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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Elerts Push Into Video Surveillance

Elerts, a mobile alerting startup, is pushing into video surveillance, led by integrations with big name VMSes and hiring of OnSSI's former...

By Brian Rhodes - about 10 years ago

The Company Behind HDTVI (Techpoint)

Analog HD is drawing a lot of attention. First there was Dahua and HDCVI. Now, many are talking about HDTVI. The big name associated with HDTVI is...

By John Honovich - about 10 years ago | 24 Comments

Startup: Smoke Detector As a Security System

Fresh off a successful fundraising campaign, Novi Security is making some bold claims: Its security system has "no contracts, no monthly fees,...

By Brian Rhodes - about 10 years ago | 5 Comments

IP Camera Firmware Upgrade Directory

Firmware updates are more vital than ever, with numerous critical vulnerabilities and backdoors discovered in the past year alone. Keeping...

By IPVM Team - about 10 years ago | 4 Comments

Technician Job Notes Done Right

One of the most common complaints of senior integrators is poor job notes. Service technicians, especially junior ones, routinely screw this up,...

By Brian Rhodes - about 10 years ago | 7 Comments

Mobotix Admits Channel Stuffing

Channel stuffing is becoming an important industry issue. First, there was an analyst firm's alert against Avigilon and now Mobotix's...

By John Honovich - about 10 years ago | 3 Comments

Startup Review: Sentri

This security startup smashed through their goal in 48 hours and have raised nearly $400,000 total.  Inside, we analyze their competitive...

By Brian Rhodes - about 10 years ago

Lenel OnGuard Live Webinar

On Monday September 8th at 11am EDT, IPVM will host a webinar on Lenel OnGuard, doing a live review of the software and taking your questions...

By Brian Rhodes - about 10 years ago

The Bloody HD Camera Wars Are Coming

The most important emerging trend in video surveillance today is the emergence of non-IP HD cameras. But the conflicting go-to-market strategies...

By John Honovich - about 10 years ago | 25 Comments

Camera Calculator Adds Personal Scenes

By popular request, now you can visualize and optimize your own applications with your own images. The IPVM Camera Calculator has added personal...

By John Honovich - about 10 years ago | 11 Comments

Startup: Smart Security Padlock

Want to eliminate using keys or combinations? Replace them with your smartphone to control access. That's what startup Noke (pronounced 'no-key')...

By Brian Rhodes - about 10 years ago | 12 Comments

Elevator Surveillance Guide

Installing surveillance in an elevator can be challenging. Small but wide areas, vandal resistance, and transmission methods all present challenges...

By Ethan Ace - about 10 years ago | 38 Comments

HD SDI / HDcctv Tutorial

Want megapixel but don't want IP? That's the promise of HD SDI / HDcctv. In this tutorial, we examine what it is, how it differs from IP Megapixel...

By John Honovich - about 10 years ago

How to Read Blueprints For Security Projects

Reading building floorplans is a fundamental skilled needed for professional security projects.  Floorplans can be large, detailed and...

By Brian Rhodes - about 10 years ago | 9 Comments

Why You Should Avoid 960H Cameras

960H promises to increase analog resolution by 34%, transforming the traditional 4:3 aspect ratio image into a widescreen 'hi def' one, like this...

By John Honovich - about 10 years ago | 14 Comments

Hosted and Managed Access Control Statistics

'Cloud' access control - how many integrators are offering it? Why? And for those that do, are they favoring hosted or managed options. In...

By Brian Rhodes - about 10 years ago | 3 Comments

Manufacturer Salary Results 2014

IPVM has determined how much sales people, engineers, developers, and tech support are earning in our 2014 Manufacturer Salary Survey. This is...

By Brian Rhodes - about 10 years ago | 19 Comments

Mobotix Stock Plummeting

Much like the company itself, Mobotix' stock has hit hard times, dropping more than 60% in the past 12 months. In this note, we examine what is...

By John Honovich - about 10 years ago | 13 Comments

Favorite Biometrics 2014

This IPVM integrator survey reveals the favorite biometric of professional integrators, with stats and color commentary. The contenders...

By Brian Rhodes - about 10 years ago | 13 Comments


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