Hikvision No on H.265 But Pro On H.265+

Author: Brian Karas, Published on Jan 02, 2017

Hikvision said H.265 was a 'solution in search of a problem' a half year ago but now they are getting bullish, embracing H.265+.

In this report, we examine Hikvision's new position on H.265, and the likelihood that the company can change the slow adoption of H.265 with support behind it.

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Comments (16)

Undisclosed #1

01/02/17 04:48pm

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Undisclosed Integrator #2

In reply to Undisclosed #1 | 01/02/17 09:07pm

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John Honovich

IPVM | In reply to Undisclosed #1 | 01/02/17 09:29pm

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Undisclosed #1

In reply to John Honovich | 01/03/17 02:07am

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In reply to Undisclosed #1 | 01/03/17 02:12am

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In reply to Undisclosed #3 | 01/03/17 02:39am

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Undisclosed #3

In reply to Undisclosed #1 | 01/03/17 02:56am

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Undisclosed #1

In reply to Undisclosed #3 | 01/03/17 03:44am

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Undisclosed #3

In reply to Undisclosed #1 | 01/03/17 04:32am

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Undisclosed #1

In reply to Undisclosed #3 | 01/03/17 04:55am

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Undisclosed #3

In reply to Undisclosed #1 | 01/03/17 07:25am

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Ricardo Souza

IndigoVision Ltd | IPVMU Certified | 01/02/17 10:49pm

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John Honovich

IPVM | In reply to Ricardo Souza | 01/02/17 11:39pm

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Undisclosed Manufacturer #4

In reply to John Honovich | 01/09/17 04:47pm

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Undisclosed #3

01/03/17 01:53am

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John Honovich

IPVM | 01/05/17 10:10am

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