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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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Using Fiber Optics for Surveillance

In using fiber for surveillance applications, there are typically two scenarios that users must address: backbone between two switches and directly...

By Ethan Ace - almost 13 years ago

NiceVision Net 2.5

VMS provider NICE Systems has announced version 2.5 of their NiceVision Net software. This release promises improvement in usability and...

By Ethan Ace - almost 13 years ago

RIP Sanyo CCTV

Sanyo's video surveillance / CCTV business is being shut down, according to multiple IPVM sources. Sanyo offered a moderately broad and fairly...

By John Honovich - almost 13 years ago

Encoders vs. Hybrid DVR Recorders

With encoder prices moving sharply lower this year, the question of the most cost effective way to take over analog cameras with a VMS software...

By Ethan Ace - almost 13 years ago

Raytec Vario Illuminators Examined

Raytec has announced a new line of both white light and infrared illuminators, named Vario, which provides novel features not normally seen in the...

By Ethan Ace - almost 13 years ago

2012 Video Surveillance Guide Released

This report examines the key events that shaped video surveillance in 2011 and the top trends we expect to see in 2012. Plus, Group PRO members can...

By John Honovich - almost 13 years ago

IR Illuminator Deployment Statistics

With the growing use of megapixel cameras and associated low light concerns, the use of IR illumination has gained more attention. However, how...

By Ethan Ace - almost 13 years ago

How Often Do You Use Encoders?

When moving to IP video surveillance, a number of choices are available. One of the most common options over the last decade has been encoders (or...

By John Honovich - almost 13 years ago

Axis VMS / Encoder Kits Examined

Axis has announced kits that package their new P series encoders with Axis Camera Station VMS licenses at a highly discounted rate. In this update...

By Ethan Ace - almost 13 years ago

Illuminar 1030nm 'Invisible' IR Illuminator

Iluminar has announced a new IR illuminator for use in 'super' covert applications. Iluminar claims this model is completely invisible due to...

By Ethan Ace - almost 13 years ago

Surveillance Recording Mode Statistics 2011

The question of what recording mode to use is an ongoing debate in the surveillance industry. Some maintain that motion based recording is the only...

By Ethan Ace - almost 13 years ago

Auto Back Focus (ABF) Preference Statistics

Auto back focus has become a more common feature in the past couple of years, with many, if not most, new IP camera offerings containing this...

By Ethan Ace - almost 13 years ago

VMS / NVR Hardware Usage Statistics

What hardware does the surveillance market really prefer? With a variety of options available, from name-brand commercial off the shelf hardware,...

By Ethan Ace - almost 13 years ago

Ipsotek Analytics Examined

The video analytics industry has nursed a black eye for years, thanks to overhyped marketing claims and inaccurate technology. At the same time, a...

By Ethan Ace - almost 13 years ago

SightLogix's Second Generation SightSensors

SightLogix, a provider of specialized analytics for perimeter detection, has introduced a second generation of their SightSensor series of smart...

By Ethan Ace - almost 13 years ago

Arecont: You're Uninformed, We're Innovative

In the international integrator survey, Arecont Vision delivered the worst experiences of any IP camera manufacturer. Over and over, integrators...

By John Honovich - almost 13 years ago

Pixord Panoramic Cameras Examined

Low-cost IP camera provider Pixord has released two panoramic models targeting much lower price points than competitors, along with potentially...

By John Honovich - almost 13 years ago

PSA Security Market Metrics

PSA Security, a US based cooperative for security integrators, has released an interesting video that touches on market trends that they are seeing...

By John Honovich - almost 13 years ago

Intransa vs Dell - Surveillance Storage

Recently, an integrator member asked about using Intransa vs Dell for video surveillance storage. This note provides our feedback to the integrator...

By Ethan Ace - almost 13 years ago

Worst IP Camera Manufacturers 2011

What IP camera manufacturers have integrators had the worst experiences with? Over the last month, we ran an in depth survey gathering results from...

By John Honovich - almost 13 years ago


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