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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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Smart Power Tools For Security Installs

Installing a smart camera? Perhaps you should use a 'smart' drill. The intelligent appliance / IoT trend has hit power tools. In this note, we...

By Ari Erenthal - over 7 years ago | 8 Comments Info plus reports label

Canon 250MP Prototype Targeted At Surveillance

At one point Axis declared the megapixel race was over, but now parent company Canon is showing an imager that would be a rocket ship in a...

By Brian Karas - over 7 years ago | 41 Comments Info plus reports label

Cut in Half, Everfocus Shifts Strategies

The race to the bottom impact continues. Now, Everfocus, who used to be one of the larger budget providers, is shifting strategies after years of...

By Brian Karas - over 7 years ago | 3 Comments Info plus reports label

Top ISC West 2017 Booth Moves

There are significant moves among many major manufacturers on the ISC West show floor, and very few prime spaces left unoccupied. In this report we...

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

Genetec Favorability Results 2017

In the race to the bottom and flight to 'solutions', Genetec has taken a contrary path. The company remains independent, focusing up market,...

By John Honovich - over 7 years ago | 16 Comments Info plus reports label

Milestone Essential Subscription Removed

Subscriptions may be the future for Milestone and VMSes but not right now. Responding to negative feedback, Milestone has removed subscriptions...

By Brian Karas - over 7 years ago | 9 Comments Info plus reports label

Alarm Reporting Formats / Contact ID Overview

Alarm reporting formats are methods for communicating complicated information quickly, using plain old telephone service. It is still the main...

By Ari Erenthal - over 7 years ago | 6 Comments Info plus reports label

Amazon Sales of Hikvision China Cameras

Hikvision has become widely available in the US, including on popular retail outlets like Amazon, with over 2,600 results: 4MP Hikvision outdoor...

By Brian Karas - over 7 years ago | 40 Comments Info plus reports label

ONVIF Favorability Results 2017

ONVIF has been one of the most debated aspects of the video surveillance industry. On the one hand, its aim to increase interoperability has been...

By IPVM Team - over 7 years ago | 6 Comments Info plus reports label

ADI Battles Manufacturer Partners

ADI is battling their manufacturer partners, building up their own competitive house brand W-Box, while manufacturers still fund ADI's business...

By John Honovich - over 7 years ago | 16 Comments Info plus reports label

10 Key Comparison Metrics For Intrusion Panels

In this note, IPVM reviews fundamental features and attributes for evaluating and comparing intrusion alarm panels.  These criteria are: Number...

By Brian Rhodes - over 7 years ago | 15 Comments

Exacq 3 Co-Founders Exit

Exacq co-founders David Underwood [link no longer available] and Daniel Rittman [link no longer available] have exited the company. UPDATE: And...

By John Honovich - over 7 years ago | 21 Comments Info plus reports label

HD Analog Usage Rising But Barriers Growing

The good news for HD analog is that its usage is rising, fairly significantly since our 2015 HD analog usage statistics. The bad news for HD...

By Brian Karas - over 7 years ago | 19 Comments Info plus reports label

Pet Immune Motion Detectors

Pet immune motion detectors allow arming an alarm even when pets are at home. There are two types of pet immune motion detectors: Pet tolerant...

By Ari Erenthal - over 7 years ago | 5 Comments Info plus reports label

How Axis Can Beat Hikvision

Hikvision has rocked the industry globally, bullying former video surveillance revenue leader Axis even in the Western world. What can Axis...

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

Introduction To Burglar Alarm Systems

While alarm systems are popular, balancing between the right level of protection, the appropriate components and an acceptable price can be very...

By Ari Erenthal - over 7 years ago | 17 Comments


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