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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.

Displaying reports 26 - 50 of 6,697 in total

Door and Gun Control For School Shootings

How can school shootings be stopped? Some argue for gun control, others argue for what could be called "door control". While the latter has...

By John Honovich - 16 days ago | 92 Comments (Info+)

Velasea OEM Systems Builder Profile

Velasea, a white-label OEM server/appliance hardware supplier, tells IPVM they are rapidly growing their team and strengthening their brand...

By Sean Patton - 16 days ago (Info+)

Lower Cost Open Ava Loses to Higher Verkada Bid at San Antonio ISD

San Antonio Schools' project for 1,600+ Verkada cameras was opened to alternates, and then awarded to a Verkada response, despite a bid using Ava...

By Sean Patton - 16 days ago | 17 Comments (Info+)

Installing Surveillance Cameras into Synthetic Stucco (EIFS) Tutorial

Mounting cameras into synthetic stucco, commonly known as EIFS finishes, can be problematic. In this report, we examine the four major methods...

By Brian Rhodes - 17 days ago | 4 Comments (Info+)

Arcules Carries On Without CRO [New CRO]

While Canon-owned and Milestone spinout Arcules first looked to have a major advantage in the VSaaS market, the company has struggled. Now, it is...

By Louis Cid and John Honovich - 17 days ago | 15 Comments (Info+)

ITC Terminates ADT Case Against Vivint

ADT has lost its attempt to block imports of Vivint products, with the US International Trade Commission terminating the investigation less than a...

By IPVM Team - 17 days ago (Info+)

Integrators Respecting Competitors Statistics

Do integrators respect their competitors? More than 190 integrators told IPVM if they do or do not and why. In this report, we examine the...

By IPVM Team - 17 days ago (Info+)

ADT Sued for Tech Negligence, Stolen Cash From ATM

ADT is being sued by a New Mexico bank over an ATM service tech robbery that cost the bank nearly $140,000 and that the bank alleges was the...

By Carl Stoffers - 18 days ago | 9 Comments (Info+)

Wireless/WiFi Access Usage Statistics 2022

In 2022, wireless and wifi locks are a niche, despite their 'all-in-one' design that eliminates running wires and network cables. In this...

By Brian Rhodes - 18 days ago | 5 Comments (Info+)

Xandar Kardian IR-UWB Radar Profile

Korean-Canadian Xandar Kardian, which raised $10 million at the end of 2021, uses ultra-wideband radar aiming to solve the limitations of...

By Nikita Ermolaev - 19 days ago (Info+)

PRC China Favorability - Integrator Statistics 2022

The PRC has become contentious in much of the world, with Hikvision facing unprecedented scrutiny and restrictions while domestic rival Uniview /...

By IPVM Team - 19 days ago | 10 Comments (Info+)

HID Releases Signo "Priority", No 125 kHz But No Delays

Mass delays of HID products, including Signo readers have harmed integrators and users. However, the company has announced a new version of the...

By Brian Rhodes - 19 days ago | 8 Comments (Info+)

Axon CEO's Reddit AMA Speculates About Shooting School Shooters From Drones

While Axon told investors that they had "formally begun development" on a drone shooting tasers at mass shooters, Axon's CEO held a Reddit AMA...

By Nikita Ermolaev and John Honovich - 20 days ago | 21 Comments (Info+)

Scylla AI Video Analytics Profile

Texas-based AI analytics firm Scylla said in 2019 that they aimed to reach a $1 billion valuation by 2024-25, based on $100 million in revenue. How...

By Louis Cid - 20 days ago (Info+)

Evolv "Has Never Stated" They "Could Have Made A Difference in Uvalde"

Evolv has ramped up its school shooter marketing following the mass murder in Uvalde, Texas 10 days ago but Evolv defended its practices,...

By Donald Maye - 23 days ago | 17 Comments (Info+)

Shoot Active Shooters From A Drone, Alleges Axon

Axon, most famous for taser stun guns and its eponymous body cameras, has announced it is developing a combination drone/taser that will shoot...

By Nikita Ermolaev - 23 days ago | 18 Comments (Info+)

Vosker ($127 Million Funding) 4G Surveillance Camera Provider Profile

While "trail cameras" have been a niche of a niche, a little-known Quebec company, Vosker, has raised a relatively massive $127 million USD and,...

By Louis Cid - 23 days ago | 6 Comments (Info+)

Hakimo Access Control Profile

Access control systems suffer from various false positives plus missing tailgating events. San Francisco startup Hakimo aims to solve this problem...

By Louis Cid and Brian Rhodes - 24 days ago (Info+)

Milestone CTO Abruptly Exits As New Exec Team Takes Over

Milestone's long-tenured CTO, Bjørn Skou Eilertsen, has abruptly exited as a new executive team takes over under CEO Thomas Jensen who joined...

By John Honovich - 24 days ago | 9 Comments (Info+)

$4,000+ Average Annual Payment For IPVM Research Service

The average Research Service subscriber is paying $4,000+ annually ($400,000+ total), with IPVM accelerating contracted ARR in its second month...

By John Honovich - 25 days ago | 29 Comments

Electric Drivers for Video Surveillance Tested

Some industry pros argue that electric drivers should not be used on video surveillance and related electronics, so IPVM examined the usability of...

By John Scanlan - 25 days ago | 13 Comments (Info+)

Access Control Mustering Guide

Determining where people are located during emergencies is critical, and access can play an important role in the 'mustering' process. In this...

By Brian Rhodes - 25 days ago (Info+)

Flock Safety In-House Installers are "The Backbone of the Company"

Flock Safety is growing rapidly, raising $300 million in the last year and now hiring dozens of in-house field installers across the US. In...

By Sean Patton - 25 days ago | 16 Comments (Info+)

Magos Perimeter Radar Profile 2022

Radars are a growing trend in the industry, with manufacturers such as Hikvision, Axis, and Dahua releasing radar devices. However, an Israeli...

By Nikita Ermolaev - 26 days ago | 12 Comments (Info+)

Hikvision To FCC: "IPVM Misrepresents", Removes 4G References

Hikvision's attorneys filed a letter with the FCC protesting IPVM's March 2022 reporting on Hikvision's 4G marketing. However, Hikvision also...

By Conor Healy - 26 days ago | 15 Comments (Info+)

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