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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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Hikvision CEO Declares 'We Do Not Cut Rates"

Hikvision has led another press trip to China, and this time Hikvision's CEO is sharing insights into their competitive strategy, including...

By John Honovich - over 7 years ago | 6 Comments Info plus reports label

FLIR Acquires Drone Manufacturer For $134M

FLIR has acquired Prox Dynamics, a Norwegian maker of small military-grade drones, for $134M.  FLIR president Andy Teich provided additional...

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

Down to $50 IP Cameras From Honeywell

$100 IP cameras are literally old news. And you do not need to buy from spam email vendors anymore to get $50 ones.

By John Honovich - over 7 years ago | 86 Comments Info plus reports label

Distributor Offers Local Job Site Delivery

Local distribution branches are a big differentiator for many integrators, as they facilitate quickly picking up supplies locally without having to...

By Ari Erenthal - over 7 years ago | 19 Comments Info plus reports label

Dump Axis and Hikvision, Arecont Will Pay You

Do you want to get rid of your Avigilon, Axis, Bosch, Hanwha Samsung, Hikvision, Pelco or Sony cameras? Now, Arecont will pay you to dump them for...

By Brian Karas - over 7 years ago | 31 Comments Info plus reports label

Selecting Wood Drill Bits For Installers

Running cables through studs is common for roughing in residential and some older commercial installs. To do this, you will need to drill holes in...

By Ari Erenthal - over 7 years ago | 33 Comments Info plus reports label

Avigilon Aims for Big Profit on Building Sale

Just 18 months after agreeing to buy a Vancouver HQ building, Avigilon is now planning to sell it off. And they are looking to make a killing....

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

Hikvision's ImageNet Win Analyzed

Hikvision is pushing hard to move up market and win at video analytics. One notable sign is Hikvision touting their #1 ranking for an ImageNet...

By John Honovich - over 7 years ago | 4 Comments

Hackers Battle For 3 Million Strong Mirai Botnet

Mirai-infected devices have become so large and so prevalent that multiple hackers are now fighting each other to control these devices. This...

By John Scanlan - over 7 years ago | 14 Comments Info plus reports label

Genetec Lower Cost Sharp V LPR Camera

Genetec has announced the latest offering in their AutoVu Sharp line, promising new features, simplified installation, and lower price. In this...

By Ethan Ace - over 7 years ago | 7 Comments Info plus reports label

Hikvision Removed From US Embassy Afghanistan

Hikvision cameras have been removed from the US Embassy Afghanistan and a procurement for more Hikvision cameras has been cancelled, after IPVM's...

By John Honovich - over 7 years ago | 67 Comments

Solutions to 5 Common Access Control Problems

Effective security is more than just good equipment. In fact, thousands of dollars in electronic access control can be wasted if they are not used...

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

Cut Install Time 50% Claims Magdaddy

Modern commercial buildings frequently use open web steel joists that makes running cabling very challenging. Cables need to be run near to but not...

By Ari Erenthal - over 7 years ago | 35 Comments Info plus reports label

Top Manufacturers Gaining and Losing 2016

Hikvision has been the top gaining manufacturer in IPVM's annual integrator survey the past 2 years (see 2015 results and 2014 results). Can they...

By Brian Karas - over 7 years ago | 8 Comments Info plus reports label

Nest Wants You To Be A Pro Dealer

Dropcam / Nest Cam has been an adversary of security integrators, with them selling direct online and focusing on DIY installations. Now, they are...

By Ari Erenthal - over 7 years ago | 25 Comments Info plus reports label

Axis: HD Analog Will Die Out

If you are a fan of HD analog, stock up now. Axis says the popular low-cost architecture is going to reverse course and die out in the next couple...

By Brian Karas - over 7 years ago | 62 Comments Info plus reports label

Dahua Launches Aggressive Hikvision Style Sale

If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. This seems to be Dahua's strategy, first mimicking Hikvision in portraying themselves as an American treasure,...

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


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