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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Alcatraz AI Raises $25 Million

Alcatraz AI has raised $25 Million to expand beyond the US and into the UK, Europe, Dubai /Middle East, and Africa. We spoke with Alcatraz...

By Brian Rhodes - about 2 years ago | 8 Comments

Verkada Raises $205 Million At $3.2 Billion Valuation

Verkada last raised funding in January 2020 ($80 million at a $1.6 billion valuation). Now, 32 months later, Verkada has raised $200 million at a...

By Donald Maye - about 2 years ago | 2 Comments

Garrett Paragon Next-Gen Metal Detector Examined

While Garrett is one of the biggest names in security metal detectors, attention has shifted to newer entrants, such as Evolv, who market weapon...

By Nikita Ermolaev - about 2 years ago

Hikvision Software Bill of Material (SBOM) Advocacy Analyzed

While Hikvision advocates for SBOMs (Software Bill of Materials) as "mission-critical component of today's cybersecurity", an IPVM review indicates...

By Conor Healy - about 2 years ago

Fail Safe vs. Fail Secure Locks Tutorial

Few terms carry greater importance—or cause more confusion—in access control than 'fail safe' and 'fail secure.' Access control professionals...

By Brian Rhodes - about 2 years ago | 2 Comments

Pretending Foreign Manufacturer Employees Work for You is a Crime

Companies sometimes pretend their manufacturing partners work for them to bestow greater credibility on the local company selling the product....

By IPVM Team - about 2 years ago

Hanwha Wisenet Launches Direct-to-Cloud EDGE Cameras

While direct-to-cloud cameras are strategically important, most providers today are new entrants (Ava, Meraki, Rhombus, Verkada, etc.). Now Hanwha...

By Sean Patton - about 2 years ago | 17 Comments

Best Manufacturer Perks 2022 (Statistics)

While manufacturers have historically given away, plane rides, cruises, and expensive dinners, are they as generous as in the past? Which...

By Sean Patton - about 2 years ago | 2 Comments

School Physical Security / Video Surveillance Guide

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By IPVM Team - about 2 years ago

TVT Revenue Declines, "Severely Affected" By Lockdowns

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By Charles Rollet - about 2 years ago

ACRE Acquires SISCO Visitor Management Solutions

While investment and acquisitions have generally gone cold, ACRE tells IPVM they remain focused on their expansion plan, now acquiring...

By Brian Rhodes - about 2 years ago | 2 Comments

Axis / Aisle 24 Automate Store Security With AI

Axis is touting a new "comprehensive solution" for security and business operations of a Canadian company's "cashierless" stores but, with its AI...

By Nikita Ermolaev - about 2 years ago

i-Pro Panoramic Camera Tested

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By Rob Kilpatrick - about 2 years ago

Zwirn Backed Lawsuit Alleges Fraud Against Carrier, GE Security, Interlogix, and UTC

For years, Jeffrey Zwirn has warned about a "catastrophic flaw" that his product, "The Interceptor" claims to solve. However, UL and alarm...

By John Honovich - about 2 years ago | 35 Comments

Genetec Simplifies / Cuts Pricing With 5.11

Genetec is infamous for being expensive and complicated to buy. Now, Genetec's newest 5.11 release simplifies how the company prices and sells its...

By Sean Patton - about 2 years ago | 7 Comments

UN: Xinjiang Surveillance "Highly Invasive", Part Of Possible Crimes Against Humanity

The UN's top human rights body is calling out Xinjiang surveillance as "highly invasive" and part of potential crimes against humanity,...

By IPVM - about 2 years ago

Axis New Low-Cost A12 Access Door Controllers Examined

Axis and low cost are not typically associated with each other. However, Axis is now releasing a low-cost new series, the first new Axis access...

By Brian Rhodes - about 2 years ago | 5 Comments

Alarm.com Pro Series Solution Tested

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By Jermaine Wilson - about 2 years ago

Cloud Qumulex Adds Non-Subscription Offering

The trend is clearly towards requiring subscriptions but Qumulex is bucking that declaring that they are redefining the way one buys cloud. In...

By Sean Patton - about 2 years ago | 5 Comments

Public School IT Director Has Sold $800,000+ of Verkada This Year

A New Jersey public school IT director who earns a $120,000+ salary simultaneously owns a business that has sold over $800,000 in Verkada products...

By Donald Maye - about 2 years ago | 20 Comments

As the US Fights Illegal PRC Forced Labor, Canada Does Nothing

Note: this opinion piece was co-written equally by Conor Healy, Sarah Teich, and Mehmet Tohti. For purely technical reasons, only Conor Healy is...

By Conor Healy - about 2 years ago | 2 Comments

New UK Security Minister Calls For Hikvision, Dahua Ban

The newly-appointed Minister for Security, Tom Tugendhat, has called for the UK to stop buying video surveillance from providers who profit from...

By Charles Rollet - about 2 years ago | 6 Comments

State Farm Invests $1.2 Billion, Acquires 15% of ADT

Mega-insurance company State Farm is taking ownership of a significant portion of mega-security provider ADT. Likewise, 2 years ago Google...

By John Honovich - about 2 years ago | 12 Comments

Axon Body Camera NCS4 Report Obtained And Examined

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By Nikita Ermolaev - about 2 years ago

Hikvision Contacted 49 Members of Congress 245 Times in Six Months

Hikvision contacted 49 members of congress 245 Times in the first six months of 2022, IPVM's examination of government records revealed. This...

By IPVM Team - about 2 years ago | 5 Comments

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