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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IP Cameras Inside Light Bulbs: A New Market?

Poor lighting is a common problem for video surveillance. To solve this, a big trend in the past few years is to add IR lighting inside the camera...

By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago | 29 Comments Info plus reports label

#1 Threat 2015 - China

Over 125 manufacturers shared with IPVM their outlook for 2015. We asked them: "Positive / Negative: Is your outlook for the 2015 video...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 48 Comments Info plus reports label

Access Control Management Software Guide

In access control, the locks, readers and credentials may be what most see but its the management software where everything is controlled. In this...

By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago | 33 Comments Info plus reports label

Axis Camera Down-Tilt Auto-Measurement

Tilting a camera too much can create problems. Most commonly, it undermines getting clear shots of faces and license plates. However, mounting...

By Ethan Ace - over 9 years ago | 5 Comments Info plus reports label

This Is Why You Cannot Trust Tri-Ed

Tri-Ed, now Anixter's security division, proves that they care far more about passing off manufacturer hype than supporting their...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 25 Comments Info plus reports label

Security Sales Forecast 2015

The biggest surveillance manufacturer marketing push in 2014 was 4K. And the pundits continue to say how the cloud will be the next big...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 6 Comments Info plus reports label

Surveillance End User Spending Outlook 2015

IPVM surveyed 75 end user members asking about their plans for spending on surveillance systems in 2015. The open ended question asked was: "In...

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

Dahua Attacks Hikvision

Things are getting ugly between the two biggest surveillance manufacturers in the world. Both companies have skyrocketed largely driven by monster...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 20 Comments Info plus reports label

New Daisy Chain IP Cameras (Vivotek)

Surveillance cameras have traditionally all required home run cabling, with each connected to a dedicated network switch or DVR port. Now, Vivotek...

By Ethan Ace - over 9 years ago | 19 Comments Info plus reports label

Manufacturers Sound Off on Avigilon / OV Deal

$80 million cash for no products, just patents - one of the most unusual deals in the history of the video surveillance industry. IPVM did a...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 7 Comments Info plus reports label

Mobotix Wedge Panoramic Camera

Mobotix was one of the first manufacturers with panoramic cameras. Since then, everyone has gone 360, and panoramic cameras have become...

By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago Info plus reports label

Comprehensive Surveillance Cabling Guide

Surveillance cabling seems mundane, yet is a critical topic. A system with the best equipment can still be a failure if the network connecting it...

By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago | 6 Comments Info plus reports label

Best & Worst Places to Buy Surveillance

Stores, distributors, manufacturers, the Internet, Chinese spam emails? Today, there are more options to buy surveillance than ever. But what are...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 34 Comments Info plus reports label

Axis Large Imager HD Camera (Q1635)

Many surveillance professionals love large imagers. Axis is feeding into that with its latest release, the Q1635, a 1/2" imager camera that...

By Ethan Ace - over 9 years ago | 2 Comments Info plus reports label

Hikvision [Doesn't] Hire Ex Sony GM

7 months after being ousted from Sony, Mark Collett has (not) gotten a leadership position with the biggest surveillance manufacturer in the...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 3 Comments Info plus reports label

Weak: Vicon / IQinVision Financials Out

Combined Vicon / IQinVision financials are out for the first time since their combination closed. And the numbers are weak, both top line and on...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 6 Comments Info plus reports label


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