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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Are Your CCTV Cameras Broken?

Broken cameras are some of the most common and, ironically, solvable problems in video surveillance. Not only does this undermine confidence in...

By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago

Casino Video Surveillance Guide

Casinos break most of the 'rules' in video surveillance. With their large camera counts, high risks, frequent threats and numerous regulations,...

By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago

Panasonic SmartHD Fall 2010 Release Examined

In Fall 2010, Panasonic announced 4 new IP cameras as part of their emerging 'SmartHD' line. The new cameras include 2 bullets and 2 PTZs, adding...

By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago

Overviewing Absolutron's Megapixel Cameras

In this note, we overview Absolutron [link no longer available], a startup megapixel camera manufacturer based in California, USA. The company...

By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago

2010 IP Camera Sales Surge, 2011 Even Stronger

2010 has been a landmark year for IP camera adoption, with surging sales and widespread mainstream adoption. We forecast 2011 growth will be even...

By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago

Strong Growth Fueled by Wal-Mart

March Networks turned in its best growth rate in a number of years, fueled by sales growth to Wal-Mart and another major customer. For calendar Q3...

By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago

Airport Upgrade RFP Reviewed

A US airport has released an RFP looking to upgrade their surveillance system to migrate to an IP video solution. To do so, they want to convert...

By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago

Revenue Decline Continues in 2010

As the market shift to IP cameras continues, incumbent DVR leader Dedicated Micros struggles lengthen. Significant revenue declines in 2008/2009...

By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago

HiTron Revenue Decline Examined

While relatively unknown in much of the world, HiTron [link no longer available] is one of the world's largest DVR/analog manufacturers. Since the...

By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago

Airport PSIM / VMS RFP Examined

Airports security and surveillance systems are some of the most complex and expensive projects anywhere. In this report, we examine a recently...

By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago

Intel Acquires Video Analytic Company

In a potentially good sign for video analytics, but not for its security application, Intel has confirmed acquiring [link no longer available] a...

By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago

Digital Signage Market Size / Growth Examined

Digital signage is a fast growing video application with a 2009 estimated market size of $3.9 Billion and 1.1 Million displays sold [link no longer...

By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago

Sony PTZ Camera Guide

PTZs can be especially challenging to select as the price range amongst product options can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. In...

By Antony Look - almost 14 years ago

Sony Fixed IP Camera Guide

Like many camera manufacturers, in the last 2 years, Sony has rapidly expanded its IP camera lineup. For instance, in our Camera Finder, we are now...

By Antony Look - almost 14 years ago

How Competitive is Megapixel Against Analog Cameras?

If analog is to be replaced, IP must provide superior value across the market. Historically, that has not been the case. While most believe that...

By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago

Closed IPTV Eliminates Camera Spoofing

As part of Dedicated Micros's roll-out of Closed IPTV, they have released an in-depth 16 page presentation [link no longer available] that explains...

By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago

Genetec's Financial Performance 2009 Examined

Genetec is well known as one of the largest and technologically advanced VMS systems in the market, having grown from relative obscurity in the...

By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago

Replaces On-Site Training with On-line Training

While a number of manufacturers offer on-line training, it is generally a complement to formal on-site training that leads to 'factory...

By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago

Intransa's Storage Optimization (VSOP) Examined

As Intransa has evolved from storage only to NVR appliances, a key question raised is the incremental value of using Intransa's appliances over...

By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago

How Strong is VSaaS ROI Really?

The physical security industry has gone cloud crazy. The cloud is now viewed as a panacea for both declining dealer margins and the cost of...

By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago

City Wide Surveillance RFP Examined

In this note, we examine a city wide surveillance project of over 100 IP cameras across more than 20 locations. This is an especially interesting...

By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago

DComplex's iPhone/Android Video Surveillance Apps

In this note, we examine DComplex, a US based software developer building a portfolio of mobile apps for video surveillance recorders (NVRs and...

By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago

Cisco MediaNet for IP Video Surveillance Examined

Now more than 4 years from Cisco's first foray into the video surveillance market, the industry waits for Cisco's big move or key advantage to be...

By Antony Look - almost 14 years ago

IP Cameras Standards - ONVIF Won

In just over 2 years, IP camera 'standards' have made impressive strides. In 2008, when the efforts commenced, major questions existed as to when...

By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago

Optelecom-NKF Acquired by TKH Group

Optelecom-NKF, a specialist in the large scale surveillance products (including video over fiber) has announced that TKH Group will acquire them...

By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago

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