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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Examining Cisco's Physical Security Operations Manager

Cisco has announced a Physical Security Operations Manager (PSOM) application that provides a unified interface for Cisco safety and security...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Arecont's Compact H.264 Cameras (AV1315 & AV2815) Examined

The compact H.264 box style AV1315 (1.3MP) and AV2815 (1080p) cameras are half the size as their AV1305 (MSRP $890) and AV2805 (MSRP $1090) H.264...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Arecont's New 8MP D/N Panoramic Cameras Examined

Arecont Vision has announced new multi-imager dome cameras that offer significant enhancements relative to the existing AV8185 (180 Deg.) and...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Arecont's Bullet Cameras with IR LED Examined

Arecont Vision announced H.264 megapixel cameras in bullet style, outdoor rated IP66 form factors. These are the first bullet as well as...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Security Distributors on Market Trends

5 security system distributors recently provided input on strong and weak sales areas. Not surprisingly, all distributors agreed on the sales...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Examining ipConfigure's Hybrid VMS Appliances

ipConfigure has released a series of Hybrid VMS appliances [link no longer available] that pre-load their VMS software, integrate analog cameras...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Examining Pivot3's Scale Out Hosting Platform

Pivot3 has announced a scale out hosting platform aimed at supplying the growing number of VSaaS providers needing centralized storage. Partners...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Camera Standards Endorsement and Support Grow

In this update, we examine the growing and nearly ubiqutious level of camera standards support developing in the industry. We look specifically at...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Security Essen 2010 Review

This report provides observations from the Security Essen 2010 show held in Germany. The show, held every other year, is almost certainly larger...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Examining VideoIQ's 1080p Fixed Dome Camera (iCVR-HD)

VideoIQ [link no longer available] released new models in their iCVR dome camera line- The iCVR-HD [link no longer available]. This offering bumps...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Examining ACTi 4MP Cameras

ACTi announced a new selection of 4MP cameras. This is ACTI's first line of cameras that support 4MP. Their current megapixel product lineup...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Examining Toshiba's 2MP Outdoor Dome Camera

Toshiba [link no longer available] has released a 2MP dome camera model (IK-WR12A) [link no longer available]. The unit features an outdoor rated...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Examining Vivotek's First Camera in the Supreme Series

Vivotek released a 1.3MP day/night box camera (IP8151) as their first model in the Supreme series, with 2MP, 3MP, and 5MP cameras yet to be...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Examining Embedding Briefcam inside Milestone's SmartClient

Briefcam, a specilalist developer of video analytics for searching/investigations has integrated their solution inside of Milestone's VMS...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Examining Geovision's Panoramic Cameras

Geovision has announced 2 panoramic camera models including a 1.3MP [link no longer available] and 4MP model. Both models use fisheye lens with...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Examining Pixim's New WDR Seawolf Chip

Pixim released a new chipset called Seawolf [link no longer available] for IP and analog cameras. The company claims that the Seawolf chip provides...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Examining Cisco's Two New SMB IP Cameras: VC220 and VC240

Cisco is adding two (2) new VGA resolution IP cameras to their SMB IP camera line up. The new VC220 (dome) and the VC240 (bullet) cameras use a...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Examining Axis New Thermal Camera Offering (Q1921/-E)

Axis announced the release of the Q1921/-E thermal cameras (where -E is the outdoor model). The new models will be an addition to their existing...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Examining Genetec's SV-16 'Compact' Network Security Appliance

Genetec is now offering the SV-16 small form factor NVR. The SV-16 NVR appliance is meant to provide a lower cost alternative to COTS server based...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

T24 IP Door Station Cameras Examined

Mobotix has recently launched two new megapixel panoramic IP cameras, designed to integrate with their various home/building automation modules to...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Examining the Pelco Spectra 1.3MP HD PTZs

Pelco released a line of megapixel IP PTZs called 'Spectra HD [link no longer available].' This marks Pelco's first offering to an already limited...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Examining IQinVision's Alliance-mx Series H.264 Megapixel Cameras

IQinVision will be offering SD, 720p, and 1080p resolution H.264 IP dome cameras in an all weather IP66 form factor. The Alliance-mx series will be...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Examining QNAP VioStor Pro Series NVR

QNAP now offers an alternative to their formerly all 'headless' NVR appliances. The VioStor Pro Series (firmware version 3.3.0) includes 12...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

VMS Support Search Released

You may find the perfect camera for your needs but you must make sure that the camera works with your VMS. This can be challenging as many cameras...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

ADT, Viral Videos and Scare Tactics

A recent ADT Chile ad campaign has become a viral video due to its controversial scare tactics. While some like it noting its 'clear message and...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

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