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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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Live from ISC East 2014

The most important security show in the world... According to New Yorkers. This is our ISC East 2014 live review. Items covered: Tri-Ed...

By IPVM Team - over 9 years ago | 7 Comments Info plus reports label

Startup - Smart Door Barricade

Barricade your door. And control it via your phone. Smartlocks are increasingly commonplace, but this startup is taking a different approach....

By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago | 12 Comments Info plus reports label

Camera Labor Estimation Standard - 2014

IPVM is proud to release the first ever surveillance camera labor estimation standards. These standards help integrators improve the accuracy and...

By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago | 22 Comments Info plus reports label

Axis Corner Mount Camera Q8414-LVE Examined

Few options exist for corner mount cameras. Despite this, they are a popular choice for jails, elevators and other confined areas. Axis has now...

By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago | 18 Comments Info plus reports label

Camera Lens Finder Released

Need a camera with a 100° AoV or greater? Want a camera with a built in 20mm lens? Looking for a camera that supports at least 3-10mm...

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

ADT Sued, Claimed 'Easily Hacked'

A lawsuit has been filed against ADT. The class action complaint claims ADT's wireless systems are 'easily hacked', that ADT knows this and yet...

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

Camera Labor Estimate: Low Tile / Grid Ceiling

IPVM is launching the first surveillance labor estimate standard. This is the first entry in that series. Here, we report on a common scenario...

By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago | 7 Comments Info plus reports label

Access Interoperability: Going Nowhere

The dream was simple: access control interoperability.  You know; the ability to change management software on a whim, or mix together different...

By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago | 5 Comments Info plus reports label

Calculating 180 and 360 Camera Coverage

The key challenge in designing and using 180 and 360 cameras is to determine how far can they deliver meaningful details. Their upside is that...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 12 Comments Info plus reports label

iCetana Video Analytics

In the US, BRS Labs has been the poster boy for outsized marketing. However, BRS Labs' core claim of behavorial recognition does have value if it...

By IPVM Team - over 9 years ago Info plus reports label

Best & Worst Manufacturer Salespeople

What manufacturers were rated the worst? Which the best? What do integrators want from their manufacturer salespeople? What offends them the...

By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago | 10 Comments Info plus reports label

Lenel New Release OnGuard 7.0 Examined

Access giant Lenel has announced a new version of their management platform OnGuard 7.0 [link no longer available].   With the update,...

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

Avigilon Q3 2014 Growth Rate Down Sharply

The past 6 months have been extremely tough for Avigilon. The company has suffered their CFO exit, surrounding controversy, an earnings miss the...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 10 Comments Info plus reports label

AMAG 8 Aims to Make Takeovers Easier

In this note, we examine AMAG 8's new additions, breaking down how it impacts their competitive positioning.

By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago | 3 Comments Info plus reports label

Camera Finder Released

The new Camera Finder revolutionizes camera selection. Search across 2100+ cameras for 40 criteria, immediately returning precise matches so you...

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

Anixter Security Rebound and New Chief

3 months ago, Anixter's security struggled significantly with revenue actually declining. Then, this summer, Anixter shook up the industry,...

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

Camera Mounting Guide 2014

Choosing the right spot to mount a camera is about more than Field of View. While some discount this as a trivial detail for installers to worry...

By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago | 15 Comments Info plus reports label


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