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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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RS2 Access Control Company Profile

Inside we examine RS2 Technologies Access It! line for best customer fit, key features, pricing, and main weaknesses. Profile RS2 is a US access...

By Brian Rhodes - over 8 years ago | 6 Comments Info plus reports label

Hikvision and the China Communist Party

Just days after getting $3 billion financing from the Chinese government, Hikvision celebrated opening their own Communist Party company committee....

By John Honovich - over 8 years ago | 88 Comments Info plus reports label

The Robot Security Ball (Orbii)

A new security system in a ball might be the most different security product in years. Orbii combines a camera and other sensors into a steerable...

By Brian Rhodes - over 8 years ago | 16 Comments Info plus reports label

Avigilon Poison Pill Preps For Sale

Avigilon soon may no longer be an independent company, but Avigilon's CEO is determined to control his own destiny. After 2 years of punishing...

By John Honovich - over 8 years ago | 11 Comments Info plus reports label

New Siri Powered Kwikset Lock

Your voice is your key with a new residential doorlock, Kwikset's Premis. Using your Apple phone, you can command your door to lock and unlock even...

By Brian Rhodes - over 8 years ago Info plus reports label

Ezviz = Hikvision = PRC Government

Ezviz has seemingly come out of nowhere to become a major player in consumer electronics / security. Unfortunately, Ezviz consistently hides the...

By John Honovich - over 8 years ago | 16 Comments Info plus reports label

Exacq Adds Access and Intrusion Integration

PSIM for the price of a VMS? Exacq continues to expand its capabilities, now adding in both access and intrusion within the Exacavision client. In...

By Ethan Ace - over 8 years ago Info plus reports label

Honeywell NetAXS Access Control Profile

Honeywell is one of the biggest names in security, and one of their most popular offerings is web based access. Inside we examine Honeywell's...

By Brian Rhodes - over 8 years ago | 7 Comments Info plus reports label

ADI Fooled By Shady 'Research' Report

You probably see these reports. Huge, unrealistic, growth projections from firms you have never head of. And you probably do not give it a second...

By John Honovich - over 8 years ago | 13 Comments Info plus reports label

Hikvision / Ezviz 'Knocks Off' GoPro

In one of the strangest press releases ever, Hikvision's Ezviz is bragging how their new action camera 'knocks off' industry leader GoPro. Though...

By John Honovich - over 8 years ago | 18 Comments Info plus reports label

Avigilon Access Control Company Profile

Inside we examine Avigilon Access Control Manager (ACM)'s overall strengths, ideal customer market, pricing, and biggest gaps for access...

By Brian Rhodes - over 8 years ago | 8 Comments Info plus reports label

Hikvision Slashes Prices to End 2015

Evidently, Hikvision is not content with its already radically disruptive pricing. They are slashing hard to end 2015. Take a look:

By John Honovich - over 8 years ago | 45 Comments Info plus reports label

Security Cameras 2016 Review

In 10 minutes, this note explains the current state of security / surveillance cameras in 2016, reflecting new technology changes and market...

By John Honovich - almost 9 years ago | 8 Comments Info plus reports label

2016 Security Manufacturer Outlook Revealed

Last year, manufacturers nailed the biggest issue of 2015, as we revealed in the #1 Threat 2015 - China report. So we went back to the...

By John Honovich - almost 9 years ago Info plus reports label

The $90 'Failproof' Door Kit

Residential security is a big concern, but one company claims their $90 kit will make your door failproof to burglars. How does this product...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 9 years ago | 12 Comments Info plus reports label

Keyscan Access Control Company Profile

Access company Keyscan is part of one of the biggest access companies in the world, and they sell a 'one size fits all' access platform.  We...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 9 years ago Info plus reports label

An Inside Look Into Dahua

Dahua is the 'other' billion dollar plus Chinese manufacturer. Large in its own right, just not as huge or as well connected with the Chinese...

By Ethan Ace - almost 9 years ago | 13 Comments Info plus reports label


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