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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Is Cisco the Lindsay Lohan of Video Surveillance?

To get a sense of the widespread disrespect for Cisco in the security industry, consider the Editor of Security Systems News [link no longer...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Will the FTC's Guidelines Blow Up Tech Publications?

The US FTC's new advertiser guidelines could radically change the nature of tech publications through a significant increase in regulation of...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Update on Scallop Imaging Panoramic Camera

Scallop Imaging has provided additional technical and pricing information [link no longer available] on its Digital Window 7MP 180 degree camera...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Frustrates Competitors and Press in Other Markets

Here's evidence that Cisco's aberrant strategy is widespread and may ultimately result in a major IP video surveillance purchase. Prior to Cisco's...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Security Manager Statistics and Surveys 2009

The needs and constraints of security end users are key elements in determining the selection of security technologies such as video surveillance....

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Long Beach PSIM Integration Challenges

Representatives from the Port of Long Beach and their consultant discussed key challenges in integrating and deploying their PSIM system [link no...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Do DVRs significantly limit the use of Megapixel Cameras?

While the megapixel camera use is growing quickly, they are still a distinct minority (probably less than 2% of overall cameras sold this year)....

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Johnson Controls Unsubstantiated Claims of Massive Growth

Johnson Controls makes unsubstantiated claims to massive growth for its security integration business. They claim that their market share has...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Videofied Video Intrusion Overview

Videofied offers a video based intrusion detection solution that possesses distinct advantages and drawbacks compared to traditional video...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

What's the Best Source of Video Surveillance Information?

The two most impressive findings from our recent survey is the value found in company meetings and the disinterest in printed trade magazines. Here...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Examining Cisco's $3 Billion IP Video Purchase

Cisco has purchased a Scandinavian IP video manufacturer for $3 Billion USD - and it is not Axis. The purchase is for the videoconferencing market...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Axis AVHS Information Update

Axis has released a new section on their website dedicated to its hosted video offering. This section adds new information on server requirements...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Future Research Projects

Axis has announced a series of student projects for specific video surveillance research topics. This is for Master's Thesis and the program is...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Will Manufacturers Always Overstate their Product's Claims?

Integrators frequently lament the problem of over-stating performance claims. It is a fundamental issue in new technology deployments. In a survey...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Underdeveloped IT Skills Challenges IP Video in Japan

Despite, or perhaps partially due to, the great success of manufacturing hardware in Japan, the more abstract fields of IT and software development...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Vumii's Night Vision Surveillance Examined

While thermal cameras and IR illuminators are the most common choice for night vision surveillance, Vumii offers an interesting 3rd option. Vummi's...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

NRF Starts Blog

The NRF has started its own blog, posting frequent updates. Very few of the updates are security related and none yet cover video...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Is the Web Replacing Security Magazines and Shows?

While ASIS show attendance was down and disappointing for the second consecutive year, online traffic to security websites continues to rise...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Can the UK Predict Crimes on Buses?

Though many are criticizing a UK research project, a deeper look shows that the project is technically feasible though faces privacy concerns. For...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Examining VMS / NVR Market Segmentation

Press releases from VMS/NVR manufacturers on their claimed market shares and ranking can be confusing, especially since there are a number...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Indian Video Surveillance Size and Forecast

A September 2009 market size and forecast study for the Indian Video Surveillance market [link no longer available] has been released. The study,...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

New Producs Directory ASIS 2009 Finalized

This report examines 37 new products announced for ASIS 2009. It includes links to the individual product's webpages as well as our product...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Moves Further Upmarket with Dynamic Situation Management

Vidsys new functionalities benefit the largest and most complex security organizations. This is an interesting and important contrast to one of...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Launches Video Analytics Platform

Axis has launched a video analytics platform that according to Axis will be the "cornerstone of their video analytics strategy." Designed as an...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

Will Cisco Buy Pelco?

An IT analyst believes Cisco may acquire Pelco. He states, "This fits the mold of Cisco's acquisition strategy. It's a smaller company with a niche...

By John Honovich - over 14 years ago

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