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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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

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

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 - over 15 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 - over 15 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 - over 15 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 - over 15 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 - over 15 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 - over 15 years ago

Using Video Surveillance to Fight Terrorism

The Mumbai attacks raise questions about security enhancements. What can CCTV or video surveillance do to address terrorist attacks such as...

By John Honovich - over 15 years ago

Pelco Cuts Costs and 1% Employees Layoff 2008

Summary: 19 employees cut, salary freeze implemented, corporate jet to be sold, no more personalized license plates. All in all, this is a very...

By John Honovich - over 15 years ago

Examining the Impact of the Recession

With a global recession no longer in doubt, two fundamental issues will shape the video surveillance business: How significantly the global...

By John Honovich - over 15 years ago


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