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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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Enterprise Intercom System Selection Guide

While the surveillance market is crowded, the intercom space is relatively sparse. In this note, we survey manufacturers specializing in enterprise...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 10 years ago Info plus reports label

Bullet Camera Usage Statistics

Bullet cameras seemingly came from nowhere. Only a few years ago, IP bullets were rare, with very limited options. Now, nearly every major...

By John Honovich - almost 10 years ago | 3 Comments Info plus reports label

Google Acquires Dropcam For $555 Million

Google, via its Nest Labs subsidiary, has acquired home security specialist Dropcam for $555 million USD. Revenue IPVM estimates Dropcam's 2014...

By John Honovich - almost 10 years ago | 12 Comments Info plus reports label

Why Dahua Should Acquire Pelco

In 2013, negotiations for mega Chinese manufacturer Hikvision to acquire Pelco broke down. At that time, we argued that it was a bad fit. However,...

By John Honovich - almost 10 years ago | 26 Comments Info plus reports label

Panoramic Camera Usage Rising 2014

Panoramic cameras have been around for more than a decade but only in the last 3 years has there been an explosion of vendor support. Now, nearly...

By John Honovich - almost 10 years ago | 4 Comments Info plus reports label

Axis Advances Its Best Overall Camera

While Chinese competitors rush to sell HD cameras at 1/5th to 1/10th the price of Axis, Axis continues to push up market. Axis has announced the...

By Ethan Ace - almost 10 years ago Info plus reports label

Why Integrators Hate Cube Cameras

Though cube cameras may be common in online retail stores, they are the least popular for professionals. In this note, we breakdown unique IPVM...

By John Honovich - almost 10 years ago | 22 Comments Info plus reports label

Winner and Losers of the Milestone Deal

An industry changing event. Canon's acquisition of Milestone will impact the industry for years to come. But who fared the best and worst from...

By John Honovich - almost 10 years ago | 27 Comments Info plus reports label

Launching Custom News Alerts

Industry insiders, you are going to love this new IPVM feature. You might use Google Alerts. They are good at picking up press releases and...

By John Honovich - almost 10 years ago Info plus reports label

Milestone Acquired by Canon

Industry insiders have been speculating about Milestone being acquired for weeks. But the outcome is surprising. Milestone has been acquired by...

By John Honovich - almost 10 years ago | 61 Comments Info plus reports label

Box Camera Usage Statistics

Box cameras are the 'original' surveillance form factor. But how are they doing today? Over the last few years, options have proliferated,...

By John Honovich - almost 10 years ago | 5 Comments Info plus reports label

Milestone Aims to Eliminate Certification Pain

One of the most common complaints we have heard over the years about Milestone is their certification training. Historically, Milestone has pushed...

By John Honovich - almost 10 years ago | 5 Comments Info plus reports label

The Fall of Dedicated Micros - 2014

Not even a decade ago, Dedicated Micros was one of the biggest manufacturers in the video surveillance industry. At their peak, the company did...

By John Honovich - almost 10 years ago | 14 Comments Info plus reports label

Integrated IR Camera Use Surging 2014

Not too long ago, integrated IR cameras were looked down upon. Like offering the Queen of England a baloney sandwich, integrated IR cameras were...

By John Honovich - almost 10 years ago | 8 Comments Info plus reports label

Pelco Responds to Criticism Impressively

Companies tend to put their head in the sand when criticized, hoping it will go away and bitterly bemoaning that anyone would actually speak their...

By John Honovich - almost 10 years ago | 7 Comments Info plus reports label

Cohu HD Surveillance Manufacturer Acquired

One company has quietly doubled revenue in the last few years. The other company is a specialist in ruggedized, long distance surveillance. In...

By John Honovich - almost 10 years ago | 5 Comments Info plus reports label

On-Board Storage Usage Statistics 2014

Most IP camera models now support on-board storage. Even more promising, on-board storage has the potential to eliminate NVRs / centralized VMSes...

By John Honovich - almost 10 years ago | 8 Comments Info plus reports label

This Intrusion Startup Raised $57 Million

One of the top VCs in the world has invested a staggering $57 million in a DIY Intrusion monitoring company, Simplisafe. But who is Simplisafe?...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 10 years ago | 6 Comments Info plus reports label


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