Estimating IP Camera Cabling Costs
By Ethan Ace
Cabling is a fundamental, yet often overlooked, component of any surveillance project. Indeed, often estimating cabling costs can be more difficult...
By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago
An IPVM survey and discussion addressed the topic of “How often, if ever, do you add additional cooling measures to rack/ equipment rooms?” The...
By Ben Wood - over 12 years ago
I have never seen manufacturers so passionate nor united than on the topic of integrator error. In our recent debate about manufacturer product...
By John Honovich - over 12 years ago
When discussing audio for security applications, Louroe Electronics is normally the first name that comes up. In previous discussions [link no...
By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago
How much wireless is being used in video surveillance? While wireless becomes more and more ubiquitous for smart phones and tablets, what is its...
By IPVM Team - over 12 years ago
Hard drive failures are possibly the number one reason for lost video in the surveillance industry. To get a better idea of how long drives last...
By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago
Continuing our analysis of real-world surveillance video, in this update, we look at video released [link no longer available] after a the...
By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago
Tri-Ed / Northern Video is not exactly known for being the highest end or most sophisticated distributor. However, even for them, their recent...
By John Honovich - over 12 years ago
Providing backup power for equipment is generally accepted as best practice in surveillance systems. An unexpected power loss can result in lost...
By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago
For years, pundits have declared the imminence of convergence. Now, a recent Information Week survey declares to the contrary, "The wheels have...
By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago
Serious problems with surveillance products are commonplace - from cameras dying out of the box to significant VMS bugs causing unstable systems....
By John Honovich - over 12 years ago
Last October, Dropcam received an investment of nearly $6 Million, the largest funding any VSaaS provider has yet received. Now, Dropcam has...
By John Honovich - over 12 years ago
A PRO member recently asked for recommendations to secure a cabin in a remote location, with no power or internet connectivity. We posed the...
By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago
Increasingly, users expect their data will never be lost. From using web apps like Google mail to storing files with services like Dropbox, it is...
By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago
Providing network connectivity to cameras in remote locations is a constant issue in the surveillance industry. Wireless gear can handle many...
By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago
One of the best posts in the 60+ comment Axis cruise discussion came from a professional security consultant who thoughtfully examined the issues...
By John Honovich - over 12 years ago
Axis has submitted a formal response to our criticism of their A&E cruises. Here it is copied verbatim: "My name is Domenic Locapo and I am...
By John Honovich - over 12 years ago
A common concern for IP video systems is the need to simplify offerings for smaller systems and less technical users. Last year, GVI introduced an...
By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago
In this note, we review real-world surveillance video of a California sheriff en route to a reported stolen vehicle, prior to his fatal impact with...
By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago
In this update, we'll take a look at recent HDcctv offerings from Everfocus, which have brought prices more in line with the lower end of the IP...
By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago
The worst and most common excuse in video surveillance is that lack of education is holding back sales. This seemingly happens with every new...
By John Honovich - over 12 years ago
The surveillance industry's most powerful driving force, megapixel cameras, is virtually incompatible with the industry's biggest buzzword - VSaaS....
By John Honovich - over 12 years ago
We occasionally receive questions from users regarding UK-based VMS provider Wavestore, known best by many for their analog and hybrid recording...
Last year, we examined how Axis paid for an expensive cruise for A&Es/security consultants and their wives, expressing ethical concerns....
By John Honovich - over 12 years ago
This directory collects our lens test reports and related lens information. Lens Tests HD Lens Shootout - Our most popular and 'flagship' lens...
By John Honovich - over 12 years ago
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