Tyco Security Financials - Here's How Big They Are
By John Honovich
| 9 CommentsTyco is a major force in the security industry, generating about $10 billion USD annually as a hybrid integrator / product manufacturer. And...
By John Honovich - over 10 years ago | 9 Comments
While Chinese competitors rush to sell HD cameras at 1/5th to 1/10th the price of Axis, Axis continues to push up market. Axis has announced the...
By Ethan Ace - over 10 years ago
A startup claims to have orders pouring in for a novel solution to integrate firm alarm monitoring with one's intrusion system. The benefit? Fire...
By Brian Rhodes - over 10 years ago | 18 Comments
Though cube cameras may be common in online retail stores, they are the least popular for professionals. In this note, we breakdown unique IPVM...
By John Honovich - over 10 years ago | 22 Comments
An industry changing event. Canon's acquisition of Milestone will impact the industry for years to come. But who fared the best and worst from...
By John Honovich - over 10 years ago | 27 Comments
Industry insiders, you are going to love this new IPVM feature. You might use Google Alerts. They are good at picking up press releases and...
By John Honovich - over 10 years ago
Industry insiders have been speculating about Milestone being acquired for weeks. But the outcome is surprising. Milestone has been acquired by...
Box cameras are the 'original' surveillance form factor. But how are they doing today? Over the last few years, options have proliferated,...
By John Honovich - over 10 years ago | 5 Comments
One of the most common complaints we have heard over the years about Milestone is their certification training. Historically, Milestone has pushed...
By John Honovich - over 10 years ago | 5 Comments
Not even a decade ago, Dedicated Micros was one of the biggest manufacturers in the video surveillance industry. At their peak, the company did...
By John Honovich - over 10 years ago | 14 Comments
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Not too long ago, integrated IR cameras were looked down upon. Like offering the Queen of England a baloney sandwich, integrated IR cameras were...
By John Honovich - over 10 years ago | 8 Comments
Companies tend to put their head in the sand when criticized, hoping it will go away and bitterly bemoaning that anyone would actually speak their...
By John Honovich - over 10 years ago | 7 Comments
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Just a few months ago, recall the hype for the video surveillance market growing 80% over the next few years. Well, not so fast. IMS / IHS's new...
By John Honovich - over 10 years ago | 7 Comments
One company has quietly doubled revenue in the last few years. The other company is a specialist in ruggedized, long distance surveillance. In...
By John Honovich - over 10 years ago | 5 Comments
Most IP camera models now support on-board storage. Even more promising, on-board storage has the potential to eliminate NVRs / centralized VMSes...
By John Honovich - over 10 years ago | 8 Comments
One of the top VCs in the world has invested a staggering $57 million in a DIY Intrusion monitoring company, Simplisafe. But who is Simplisafe?...
By Brian Rhodes - over 10 years ago | 6 Comments
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Domes are the most popular overall type of surveillance camera but two main types of domes exist: the 'mini' and 'full size versions: What are...
By John Honovich - over 10 years ago
Pelco has ended their relationship with 5 of 8 Noth American manufacturer representatives while bringing on 2 new firms. These moves have caused...
By John Honovich - over 10 years ago | 50 Comments
Falling down - the theme of the 2014 video surveillance industry. This is the toughest stretch for the industry overall, since at least the...
By John Honovich - over 10 years ago
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Choosing between varifocal and fixed focal lens is one of the most fundamental decisions in video surveillance. With a fixed focal lens, the Field...
By John Honovich - over 10 years ago | 13 Comments
Here are our 12 top tips for manufacturers to get covered on IPVM and other publications, a recap of our live webinars held on May 22nd and May...
By John Honovich - over 10 years ago | 10 Comments
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