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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What's the difference between HD and Megapixel Cameras?

While 2009 was the year of megapixel surveillance cameras, it was also the year where confusion between HD and megapixel cameras began....

By John Honovich - over 15 years ago

Should IT and Security Integrators Partner?

I think partnering is a horrible idea made worse by the numerous analysts who continuously promote it. The only viable solution is for integrators...

By John Honovich - over 15 years ago

Intersec and Middle East Growth Observations

Intersec, the largest Middle East security conference, was held this week in Dubai. This report shares my observations and learning as a speaker...

By John Honovich - over 15 years ago

Video Management Software Comparison

Compares Milestone, OnSSI, Genetec, Cisco, IndigoVision, DvTel and Verint. This 6 page report examines key strengths and weaknesses for each of...

By John Honovich - over 15 years ago

Should IT Take Over Physical Security?

Frequent discussions of IT taking over physical security often turn to not simply if it will happen but when it will happen. Such convergence is...

By John Honovich - over 15 years ago

How to Position Video Surveillance Cameras

This report shares best practices for positioning surveillance cameras and is based on standards I developed as an integrator. Figuring out the...

By John Honovich - over 15 years ago

Are You Too Stupid to Buy IP Cameras?

Why are 4 out of 5 of you still not choosing IP cameras? The IP video vendors keep trying to educate you. Is it that you are clearly that stupid to...

By John Honovich - over 15 years ago

How much does Video Surveillance Cost?

This report provides rough estimated prices for video surveillance products and systems including cameras, video management systems, video...

By John Honovich - over 15 years ago

Upcoming Panoramic Megapixel Camera from Scallop

A startup is developing a low cost 180 degree panoramic camera that could have a significant impact in real world video surveillance deployments in...

By John Honovich - over 15 years ago

Getting Inside Information on Video Surveillance Companies

Executives almost never tell you the bad stuff - the risks, the problems, the reasons why not to do business with them. Indeed, the worse it gets,...

By John Honovich - over 15 years ago

Video Surveillance & CCTV Introduction Video

Getting started with video surveillance? This report covers the basic elements of video surveillance, walking you through each aspect including...

By John Honovich - over 15 years ago

How to Cut Costs Using the Internet

The recession is forcing broad reductions. Worse, the era of excess consumer spending is over. In response, most business around the world, whether...

By John Honovich - over 15 years ago

How Bad was the Q4 2009?

As an industry, bad. In Oct-Dec, sales decelerated in IP video and turned negative in analog video. The main reason: "project delays." While the...

By John Honovich - over 15 years ago

Are Trade Shows Dying?

Internet economics and the recession pose a significant risk to the future of trade shows. A broad trend facing all technology industries, we may...

By John Honovich - almost 16 years ago

Video Retention Standards - Need Industry Clearinghouse

Beyond CODECS, a need exists for video standards of care, as a supermarket court case below demonstrates. The rules and regulations concerning...

By Severin Sorensen - almost 16 years ago

Norbain CEO - Recession Forcing Radical Changes

In the best security executive interview I have ever seen, Alun John, the CEO of leading UK manufacturer, Norbain, examines the severe impact of...

By John Honovich - almost 16 years ago

Top 5 Problems in Video Surveillance Storage

Storage is one of the most confusing and debated aspects of video surveillance solutions. Continuously rising expectations for TV or HD quality...

By John Honovich - almost 16 years ago

Video Analytics for Perimeter Violation Examined

Provides metrics and analysis of deploying video analytics for perimeter violation - Editor's note For the past 3 years, my organization, C3...

By IPVM - almost 16 years ago

Axis Confirms IP Video Growth Slowing Significantly 2008

In a stunning, unprompted move, Axis has issued a press release confirming that growth in IP video is slowing significantly. While the press...

By John Honovich - almost 16 years ago

Video Surveillance Service Launched 2008

The Video Surveillance service provides critical information to help manufacturers, integrators, distributors and investors make better decisions...

By John Honovich - almost 16 years ago

Mobotix's Megapixel Offering Examined

While Mobotix sells the most megapixel cameras in the world, Mobotix's product strategy is significantly different from other well known megapixel...

By John Honovich - almost 16 years ago

Why Wireless Video Surveillance Systems Fail

Wireless video surveillance systems fail almost as frequently as video analytics - and that should tell you something. Let's examine a fascinating...

By John Honovich - almost 16 years ago

Eliminate Distortion in Wide Angle Images

Today's megapixel cameras have many advantages as long as you have the right lens for the job. When that includes covering large areas or reducing...

By John Honovich - almost 16 years ago

Which Video Surveillance Companies are at Most Risk?

Assessing risk during a recession is critical. During boom times, company failures are rare. As such, partnerships or product choices can...

By John Honovich - almost 16 years ago

Texas Instruments Simplifying Smart Cameras

To date, smart cameras are more promise than reality. While smart cameras receive significant press and a number of products are available,...

By John Honovich - almost 16 years ago

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