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Hikvision Welcomes PRC Premier, Urged To 'Thoroughly Implement' Xi Jinping's "Important Instructions"

Hikvision has just welcomed the China Communist Party's second-in-command, the most powerful state visit since Xi Jinping visited in...

By Charles Rollet - 7 months ago

HID Access Control Usage Statistics

HID is the largest physical access control credential and reader manufacturer, but how widely are they used? This report, based on 120+...

By IPVM Team - 7 months ago | 2 Comments

Hanwha's Direct-To-Cloud, SolidEDGE Camera Tested

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By Katie Ferry - 7 months ago

Problems Evolv School Customers Admit

While Evolv alleges it "eliminates the friction" that students experience, nine of Evolv's own customers show problems and "friction" despite...

By Nikita Ermolaev and William Howard-Waddingham - 7 months ago

ButterflyMX Favorability Statistics 2023

The New York based ButterflyMX is known for its SaaS-based video intercoms, targeting multi-tenant and property management verticals. But what do...

By IPVM Team - 7 months ago

HID Restricts Secure Access Module (SAM) Sales As Security Risks Rise

The critical component for reading HID Seos credentials is HID's Secure Access Module (SAM) which had long been available for sale...

By Mert Karakaya - 7 months ago | 2 Comments

FTC Dismisses Complaint Against Axon After Supreme Court Sides With Company

While the FTC's decision closes the Axon-Vievu acquisition and boosts Axon's position in the body camera market, Axon still faces regulatory risks...

By William Howard-Waddingham - 7 months ago

Qognify NiceVision Hardcoded Credentials, 10.0 Critical Vulnerability

The US Government issued an advisory this month for Qognify NiceVision Net 3.1 using hard-coded credentials. In this report, IPVM analyzes...

By Sean Patton - 7 months ago | 5 Comments

Vivint Removed From Newsweek's "Most Trusted Companies in America"

Vivint has been removed from Newsweek's "Most Trusted Companies in America" 2023 after IPVM inquired. In this note, we examine Newsweek's...

By Christie Smythe - 7 months ago

Axis India Expansion Examined

Axis is expanding its India presence but faces challenges as a premium brand operating in a large and cost-conscious market. To examine Axis'...

By Charles Rollet - 7 months ago

Top Alternatives to Verkada

Verkada has become one of the largest but most disliked, manufacturers in the surveillance industry, but what do integrators say are the best...

By IPVM Team - 7 months ago | 8 Comments

Managing End User Passwords Statistics 2023

Weak and leaked passwords have long been a problem, even within the physical security market. How well are integrators doing in managing end user...

By IPVM Team - 7 months ago

The $100+ Million Employee-Owned Integrator: TSI CEO Interview

While dozens of integrators have been acquired over the past few years, Tech Systems Inc. (TSI) has gone against that trend, making its employees...

By Angelique Chen and John Honovich - 7 months ago | 3 Comments

UK Plans For All Passport Photos To Be Used In Nationwide Facial Recognition System To Catch Criminals

The power and reach of video surveillance in the UK could substantially increase if recent plans to integrate various national photo databases are...

By Charles Rollet - 7 months ago | 6 Comments

Florida Integrator Techs Found Not Guilty of Video Voyeurism

A Florida jury has acquitted two integrator technicians who were arrested in 2021 on charges of felony video voyeurism. In this report, we...

By William Howard-Waddingham - 7 months ago | 12 Comments

Software House (C-Cure) Favorability Statistics 2023

Software House is part of mega manufacturer JCI/ Tyco's access control offerings along with sibling Kantech. While integrators were positive...

By IPVM Team - 7 months ago

New Skydio Enterprise X10 Drone Examined

After sunsetting its consumer sales a few months ago, Skydio delivered a self-claimed "breakthrough for enterprise drones" with its new X10 drone....

By Nikita Ermolaev - 8 months ago

IDIS Speaks On Completing Costar / Arecont Deal

Korea manufacturer IDIS has struggled to expand into North America, while Costar (who acquired Arecont in 2018) has struggled to grow. Now IDIS's...

By Angelique Chen - 8 months ago | 4 Comments

UK GDPR Video Surveillance False Fines Claims Investigated

Violating the GDPR is a common concern for businesses deploying video surveillance in Europe, and misleading statistics about fines can be used to...

By Charles Rollet - 8 months ago | 4 Comments

DoorBird D1101V Video Door Station Tested

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By Jack Parkin - 8 months ago

Milestone CEO Speaks On The Future Of Cloud

One of the largest VMS providers over the past 20 years, Milestone's route to the cloud has been complex and challenging, including spinning out...

By Angelique Chen - 8 months ago | 6 Comments

Dedicated Vs Converged IP Video Networks Statistics 2023

Using a dedicated or converged network architecture is a fundamental choice for a video surveillance system, but are cloud and cybersecurity...

By IPVM Team - 8 months ago

Ex-MBX Security Director Denies "Mass Download" Lawsuit Allegation

Former MBX Systems safety and security director Tom Larson asked a judge to rule that most of the company's trade secrets lawsuit against him...

By Christie Smythe - 8 months ago

Hanwha Q-Series AI Cameras Tested

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By Rob Kilpatrick - 8 months ago | 4 Comments

Debunking "99%+ Facial Recognition Accuracy" Claims

Many facial recognition vendors claim 99%+ accuracy, even citing government testing. But our testing and the experience of real-world video...

By Mert Karakaya - 8 months ago

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