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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Avigilon Key Executive Keith Marett Gone

Gone. The self proclaimed [link no longer available] "principal designer of Avigilon’s global expansion and industry ownership" is out and looking...

By John Honovich - over 10 years ago | 8 Comments

What DHS Wants From The Security Industry

The US Department of Homeland Security is always looking for and constantly being pitched new technologies, but where are the areas where they’d...

By Carlton Purvis - over 10 years ago

An Inside Look at Hospital Security

Security in hospitals is critical and they spend lots of money on security systems and services (e.g., third largest industry employing security...

By Carlton Purvis - over 10 years ago | 2 Comments

Arecont Needs a Reset Button and a Clue

Given Arecont's horrendous reputation for quality and reliability, you would think they would make it easy to troubleshoot their cameras. Well, you...

By Derek Ward - over 10 years ago | 49 Comments

Is H.264 Lower Quality?

Is H.264 lower quality? Even Avigilon now says no, but many still argue yes.  One of These Images is H.264, the Other MJPEG Take a look at these...

By Sarit Williams - over 10 years ago | 33 Comments

US School Security Statistics Reviewed

Knowing what security schools used and how those measures have changed over the last decade is quite important, especially given the ongoing...

By Carlton Purvis - over 10 years ago

VMS Camera Setup Guide

This guide, with a series of video screencasts, teaches integrators and users 10 key elements that need to be set up for optimal VMS...

By Sarit Williams - over 10 years ago

Microsoft's CSO Mike Howard Is Full Of It

This is the worst, most disingenuous security advice I have ever seen... And the best, most cunning sales and marketing campaign possible. [link...

By John Honovich - over 10 years ago | 19 Comments

Samsung Brags: Our Cameras Are Fragile!

Samsung wants you to know that their plastic domes are fragile. We are here to help. In a recent promotion, Samsung shared [link no longer...

By John Honovich - over 10 years ago | 11 Comments

Ready to Go ONVIF 'Kit'

What if a camera or VMS could just add a software module and have full ONVIF support? And what if that module in the near future evolves into a...

By John Honovich - over 10 years ago | 16 Comments

Rivals Sound Off On Avigilon 2013

Over 50 manufacturers answered IPVM's survey today, following Avigilon's revenue doubling announcement. Inside this note, we break down the key...

By John Honovich - over 10 years ago

VMS Training Options Compared

In this note, we compare Avigilon, Axxon, Exacq, Genetec, March, Milestone, Network Optix / Digital Watchdog and Video Insights' training options,...

By Sarit Williams - over 10 years ago | 4 Comments

Govt Tool Automates Surveillance Requirements

What if an online tool could generate specific recommendations on meeting high quality surveillance requirements? This is the objective of a recent...

By John Honovich - over 10 years ago | 11 Comments

Axis Sales Essentials Training Reviewed

Axis has been barnstorming across the US, with a 1 day training course to "ignite new and run-rate business" for attendees. And at $99 for the day...

By Derek Ward - over 10 years ago | 3 Comments

Winners & Losers Fall 2013

New product releases were terrible this fall. The biggest news was the debatable entry of Axis and Milestone into access control. But the biggest...

By John Honovich - over 10 years ago | 10 Comments


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