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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Micropower Fails

Wireless video surveillance is a tough business. Micropower sought to deliver a wireless, turn-key, professional video solution. The most famous...

By Brian Karas - about 8 years ago | 23 Comments

FLIR Latitude VMS Test

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By Ethan Ace - about 8 years ago | 12 Comments

Ubiquiti Cloud Video Tested

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By Ethan Ace - about 8 years ago | 12 Comments

Quantum Storage Company Profile

Storage vendor Quantum is bringing their multi-tier storage architecture to the security industry, claiming cost-effective long-term data...

By Brian Karas - about 8 years ago | 8 Comments

Manufacturers Don't Want to 'Bad Mouth' The Competion

Sure, you do not want to be the like the Avigilon sales guy who said all his competitors 'suck'. Not convincing and you look bad. However, that...

By John Honovich - about 8 years ago | 39 Comments

Access Control IBC International Rules

Dealing with fragmented local codes is one of the most frustrating parts of electronic access control design. However, the 'International Code...

By Brian Rhodes - about 8 years ago | 3 Comments

Cyber Security For Video Surveillance Study 2016

This study provides the foundations for video surveillance professionals to understand the importance of cybersecurity, what is being done to...

By IPVM Team - about 8 years ago | 3 Comments

Anixter Security Slow Sales Continues Q1 2016

Anixter shook things up in 2015, paying $420 million for Tri-Ed. Now, nearly 2 years later, Anixter's slow security sales continue. In this note,...

By John Honovich - about 8 years ago | 2 Comments

Vivint Gets $100M from Peter Thiel And Mitt Romney

One of the most prominent Silicon Valley investors and a former presidential candidate are backing Vivint with a $100 million investment. In this...

By Brian Karas - about 8 years ago | 12 Comments

Hikvision Exec Shiliang Pu Is PRC Ministry of Public Security (MPS) Leader

An NVIDIA presentation shows a Hikvision executive is simultaneously a leader within the PRC government's national security ministry. This...

By John Honovich - about 8 years ago | 61 Comments

Favorite Video Storage / Servers 2016

150 integrators answered this question: "What is your favorite storage device / server manufacturer for recording video? Why?" 4...

By Brian Karas - about 8 years ago | 8 Comments

Avigilon H4 5MP and 4K Cameras Tested

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By Ethan Ace - about 8 years ago | 21 Comments

"The Company The Industry Always Feared Would Arrive" Is Here

Not only will entry level product profits be wiped out, but so will integrator labor rates, if this company has its way. A US company is...

By Brian Karas - about 8 years ago | 96 Comments

ADT's Bizarre #1 Reason For Video Surveillance

ADT is big but not very bright. But even for them, their recent 'facts' on video surveillance are astounding. A company that does $3+ billion in...

By John Honovich - about 8 years ago | 7 Comments

April 2016 Webinar Series Ended

Camera Calculator Live Class We will show you how to create impressive video surveillance system designs and how to use them to make persuasive...

By John Honovich - about 8 years ago | 4 Comments

Viakoo Announces Free Network Monitor

Intransa reincarnate Viakoo is giving away its networking monitoring service. Viakoo released a freemium product, FreeMonitor [link no longer...

By Brian Karas - about 8 years ago | 11 Comments

More Revolutionary Than Avigilon, Claims Startup Auglle

Startup Auglle is bringing an "all in one" camera to market that they claim is bigger and better than Avigilon's H4ES. We spoke with the President...

By Brian Karas - about 8 years ago | 10 Comments

UNV Challenges Dahua and Hikvision Internationally

UNV (aka Uniview) bills themselves as the 3rd largest manufacturer in China, quite large by global standards, with revenue in the hundreds of...

By John Honovich - about 8 years ago | 21 Comments

Dahua ADI Partnership Accelerates Race To The Bottom

After years of fearing to compete with their OEMs like FLIR and Honeywell, Dahua has opened up their direct branded sales. Dahua has partnered...

By Brian Karas - about 8 years ago | 78 Comments

$260 IR Outdoor 'Speeddome' Tested

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By John Scanlan - about 8 years ago | 4 Comments

Knightscope Security Robot Examined

Silicon Valley is bringing us security robots, or as the startup, Knightscope, likes to call it, "Advanced Physical Security Cutting Edge Anomaly...

By Brian Karas - about 8 years ago | 27 Comments

The $1,000 Iris Reader (SRI Tablet) Examined

Is this the breakthrough needed for iris? The accuracy and resistance to change from age and wear are common claimed advantages of iris over other...

By Brian Rhodes - about 8 years ago | 14 Comments

Axis P3225-LVE Camera Tested

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By John Scanlan - about 8 years ago | 9 Comments

Exacq Adds On-Site Hardware Repair

Integrators, want Exacq to send someone to fix your NVR next day? Well, Exacq is adding a new on-site repair option for their NVRs. Customers who...

By Brian Karas - about 8 years ago | 13 Comments

Dedicated Micros Collapses, CEO Says Shut Up, Debates IPVM

No one exemplifies arrogance and bad strategy quite like Dedicated Micros CEO Mike Newton. When he was not busy running around the racetrack, he...

By John Honovich - about 8 years ago | 78 Comments

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