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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How Douyin Censors Anti-PRC, Communist Party Content

Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, has detailed rules banning criticism and 'subversion' of the PRC and its Communist Party, according to...

By IPVM Team - over 1 year ago | 3 Comments

Burglarized Flower Shop Sues ADT

A Los Angeles-area flower shop owner is embroiled in litigation against ADT over a faulty alarm system that not only allegedly failed to activate...

By Christie Smythe - almost 2 years ago | 10 Comments

How To Detect Dahua and Hikvision Devices Inside Networks

With the NDAA ban firmly in place and the recent new FCC device authorization ban, more and more users are concerned about ensuring that they do...

By bashis mcw - almost 2 years ago | 4 Comments

Evolv School Customer Has 32% False Alarm Rate Without Chromebooks

An Evolv school customer has reported a 32% false alarm rate even without counting Chromebooks and laptops though the customer is happy. In...

By Nikita Ermolaev - almost 2 years ago

2023 Advanced Access Control Book

This is the best, most comprehensive access control book in the world, based on our unprecedented research and testing has been significantly...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 2 years ago | 8 Comments

Best Integrator Company Perks (Statistics)

140 integrators answered "What is the best perk your company provides employees? What is provided and what is the reason?" In this report,...

By IPVM Team - almost 2 years ago

PRC China Online Marketing for Hikvision/Dahua/Huawei Reviewed v2

This month, PRC social media have played a key role in sharing information on current events from protesting workers at iPhone manufacturer,...

By Joyce Ho - almost 2 years ago

Axis Transition To Deep Learning Video Analytics Examined

Axis launched its ARTPEC-8 chip last year with the goal of transitioning into "deep-learning analytics on the edge", but how far have they come...

By Mert Karakaya - almost 2 years ago | 3 Comments

Dahua Australia "Inundated" With "False Products"

Dahua Australia stated it has been "inundated" with technical support requests for "false products," although there is no evidence that these...

By Joyce Ho - almost 2 years ago

Hikvision To Control Ezviz Post-IPO, SOEs Buying 30% of IPO

Hikvision spinoff EZVIZ will IPO with 30% of its public shares bought by five PRC state-owned enterprises. In this report, IPVM...

By Joyce Ho - almost 2 years ago

4G/Solar Powered Camera Shootout - Eufy, Hikvision, Reconeyez, and Vosker

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By Jermaine Wilson - almost 2 years ago

Verkada Sends Free Trial End Users to Collections

While Verkada sales emphasizes trying Verkada "for free" and "at no cost to you," end users have been surprised by being sent to collections for...

By IPVM Team - almost 2 years ago | 27 Comments

Alarm.com Noonlight Financials Analyzed

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By John Honovich - almost 2 years ago

New Hampshire Bans Hikvision, Dahua For State Networks and Devices

The Governor of New Hampshire has banned products from certain PRC companies including Dahua, Hikvision, and TikTok for use on state networks or...

By Conor Healy - almost 2 years ago | 3 Comments

Brivo Breaks $100 Million Annual Revenue Analyzed

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By Nikita Ermolaev and John Honovich - almost 2 years ago | 2 Comments

ASTORS "Homeland Security" Awards Program Investigated

Online outlet American Security Today's "Homeland Security" program awarded 177 products, more than even the 153 ones nominated, and despite its...

By Joyce Ho - almost 2 years ago

Dahua's Custom China Army VMS, Deletes Evidence

Dahua has a customized VMS for the PRC Army (PLA) that Dahua touts being used by military personnel in Hong Kong and Tibet. Dahua refused to...

By Charles Rollet - almost 2 years ago | 4 Comments

Qognify (ex-OnSSI / NICE) Acquired by Hexagon

4 years ago, Qognify acquired OnSSI, pitching an exciting future. Now, Qognify itself is being acquired after struggling for the past few...

By John Honovich and Sean Patton - almost 2 years ago | 9 Comments

Biggest Challenges Managing Projects (Statistics)

140+ integrators told IPVM the 4 biggest project management challenges for integrators, including communication, staffing, dealing with other...

By Carl Stoffers - almost 2 years ago

Twelve Labs Word-Based Video Search Raises $17M

Started by a group of AI and software engineers who met at Korean Cyber Command, Twelve Labs offers a platform for word-based video search. In...

By Mert Karakaya - almost 2 years ago | 2 Comments

4 Main Weapon Detection Approaches Explained

The 4 main approaches for weapon detection are active magnetic, passive magnetic, active imaging, and passive imaging. In this guide, we...

By Nikita Ermolaev - almost 2 years ago

Weapons Detection 24 Competitors Comparison Guide

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By Nikita Ermolaev - almost 2 years ago

Actuate CEO Dismisses Advisor's Police Resignation Issues as "Petty and Irrelevant"

Actuate hired former Philadelphia Police Commissioner who resigned after being sued over retaliation allegations from a subordinate, 19 years...

By Joyce Ho - almost 2 years ago | 5 Comments

Bill Introduced To Require Decision on Full Sanctions For Dahua and Hikvision

A bill introduced in US Congress would, if passed, force the US government to determine within 30 days whether full sanctions should be applied to...

By Conor Healy - almost 2 years ago | 3 Comments

PDK Co-Founder Becomes Security Integrator

Despite market momentum to cloud access control, one of PDK's Co-Founders has left the company and has formed a regional Security Integrator,...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 2 years ago

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