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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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VMS Training Options Compared

In this note, we compare Avigilon, Axxon, Exacq, Genetec, March, Milestone, Network Optix / Digital Watchdog and Video Insights' training options,...

By Sarit Williams - almost 11 years ago | 4 Comments

Govt Tool Automates Surveillance Requirements

What if an online tool could generate specific recommendations on meeting high quality surveillance requirements? This is the objective of a recent...

By John Honovich - almost 11 years ago | 11 Comments

Axis Sales Essentials Training Reviewed

Axis has been barnstorming across the US, with a 1 day training course to "ignite new and run-rate business" for attendees. And at $99 for the day...

By Derek Ward - almost 11 years ago | 3 Comments

Winners & Losers Fall 2013

New product releases were terrible this fall. The biggest news was the debatable entry of Axis and Milestone into access control. But the biggest...

By John Honovich - almost 11 years ago | 10 Comments

H.265 vs 4K Ultra HD - IP Camera Trends

The next two upcoming trends in IP cameras are H.265 and 4K Ultra HD. The questions, then, become, how important are they and is either likely to...

By John Honovich - almost 11 years ago | 9 Comments

Ridiculous $100K Project / Now Stalled

Update 10/31: When we first published this in July, we broke down how flawed the RFP was. Now, the city is delaying the project as it works through...

By Carlton Purvis - almost 11 years ago | 26 Comments

The HDcctv Shakeup

Two years ago, we projected that companies going for either Axis VSaaS or the HDcctv Alliance were making desperate moves. Now, it is more clear...

By John Honovich - almost 11 years ago | 19 Comments

Thermal Camera 'Color' / Palette Tutorial

When many think of thermal cameras, they visualize their use in movies and TV, with a multi-colored science fiction color scheme, familiar to...

By Ethan Ace - almost 11 years ago | 7 Comments

Axis Bells and Whistles Box Camera (Q1614)

Axis has announced a next generation version of its popular Q1604 camera that adds in a slew of new bells and whistles like level assistance, shock...

By John Honovich - almost 11 years ago

Bad RFP Leads to Homebrew System

Bad RFPs continue to plague the industry. In the case of one city, a poorly written RFP led to a contract that likely fails to address one of the...

By Ben Wood - almost 11 years ago | 5 Comments

ADI Counter Person Life Revealed

An ADI counter person is truly at the front line of physical security, taking orders (and often ridicule) from a vast number of industry people....

By Carlton Purvis - almost 11 years ago | 11 Comments

Saddest Case Study Ever (Genetec Chinese Buffet)

Oh Genetec... The company is so lost in the clouds, they must not see the comedy in their latest press release. The VSaaS market is tough, no...

By John Honovich - almost 11 years ago | 12 Comments

Installing Door Hardware

Most access installers find themselves in this sticky situation at some point: they need to install or reinstall a door lock. The problem? Door...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 11 years ago

Dummy Camera Shootout

Despite strong opposition from most in the industry, dummy cameras continue to be one of the top-selling security products online. Right now, a...

By IPVM Team - almost 11 years ago | 21 Comments

Court System Surveillance Challenges

Tyco Integrated Security is contracted to do all the installation, maintenance and monitoring for the court system of a major U.S. city. They watch...

By Carlton Purvis - almost 11 years ago | 16 Comments

IACP Police Show Best and Worst 2013

The IAPC is the nation's biggest law enforcement trade show featuring all kinds of police equipment from cameras to drones to tanks from more than...

By John Honovich - almost 11 years ago | 18 Comments


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