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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Hikvision's ImageNet Win Analyzed

Hikvision is pushing hard to move up market and win at video analytics. One notable sign is Hikvision touting their #1 ranking for an ImageNet...

By John Honovich - almost 8 years ago | 4 Comments

Hackers Battle For 3 Million Strong Mirai Botnet

Mirai-infected devices have become so large and so prevalent that multiple hackers are now fighting each other to control these devices. This...

By John Scanlan - almost 8 years ago | 14 Comments Info plus reports label

Genetec Lower Cost Sharp V LPR Camera

Genetec has announced the latest offering in their AutoVu Sharp line, promising new features, simplified installation, and lower price. In this...

By Ethan Ace - almost 8 years ago | 7 Comments Info plus reports label

Hikvision Removed From US Embassy Afghanistan

Hikvision cameras have been removed from the US Embassy Afghanistan and a procurement for more Hikvision cameras has been cancelled, after IPVM's...

By John Honovich - almost 8 years ago | 67 Comments

Solutions to 5 Common Access Control Problems

Effective security is more than just good equipment. In fact, thousands of dollars in electronic access control can be wasted if they are not used...

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

Cut Install Time 50% Claims Magdaddy

Modern commercial buildings frequently use open web steel joists that makes running cabling very challenging. Cables need to be run near to but not...

By Ari Erenthal - almost 8 years ago | 35 Comments Info plus reports label

Top Manufacturers Gaining and Losing 2016

Hikvision has been the top gaining manufacturer in IPVM's annual integrator survey the past 2 years (see 2015 results and 2014 results). Can they...

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

Nest Wants You To Be A Pro Dealer

Dropcam / Nest Cam has been an adversary of security integrators, with them selling direct online and focusing on DIY installations. Now, they are...

By Ari Erenthal - almost 8 years ago | 25 Comments Info plus reports label

Axis: HD Analog Will Die Out

If you are a fan of HD analog, stock up now. Axis says the popular low-cost architecture is going to reverse course and die out in the next couple...

By Brian Karas - almost 8 years ago | 62 Comments Info plus reports label

Dahua Launches Aggressive Hikvision Style Sale

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. This seems to be Dahua's strategy, first mimicking Hikvision in portraying themselves as an American treasure,...

By Brian Karas - almost 8 years ago | 13 Comments Info plus reports label

Massively Strong Maglock (Securitron)

One of the market's strongest maglocks has a twist: the 4,000 pounds claimed bond power is not purely magnetic. Securitron's hybrid MM15 maglock...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 8 years ago | 30 Comments Info plus reports label

Bosch / Sony Combine In Video Surveillance

Two of the biggest brands in the video surveillance industry are joining forces. Following a wave of industry consolidation and the race to the...

By IPVM Team - almost 8 years ago | 43 Comments Info plus reports label

Samsung Brand 'Phasing' Out For Hanwha Techwin

The phasing out of the Samsung brand for video surveillance products continues. First, it was the corporate name changing from Samsung Techwin to...

By John Honovich - almost 8 years ago | 17 Comments Info plus reports label

Customize My Integrator Truck

If image is everything, security installer vehicles are rolling advertising. Using vehicles for marketing means covering them with eye-catching...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 8 years ago | 12 Comments Info plus reports label

Avigilon Cuts Field Services Team

Avigilon has cut their field services team, as the company continues to reorganize, adapting to lower growth and profit pressures. In this note,...

By John Honovich - almost 8 years ago | 7 Comments Info plus reports label

Hikvision 'Phone Home' Raises Security Fears

The escalating attention towards Hikvision's China government ownership and Genetec's removal of Hikvision due to cyber security concerns has...

By John Honovich - almost 8 years ago | 31 Comments


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