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Milestone Acquired by Canon

Industry insiders have been speculating about Milestone being acquired for weeks. But the outcome is surprising. Milestone has been acquired by...

By John Honovich - over 10 years ago | 61 Comments

Box Camera Usage Statistics

Box cameras are the 'original' surveillance form factor. But how are they doing today? Over the last few years, options have proliferated,...

By John Honovich - over 10 years ago | 5 Comments

Milestone Aims to Eliminate Certification Pain

One of the most common complaints we have heard over the years about Milestone is their certification training. Historically, Milestone has pushed...

By John Honovich - over 10 years ago | 5 Comments

The Fall of Dedicated Micros - 2014

Not even a decade ago, Dedicated Micros was one of the biggest manufacturers in the video surveillance industry. At their peak, the company did...

By John Honovich - over 10 years ago | 14 Comments

The $100 Fingerprint Reader Tested

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By Brian Rhodes - over 10 years ago | 6 Comments

Integrated IR Camera Use Surging 2014

Not too long ago, integrated IR cameras were looked down upon. Like offering the Queen of England a baloney sandwich, integrated IR cameras were...

By John Honovich - over 10 years ago | 8 Comments

Pelco Responds to Criticism Impressively

Companies tend to put their head in the sand when criticized, hoping it will go away and bitterly bemoaning that anyone would actually speak their...

By John Honovich - over 10 years ago | 7 Comments

Testing Q-See HD Analog Kit (HD-CVI)

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By Derek Ward - over 10 years ago | 18 Comments

Global Video Surveillance Growth Rates Declining Sharply

Just a few months ago, recall the hype for the video surveillance market growing 80% over the next few years. Well, not so fast. IMS / IHS's new...

By John Honovich - over 10 years ago | 7 Comments

Cohu HD Surveillance Manufacturer Acquired

One company has quietly doubled revenue in the last few years. The other company is a specialist in ruggedized, long distance surveillance. In...

By John Honovich - over 10 years ago | 5 Comments

On-Board Storage Usage Statistics 2014

Most IP camera models now support on-board storage. Even more promising, on-board storage has the potential to eliminate NVRs / centralized VMSes...

By John Honovich - over 10 years ago | 8 Comments

This Intrusion Startup Raised $57 Million

One of the top VCs in the world has invested a staggering $57 million in a DIY Intrusion monitoring company, Simplisafe. But who is Simplisafe?...

By Brian Rhodes - over 10 years ago | 6 Comments

Dahua Integrated IR PTZ Tested

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By Ethan Ace - over 10 years ago | 20 Comments

Minidome vs Full Size Dome Stats

Domes are the most popular overall type of surveillance camera but two main types of domes exist: the 'mini' and 'full size versions: What are...

By John Honovich - over 10 years ago

Pelco Major Rep Shakeup

Pelco has ended their relationship with 5 of 8 Noth American manufacturer representatives while bringing on 2 new firms. These moves have caused...

By John Honovich - over 10 years ago | 50 Comments

Falling Down: The 2014 Mid-Year Guide

Falling down - the theme of the 2014 video surveillance industry. This is the toughest stretch for the industry overall, since at least the...

By John Honovich - over 10 years ago

Testing Polarizing Filters on HD Cameras

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By Ethan Ace - over 10 years ago | 17 Comments

Varifocal vs Fixed Focal Lens

Choosing between varifocal and fixed focal lens is one of the most fundamental decisions in video surveillance. With a fixed focal lens, the Field...

By John Honovich - over 10 years ago | 13 Comments

Manufacturers, 12 Tips for Getting Covered

Here are our 12 top tips for manufacturers to get covered on IPVM and other publications, a recap of our live webinars held on May 22nd and May...

By John Honovich - over 10 years ago | 10 Comments

Testing HDCVI Over UTP

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By Ethan Ace - over 10 years ago | 19 Comments

Milestone Access Control 2014 Released

Milestone has announced an update to its first venture into integrated access interface. When we tested the platform previously, it had some marked...

By Brian Rhodes - over 10 years ago