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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Axis Bells and Whistles Box Camera (Q1614)

Axis has announced a next generation version of its popular Q1604 camera that adds in a slew of new bells and whistles like level assistance, shock...

By John Honovich - over 10 years ago

Bad RFP Leads to Homebrew System

Bad RFPs continue to plague the industry. In the case of one city, a poorly written RFP led to a contract that likely fails to address one of the...

By Ben Wood - over 10 years ago | 5 Comments

ADI Counter Person Life Revealed

An ADI counter person is truly at the front line of physical security, taking orders (and often ridicule) from a vast number of industry people....

By Carlton Purvis - over 10 years ago | 11 Comments

Saddest Case Study Ever (Genetec Chinese Buffet)

Oh Genetec... The company is so lost in the clouds, they must not see the comedy in their latest press release. The VSaaS market is tough, no...

By John Honovich - over 10 years ago | 12 Comments

Installing Door Hardware

Most access installers find themselves in this sticky situation at some point: they need to install or reinstall a door lock. The problem? Door...

By Brian Rhodes - over 10 years ago

Dummy Camera Shootout

Despite strong opposition from most in the industry, dummy cameras continue to be one of the top-selling security products online. Right now, a...

By IPVM Team - over 10 years ago | 21 Comments

Court System Surveillance Challenges

Tyco Integrated Security is contracted to do all the installation, maintenance and monitoring for the court system of a major U.S. city. They watch...

By Carlton Purvis - over 10 years ago | 16 Comments

IACP Police Show Best and Worst 2013

The IAPC is the nation's biggest law enforcement trade show featuring all kinds of police equipment from cameras to drones to tanks from more than...

By John Honovich - over 10 years ago | 18 Comments

Large School Bus Camera Deployment

Surveillance cameras are increasingly becoming ubiquitous in buses, including school buses where bullying is a regular problem. In this note, we...

By Carlton Purvis - over 10 years ago | 8 Comments

Axis Growth Rebounds Q3 2013

Axis had its best quarter in more than a year, rebounding from recent slow growth, to its old high growth pace. In this note, we examine what drove...

By John Honovich - over 10 years ago | 2 Comments

New Full HD Height Strip Camera Reviewed

Getting clear facial shots is often one of the most critical tasks in surveillance. Doing so is hard because it demands the camera be mounted low,...

By John Honovich - over 10 years ago | 9 Comments

EMC Dumps Axis VSaaS

Just two years ago, mega storage manufacturer EMC partnered with Axis to make video surveillance in the cloud go mainstream. Now, it is dead...

By Carlton Purvis - over 10 years ago | 24 Comments

Nuclear Facility Surveillance Problems Revealed

Nuclear facilities clearly demand maximum security but how do they implement it and what challenges do they face? In this exclusive interview with...

By Carlton Purvis - over 10 years ago | 6 Comments

Massive Security Corruption Admitted

$20,000 gambling debt from a drunk night at ISC West? Kickbacks, rigged bids, faked bids, fake accounts, and witnesses afraid for their safety in...

By Carlton Purvis - over 10 years ago | 6 Comments

How A Samsung Salesguy Tests Cameras

It sounds awesome but, in reality, it is awful. Here's how the brash Samsung sales guy does it: "When I am in a show or a counter day I always ask...

By John Honovich - over 10 years ago | 36 Comments

VMS Matchup: Tyco Exacq vs VideoEdge

Tyco Security Products now has 2 video management systems: VideoEdge and the newly acquired Exacq. This begs the question: Which one is better and...

By Sarit Williams - over 10 years ago


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