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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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Avigilon CEO Solution for Terror Attacks

Ripped from the headlines, spurred on by the France terror attacks, Avigilon's CEO has a solution. Inside this note we look at his aggressive...

By John Honovich - almost 9 years ago | 88 Comments

Audio Analytics Aggression Tested

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By Ethan Ace - almost 9 years ago | 8 Comments

Axis Cybersecurity Hardening Guide Examined

In most IT areas, 'hardening' guides are commonplace, providing best practices for improving the cybersecurity of network products (e.g., see this...

By Ethan Ace - almost 9 years ago | 12 Comments

VMS Market Getting Tougher

A new member asked us: "What are your thoughts on the future of VMS now that the new camera makers seem to be bundling it with their cameras...

By John Honovich - almost 9 years ago | 7 Comments

How a Security Camera is Made

While in China, we toured factories, seeing how cameras were made. In the 15 minute video inside, we show step by step how a camera is made /...

By Ethan Ace - almost 9 years ago | 3 Comments

Hikvision Launches Ezivz Direct End User Sales

Hikvision will not stop until they dominate the entire market. Turning on their manufacturer OEMs by OEMing to ADI and Tri-Ed earlier this year,...

By John Honovich - almost 9 years ago | 113 Comments

Startup Launches Home Intrusion Detection and Tracking System (Xandem)

No contract, no installer. And not only does Xandem Home claim to detect intruders, it will track and map where they are right now and where they...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 9 years ago | 9 Comments

2016 Top Security Expansion Targets Disclosed

100+ integrators told IPVM what products, technologies and manufacturers are their top expansion targets for 2016. There's been a lot of hype for...

By John Honovich - almost 9 years ago | 8 Comments

OnSSI Rebuts Milestone 'False Claims'

The war rages. Milestone's 'free' takeover of OnSSI accounts is, unsurprisingly, causing OnSSI to push back. And the former #1 Milestone partner...

By John Honovich - almost 9 years ago | 13 Comments

The Biggest Surprises in the Video Surveillance Industry 2015

100+ integrators told us what the biggest surprise in the video surveillance industry in 2015 was for them. Inside, we share dozens of comments...

By John Honovich - almost 9 years ago | 12 Comments

Ingram Micro is Back to Defend IP!

With $40+ billion annual sales, Ingram Micro is a mega distributor. But they have never been anything in physical security. Their last major push...

By John Honovich - almost 9 years ago | 17 Comments

Avigilon ~$18 Million Stock Buy Back Again

Earlier this year, with the stock trading in the ~$18 range, Avigilon bought $39 Million of their own stock. Now, the stock is down under $12. But...

By John Honovich - almost 9 years ago | 5 Comments

Direct Message Fellow IPVM Members

With 10,000+ members and a who's who of leading industry people, IPVM membership provides interaction with many people who can help you. Sometimes,...

By IPVM Team - almost 9 years ago | 12 Comments

Pixels Per Foot Demonstration Videos

These 3 videos help you to better understand using pixels per foot (or pixels per meter) in your video surveillance system designs. They have been...

By IPVM Team - almost 9 years ago | 3 Comments

Arecont SituationalPlus+ Explained

Arecont claims to be 'redefining situational awareness' through their new SituationalPlus+ But what is it? And how does it compare to their...

By John Honovich - almost 9 years ago | 2 Comments

Hikvision Hires Pelco / G4S Exec Sam Belbina

Hikvision gets another major industry executive. He was most recently the President of G4S Technology, and before that VP of Sales at Pelco. Now,...

By John Honovich - almost 9 years ago | 3 Comments

IP Camera Trolling - Cybersecurity Showcase

If you want to convince your customers about the importance of cybersecurity and the risk of being the next Hikvision, Foscam or Trendnet, show...

By John Honovich - almost 9 years ago | 6 Comments

Claimed Security Vulnerability in Axis, Aimetis and Milestone VMSes

A Swedish research firm has claimed to discover a 'critical vulnerability' in major VMS software platforms including Axis (ACS), Aimetis and...

By John Honovich - almost 9 years ago | 18 Comments

Avigilon Hires Long Term Pelco Exec

Here's some good news for Avigilon. After a rocky summer, Avigilon has nabbed a long term Pelco exec. In this note, we review the move.

By John Honovich - almost 9 years ago | 5 Comments

Differentiators vs Features - Stop Bad Pitches

Most sales pitches are bad. Most confuse differentiators and features. We receive many pitches and the most fundamental problem we see, over and...

By John Honovich - almost 9 years ago | 44 Comments

Fool's Bet: Amateur Stock Investing

Investors in public companies, including video surveillance, have a massive information edge. This is something I have witnessed first hand talking...

By John Honovich - almost 9 years ago | 27 Comments