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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The $90 'Failproof' Door Kit

Residential security is a big concern, but one company claims their $90 kit will make your door failproof to burglars. How does this product...

By Brian Rhodes - over 8 years ago | 12 Comments Info plus reports label

Keyscan Access Control Company Profile

Access company Keyscan is part of one of the biggest access companies in the world, and they sell a 'one size fits all' access platform.  We...

By Brian Rhodes - over 8 years ago Info plus reports label

An Inside Look Into Dahua

Dahua is the 'other' billion dollar plus Chinese manufacturer. Large in its own right, just not as huge or as well connected with the Chinese...

By Ethan Ace - over 8 years ago | 13 Comments Info plus reports label

Milestone Launches Disruptive ONVIF Bridge 'Out'

This is good news for the industry, for those wanting simpler integration and for the much battered PSIM market. As part of Milestone's XProtect...

By John Honovich - over 8 years ago | 31 Comments Info plus reports label

Arecont and Bosch - Default Security Risk

Default passwords are a major security risk, enabling hackers around the world to access and control devices like IP cameras (using Shodan, turning...

By IPVM Team - over 8 years ago | 7 Comments Info plus reports label

IP Camera Pricing and Markups Statistics 2015

100+ integrators told IPVM their average IP camera pricing and markups. In this note, we share statistics on: The average IP camera pricing for...

By John Honovich - over 8 years ago Info plus reports label

Raytec Standard for Video Surveillance Lighting

Illumination specialist Raytec has released what it describes as the "industry’s first ever Lighting Standard for Video Surveillance Applications –...

By John Honovich - over 8 years ago | 9 Comments Info plus reports label

2016 Video Surveillance Industry Guide

The 250 page, 2016 Video Surveillance Industry Guide, covering the key events and the future of the video surveillance market, is now...

By John Honovich - over 8 years ago | 13 Comments Info plus reports label

Hikvision And The PRC China Government

Recently, a series of gushing, congratulatory articles about Hikvision, from numerous trade magazines, have appeared. There is a simple answer -...

By John Honovich - over 8 years ago | 57 Comments

Paxton Access Control Company Profile

This note profiles access company Paxton, our 3rd installment in an ongoing series, following our profiles of Tyco Kantech and DSX. Inside we...

By Brian Rhodes - over 8 years ago | 19 Comments Info plus reports label

Integrators Oppose Labor Only Sales (2015)

100+ integrators told IPVM their views on selling labor only, with the end user buying products direct. We asked: "As an integrator, if an end...

By John Honovich - over 8 years ago | 14 Comments Info plus reports label

Honeywell Scares People In Their Own Homes

ADI's corporate parent is evidently just as good with scare tactics as ADI is. SSN ran an article on a Honeywell survey, declaring: "Two-thirds...

By John Honovich - over 8 years ago | 8 Comments Info plus reports label

Barricade Locks - Pros vs Cons

The most basic rule of access control is 'never lock people in', but is the problem of active shootings big enough to beat the code? Some in the...

By Brian Rhodes - over 8 years ago | 37 Comments Info plus reports label

Calculate Any Camera Model Free

Now, you can calculate any camera model free using the IPVM Camera Calculator. Plus, easily share links to let your customers calculate specific...

By John Honovich - over 8 years ago Info plus reports label


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