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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Splicing Network Cables Tested

Sometimes damaged category cables are spliced to get video surveillance systems back online e.g. no lift on-site, no access to all areas needed to...

By John Scanlan - over 2 years ago | 14 Comments

DeepGlint: Uyghur Detection, Race Analytics, PRC Police Deals

PRC AI company DeepGlint was sanctioned by the US in July 2021 citing involvement in "human rights violations and abuses" in Xinjiang. Last month,...

By Charles Rollet - over 2 years ago

UK's The Security Event 2022 Show Report

IPVM is wrapping up its coverage of The Security Event in Birmingham, UK today, with Day 3. The show has had the feel of a pre-COVID event, with...

By Louis Cid - over 2 years ago | 3 Comments

Openpath Access Control System Tested

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By Brian Rhodes and Jermaine Wilson - over 2 years ago | 4 Comments

Favorite Access Control Manufacturers 2022

240+ Integrators told IPVM "What is your favorite access control management software/system? Why? Inside this report, we examine the results,...

By Brian Rhodes - over 2 years ago | 23 Comments

DC Integrator Says NDAA Rip and Replace is Now "Extremely Large Part" of Business

Widespread government use of PRC-made cameras has caused "rip and replace" to become the majority of a D.C. integrator's government business, said...

By Louis Cid - over 2 years ago | 4 Comments

2-Hour Video Surveillance Installation Video

IPVM has released a two-hour video surveillance installation video that allows tech and managers to watch and learn at their convenience. The...

By Gurami Jamaspishvili and John Scanlan - over 2 years ago | 14 Comments

4MP / 5MP Camera Mega Shootout 2022

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By Jermaine Wilson - over 2 years ago | 3 Comments

IDIS Ceased All Business In Russia, AVIX/"IDIS Russia" Still Exhibiting

IDIS has "ceased all business in Russia" but its former exclusive distributor retains the rights to the IDIS brand and is exhibiting, as IDIS, at...

By Charles Rollet - over 2 years ago | 2 Comments

ADT Violated National Labor Relations Act, Threatened Employee over Union Activity

Referring to ADT's "lengthy record of unfair labor practices," a federal judge found that the company violated federal labor laws by unilaterally...

By Isabella Cheng - over 2 years ago

Knightscope Revenue Up 2%, Net Loss Up 126% In 2021

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By John Honovich - over 2 years ago | 7 Comments

Genetec Roadrunner Access Controller Examined

Adding access control to traffic enclosures is typically expensive and cumbersome. Genetec's newest controller, Roadrunner, aims to improve...

By Brian Rhodes - over 2 years ago | 8 Comments

Evolv Loses, Then Gains, DHS Safety Designation

Just over a month after Evolv lost its DT&E Designation, today Evolv announced it received a Safety Act Designation. Losing the...

By Donald Maye - over 2 years ago | 6 Comments

87-Point Surveillance Install Checklist

This 87-point checklist helps end users, integrators, and consultants verify that video surveillance installation is complete. Inside we cover...

By IPVM Team - over 2 years ago | 6 Comments

Ubiquiti Sues Krebs

Ubiquiti has sued cybersecurity researcher Brian Krebs of Krebs on Security over Krebs' reporting connected to Ubiquiti's 'catastrophic' data...

By Isabella Cheng - over 2 years ago | 18 Comments

Hanwha Techwin Financials and Future Examined 2022

Four years ago, Hanwha Techwin spun out its security business, four years after Samsung sold off Techwin to Hanwha. But where is Hanwha Techwin...

By John Honovich - over 2 years ago | 8 Comments

HID Sues WaveLynx

HID is suing WaveLynx, accusing the company founded by ex-HID employees of violating one of its foundational patents in a dispute that dates back...

By Isabella Cheng and Brian Rhodes - over 2 years ago | 13 Comments

Propped Doors Access Control Tutorial

A common access control problem is doors propped open, rendering the security advantages of the door useless and increasing the likelihood of...

By Brian Rhodes - over 2 years ago | 3 Comments

Latch CFO Is Out, COO Removed As Executive Officer

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By John Honovich - over 2 years ago | 3 Comments

Strong ISC West 2022, Say Manufacturers

ISC West 2022 was strong shows new IPVM survey results answered by 100+ manufacturers from the show. This follows 2 years of controversies for...

By IPVM Team - over 2 years ago | 10 Comments

Motorola Argues To FCC: Dahua, Hikvision, and Hytera "Desperate" and "Meritless"

Motorola condemned Dahua, Hikvision, and Hytera over "meritless" arguments to the FCC, branding them as "desperate to avoid the impact of the FCC's...

By Conor Healy - over 2 years ago | 6 Comments

The IPVM Research Service Announced

IPVM has launched its Research Service, that includes 4 research reports per week, as an upgrade to the Info+ subscription. Apply now to...

By IPVM Team - over 2 years ago | 176 Comments

ACRE "New Revolution Is Here" (2022 Profile)

The 10-year old company, ACRE, is transforming itself, with what it calls a "new revolution". In its 10 years, ACRE has acquired ~10...

By John Honovich - over 2 years ago | 8 Comments

FCC Expands Covered List, Adds First Russian Company And 2 More PRC Ones

The FCC added Russian antivirus provider Kaspersky and state-owned telcos China Mobile and China Telecom to its Covered List over state influence...

By Charles Rollet - over 2 years ago | 2 Comments

Axis NDAA Warning: Any Dahua and Hikvision Device Should Be Immediately Marked For Replacement

Axis published an article in a security end-user magazine warning that NDAA banned devices, such as from competitors Dahua and Hikvision "should be...

By Conor Healy - over 2 years ago | 30 Comments

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