Ready to Go ONVIF 'Kit'
By John Honovich
| 16 CommentsWhat if a camera or VMS could just add a software module and have full ONVIF support? And what if that module in the near future evolves into a...
By John Honovich - almost 11 years ago | 16 Comments
Over 50 manufacturers answered IPVM's survey today, following Avigilon's revenue doubling announcement. Inside this note, we break down the key...
By John Honovich - almost 11 years ago
In this note, we compare Avigilon, Axxon, Exacq, Genetec, March, Milestone, Network Optix / Digital Watchdog and Video Insights' training options,...
By Sarit Williams - almost 11 years ago | 4 Comments
What if an online tool could generate specific recommendations on meeting high quality surveillance requirements? This is the objective of a recent...
By John Honovich - almost 11 years ago | 11 Comments
Axis has been barnstorming across the US, with a 1 day training course to "ignite new and run-rate business" for attendees. And at $99 for the day...
By Derek Ward - almost 11 years ago | 3 Comments
Utterly unprecedented for a surveillance company Avigilon's size, Avigilon reported doubling revenue in Q3 2012 over the previous year, doing $51.1...
By IPVM Team - almost 11 years ago | 20 Comments
Milestone has acquired [link no longer available] Connex, prompting many to wonder: "Who is that?" And the few who did know them to puzzle "Didn't...
By John Honovich - almost 11 years ago
What are the biggest problems when it comes to school districts and their surveillance systems? School districts are often reluctant to release...
By Ben Wood - almost 11 years ago | 4 Comments
New product releases were terrible this fall. The biggest news was the debatable entry of Axis and Milestone into access control. But the biggest...
By John Honovich - almost 11 years ago | 10 Comments
The next two upcoming trends in IP cameras are H.265 and 4K Ultra HD. The questions, then, become, how important are they and is either likely to...
By John Honovich - almost 11 years ago | 9 Comments
City gets $200,000 grant for cameras. City hires integrator to procure and install system. Sounds common enough except when it blows up with...
By Carlton Purvis - almost 11 years ago | 4 Comments
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Update 10/31: When we first published this in July, we broke down how flawed the RFP was. Now, the city is delaying the project as it works through...
By Carlton Purvis - almost 11 years ago | 26 Comments
Two years ago, we projected that companies going for either Axis VSaaS or the HDcctv Alliance were making desperate moves. Now, it is more clear...
By John Honovich - almost 11 years ago | 19 Comments
When many think of thermal cameras, they visualize their use in movies and TV, with a multi-colored science fiction color scheme, familiar to...
By Ethan Ace - almost 11 years ago | 7 Comments
Axis has announced a next generation version of its popular Q1604 camera that adds in a slew of new bells and whistles like level assistance, shock...
By John Honovich - almost 11 years ago
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Bad RFPs continue to plague the industry. In the case of one city, a poorly written RFP led to a contract that likely fails to address one of the...
By Ben Wood - almost 11 years ago | 5 Comments
An ADI counter person is truly at the front line of physical security, taking orders (and often ridicule) from a vast number of industry people....
By Carlton Purvis - almost 11 years ago | 11 Comments
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Oh Genetec... The company is so lost in the clouds, they must not see the comedy in their latest press release. The VSaaS market is tough, no...
By John Honovich - almost 11 years ago | 12 Comments
Most access installers find themselves in this sticky situation at some point: they need to install or reinstall a door lock. The problem? Door...
By Brian Rhodes - almost 11 years ago
Despite strong opposition from most in the industry, dummy cameras continue to be one of the top-selling security products online. Right now, a...
By IPVM Team - almost 11 years ago | 21 Comments
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Tyco Integrated Security is contracted to do all the installation, maintenance and monitoring for the court system of a major U.S. city. They watch...
By Carlton Purvis - almost 11 years ago | 16 Comments
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