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From the Pelco Jet to the Ex-Pelco Yacht

The Pelco jet was a symbol of the old Pelco. Long gone, the new Pelco is a far less powerful and ostentatious force. Since the $1.5 Billion...

By John Honovich - over 12 years ago

LPR App to Run on Axis Cameras

[UPDATE: IPVM has tested the ipConfigure LPR App.] Recognizing license plates typically require specialized cameras or servers to process and...

By John Honovich - over 12 years ago

Will Axis Camera Companion Hurt Integrators?

Eliminating recorders can reduce an integrator's time on site or reduce the need to employ an integrator at all. The announcement of Axis Camera...

By Brian Rhodes - over 12 years ago

You Have 60 Days ... Or Else

Gangster capitalism reigns. Exactly one year after ObjectVideo launched lawsuits against 3 of the biggest global manufacturers, they have now...

By John Honovich - over 12 years ago

SD Card For Surveillance Tutorial

Axis's VMS elimination solution uses SD cards to store video on the camera. This makes SD card selection and specification a key part of a...

By Brian Rhodes - over 12 years ago

VideoIQ Analytic Bridge Reviewed

VideoIQ [link no longer available] has announced the first product in its Rialto Series [link no longer available], a four-channel analog encoder...

By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago

Cisco Virtualizing Video Surveillance

Cisco's big surveillance announcement for Spring 2012 is virtualizing VMS software. Last Fall, Cisco announced a strategy shift to focus on large...

By John Honovich - over 12 years ago

Most Aggressive Pilot Program Ever?

For analog holdouts, or those with no surveillance, making the move to IP can be challenging. Typically it involves some outlay of cash for demo...

By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago

Dell and HID: Convergence?

Convergence typically describes political or process integration. Beyond buzzword, it very seldom takes shape beyond in hardware. In this note, we...

By Brian Rhodes - over 12 years ago

Iomega / EMC to be VMS Platform

One of the world's largest storage providers is turning their NAS devices into a platform for 3rd party VMS software. In this note, we examine what...

By John Honovich - over 12 years ago

How Weak is VSaaS Growth?

The Next Big Thing - For the past few years, VSaaS has worn this mantle. Does it deserve it? Hype took off in 2008 and four years later, numerous...

By John Honovich - over 12 years ago

Reusing Existing SAN for Surveillance

Free Storage? Reusing an organization's existing Storage Area Network (SAN) for video surveillance can eliminate the need for buying a new storage...

By Brian Rhodes - over 12 years ago

Video Surveillance Statistics Directory Vol 2

In this report, we aggregate and present numerous statistics about how surveillance is being used in the real world. Recently, we conducted an in...

By John Honovich - over 12 years ago

Preventing Camera Theft

Reports of video surveillance cameras being stolen are surprisingly common. While the crime is ironic, the theft of camera equipment can be costly....

By Brian Rhodes - over 12 years ago

PR People are Worthless

To say, "PR People are Worthless" may be going easy on them. Indeed, it is probably fairer to say that PR people are a total waste of money. It...

By John Honovich - over 12 years ago

Optimizing Motion Based Recording

Often users will be shocked to find video is being stored only for as half as long as they expected. The #1 problem is typically unoptimized motion...

By Brian Rhodes - over 12 years ago

How to Replace VMS Software

The uproar over Milestone's unprecedented new support charges has motivated many to replace existing VMS software with new ones. However, how can...

By Brian Rhodes - over 12 years ago

Selecting the Right Type of Electric Lock

Picking between electric strikes, magnetic locks, electronic bolts and locksets can be a complex decision. A number of factors determine what the...

By Brian Rhodes - over 12 years ago

Public View Monitors

Showing that video surveillance is in use can be a powerful crime deterrent as criminals seek out environments where their illegal activity cannot...

By Brian Rhodes - over 12 years ago

Where to Install Headend Equipment

Installing surveillance headend equipment in the wrong location can lead to increased failure rates or tampering. Often little thought is given to...

By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago

Fast vs. Gigabit Ethernet for Surveillance

This guide is intended to help users decide when to use 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet vs 1 Gbps Ethernet in surveillance deployements. It covers: The...

By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago

UL / Safety Approvals

If your surveillance equipment is not UL listed, it can be ripped out. Often this feels completely random. Understanding UL listings can avoid...

By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago

PoE: Switch vs. Midspan

Whether to use PoE switches or midspans is a fundamental decision with strong opinions on both sides. Some insist that midspans are completely...

By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago


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