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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Manufacturer Sales Pitches Revealed

IPVM sent a 'secret shopper' to ISC East 2014 to talk to manufacturer sales reps at their booths. We wanted to understand and contrast how they...

By John Honovich - almost 10 years ago | 23 Comments Info plus reports label

Arecont Monster Raise - $80 Million

In the biggest private surveillance industry fundraising event, Arecont Vision has raised $80 million. However, they have taken an extremely...

By John Honovich - almost 10 years ago Info plus reports label

Camera Commissioning Labor Standards

Adding to our Camera Install Labor Standards, IPVM has established standards for the following two common scenarios: "How many manhours would...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 10 years ago | 5 Comments Info plus reports label

Samsung Surveillance Sold Off To Hanwha

As part of a major move involving numerous divisions, Samsung has sold off its stake in its video surveillance business. In this note, we examine...

By John Honovich - almost 10 years ago | 41 Comments Info plus reports label

Camera Comparison Tool Released

Now you can find the exact differences between multiple camera models you are considering, with the new IPVM Camera Comparison Tool. Don't just...

By John Honovich - almost 10 years ago | 22 Comments Info plus reports label

Cable Labor Estimate Standard - Ceiling Runs

Running cabling is routinely one of the biggest costs on a new project, and being able to estimate basic costs is an important first step for end...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 10 years ago Info plus reports label

Genetec Hybrid Cloud Examined

Mass market VSaaS is a tough play, as shown in Genetec's Canadian Chinese buffet win. Now, Genetec's newest cloud release, a Hybrid Cloud...

By John Honovich - almost 10 years ago Info plus reports label

Live from ISC East 2014

The most important security show in the world... According to New Yorkers. This is our ISC East 2014 live review. Items covered: Tri-Ed...

By IPVM Team - almost 10 years ago | 7 Comments Info plus reports label

Startup - Smart Door Barricade

Barricade your door. And control it via your phone. Smartlocks are increasingly commonplace, but this startup is taking a different approach....

By Brian Rhodes - almost 10 years ago | 12 Comments Info plus reports label

Camera Labor Estimation Standard - 2014

IPVM is proud to release the first ever surveillance camera labor estimation standards. These standards help integrators improve the accuracy and...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 10 years ago | 22 Comments Info plus reports label

Axis Corner Mount Camera Q8414-LVE Examined

Few options exist for corner mount cameras. Despite this, they are a popular choice for jails, elevators and other confined areas. Axis has now...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 10 years ago | 18 Comments Info plus reports label

Camera Lens Finder Released

Need a camera with a 100° AoV or greater? Want a camera with a built in 20mm lens? Looking for a camera that supports at least 3-10mm...

By John Honovich - almost 10 years ago Info plus reports label

ADT Sued, Claimed 'Easily Hacked'

A lawsuit has been filed against ADT. The class action complaint claims ADT's wireless systems are 'easily hacked', that ADT knows this and yet...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 10 years ago | 9 Comments Info plus reports label

Camera Labor Estimate: Low Tile / Grid Ceiling

IPVM is launching the first surveillance labor estimate standard. This is the first entry in that series. Here, we report on a common scenario...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 10 years ago | 7 Comments Info plus reports label

Access Interoperability: Going Nowhere

The dream was simple: access control interoperability.  You know; the ability to change management software on a whim, or mix together different...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 10 years ago | 5 Comments Info plus reports label

Calculating 180 and 360 Camera Coverage

The key challenge in designing and using 180 and 360 cameras is to determine how far can they deliver meaningful details. Their upside is that...

By John Honovich - almost 10 years ago | 12 Comments Info plus reports label

iCetana Video Analytics

In the US, BRS Labs has been the poster boy for outsized marketing. However, BRS Labs' core claim of behavorial recognition does have value if it...

By IPVM Team - almost 10 years ago Info plus reports label

Best & Worst Manufacturer Salespeople

What manufacturers were rated the worst? Which the best? What do integrators want from their manufacturer salespeople? What offends them the...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 10 years ago | 10 Comments Info plus reports label


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