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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Axis Discloses SoCs On Spec Sheets

In a rare move, Axis has begun disclosing camera SoCs directly on their spec sheets, information that many manufacturers continue to hide. In...

By Ethan Ace - almost 3 years ago | 30 Comments

PRC China Calls On USA FCC To "Correct Its Wrongdoings"

The PRC government called for the US to "correct its wrongdoings" after the Secure Equipment Act passed both the House and Senate last month,...

By Isabella Cheng - almost 3 years ago | 36 Comments

ISC East 2021 Show Report

IPVM has finished in New York City covering both days of the ISC East 2021 show, back after a 1-year COVID hiatus. Here is a general 7+ minute...

By IPVM Team - almost 3 years ago | 32 Comments

Axis 2N WaveKey Mobile Access Control Tested

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By Brian Rhodes - almost 3 years ago | 3 Comments

Integrator Video Surveillance Design Tool Usage Statistics

Software for designing video surveillance systems is critical for estimating performance and helping customers understand what they are purchasing....

By IPVM Team - almost 3 years ago | 8 Comments

Integrator Technician Field Software Usage Statistics

Accurate field technician documentation is a difficult and important task for security integrators, but what options are most widely used? To...

By Ethan Ace - almost 3 years ago | 8 Comments

Hytera Lies to FCC About "No Ties To The Chinese Communist Party"

While Hytera told the US FCC it "has no ties to the Chinese Communist Party", inside the PRC, Hytera boasted that its Americas division head is a...

By Conor Healy - almost 3 years ago | 3 Comments

Axis ARTPEC-8 Chip Release Examined

Axis is starting to ship their first cameras using their new ARTPEC-8, their latest generation camera SoC, claiming "new opportunities for...

By Ethan Ace - almost 3 years ago | 13 Comments

FCC Denies Dahua and Hikvision False Claim, FCC Can Still Revoke

Dahua and Hikvision have falsely claimed the new US law that bans further Dahua and Hikvision FCC authorizations ensures that existing...

By Conor Healy - almost 3 years ago | 12 Comments

Oosto / Anyvision Criticizes Clearview, Calls For Empty DB Facial Recognition

Oosto (formerly Anyvision) has called out Clearview AI, stating "that biometrics should be deployed with empty databases" in a recent release,...

By Robert Wren Gordon - almost 3 years ago | 10 Comments

UK Government Declines Hikvision, Dahua Ban

The UK government has declined to support the Foreign Affairs Committee's June 2021 recommendation that Hikvision and Dahua be banned from the UK...

By Charles Rollet - almost 3 years ago | 4 Comments

VMS / VSaaS Mobile Apps Guide

This 24-page guide provides an in-depth explanation of mobile apps in VMS/VSaaSes. In this guide, we cover: Mobile Monitoring Mobile App...

By Benros Emata - almost 3 years ago

Multi-Factor Access Control Authentication Guide

Unauthorized users gaining access with someone else's credentials is one of the most fundamental risks of access. Multi-factor aims to mitigate...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 3 years ago | 5 Comments

Installation Course November 2022, Registration Closed

Learn the basics for installing video surveillance systems. We teach you, step by step, the right way to install, the right tools to use and how to...

By IPVM Team - almost 3 years ago

Turing Raises $80 Million From PRC China Investors

Turing Video / AI, the robot turned fever tablet turned VSaaS turned Uniview / Sunell relabeller, has raised $80 million from PRC China investors,...

By John Honovich - almost 3 years ago | 7 Comments

Integrator CRM Software Usage Statistics

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software is a critical sales and management tool, but with dozens of options available, which are most used...

By Ethan Ace - almost 3 years ago | 18 Comments

President Signs Secure Equipment Act Banning New FCC Authorizations of Dahua and Hikvision, Becomes Law

President Biden has signed the Secure Equipment Act into law, mandating the FCC block new equipment authorizations from Dahua, Hikvision, Huawei,...

By Charles Rollet - almost 3 years ago | 62 Comments

Flock Risks False Felony Stops With Previously Stolen Vehicles, Detective Says “Not The Flock System’s Fault"

False traffic stops conducted on previously stolen vehicles can be particularly dangerous because they are treated as high-risk. As Flock Safety...

By IPVM - almost 3 years ago | 18 Comments

Holocaust Museum Says Uyghurs At "Serious Risk Of Genocide", Cites IPVM

The US Holocaust Museum has released a detailed report about how Uyghurs are at "serious risk of genocide" by the PRC government, citing IPVM's...

By Charles Rollet - almost 3 years ago | 10 Comments

Vandal Resistance/IK Rating Guide

"Vandal-proof" is a term often used by manufacturers to market their products, but the reality is that these specifications are mostly...

By Ethan Ace - almost 3 years ago | 7 Comments

Hikvision CSO Declares "Devices with Backdoors Can’t Be Used To Spy"

Hikvision's CSO/DSO Fred Streefland declared "devices with backdoors can’t be used to spy" though Cybersecurity legend Bruce Schneier responded to...

By Robert Wren Gordon - almost 3 years ago | 19 Comments

Mobotix Bucks Western Trend, Adding White Light Illumination

In a rare move for non-PRC manufacturers, Mobotix has announced white light illuminators at IPVM's Fall New Products Online Show. In this...

By Ethan Ace - almost 3 years ago | 8 Comments

Brivo Going Public At $800 Million Valuation

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By John Honovich - almost 3 years ago | 28 Comments

Directory Of 100+ Video Surveillance Facial Recognition Sellers

This directory provides a list of facial recognition providers to help readers consider options and make sound purchasing decisions based on their...

By IPVM Team - almost 3 years ago | 12 Comments

Mercury Security Furloughs Some Production Workers, Faces Product Shortages

Mercury Security is a core component of numerous access control providers with dozens of partners for their access controllers. However, in in the...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 3 years ago | 25 Comments

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