IPVM's Reports

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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AMAG President Becomes Mercury President

The head of one of the industry's most notable access control manufacturers has become the head of the industry's most widely used open access...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 8 years ago | 10 Comments

The Robolliance, If Not Robots, Are Here

Are robots the next big thing in security? A new alliance and a large security cooperative thinks so. In this note, we examine the 'Roboliiance',...

By John Honovich - almost 8 years ago | 10 Comments

Surveillance Startup Entropix Wins Silicon Valley Competition

Industry people often complain about the lack of high tech startups over the past decade. With more and more former startups / independents (e.g.,...

By John Honovich - almost 8 years ago | 12 Comments

Mobile VMS App Usage Statistics Report

Overall usage of mobile apps has risen significantly from our 2012 report, with the majority of heavy users falling into particular...

By Brian Karas - almost 8 years ago | 2 Comments

Arecont HD WDR G5 Camera Tested

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By Ethan Ace - almost 8 years ago

Police Require Problem Businesses To Get Video Surveillance

Government intrusion or smart practice? One city is requiring business that cause repeated problems to get video surveillance. In this note, we...

By Ethan Ace - almost 8 years ago | 15 Comments

Hikvision Gets $770 Million USD More

If the $20 billion RMB from the China government's CDB was not enough 6 months ago, Hikvision has gotten another $5 billion RMB ($770 million USD)...

By John Honovich - almost 8 years ago | 31 Comments

Arecont 10MP G5 Tested

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By Ethan Ace - almost 8 years ago

Axis Acquires Intercom Manufacturer 2N

Axis has now made its second acquisition in the past 3 months. And it is another company most industry people know little about. In this note, we...

By IPVM Team - almost 8 years ago | 45 Comments

Avigilon Exec Out, New Exec Aims to Improve Communications

On the one hand, yet another Avigilon executive is out. On the other, this may mark a change in Avigilon's communications strategy and ability to...

By John Honovich - almost 8 years ago

ADI Now 'Manufacturing' Metal Detectors

ADI aims to be far more than just a distributor. ADI launched W-Box which started as a collection of basic "everyday" products - low-cost cameras,...

By Brian Karas - almost 8 years ago | 7 Comments

LinkedIn's Emergence as a Video Surveillance Marketing Power

LinkedIn has become one of the most powerful marketing sources for both integrators and manufacturers, surpassing trade magazines, banner ads,...

By John Honovich - almost 8 years ago | 25 Comments

Negotiating Discounts From Manufacturers

Is there room for just a little more discount in your purchase order? This report outlines some common tactics that often work, and do not work,...

By John Honovich - almost 8 years ago | 7 Comments

Ring Pro Tested

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By Brian Rhodes - almost 8 years ago | 9 Comments

US Government Entities Hard Spec Hikvision

The US and Chinese governments are working together. Now, US government entities are not only buying video surveillance products from the Chinese...

By Brian Karas - almost 8 years ago | 52 Comments

Poorly Written College Town Camera RFP Examined

State College, PA issued an RFP for a neighborhood surveillance system that leaves out many key details required to invite qualified bids. We...

By Brian Karas - almost 8 years ago | 2 Comments

Camera Calculator - 5 New Improvements Released

The incredibly popular IPVM Camera Calculator has added a number of improvements. Corridor Mode Support Now, the calculator will show you what...

By John Honovich - almost 8 years ago | 20 Comments

Arecont Stellar Camera Tested

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By Ethan Ace - almost 8 years ago | 13 Comments

Weekly Sales Meetings Are Harmful

Sales managers under pressure often resort to weekly team meetings as a way to try and drive revenue and keep the sales team on track. This...

By Brian Karas - almost 8 years ago | 7 Comments

Americans Vastly Underestimate Being Recorded on CCTV

Americans vastly underestimate how often they are recorded on CCTV, by a factor of ~10x, based on a Google Consumer Survey study that IPVM recently...

By Brian Karas - almost 8 years ago | 6 Comments