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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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

VMS Labor Standards

We continue our industry first installation labor standards result with a look at Video Management System setup, adding to the camera installation...

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

Brivo Launches 'Hardware as a Service'

Brivo was one of the first and still few 'hosted access' providers that uses cloud-based servers instead of dedicated head-ends. Now they are...

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

Samsung Techwin Workers Protest + Stock Plunges

The Samsung sell-off is off to a shaky start. While the US division frantically tries to convince everyone that things are fantastic, worker...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 18 Comments Info plus reports label

Average Pricing Calculator Released

How much should you expect to pay for a 1080p dome or a 3MP outdoor bullet or a camera from Axis? Figuring out average pricing historically has...

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


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