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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Underdeveloped IT Skills Challenges IP Video in Japan

Despite, or perhaps partially due to, the great success of manufacturing hardware in Japan, the more abstract fields of IT and software development...

By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago

Vumii's Night Vision Surveillance Examined

While thermal cameras and IR illuminators are the most common choice for night vision surveillance, Vumii offers an interesting 3rd option. Vummi's...

By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago

NRF Starts Blog

The NRF has started its own blog, posting frequent updates. Very few of the updates are security related and none yet cover video...

By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago

Is the Web Replacing Security Magazines and Shows?

While ASIS show attendance was down and disappointing for the second consecutive year, online traffic to security websites continues to rise...

By John Honovich - almost 14 years ago

Can the UK Predict Crimes on Buses?

Though many are criticizing a UK research project, a deeper look shows that the project is technically feasible though faces privacy concerns. For...

By John Honovich - about 14 years ago

Examining VMS / NVR Market Segmentation

Press releases from VMS/NVR manufacturers on their claimed market shares and ranking can be confusing, especially since there are a number...

By John Honovich - about 14 years ago

Indian Video Surveillance Size and Forecast

A September 2009 market size and forecast study for the Indian Video Surveillance market [link no longer available] has been released. The study,...

By John Honovich - about 14 years ago

New Producs Directory ASIS 2009 Finalized

This report examines 37 new products announced for ASIS 2009. It includes links to the individual product's webpages as well as our product...

By John Honovich - about 14 years ago

Moves Further Upmarket with Dynamic Situation Management

Vidsys new functionalities benefit the largest and most complex security organizations. This is an interesting and important contrast to one of...

By John Honovich - about 14 years ago

Launches Video Analytics Platform

Axis has launched a video analytics platform that according to Axis will be the "cornerstone of their video analytics strategy." Designed as an...

By John Honovich - about 14 years ago

Will Cisco Buy Pelco?

An IT analyst believes Cisco may acquire Pelco. He states, "This fits the mold of Cisco's acquisition strategy. It's a smaller company with a niche...

By John Honovich - about 14 years ago

Does GE Security's Profitability Make it a Good Company?

At ASIS, the GM of GE Security reported that the division is double digit profitable. However, does that make it a good company or a good...

By John Honovich - about 14 years ago

Examining Cisco's Defense of their Video Surveillance Strategy

Let's examine the validity of Cisco's numerous responses and public statements defending the Pelco deal and their general video surveillance...

By John Honovich - about 14 years ago

Broad Product Offering Released / Test Results Examined

Sanyo has announced a broad range of new products [link no longer available] that expands them from just the single VCC-HD4000 [link no longer...

By John Honovich - about 14 years ago

Enhanced Video Storage Management

March Networks announced 2 significant advances in managing storage from IP cameras. These have an important impact on video surveillance design...

By John Honovich - about 14 years ago

Acquires Low-Light Imaging Specialist

FLIR has acquired a company specializing in low-light color imaging to complement its existing portfolio of thermal/IR imaging. The company,...

By John Honovich - about 14 years ago

Introduces IP Cameras and VMS

Flir is moving into IP video with network thermal cameras and its own VMS software. FLIR introduces 3 series of IP cameras: the F-series (fixed box...

By John Honovich - about 14 years ago

Examining Pelco's Partner Program

Pelco is aggressively expanding its partner program - a move that is counter to the general trend of manufacturers tightening their own...

By John Honovich - about 14 years ago

Expands Server Offerings

Intransa has added a number of new servers/appliances to their product offerings, further "completing [their] move from a video storage vendor to...

By John Honovich - about 14 years ago

Adds Rules Based Alerting

For its 2.0 release, BRS Labs has added rules based alerting. This rectifies a limitation in the 1.0 version where common events where not alerted...

By John Honovich - about 14 years ago

Cisco Admits Failure, Partners with Pelco (v2)

Less than 3 years ago, Cisco threatened the physical security industry with disruption and innovation. Spending more than $100 Million USD, Cisco...

By John Honovich - about 14 years ago

Ionodes - Video Surveillance Startup Examined

Ionodes is a recent startup drawing significant interest for its experienced founders and its partnership with Genetec. The product that looks to...

By John Honovich - about 14 years ago

Video Analytic Search from AgentVi Examined (Vi-Search)

Using video analytics to enhance search and investigation is growing. AgentVi has announced Vi-Search [link no longer available], a new product...

By John Honovich - about 14 years ago

IP Solutions Take a "Hit"

ADT's President discussed [link no longer available] how the recession was impacting their security business. Possibly the most interesting remarks...

By John Honovich - about 14 years ago

Should ASIS Endorse Products? (Results)

Vote and make your voice heard on ASIS' product awards. For the first time, ASIS has issued awards to manufacturers [link no longer available]....

By John Honovich - about 14 years ago

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