Airport Upgrade RFP Reviewed
By John Honovich
A US airport has released an RFP looking to upgrade their surveillance system to migrate to an IP video solution. To do so, they want to convert...
By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago
As the market shift to IP cameras continues, incumbent DVR leader Dedicated Micros struggles lengthen. Significant revenue declines in 2008/2009...
By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago
While relatively unknown in much of the world, HiTron [link no longer available] is one of the world's largest DVR/analog manufacturers. Since the...
By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago
Airports security and surveillance systems are some of the most complex and expensive projects anywhere. In this report, we examine a recently...
By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago
In a potentially good sign for video analytics, but not for its security application, Intel has confirmed acquiring [link no longer available] a...
By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago
Digital signage is a fast growing video application with a 2009 estimated market size of $3.9 Billion and 1.1 Million displays sold [link no longer...
By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago
PTZs can be especially challenging to select as the price range amongst product options can range from a few hundred to a few thousand dollars. In...
By Antony Look - almost 14 years ago
Like many camera manufacturers, in the last 2 years, Sony has rapidly expanded its IP camera lineup. For instance, in our Camera Finder, we are now...
By Antony Look - almost 14 years ago
If analog is to be replaced, IP must provide superior value across the market. Historically, that has not been the case. While most believe that...
By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago
As part of Dedicated Micros's roll-out of Closed IPTV, they have released an in-depth 16 page presentation [link no longer available] that explains...
By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago
Genetec is well known as one of the largest and technologically advanced VMS systems in the market, having grown from relative obscurity in the...
By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago
While a number of manufacturers offer on-line training, it is generally a complement to formal on-site training that leads to 'factory...
By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago
As Intransa has evolved from storage only to NVR appliances, a key question raised is the incremental value of using Intransa's appliances over...
By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago
The physical security industry has gone cloud crazy. The cloud is now viewed as a panacea for both declining dealer margins and the cost of...
By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago
In this note, we examine a city wide surveillance project of over 100 IP cameras across more than 20 locations. This is an especially interesting...
By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago
In this note, we examine DComplex, a US based software developer building a portfolio of mobile apps for video surveillance recorders (NVRs and...
By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago
Now more than 4 years from Cisco's first foray into the video surveillance market, the industry waits for Cisco's big move or key advantage to be...
By Antony Look - almost 14 years ago
In just over 2 years, IP camera 'standards' have made impressive strides. In 2008, when the efforts commenced, major questions existed as to when...
By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago
Optelecom-NKF, a specialist in the large scale surveillance products (including video over fiber) has announced that TKH Group will acquire them...
By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago
While determining accurate failure rates for cameras is difficult, a number of signs point to ongoing issues with Arecont's cameras.The difficultly...
By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago
In this note, we examine both ADT's and Tyco Security's financial results for the calendar quarter Q3 / fiscal quarter Q4 2010. For the second...
By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago
In the last year, numerous low cost HD domes have come to market putting intense pressure on SD offerings - both analog and IP. For aesthetic...
By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago
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Sony's latest addition to its network camera portfolio, the X series, provides HD 720p and HD 1080p models at lower price points, smaller form...
By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago
In this report, we review 4 recent real-world video surveillance Request for Proposals (RFPs). RFPs provide a good look into the needs, challenges...
By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago
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