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Security Alarm Industry Trends - Barnes

This is a review of key security alarm industry trends, taken from Michael Barnes [link no longer available]' presentation at the 2017 Barnes...

By John Honovich - over 7 years ago Info plus reports label

Customized Access Control Cans (Altronix Trove)

Access control installs typically require hanging at least two or three different enclosure cans, each holding individual parts.  Open wall space...

By Brian Rhodes - over 7 years ago | 6 Comments Info plus reports label

BRS Sues Founder, Allegedly Stole $15 Million

The disaster of BRS Labs continues to unfold.  BRS Labs, after $100+ million in investment and now known as Giant Gray, has sued their founder Ray...

By John Honovich - over 7 years ago | 16 Comments Info plus reports label

Exacq Shutting Down US Manufacturing

Just weeks after Exacq's 3 co-founders resigned, JCI / Tyco is shutting down Exacq's US manufacturing and laying off employees. Inside this...

By John Honovich - over 7 years ago | 33 Comments Info plus reports label

Avigilon New VMS Version ACC6 Examined

Almost 4 years after ACC5 was released, Avigilon is releasing the next major revision of their VMS, which includes their Appearance...

By IPVM Team - over 7 years ago | 6 Comments Info plus reports label

Integrator's Top Selling Cameras 2017

8 manufacturers accounted for 80% of the top selling camera lines for ~150 integrator responses. This report demonstrates which brands integrators...

By Brian Karas - over 7 years ago | 15 Comments Info plus reports label

Directory of Alarm Company Brokers

Selling an RMR based business, such as alarm company, can be highly profitable, with acquisition prices of 36 to 48x RMR (equivalent to 3 to 4x...

By Ari Erenthal - over 7 years ago

Google’s Super Resolution Enhancement Examined

"Zoom in and enhance, I think there is a clear shot of his face in the reflection" has been the kind of statement CCTV users have wanted to make...

By Brian Karas - over 7 years ago | 21 Comments Info plus reports label

10,500 Accounts Down - 8 Weeks To Fix

At the Barnes Buchanan Conference, Alarms Detections Systems explained that 10,500 of their accounts, consisting of half of their RMR, went down...

By John Honovich - over 7 years ago | 18 Comments Info plus reports label

Lenel Favorability Results 2017

At this point, it is not surprising that Lenel is one of the most disliked security manufacturers. From stories like Lenel Partners Angry, Lenel...

By Brian Rhodes - over 7 years ago | 7 Comments Info plus reports label

Milestone App - PSIM Lite (Alesys)

Milestone has many features in their VMS, but it is not a PSIM. Italian PSIM developer Alesys thinks sensor integrations and alarm management can...

By Brian Karas - over 7 years ago Info plus reports label

Hitachi Security Industry Profile

Hitachi, bigger than Sony and Panasonic overall, with $89 billion USD 2016 total revenue, is expanding into the security industry. They are...

By Brian Karas - over 7 years ago | 13 Comments Info plus reports label

Dahua USA To Triple To 200 Employees

Months ago, Dahua USA reported 65 employees. Now, by the end of 2017, the company plans to triple to 200 employees, becoming one of the largest...

By John Honovich - over 7 years ago | 13 Comments Info plus reports label

Security101 Integrator Franchising Profile

Hundreds of thousands of franchisees exist but they are most commonly associated with fast food. Does franchising make sense for security...

By Brian Karas - over 7 years ago | 4 Comments Info plus reports label

Alarm Panels - Canned vs Integrated

Alarm control panels generally come in one of two types: Integrated alarm controllers, with controls and the keypad in the same...

By Ari Erenthal - over 7 years ago | 7 Comments Info plus reports label

VPNs for Video Surveillance Guide

Remote access in surveillance networks is a key cyber security and usability issue. With cyber attacks rising, how can users ensure their systems...

By IPVM Team - over 7 years ago | 25 Comments

Milestone App - Parking Spotter

Is there on-street parking open near your next service call? Milestone kickstarter entrant "Parking Spotter" hopes to answer that question, and win...

By Brian Karas - over 7 years ago | 13 Comments Info plus reports label

Sony Favorability Results 2017

Sony is one of the largest brands in the world and a long term provider of both video surveillance imagers and cameras. But, like all incumbents,...

By IPVM Team - over 7 years ago | 2 Comments Info plus reports label


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