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Competing Against ADT

ADT is one of the biggest players in the security industry, with ~$4 billion revenue. In 2017, they were acquired / merged with Protection...

By IPVM Team - about 7 years ago | 10 Comments

Hikvision Launching Deep Learning Recorders

Hikvision has become a common choice for super low cost NVRs. Now, Hikvision is aiming to move up market, with deep learning NVRs that claim far...

By John Honovich - about 7 years ago | 39 Comments Info plus reports label

Manufacturer Favorability Guide 2017

This 120 page PDF guide may be downloaded inside by all IPVM members. It includes our 20 manufacturer favorability rankings and 20 manufacturer...

By IPVM Team - about 7 years ago | 2 Comments Info plus reports label

Knightscope Laughs off Robot Drowning

A day after a Knightscope robot drowned, Knightscope has issued an 'official statement' making fun of the issue: The implied message is that...

By John Honovich - about 7 years ago | 31 Comments

Microsoft Video AI Cloud Services Examined

Microsoft has released one of the most amazing video analytics marketing videos ever. In it, they detect oil spills, track individual people giving...

By Brian Karas - about 7 years ago | 9 Comments Info plus reports label

Hikvision USA Head of Cybersecurity Exits

Hikvision USA's Head of Cybersecurity has exited the company. In this note, we review the move, share Hikvision's feedback and examine the...

By Brian Karas - about 7 years ago | 8 Comments Info plus reports label

'Suicidal' Knightscope Robot Drowns

Knightscope continues its hyper growth, at least when it comes to controversy, this time with a 'suicidal' robot in Washington DC. And here is...

By John Honovich - about 7 years ago | 60 Comments

March Networks Company Profile

March Networks was one of the most well-known video surveillance manufacturers of the 2000s. In 2012, March was acquired by Chinese / American...

By John Honovich - about 7 years ago | 11 Comments Info plus reports label

Milestone Beats OnSSI In Court

The litigation between former partners Milestone and OnSSI has finished, confirmed by both parties. In April 2016, OnSSI sued Milestone and in...

By John Honovich - about 7 years ago | 14 Comments Info plus reports label

Power For Burglar Alarms

In order to operate, alarm panels require the high voltages found in electrical outlets be converted to the low voltages they run on. In this...

By Ari Erenthal - about 7 years ago | 9 Comments Info plus reports label

Alarm.com Tested

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By Brian Rhodes - about 7 years ago | 10 Comments Research service reports label

NCS4 Sports Security Show Report

The National Center for Spectator Sports Safety and Security Show, or NCS4, is put on by The University of Southern Mississippi as a forum to...

By Brian Karas - about 7 years ago | 6 Comments Info plus reports label

Batteries For Alarm Systems Tutorial

Alarm systems use backup batteries in order to continue working if an intruder attempts to disable the alarm by cutting power to the building. In...

By Ari Erenthal - about 7 years ago | 4 Comments Info plus reports label

OnSSI Gets $16 Million Funding

OnSSI has had a rollercoaster past few years. Between acquiring VMS company Seetec, breaking up with former OEM partner Milestone and a rocky...

By John Honovich - about 7 years ago Info plus reports label

Security Trade Magazine Readership Statistics

150 IPVM members reported how many and what security trade magazines they read, both in print and online. Here are the key findings: Most do...

By John Honovich - about 7 years ago | 5 Comments


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