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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How Critical Should We Be of Video Surveillance Products?

IP Video Market Info is definitely critical of video surveillance products - routinely looking for hidden problems or over-hyped claims. Many love...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

BRS Labs Patents Examined

While BRS Labs is opposed to disclosing technical information, their patent applications do provide information on their approach. Key documents...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Spins Out Trax / Loss Prevention Software

March Networks has spun out their Loss Prevention Software product lineup, originally purchased in 2006 for CAD $7.8 Million. In an email...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Testing DVTel's Latitude 6.0 VMS Software

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By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

What Makes an Analyst Independent?

Those who make recommendations on products need to be independent of those who develop them. We are committed to maximizing our independence. An...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

IT / Security Integrator Partnerships are a Failure

The PSA, a major proponent of IT / Security integrator partnerships has acknowledged the failure of having IT and Security integrators partner. In...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

ADT / Tyco Security Installation and Product Revenue Continues to Decline

Weak results and a poor outlook for the integration business is a concerning sign for the physical security industry at large. The sharp decline in...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Axis Strong Q409 Financial Results Examined

Reversing a year long negative trend, Axis's Q4 2009 financial results were very strong, raising the question, why?

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Many VMS Systems Do Not Support 64 Bit Operating Systems

A growing practical problem is the lack of VMS software applications that support 64 Bit Operating Systems. As more and more PCs are shipped with...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Optimizing Bandwidth Consumption Through I Frame Settings

A blog post from Genetec offers an interesting example of lower level IP camera optimizations that can impact bandwidth utilization. Genetec claims...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Is SourceSecurity.com the Biggest Security Website Globally?

SourceSecurity.com claims to be the highest trafficked website in the security industry but no one we talked with ever says they use it. How can...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Understanding the Benefits and Limits of XML For Security Systems

While APIs and XML are useful for integrating security systems, their value and ease of use are routinely over-stated. This is nicely demonstrated...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Testing IQinVision's 4 Series and PSIA Integration

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By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Examining Basler's Market Acceptance

Recently, SecurityInfoWatch ran a 'fluff' piece on Basler [link no longer available], regurgitating their marketing claims with no analysis. Key...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Should Manufacturers Publicly Share Technical Docs?

Technical documentation is important for evaluating products and learning how to optimally use them. User manuals, training materials and videos...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

FLIR Thermal Network Cameras Examined

FLIR has announced the availability of network thermal cameras starting as low as $3,495 USD MSRP. These cameras are additions to the F (fixed) and...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Testing Panasonic's Megapixel Camera (WV-NP502)

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By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Mobile NVR (Q8108-R) Examined

Based on details from an interview with Axis, this update provides new details on the Axis Q8108-R mobile NVR. The Q8108-R represents Axis...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

iSecurity Virtual Trade Show Examined

On March 3, 2010, a one-day 'virtual' trade show will be held. Called the iSecurity Virtual Trade Show and run by Security Magazine / SDM, the...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Advocates Economic Benefits of 'Green' NVRs

We question the economic significance of IndigoVision's marketing campaign around 'green' NVRs [link no longer available]. Here's the core of...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

January 2010 Video Surveillance Monthly Summary

January featured the ioimage acquisition, numerous new test results, a heated debate on analog vs. IP and much more.[premium_content]

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Makes Their Case for Thermal Cameras

With thermal cameras announced, Axis is building up their case for using their thermal cameras. This features an extensive amount of marketing...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

ARTPEC-3 Performance Examined

Axis's ARTPEC-3 chip is a key element in the positioning and performance of Axis network cameras. Axis has released a technical paper with metrics...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Marketing Statistics for Security Integrators

Security Sales Magazine has released a statistical report on marketing expenditures and choices for US security integrators [link no longer...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Video Analytics Company Says They Are Not Video Analytics

The poor state of video analytics is exemplified by video analytic manufacturers that deny they are video analytics. Briefcam recently took to...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

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