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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Worst Access Products 2015

100 integrators told us which access product lines gave them the biggest problems in the last year. This is the counterpart to the Favorite Access...

By Brian Rhodes - about 9 years ago | 8 Comments

Axis and Milestone To Remain Independent, Canon Declares

Hoping, fearing, anticipating a 'Super Avigilon'? Will Axis and Milestone merge to become an 'end to end' solution? No, declares Canon. Inside...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 46 Comments

Testing FLIR IR PTZ

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By Ethan Ace - over 9 years ago | 15 Comments

The Exacq / Tyco Solution Is Here

And there it is folks. Exacq is in the SOLUTION business, 20 months from independent VMS to Tyco package. In this note, we examine the...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 28 Comments

Most Needed Improvement: Access Control Software

100 integrators answered IPVM's question: "Which aspect/element of access control system technology (ie: credentials, locks, controllers,...

By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago | 8 Comments

Directory Default IP Camera Addresses

Initializing IP cameras can be tedious and frustrating, made worse because manufacturers have no standardization, with some supporting DHCP, some...

By Derek Ward - over 9 years ago | 12 Comments

Practical Solutions To Piggybacking and Tailgating

Piggybacking and tailgating are two of access control's biggest threats. In this note, we share survey results from more than 100 integrators about...

By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago | 4 Comments

Canon, Uninnovative, Struggling For Years

Canon has gone from nothing to arguably the most powerful video surveillance manufacturer in 8 months. All they had to do was spend $3+ billion...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 10 Comments

Genetec's Position on Axis / Canon Deal

With one independent IP video company being devoured by conglomerates after another, Genetec is now the last large independent left. We asked...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 49 Comments

Canon Acquires Axis Communications

This is the biggest deal in video surveillance ever. Just 8 months after buying Milestone, Canon is set to buy Axis. Canon has offered $2.8...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 98 Comments

BestMatch Camera Software Released

Our new camera comparison algorithm, BestMatch, enables you to find the best camera for your needs at up to 70% lower price. Watch this quick 2...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 16 Comments

Avigilon Changes Strategy

Avigilon is changing their strategy, shifting away from their classical HD positioning to their new found video analytic focus. In this note, we...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 15 Comments

What 51 Members Want Us To Test

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By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 34 Comments

Hikvision HDTVI Long Distance Problem Tested

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By Ethan Ace - over 9 years ago | 7 Comments

Online Video Surveillance Store For Sale

Want to own a 5+ year old online video surveillance store? The owner of one contacted us, letting us know it was for sale. Thinking that...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 14 Comments

BRS Labs Gets New CEO

BRS Labs, who claims to be preparing for a public offering in the next few months, has hired a new CEO. In this note, we look at the transition...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 17 Comments

Panasonic Buys VMS Manufacturer VideoInsight

Another VMS is acquired. Another mega company buys a VMS. Following the 2013 Tyco acquisition of Exacq and the 2014 Canon acquisition of...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 24 Comments

Pelco's New VMS - VideoXpert

Pelco has had multiple VMSes / recorders but none of them have been close to market leaders Now, Pelco is launching a new VMS, called...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 14 Comments

Axis Bad Financial Results Again (Q4 2014)

Bad results last quarter spurred a debate about Axis performance. Now, Axis has turned in equally bad Q4 2014 results. In this note, we look...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 17 Comments

Lockitron Admits Failure

They were Silicon Valley's chosen one. The company who was going to disrupt access control, backed by the biggest incubator and cheered on by the...

By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago | 10 Comments

DVTel ioimage HD Analytic Camera Tested

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By Ethan Ace - over 9 years ago | 5 Comments

Exacq Fires Rep Firms

The Tyco-fication of Exacq is gaining stream. Exacq has fired multiple manufacturer representative firms. In addition, Tyco has implemented a...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 13 Comments

Vidsys CEO Out

Three years ago, Vidsys, one of the last independent PSIMs, named a prestigious CEO. Now he is out. In this note, we look at the move and the...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 5 Comments

2015 Video Surveillance Guide

The 250+ page, 2015 Video Surveillance Industry Guide, covering the key events and the future of the video surveillance market, is now...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 6 Comments

New Long Range Wireless Access Solution (Allegion)

Delivering access control to parking lot gates or elevators usually means spending tens of thousands on special cables or trenching. However,...

By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago | 8 Comments

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