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Proximity Readers Tutorial

One of the most common credentials is also the most confusing. How exactly do proximity cards 'read' into an electronic access system? Despite...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 11 years ago | 2 Comments

#1 IP Camera Benefit

Megapixel was, far and away, the number #1 cited benefit in going to IP cameras / video. We asked over 100 integrators to name the "3 biggest...

By John Honovich - almost 11 years ago | 3 Comments

A Solid Proposal For a City on a Budget

It is far too common to find RFPs and proposals with missing details, inadequate equipment, and out of date specs. Indeed, it is a top industry...

By Carlton Purvis - almost 11 years ago | 7 Comments

Stop Saying 'It Depends on the Application'

"It depends on the application" has to be the worst saying in the industry. It conveys no information. Worse, it is almost always delivered in a...

By John Honovich - almost 11 years ago

Deadly Pushbuttons

A simple and common misunderstanding in specifying pushbuttons can kill people trying to escape burning buildings. Furthermore, determining buttons...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 11 years ago | 7 Comments

Vicon Steep Revenue Decline

We have been following Vicon's slow, downward spiral since 2009 and the company's struggles continue. The company's revenue fell steeply in the...

By Carlton Purvis - almost 11 years ago

Crappy Cameras Trigger City Surveillance Shutdown

An Australian city has shut off its surveillance system after being ordered to determine how to operate its cameras without violating privacy laws....

By Carlton Purvis - almost 11 years ago | 4 Comments

MicroPower 2.0 Solar Wireless Surveillance

When we first looked at MicroPower's solar surveillance system in 2010, key limitations existed, making widespread use challenging. However, late...

By Ethan Ace - almost 11 years ago | 2 Comments

Bug Eye Camera Reviewed

In the past month, the so called 'bug eye' camera has captured popular attention around the world, from Nature Magazine, to CNN, to the BBC, and...

By Carlton Purvis - almost 11 years ago

The New Manufacturer Input System

We are rolling out a new system that makes it easier to get input from manufacturers on new releases and key features, helping the community find...

By John Honovich - almost 11 years ago | 2 Comments

Axis New Direct Drive P5414-E PTZ

There's not a lot of innovation in PTZs these days but Axis's new P5414 offers a number of novel incremental features. While it does not break...

By John Honovich - almost 11 years ago | 9 Comments

Milestone has NOT Open Sourced its VMS

IFSEC has reported that Milestone has open-sourced their VMS. However, Milestone has confirmed that this is false and that they were referring to...

By John Honovich - almost 11 years ago | 2 Comments

17,000 Cameras in Korea Wasted?

A Korean newspaper bemoans the waste of money spent on 17,000 surveillance cameras. The cause? "97 percent [of cameras] are unable to distinguish...

By John Honovich - almost 11 years ago

240 MP DHS Panoramic Camera (ISIS)

The US Department of Homeland Security is developing a 240MP 8fps 'super' camera. We spoke with them in depth and prepared the following report on...

By IPVM Team - almost 11 years ago Info plus reports label

Avigilon Accelerates Growth

Avigilon grew revenues a massive 80% year over year for Q1 2013. That's an incredible pace, faster even than what they did last year. Equally...

By John Honovich - almost 11 years ago | 13 Comments

New Low Voltage Installation Tool

Cable testers are typically the most expensive tools an installer uses. Many offerings cost tens of thousands of dollars, yet a surveillance...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 11 years ago

Milestone Interconnect Reviewed

Milestone has so many VMS versions [link no longer available] it is hard to keep track. Indeed, recently, they announced 'Interconnect [link no...

By John Honovich - almost 11 years ago

Testing CarCam

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By Benros Emata - almost 11 years ago | 10 Comments Research service reports label

Elevator Access Control Examined

Doors are certainly the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about electronic access control. However, EAC can also be very valuable for...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 11 years ago | 8 Comments

End User Sues ADT/Tyco For $42 Million

It was the biggest drug heist in American history. Burglars drove an 18-wheeler up to the Eli Lilly distribution center in Enfield, Connecticut,...

By Carlton Purvis - almost 11 years ago


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