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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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Access Control Turnstiles Guide

Turnstiles control pedestrian access to secured areas, essentially becoming moving portions of fences, walls, or barricades for physically stopping...

By Brian Rhodes - about 3 years ago | 13 Comments

Law Enforcement / Military vs Security Technology Expertise

Many military and law enforcement professionals transition into the security technology industry, but what strengths and weaknesses do they bring...

By Donald Maye - about 3 years ago | 62 Comments

Ubiquiti $29 G3 Instant Camera Tested

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By Ilya Ignatenko - about 3 years ago | 9 Comments

Huawei Expands To Russia Mass Market

Huawei video surveillance overseas is typically project-based but Huawei is now expanding into the Russian mass-market sales. This fits with...

By IPVM Team - about 3 years ago | 6 Comments

APi Group Acquires Chubb Fire And Security

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By IPVM Team - about 3 years ago | 5 Comments

Door Hinges Guide

Some of the trickiest access control problems are caused by bad door hinges. From doors not closing right, to locks not locking, worn or...

By Brian Rhodes - about 3 years ago | 7 Comments

Dahua USA Holds On, Hikvision USA In Crisis

In the US, both Dahua and Hikvision face an existential threat, however, Dahua is holding up far better than its much larger cross-town rival...

By John Honovich - about 3 years ago | 16 Comments

Minimum Illumination (Lux) Tested - Axis, Bosch, Dahua, Hanwha, Hikvision, Vivotek

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By Ilya Ignatenko - about 3 years ago | 6 Comments

Hikvision Sales Surge 40%, China Strong, US Declines But Europe Still 'Large' H1 2021

Hikvision has financially rebounded from the pandemic when sales briefly declined with strong 40% H1 2021 revenue growth, led by its domestic...

By Charles Rollet - about 3 years ago | 17 Comments

Milestone's Mexico Business Examined

Milestone still faces difficult challenges 15 years after launching its Mexican operations. But, after using Mexico as a springboard into Latin...

By Robert Wren Gordon - about 3 years ago

Avigilon Adds "Smart Assurance Plan" Annual Software Fees

For years, Avigilon has emphasized the benefits of not charging annual fees, unlike Genetec and Milestone. Now Avigilon is adding a 'Smart...

By Sean Patton - about 3 years ago | 20 Comments

The Loophole That Allows Local Government To Use Fed Funds On Banned PRC Products

School districts are breaking the law by spending Federal funds on banned Hikvision products. When called out on violations, districts paper over...

By Conor Healy - about 3 years ago | 21 Comments

"Arrogant, Rude, and Relentless" - Verkada Sales Targeting End Users

Verkada's aggressive cold calling sales team has brought them big sales and complaints. One school explained to IPVM how Verkada's salespeople were...

By IPVM Team - about 3 years ago | 47 Comments

Allegion Emergency Lockdown Exit Device Examined

While lockdown has become an important feature in securing areas against active assailants, adapting it for exit devices has been a problem that...

By Brian Rhodes - about 3 years ago

OpenEye VMS / VSaaS Test

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By Sean Patton - about 3 years ago

Uniview "ColorHunter" White Light Cameras Tested

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By Derek Ward - about 3 years ago | 6 Comments

Hikvision Quits SIA, Blames IPVM "Bullies"

Hikvision called IPVM "bullies" decrying that IPVM had "harassed and maligned" Hikvision, in a letter, reported by SIW, justifying Hikvision's...

By John Honovich - about 3 years ago | 92 Comments

Access Tailgating: Biggest Security Vulnerability

What is the 'biggest' access control security vulnerability? One security consultant argues that, for most installations, it is tailgating. In...

By Brian Rhodes - about 3 years ago | 16 Comments

Best And Worst ISC West 2021

The show is over, after being rescheduled 4 times across 2 years. The show was met with jubilation, frustration, a surging crowd and then a dead...

By IPVM Team - about 3 years ago | 144 Comments

ISS SecurOS Facial Recognition Tested

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By Rob Kilpatrick - about 3 years ago | 8 Comments

Retired USAF General on China Video Surveillance Risks

Retired USAF Brigadier General Robert Spalding told IPVM about China video surveillance risks including relabelling Hikvision and Dahua...

By Conor Healy - about 3 years ago | 14 Comments

Florida Integrator Techs Arrested for Video Voyeurism

Two Florida integrator techs were arrested for allegedly accessing and watching a customer's video feed. The techs have pled not guilty. In...

By IPVM - about 3 years ago | 15 Comments

Illegal Hidden Dahua and Hikvision Sales, Sellers and 'Manufacturers' Blame Each Other

Secretly-relabelled Hikvision and Dahua (Hikua) products are being sold to various Federal and military agencies, violating the NDAA ban. Sellers...

By Conor Healy - about 3 years ago | 44 Comments

Pivot3 Sells Video Surveillance Business To Quantum

After a quarter plus billion dollars spent, mass layoffs in 2020, Pivot3's video surveillance business has finally found a home, in publicly traded...

By Sean Patton - about 3 years ago | 9 Comments

Wyze Sues Xiaomi [Update: Dismissed]

Fast-growing startup Wyze is suing China tech giant Xiaomi, a legal dispute that involves Amazon and robot vacuums. In this report, IPVM...

By Isabella Cheng - about 3 years ago | 10 Comments

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