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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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Tyco PSIM Proximex End of Life

The end of life for Tyco's PSIM Proximex is here, with no more product releases coming and 3 years of remaining support. Inside this post, we...

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

TVI 4.0 Doubles HD Analog Bandwidth

HD analog's move up market continues. Starting a few years ago at just 720p, HD analog is now poised for 4K and beyond. Techpoint, the company...

By Brian Karas - about 7 years ago | 7 Comments Info plus reports label

Amazon Distributor Favorability Results

Amazon is not a security distributor, but they often have more stock, better prices, and faster shipping on certain components than many...

By Brian Karas - about 7 years ago | 2 Comments Info plus reports label

Directory of DIY Alarm Systems

The fastest growing segment of the alarm market is Do It Yourself (DIY) systems. This directory covers DIY products for central station, push...

By Ari Erenthal - about 7 years ago Info plus reports label

Arecont Cuts 4 Rep Firms

Arecont Vision has cut 4 rep firms and will be replacing them with direct employees. Inside this note, we review the details of the move, provide...

By John Honovich - about 7 years ago | 23 Comments Info plus reports label

Hikvision Defaulted Devices Getting Hacked

Hikvision devices with default passwords and remote network access enabled (via DDNS, public IPs, etc.) have experienced wide spread hacking over...

By Brian Karas - about 7 years ago | 82 Comments

20 Manufacturer Favorability Ranked 2017

20 security industry organizations' favorability was ranked based on direct feedback from over 100 integrators. In-depth comments revealed insights...

By IPVM Team - about 7 years ago | 23 Comments Info plus reports label

QTSI Seismic Acoustic Perimeter Detection Profile

Detection of objects across hundreds of acres through obstacles? Perimeter security startup Quantum Technology Sciences (QTSI) claims their system...

By Brian Rhodes - about 7 years ago | 9 Comments Info plus reports label

Hikvision Pyronix Releases 'Huge' New Panel

Hikvision's 2016 acquisition Pyronix has been touting their 'huge' new large system panel. Indeed, the new Euro 280 [link no longer available]...

By Brian Rhodes - about 7 years ago Info plus reports label

Bosch Favorability Results 2017

Bosch is one of the most well known brands in the industry and they have combined recently with Sony in video surveillance. But how has Bosch...

By IPVM Team - about 7 years ago | 5 Comments Info plus reports label

Avigilon Favorability Results 2017

One of the fastest growing companies has turned into one of the rockiest, as cooling growth, management turnover and a roller coaster stock price...

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

Axis: "Everything is IP" - False

Axis is congratulating itself, with executive Fredrick Nilsson declaring: "Now the conversion is all done and everything is IP and analog is...

By John Honovich - about 7 years ago | 50 Comments

Cutting Costs 70% Using Milestone With HD Analog

HD analog and enterprise VMSes are often thought of as being on opposite sides of the spectrum, with HD analog best for small jobs due to its low...

By Brian Karas - about 7 years ago | 29 Comments Info plus reports label

Dahua 4K HD Analog Cameras Announced

HD analog has been gaining popularity (even if Axis hopes otherwise). Last year, HD analog's max resolution doubled from 1080p to 4MP (see our 4MP...

By Brian Karas - about 7 years ago | 7 Comments Info plus reports label

Exacq Favorability Results 2017

For years, Exacq has been one of the most frequently favored VMSes in IPVM integrator statistics (e.g., see Favorite VMS Manufacturers...

By John Honovich - about 7 years ago | 4 Comments Info plus reports label


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