IPVM's Reports

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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BRS Labs AISight 3.0 Examined

BRS Labs' AISight is, without a doubt, one of the most hyped products in the industry led by one of the most aggressive marketing campaigns ever....

By Ethan Ace - almost 13 years ago

Audio for Surveillance Systems Tutorial

One topic on which we regularly receive questions is the use of audio in surveillance systems, and what products and installation standards should...

By John Honovich - almost 13 years ago

IP Camera Buyer's Guide 2011

WARNING: This report is out of date and only left for historical purposes. See the 2014 IP Camera's Buyer Guide. Before picking a specific camera...

By John Honovich - almost 13 years ago

Samsung's IP Camera Line Overview

The past few years have been strange for Samsung's security business. The long term partnership with GVI in the Americas was dissolved, with...

By Ethan Ace - almost 13 years ago

First Ever Video Surveillance Buyer's Guide

We are proud to announce the industry's first Video Surveillance Buyer's Guide, a 30 page report that provides clear recommendations on what to buy...

By John Honovich - almost 13 years ago

VMS Buyer's Guide

VMS Key IssuesBefore selecting a manufacturer, buyers should recognize a number of key issues in select any VMS. We review the following...

By John Honovich - almost 13 years ago

Hardware and Accessories Buyer's Guide

Hardware What type of hardware your surveillance server will require differs between manufacturers. The manufacturer's documentation or tech...

By John Honovich - almost 13 years ago

Mobotix Partner Program Changes Examined

In September 2011, Mobotix announced a new partner program that shifts the company's channel approach in favor of stronger protection of...

By John Honovich - almost 13 years ago

Genetec's Immersive Mapping Feature Examined

Integrating 3D mapping with security and surveillance systems has been one of the great hopes of the last decade. However, it is rarely used in...

By Ethan Ace - almost 13 years ago

DVTel's "Lifetime" Warranty Examined

DVTel has announced [link no longer available] their new Quasar HD line of cameras will carry a "lifetime" warranty. In this case, lifetime comes...

By Ethan Ace - almost 13 years ago

DRS Technologies WatchMaster Thermal Camera

In the past year, thermal IP surveillance has been a growing trend, with Axis, Bosch, and Pelco entering the IP thermal market, FLIR and VideoIQ...

By Ethan Ace - almost 13 years ago

Mistaking Surveillance Start-up Success

People routinely assume that start-ups with big marketing presence at trade shows, magazines, events, etc. are successful. This is highly...

By John Honovich - almost 13 years ago

Panasonic New Compact Minidomes

During ASIS 2011, Panasonic displayed over a dozen new models, to be released in the fourth quarter and beyond. In this note, we will look at the...

By Ethan Ace - about 13 years ago

Pelco Layoffs September 2011

Schneider Electric has announced layoffs, aka a 'workface reduction' for the Pelco division and Clovis facilities. We spoke with Schneider and they...

By John Honovich - about 13 years ago

SightLogix Clear24 Thermal Camera Examined

Analytics provider SightLogix announced the Clear24 thermal camera at ASIS 2011. This product aims to resolve a number of common thermal problems:...

By Ethan Ace - about 13 years ago

Sony's MP Coax Hybrid Cameras Examined

Like the idea of plugging in coaxial cable to an IP camera and getting MP video? This is Sony's new pitch. At ASIS 2011, Sony announced specific...

By Ethan Ace - about 13 years ago

Winners and Losers Fall 2011

Now that the dust has settled from the new announcements of the last month, we can better understand the impact on the overall video surveillance...

By John Honovich - about 13 years ago

ImmerVision's 5MP 360 Lens Examined

Panoramic lens designer ImmerVision has announced [link no longer available] a new 5MP version of their IMV series of lenses. In this update, we...

By Ethan Ace - about 13 years ago

IPVM Seminar Poll Results

At our first ever IPVM seminar, we held a number of real time polls asking attendees what they thought on a variety of important surveillance...

By John Honovich - about 13 years ago

First HDcctv Encoder Reviewed (Euresys)

Until now, no way existed to integrate an HDcctv camera with leading VMS software systems. The only thing that was possible was connecting them to...

By John Honovich - about 13 years ago

Sony Releases New SVGA Camera Line

In a surprising move, Sony, who has emphasized their all HD next generation surveillance lineup, has announced a new line of non megapixel cameras...

By Ethan Ace - about 13 years ago


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