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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Network Guide for Video Surveillance

We have compiled this Network Guide that will be helpful for everyone in video surveillance, from novice to professional covering the basics,...

By John Honovich - about 11 years ago

Inventor Aims to Stop Break-Ins

Bump keys make opening locked doors easy, and few products address the problem. The most common way of dealing with the risk is to change the lock...

By Brian Rhodes - about 11 years ago | 5 Comments

The Cheapest School District Ever?

Many complain about local governments picking cheap surveillance solutions. Well, it does not get any cheaper than this. Used iPhones, iPods...

By IPVM Team - about 11 years ago | 25 Comments

Changes in IPVM Legacy and Group Plans

Starting October 1, 2013, IPVM shall discontinue legacy personal plans and change group plan options. This will not impact most subscribers on...

By John Honovich - about 11 years ago | 25 Comments

Startup Releases Biometric Bracelet

Using your heartbeat to open doors just got a step closer to reality. Startup Bionym is raising funds and interest for a biometric bracelet it...

By Brian Rhodes - about 11 years ago

'$20 If You Come To Our Booth'

Does $20 just for coming by a booth sound like a good trade to you? Here's one of the most clever pre-ASIS marketing campaigns we have seen so...

By Carlton Purvis - about 11 years ago | 25 Comments

HID vs NXP Credentials

Two companies dominate the global market for access control credentials: HID Global and NXP Semiconductor. Both companies own or influence huge...

By Brian Rhodes - about 11 years ago | 5 Comments

Milestone Launches Professional NVRs (Husky)

Suddenly, Milestone loves boxes! The former software only provider is now launching a series of NVR appliances, called Husky [link no longer...

By John Honovich - about 11 years ago | 16 Comments

#1 Manufacturer Complaint Revealed 2013

Low-cost competition, particularly from China, is overwhelmingly the #1 complaint and the #1 fear of video surveillance manufacturers we surveyed....

By John Honovich - about 11 years ago | 12 Comments

Office Surveillance Guide

Ask five integrators how an office should be covered with surveillance, and you'll get five different answers. Though it is one of the most common...

By Ethan Ace - about 11 years ago

Apple Adds Biometrics, Snubs NFC Again

iPhones will soon have fingerprint readers. Few brands have Apple's immense market impact, and physical security increasingly takes its cues from...

By Brian Rhodes - about 11 years ago | 4 Comments

Networked Professional Power Supply Examined

For years, owners and integrators have been able to remotely monitor and manage IP-based video surveillance and access control devices over the...

By John Grocke - about 11 years ago | 4 Comments

Sports and Surveillance Wireless Network Combined

A school district in Pennsylvania wants to make the most its expanded wireless network by not only using it for surveillance, but having it support...

By Carlton Purvis - about 11 years ago | 3 Comments

Disability Laws, ADA and Access Control

Designing safe Access Control is paramount for everyone, especially those working with disabilities. In the USA, a specific set of codes, the...

By Brian Rhodes - about 11 years ago | 7 Comments

#1 Video Surveillance Company in the World???

Hikvision says they are the #1 video surveillance company in the world, and they want to make sure you know that. Indeed, they tout that: "FACTS...

By John Honovich - about 11 years ago

The Spinning Camera Mount Reviewed

It is often said that necessity is the mother of invention. Not long ago, Canadian integrator Lanoptic Video Solutions won a contract to install a...

By John Grocke - about 11 years ago | 12 Comments

Mobotix Growth Rebounds

After its revenue growth flatline over the past year, the latest financials from Mobotix show that company's growth has rebounded moderately. In...

By Carlton Purvis - about 11 years ago | 3 Comments


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