Hikvision Responds to Ezviz Direct Sales + Changes Marketing

Author: John Honovich, Published on Dec 02, 2015

Hikvision has responded to IPVM's concerns about their new direct sales company Ezviz, has also changed their marketing and sent a letter to their dealers.

In this note, we examine their response, the dealer letter, and break down their changes.

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Comments (12)

Undisclosed #1

12/02/15 10:27pm

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John Honovich

IPVM | In reply to Undisclosed #1 | 12/02/15 10:33pm

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Undisclosed #1

In reply to John Honovich | 12/02/15 11:21pm

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IPVM | In reply to Undisclosed #1 | 12/02/15 11:40pm

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Undisclosed Distributor #2

12/03/15 08:42am

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John Honovich

IPVM | In reply to Undisclosed Distributor #2 | 12/03/15 12:24pm

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Undisclosed Distributor #2

12/06/15 12:34pm

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12/06/15 03:05pm

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IPVM | In reply to Brad Silvernail | 12/06/15 04:59pm

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Undisclosed #1

In reply to John Honovich | 12/06/15 05:10pm

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John Honovich

IPVM | In reply to Undisclosed #1 | 12/06/15 05:18pm

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12/14/15 09:31am

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