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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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

H.265 vs 4K Ultra HD - IP Camera Trends

The next two upcoming trends in IP cameras are H.265 and 4K Ultra HD. The questions, then, become, how important are they and is either likely to...

By John Honovich - over 10 years ago | 9 Comments

Ridiculous $100K Project / Now Stalled

Update 10/31: When we first published this in July, we broke down how flawed the RFP was. Now, the city is delaying the project as it works through...

By Carlton Purvis - over 10 years ago | 26 Comments

The HDcctv Shakeup

Two years ago, we projected that companies going for either Axis VSaaS or the HDcctv Alliance were making desperate moves. Now, it is more clear...

By John Honovich - over 10 years ago | 19 Comments

Thermal Camera 'Color' / Palette Tutorial

When many think of thermal cameras, they visualize their use in movies and TV, with a multi-colored science fiction color scheme, familiar to...

By Ethan Ace - over 10 years ago | 7 Comments


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