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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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Lenel New Release OnGuard 7.0 Examined

Access giant Lenel has announced a new version of their management platform OnGuard 7.0 [link no longer available].   With the update,...

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

Avigilon Q3 2014 Growth Rate Down Sharply

The past 6 months have been extremely tough for Avigilon. The company has suffered their CFO exit, surrounding controversy, an earnings miss the...

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

AMAG 8 Aims to Make Takeovers Easier

In this note, we examine AMAG 8's new additions, breaking down how it impacts their competitive positioning.

By Brian Rhodes - almost 10 years ago | 3 Comments Info plus reports label

Camera Finder Released

The new Camera Finder revolutionizes camera selection. Search across 2100+ cameras for 40 criteria, immediately returning precise matches so you...

By John Honovich - almost 10 years ago | 48 Comments Info plus reports label

Anixter Security Rebound and New Chief

3 months ago, Anixter's security struggled significantly with revenue actually declining. Then, this summer, Anixter shook up the industry,...

By John Honovich - almost 10 years ago | 3 Comments Info plus reports label

Camera Mounting Guide 2014

Choosing the right spot to mount a camera is about more than Field of View. While some discount this as a trivial detail for installers to worry...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 10 years ago | 15 Comments Info plus reports label

H.265 IP Camera Chip Announced (Ambarella S3)

Surveillance professionals have been talking about, and wanting H.265 for approaching 2 years. To date, though, only one manufacturer offers an...

By John Honovich - almost 10 years ago | 13 Comments Info plus reports label

Classroom Closer Lock Illegal

Keeping classrooms locked against intruders is one the most urgent security priorities today. With terrible active shooting events in schools in...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 10 years ago | 40 Comments Info plus reports label

Top Manufacturers Gaining and Losing Ground 2014

IPVM survey results of 100 integrators show what manufacturers are gaining and losing ground in 2014. Integrators answered 2 questions: "Added:...

By John Honovich - almost 10 years ago | 9 Comments Info plus reports label

Startup: The Smartest House Light Ever?

$100,000+, 2 days. A startup has a hot home security camera that doesn't look like one. In fact, it looks like a light fixture. Because, well, it...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 10 years ago | 11 Comments Info plus reports label

Big Money Coming Into Access (ACRE)

A company with deep pockets is consolidating the access market, and has already showed they have the capital to pull off big buys. The recent...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 10 years ago | 3 Comments Info plus reports label

Infinova Acquires Swann

3 years ago, a Chinese / US surveillance manufacturer, Infinova, raised $300 million cash in a billion dollar plus IPO. Later that year, they...

By John Honovich - almost 10 years ago | 3 Comments Info plus reports label

TWIC Access Credentials Under Fire

One of the biggest credential formats in the US is barely hanging on. With over 3 million TWIC cards issued, it is one of the most common ID...

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

Axis Admits Access Control Expectations Low

Axis entrance into access control had been anticipated for years. Last year, Axis access control launch was the biggest news of the season. What...

By John Honovich - almost 10 years ago | 7 Comments Info plus reports label

Wireless Access Control Panels

One company claims they can connect access control panels wirelessly with ranges up to a mile, saving big bucks and thousands of feet of cable...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 10 years ago | 3 Comments Info plus reports label

Axis In Denial, Q3 2014 Financial Report Bad

Axis Q3 2014 numbers are bad. But their outlook is still rosy. [Update: And Q4 2014 numbers are just as bad.] The company has struggled to...

By John Honovich - almost 10 years ago | 46 Comments Info plus reports label


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