 12 Comments

Mobotix Acquires Vaxtor And Mobotix Positioning 2022

Mobotix has acquired a Spain-based LCR/OCR provider Vaxtor, the first deal for Mobotix since the majority of Mobotix's shares were acquired by...

By John Honovich - over 2 years ago | 16 Comments

Epcom 'Not Owned or Controlled' by Hikvision/Syscom

US distributor Epcom told IPVM it is neither owned nor controlled by Hikvision or Hikvision-controlled Syscom. Historically, both companies were...

By Robert Wren Gordon - over 2 years ago | 5 Comments

Danish Intelligence Warns Against PRC China Cameras, Cites Hikvision And Dahua Vulnerabilities

Denmark's intelligence agency has warned police against installing internet-connected PRC video surveillance systems, calling out Hikvision and...

By Charles Rollet - over 2 years ago | 7 Comments

Metrasens Magnetic Detection Systems Company Profile

Metrasens is a UK-based company founded by a group of P.h.D.s that specializes in weapon and threat detection. But what makes Metrasens different...

By Nikita Ermolaev - over 2 years ago | 4 Comments

UK Boroughs £1.3 Million, 900-Camera End-to-End Dahua Project

Two London boroughs entered into a £1.3 million (~$1.8 million USD) contract to upgrade 900+ existing cameras to Dahua and to establish a joint...

By IPVM Team - over 2 years ago

Ambient AI Raises $52 Million, Launches Threat Data Analysis Center

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By John Honovich - over 2 years ago | 12 Comments

Latch Investor Declares "Nobody Cares About the Uyghurs"

Dismissive comments from a US / Canadian billionaire who is an investor in the NBA's Golden State Warriors and physical security company Latch have...

By John Honovich - over 2 years ago | 61 Comments

Fisheye Panoramic Camera Guide

Fisheye panoramic cameras are common but, because their lenses are fundamentally different than conventional cameras, their capabilities and...

By IPVM Team - over 2 years ago

Bosch's Azena (Formerly SAST) App Store Examined

In 2018, Bosch launched a new company and spent tens of millions of dollars to build an IP camera app platform. Now, after three years and two name...

By Sean Patton - over 2 years ago | 2 Comments

New Head of ISC And Outlook For ISC West 2022

With ISC West 2022 just 2 months away, the previous head of the show, Will Wise is out, and a replacement has been made, Jordan Tuchband. IPVM...

By John Honovich - over 2 years ago | 13 Comments

Verkada Alternatives Now Allowed, Says San Antonio ISD

In a surprising reversal, one of the US's largest school districts is opening up a multi-million-dollar bid that will effectively determine what...

By John Honovich and Carl Stoffers - over 2 years ago | 9 Comments

Favorite Camera Manufacturers 2022

For more than a decade, IPVM has tracked integrator's favorite camera manufacturers. In this 6th installment, a PRC China manufacturer makes the...

By IPVM Team - over 2 years ago | 20 Comments

UK Grocer Facial Recognition With Hikvision Cameras, GDPR And Ethical Risks Examined

A UK grocery chain known for touting its ethical practices is running a live facial recognition (LFR) system across dozens of locations with...

By Charles Rollet - over 2 years ago | 9 Comments

Medeco M4 Locks Aim To Block 3D Printed Keys

The simplicity of duplicating keys worries security professionals. Worse, the popularity of 3D printing has exacerbated this: bad actors using...

By Brian Rhodes - over 2 years ago | 4 Comments

ADI USA Drops Hikua from "Top Brands", Hikvision Promotes ADI Endcap Promotion

ADI USA is increasingly disassociating itself with Dahua and Hikvision online, while at their branches, promotion and sales of the NDAA banned, USA...

By Donald Maye - over 2 years ago | 7 Comments

Video Analytics Show Has Concluded!

The January 2022 Video Analytics Show Has Concluded! All videos may be watched on the Online Shows Page. Watch: Video Analytics Show...

By IPVM Team - over 2 years ago | 8 Comments

"I am a librarian," End User Objects to Verkada's Unsolicited Sales Contacts

Verkada contacted dozens of employees of the Dallas Independent School District, including nearly 4,000 emails sent and multiple cold calls to many...

By IPVM Team - over 2 years ago | 9 Comments

Evolv And PatriotOne Compete As NCS4 Says "Transparency Is a Priority"

Competition amongst next-generation metal detector companies is heated as 2 publicly traded companies, Evolv and Patriot One, have been evaluated...

By Donald Maye - over 2 years ago | 8 Comments

Velcro vs Zip Ties for Network Cable Tested

Zip ties have long been used for cable management. However, over the last decade, the use of Velcro, as an alternative, has expanded but Velcro is...

By John Scanlan - over 2 years ago | 42 Comments

Nexar Raises $53 Million Series D to Expand Car Dashcams

Israel-based Nexar raised $53 million to help expand its dashcam business into both the international and US fleet markets. Inside this...

By Robert Wren Gordon - over 2 years ago | 8 Comments

Vivint Rep Fired After Caught on Camera Lying to ADT Customer

For years, companies such as ADT have publicly complained and even sued Vivint over reports of Vivint's salespeople pretending to be from...

By Isabella Cheng - over 2 years ago | 6 Comments

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