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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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The Crazy ObjectVideo CEO Interview

The last we heard from ObjectVideo, they boldly proclaimed manufacturers had only '60 days or else' to kneel before sign long-term patent license...

By John Honovich - over 12 years ago

Video Surveillance Buyer's Guide 2012

With so many manufacturers and so many new products, deciding what products to buy can be overwhelming. Last year, to make this easier, we released...

By John Honovich - over 12 years ago

Security Management Digital Edition Reviewed

Most security trade magazines have boring web editions that simply copy the printed version. Indeed, ASIS's magazine Security Management did not...

By Brian Rhodes - over 12 years ago

Aspect Ratio 16:9 vs 4:3 Shootout

In the past few years, as HD swept into living rooms, people have moved from watching video on 4:3 aspect ratios to the wider 16:9 format. This...

By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago

How Nighttime Video May Crash Your Network

Nighttime video may crash your network. During the day, under ideal conditions, bandwidth remains relatively stable. However, when the lights go...

By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago

Video Surveillance Monitor Preferences

All surveillance system use monitors but why is one monitor chosen over another? Are integrators selective in what types they specify? We recently...

By Brian Rhodes - over 12 years ago

Honeywell's LYNX Touch 5100 Reviewed

While intrusion alarms are often considered dumb, many manufacturers are striving to deliver cutting edge technology. As part of this trend,...

By Brian Rhodes - over 12 years ago

Outdoor Camera Temperature Impact Examined

How often do integrators fight temperature extremes to keep cameras operating? In our latest Integrator Insights Survey, we asked a group of...

By Brian Rhodes - over 12 years ago

Chinese Counterfeiter Or Victim? Ubiquiti

Explosive allegations are rocking the international wireless and surveillance markets. Chinese authorities allege that fast-growing American...

By John Honovich - over 12 years ago

Beware of Fake Access Control Panels?

Do you need to worry about fake access control panels? A recent advertisement by Mercrury Security, one of the largest access control panel...

By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago

Genetec As a VSaaS?

For all of the hype surrounding VSaaS, adoption remains sluggish. This is especially true among larger customers with more stringent demands, who...

By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago

Surveillance Camera Markups 2012

How much money do integrators make on equipment? In our most recent survey of integrator members, we asked just that: "On average, what percent do...

By Brian Rhodes - over 12 years ago

Closing Out Surveillance Projects

Closing out projects can be surprisingly difficult. For what seems to be simple process, gracefully concluding work and leaving a jobsite can prove...

By Brian Rhodes - over 12 years ago

Aiphone Overview

Aiphone is one of the biggest names in the intercom industry, used often by integrators on projects of all sizes. However, due to the breadth of...

By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago

IP Camera Networking Basics

Getting started with IP cameras can be daunting for those without experience in computer networks. Fortunately, it is not that hard. In this...

By John Honovich - over 12 years ago

Mobotix Q1 2012 Financials Reviewed

In the past few quarters, Mobotix growth stalled, raising concerns about the future of the megapixel surveillance veteran. Now, first quarter 2012...

By John Honovich - over 12 years ago

Encoder Tutorial

As more users look to upgrade aging analog camera systems, encoders play an increasingly vital role. Though not as frequently discussed as IP...

By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago

Neat Tool To Document Surveillance Problems

Surveillance problems are often difficult to explain. Fuzzy language like 'grainy, nosiy, blurry' are common but those subjective terms are hard...

By John Honovich - over 12 years ago

HD Barcode Examined

Is storing data within an ID image a leap forward for picture ID badges? A unique new barcode technology combines the data encryption of barcodes...

By Brian Rhodes - over 12 years ago

Camera vs Server Side VMD 2012

The question of whether to run motion detection at the camera or on the server is fundamental to IP surveillance systems, and occasionally hotly...

By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago

Camera Repositioning

Reworking camera position is one of the most frustrating aspects of the install job. Not only is it inefficent and frustrating for both the...

By Brian Rhodes - over 12 years ago

Anixter Q1 2012 Security Sales Reviewed

As one of the biggest distributors in security, Anixter is a bellweather for the broader IP video surveillance market. Over the past few years,...

By John Honovich - over 12 years ago


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