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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Why You Should Avoid 960H Cameras

960H promises to increase analog resolution by 34%, transforming the traditional 4:3 aspect ratio image into a widescreen 'hi def' one, like this...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 14 Comments

Hosted and Managed Access Control Statistics

'Cloud' access control - how many integrators are offering it? Why? And for those that do, are they favoring hosted or managed options. In...

By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago | 3 Comments

Manufacturer Salary Results 2014

IPVM has determined how much sales people, engineers, developers, and tech support are earning in our 2014 Manufacturer Salary Survey. This is...

By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago | 19 Comments

Mobotix Stock Plummeting

Much like the company itself, Mobotix' stock has hit hard times, dropping more than 60% in the past 12 months. In this note, we examine what is...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 13 Comments

Favorite Biometrics 2014

This IPVM integrator survey reveals the favorite biometric of professional integrators, with stats and color commentary. The contenders...

By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago | 13 Comments

Using the Camera Calculator to Design and Sell Surveillance

We will show you how to use the IPVM Camera Calculator to significantly improve your designs and better sell the right solutions. Find out how...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago

Testing HD Lipstick Camera

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By Derek Ward - over 9 years ago

Lockitron Tested

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By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 5 Comments

ONVIF Launches Enforcement Campaign

Dozens of manufacturers abuse ONVIF conformance, as demonstrated by IPVM’s recent ONVIF faking directory. Campaign Launched Now, ONVIF has...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 6 Comments

Integrator Salary Results 2014

IPVM has determined how much sales people, senior technicians, and entry level technicians are earning in our 2014 Integrator Salary Survey. Key...

By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago | 54 Comments

Why Most Integrators Use the Same Techs for Video and Access

With so many differences between video surveillance and access control designs, how commonly do integrators train and employ technicians specially...

By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago

Avigilon Profit and Stock Price Drops Q2 2014

Battered by the controversy over their CFO's badly timed exit and a report questioning their revenue recognition, Avigilon further disappointed...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 9 Comments

Anixter Buys Tri-Ed

Anixter Security has been struggling in 2014, with revenue actually declining in the most recent quarter. In particular, Anixter has emphasized...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 28 Comments

Testing IP Video - Super Low Bandwidth

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By Derek Ward - over 9 years ago | 11 Comments

VMS Webinar Series

Over the next month, each Monday at 11am EDT / 15:00 GMT, IPVM will be hosting a webinar on a different VMS (OnSSI, NUOO< Network Optix), doing...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 18 Comments

Profitability: Access vs Video - Statistics

Where do integrators make more money? Access control or video surveillance? With both systems being a core competency of many integrators, we...

By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago

The BRS Labs IPO

BRS Labs is IPOing. Maybe. Probably Not.

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 9 Comments

Testing Exacq VMS

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By Ethan Ace - over 9 years ago | 3 Comments

Milestone MAC Licensing Myth

One of the most consistent complaints about Milestone is wrong and has been for years. In this note, we look at how Milestone used to license...

By Ethan Ace - over 9 years ago | 19 Comments

Avigilon Accounting Issues Alert

An independent investment research firm which specializes in forensic accounting has issued an Accounting Alert for Avigilon, calling out specific...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 28 Comments

Wireless Access Lock Use Growing, Stats Show (2014)

With more access companies supporting or producing wireless locks than ever before, are they disrupting traditional hardwired access doors? With...

By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago | 17 Comments

Camera Calculator Version 1 Released

The new IPVM Camera Calculator is a game changer that enables you to truly see and understand what image quality and coverage you will get from...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 143 Comments

Michael Dell Invests in VSaaS Startup Eagle Eye

Only a month after Google bought Dropcam, Michael Dell is investing in VSaaS startup, Eagle Eye Networks. Inside this note, we look at what this...

By John Honovich - over 9 years ago | 3 Comments

ADI's Price Match Guarantee Compared

Few policies are more powerful than "price matching." If a buyer sees a good deal elsewhere, they have no reason to stray away; just show the...

By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago

Electric Strikes: Why They Are So Popular

Electric strikes are a mainstay part of access control, but how often do integrators use them? In our recent integrator insights survey, we asked...

By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago

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