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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China Public Security Expo (CPSE) 2021 Examined

The China Public Security Expo (CPSE) 2021, historically a mega-event, with 150,000+ attendees in Shenzhen, had significantly lowered attendance...

By Isabella Cheng - over 2 years ago | 4 Comments Info plus reports label

IP Network Hardware for Surveillance Guide

IP networking equipment is critical to an effective video surveillance system. But what are the key pieces of equipment, important features, and...

By John Scanlan - almost 3 years ago | 7 Comments Info plus reports label

Pixels Determine Potential, Not Quality

More pixels do not always mean higher quality. Many other factors impact image quality, including low light, back light, compression, lenses, and...

By IPVM Team - almost 3 years ago

Hazardous & Explosion Proof Video Surveillance

Placing surveillance cameras in hazardous, highly flammable environments calls for specially-rated equipment which is certified not to spark or...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 3 years ago | 9 Comments Info plus reports label

How Conventional Metal Detectors Work

For decades, walk-through metal detectors have been used, with mixed results, for security screening. Now, a new generation of devices aims to fix...

By Nikita Ermolaev - almost 3 years ago | 10 Comments Info plus reports label

Dedrone Raises $30+ Million Led By Axon

Dedrone has announced a $30.5 million Series C funding round led by body camera provider Axon. Dedrone tells IPVM they recently switched to a SaaS...

By Ethan Ace - almost 3 years ago | 4 Comments Info plus reports label

Cable Trenching For Surveillance Guide

Trenching cable for surveillance is surprisingly complex. Using shovels, picks, and hoes may not be advanced technology, but precise planning,...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 3 years ago | 8 Comments Info plus reports label

Verkada Deceptive Email Subject Lines

Verkada sales reps frequently use deceptive subject lines that hide their commercial intent when sending unsolicited sales emails to end users,...

By Robert Wren Gordon - almost 3 years ago | 5 Comments

Manufacturers Negotiating Pricing With End Users

The power dynamics between manufacturers and end-users have been shifting for years with one of the most critical elements being who negotiates...

By John Honovich - almost 3 years ago | 23 Comments Info plus reports label

EZ-RJ45 vs Traditional RJ45 Tested

Passthrough/EZ-RJ45s are a polarizing topic in the surveillance industry, with some installers swearing by them and others claiming they have high...

By John Scanlan - almost 3 years ago | 90 Comments Info plus reports label

Lock Status Monitoring Tutorial

A door may look closed but not actually be locked. Without lock status monitoring, the doors and areas they protect could unknowingly be left...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 3 years ago | 3 Comments Info plus reports label


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