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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Painting Cameras Guide 2017

Finding cameras that are not plain white, black or silver can be a tough task. Unfortunately, color selection is a problem for many who want their...

By Brian Rhodes - over 7 years ago | 2 Comments

Advanced Drone Detection System Analyzed (Gryphon Profile)

Drones are becoming a common topic in the security industry. While startups like Aptonomy and Nightingale are in the early stages of rolling out...

By Brian Karas - over 7 years ago | 2 Comments

US States Security Licensing Guide [OUT OF DATE]

[2022 Update: This guide is OUT OF DATE AND HAS NOT BEEN UPDATED IN YEARS] In the US, many states require integrators to be licensed to install...

By IPVM Team - over 7 years ago | 38 Comments

How To Hack Your Company's Hikvision Recorder

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By IPVM Team - over 7 years ago | 38 Comments

Anti-Hack Access Card Shields Tested

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By Brian Rhodes - over 7 years ago | 5 Comments

Most Respected Manufacturer Competitors 2017

Manufacturers told IPVM what competitor they most respected. In terms of total revenue, Hikvision, Dahua and Axis are certainly tops but would...

By John Honovich - over 7 years ago | 93 Comments

CyPhy 'Unlimited' Flight Time Security Drone Examined

Drones face several issues as commercial security platforms - legal restrictions (e.g., in the US, the FAA), costs, and limited flight durations...

By IPVM Team - over 7 years ago | 4 Comments

Milestone Entry Level Mobile Password Vulnerability Disclosed

While many manufacturers have only addressed cybersecurity vulnerabilities after public disclosures were made (or threatened), Milestone has...

By Brian Karas - over 7 years ago

How Integrators Use IPVM

150 integrators explained how they use IPVM and how it helps them stay informed and improve their business. The 4 main uses integrators cited for...

By Brian Karas - over 7 years ago | 6 Comments

Alarm Supervision Guide

Burglar alarms can constantly monitor the health of attached circuits, sensors, and devices to ensure that they remain operational. This is known...

By Ari Erenthal - over 7 years ago | 13 Comments

Arlo Go Cellular Cloud Camera Tested

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By John Scanlan - over 7 years ago | 11 Comments

Avigilon New COO James Henderson Profile

It has been nearly 2 years since the infamous Bryan Schmode 'resigned' as Avigilon COO. Now, Avigilon once again has a COO, promoting James...

By Brian Karas - over 7 years ago | 14 Comments

Hikvision Marketer Caught Spamming, Fails at Coverup, Fired

A Hikvision marketing employee was caught by IPCamTalk trying to surreptitiously disparage IPVM and IPCamTalk. This is an outgrowth of Hikvision's...

By John Honovich - over 7 years ago | 76 Comments

Aura's 'Invisible Ripple' Next Gen Intrusion Detection Tested

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By Brian Rhodes - over 7 years ago | 2 Comments

Pelco Shutting Down Clovis Line, Laying Off 200

Pelco's Clovis facility once turned out some of the industry's most popular products. Now, the facility is mostly building "obsolete" equipment,...

By IPVM Team - over 7 years ago | 27 Comments

IP Camera - 15 Year Shootout

How far have IP cameras come? We bought and tested 4 cameras across the past 15 years to understand how much and where performance has...

By Ethan Ace - over 7 years ago | 30 Comments

Remote Video Monitoring Providers Directory

Remote video monitoring can help integrators generate RMR plus end users lower their security costs and/or improve response to critical...

By John Honovich - over 7 years ago | 40 Comments

Axis Criticizes OEMs: "When You Buy An Axis Camera, An Axis Camera Is What You Get!"

When you buy a Honeywell camera, you likely get a Hikvision, Dahua or some other company's product. The same goes for easily 100 different...

By Brian Karas - over 7 years ago | 52 Comments

Forget The Backdoor, "ALL HIKVISION PRODUCTS" On Sale

Less than 2 weeks after the Hikvision Backdoor was confirmed, Hikvision has launched a sale "ON ALL HIKVISION PRODUCTS". In this note, we examine...

By John Honovich - over 7 years ago | 51 Comments

Amazon Techs Installing IP Cameras Tested

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By IPVM Team - over 7 years ago | 27 Comments

Hanwha Recorder Vulnerability Analyzed

ICS-CERT has released a vulnerability notice for Hanwha SRN-4000 recorders. Hanwha provided additional information to IPVM about this issue,...

By Brian Karas - over 7 years ago | 16 Comments

DMP Video Doorbell / Access Reader Examined

Consumers increasingly demand video doorbells, with "doorbells selling like hotcakes, everyone wants a doorbell", according to ADT's CEO. At ISC...

By Ari Erenthal - over 7 years ago | 3 Comments

FLIR Is Giving Away $3,000 Demo Kits

Everybody likes free stuff, and FLIR is using that concept to attract dealers by giving them $3,000 worth of demo gear for attending a...

By Brian Karas - over 7 years ago | 7 Comments

Shark Tank Startup Guard Llama Mobile Panic Tested

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By Brian Rhodes - over 7 years ago | 5 Comments

Axis Beats Avigilon Growth Rate (AVO Q1 2017)

In what is likely the first time ever, Axis beat Avigilon's revenue growth for Q1 2017. Inside this note, we examine Avigilon's Q1 2017 financial...

By Brian Karas - over 7 years ago | 6 Comments

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