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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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Google’s Super Resolution Enhancement Examined

"Zoom in and enhance, I think there is a clear shot of his face in the reflection" has been the kind of statement CCTV users have wanted to make...

By Brian Karas - about 7 years ago | 21 Comments Info plus reports label

10,500 Accounts Down - 8 Weeks To Fix

At the Barnes Buchanan Conference, Alarms Detections Systems explained that 10,500 of their accounts, consisting of half of their RMR, went down...

By John Honovich - about 7 years ago | 18 Comments Info plus reports label

Lenel Favorability Results 2017

At this point, it is not surprising that Lenel is one of the most disliked security manufacturers. From stories like Lenel Partners Angry, Lenel...

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

Milestone App - PSIM Lite (Alesys)

Milestone has many features in their VMS, but it is not a PSIM. Italian PSIM developer Alesys thinks sensor integrations and alarm management can...

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

Hitachi Security Industry Profile

Hitachi, bigger than Sony and Panasonic overall, with $89 billion USD 2016 total revenue, is expanding into the security industry. They are...

By Brian Karas - about 7 years ago | 13 Comments Info plus reports label

Dahua USA To Triple To 200 Employees

Months ago, Dahua USA reported 65 employees. Now, by the end of 2017, the company plans to triple to 200 employees, becoming one of the largest...

By John Honovich - about 7 years ago | 13 Comments Info plus reports label

Security101 Integrator Franchising Profile

Hundreds of thousands of franchisees exist but they are most commonly associated with fast food. Does franchising make sense for security...

By Brian Karas - about 7 years ago | 4 Comments Info plus reports label

Alarm Panels - Canned vs Integrated

Alarm control panels generally come in one of two types: Integrated alarm controllers, with controls and the keypad in the same...

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

VPNs for Video Surveillance Guide

Remote access in surveillance networks is a key cyber security and usability issue. With cyber attacks rising, how can users ensure their systems...

By IPVM Team - about 7 years ago | 25 Comments

Milestone App - Parking Spotter

Is there on-street parking open near your next service call? Milestone kickstarter entrant "Parking Spotter" hopes to answer that question, and win...

By Brian Karas - about 7 years ago | 13 Comments Info plus reports label

Sony Favorability Results 2017

Sony is one of the largest brands in the world and a long term provider of both video surveillance imagers and cameras. But, like all incumbents,...

By IPVM Team - about 7 years ago | 2 Comments Info plus reports label

Boycott Anixter, Says 82% Integrators

82% of 130 145 integrator respondents say integrators should boycott Anixter, in response to Anixter / Bosch Sells Direct to Amazon. This is the...

By John Honovich - about 7 years ago | 26 Comments

Axis Favorability Results 2017

For many years, Axis sold the most IP cameras but, with the rise of Hikvision and Dahua, that has changed. How would that impact Axis...

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

Veracity Acquires PSIM Manufacturer iComply

Most well-known for their Ethernet extenders, with their own video surveillance storage offering, Veracity has now acquired a PSIM. UK-based...

By Brian Karas - about 7 years ago | 10 Comments Info plus reports label

5 Most Common PoE Questions

In our IPVM IP Networking course, Power Over Ethernet (PoE) is a core component that students show significant interest in. The top ones...

By Brian Rhodes - over 7 years ago | 18 Comments Info plus reports label

Hikvision Launches Kits, Slashing Prices 40%

In an unprecedented move, even for Hikvision, the China government owned and funded manufacturer has slashed their existing prices by 40% as part...

By John Honovich - over 7 years ago | 49 Comments Info plus reports label

Lenel Adds Mobile Credentials

Beleaguered access stalwart Lenel is often criticized for being slow to update and adopt cutting edge features, but the most recent release OnGuard...

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

VMSes Adding 2 Factor Authentication (2FA)

2 Factor Authentication (2FA) support is growing across the Internet to improve the security of critical web services. For example, banks...

By IPVM Team - over 7 years ago | 6 Comments

ASIS Misrepresents Show Numbers

With years of struggling attendance and exhibitors increasingly frustrated, ASIS is gearing up for their 2017 show. Unfortunately, their 2017...

By John Honovich - over 7 years ago | 18 Comments Info plus reports label

Struggling Speco OEMs Dahua

Many incumbent manufacturers have been hard hit by the expansion of Chinese manufacturers. Once fairly large US provider Speco has been one of...

By John Honovich - over 7 years ago | 20 Comments Info plus reports label

Hikvision Removed From US GSA Sales

The US Government's GSA has removed Hikvision manufactured products for sale following IPVM's criticism of Hikvision being listed as 'Made In...

By John Honovich - over 7 years ago | 23 Comments


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