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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Ban Resolution

The word 'resolution' should be banned in surveillance. What all IP manufacturers mean when they say 'resolution' is 'pixel count.' We should be...

By John Honovich - about 11 years ago | 40 Comments

Ouch - Mobotix Revenue Declines

Mobotix's deterioration continues. While the company once boasted regular 50% revenue gains before the recession, growth has decelerated over the...

By John Honovich - about 11 years ago | 11 Comments

Training: VMS Fundamentals

In this special report, we provide over 2 hours of unique video training on the fundamentals of selecting and using Video Management Systems. This...

By John Honovich - about 11 years ago

Screw-up: Vivint Cloud Video

Who can see your cloud stored video? For at least one Vivint customer, the answer is complete strangers. An ongoing concerns of cloud-based...

By John Honovich - about 11 years ago | 15 Comments

Pivot3 Financials and Market Fit Examined

Last year, Pivot3 raised an additional $23 million to fund expansion. Now, the company is confirming doubling of revenue year over year and total...

By John Honovich - about 11 years ago

PSIM Marketer Spam Bombs LinkedIn

LinkedIn's descent into a cyber cesspool continues with unscrupulous marketers stepping up their spam campaigns. Today, we have a PSIM marketer,...

By John Honovich - about 11 years ago | 10 Comments

PR People, I Love You

Now that is not true but, in fairness, nowhere did I use the word 'actually', plus I had my fingers crossed while typing that title. But don't...

By John Honovich - about 11 years ago | 4 Comments

Axis 3D Design Offering

Axis is releasing 3D design models that aims to improve camera design and layout. In this note, we explain what they are, what platform it works...

By Brian Rhodes - about 11 years ago | 5 Comments

Revit for Surveillance Examined

Large construction projects require constant communication among all trades, including security installers. Most are totally reliant on others to...

By Brian Rhodes - about 11 years ago | 9 Comments

Would a Hikvision / Pelco Deal Make Sense?

A persistent industry rumor says Hikvision and Pelco are in talks to do a merger / acquisition. Who knows the truth. Even if there are some talks,...

By John Honovich - about 11 years ago | 12 Comments

Promote, Protest and Get Terminated

IPVM discussions are going great. In the first full month, we had 15,000+ reads, over 700 comments and 70 discussions posted. We have one problem...

By John Honovich - about 11 years ago | 8 Comments

Display Your Personal/Company URL When Commenting

Members, now you can display your company or LinkedIn URL when commenting in IPVM discussions or articles. If you want to get in touch with others...

By John Honovich - about 11 years ago | 24 Comments

Intransa Phone Line is Back?

Every so often, we call Intransa to try to speak to a human being. In the past few months, we almost always were transferred to an outsourced...

By John Honovich - about 11 years ago | 10 Comments

Lens Selection Recommendations

Selecting the right lens can be confusing and tough, especially because lenses are often integrated into cameras, severely restricting flexibility...

By John Honovich - about 11 years ago

Axis Q4 2012 Financials Reviewed

Over the last two years, Axis's financial results have varied significantly and over the last few quarters, the overall trend has been decelerating...

By John Honovich - about 11 years ago | 5 Comments

AK357 Admits Misuse (Updated)

"AK357", has repeatedly stolen access to IPVM's member research. [UPDATE Feb 4, 2013: AK357 and I have spoken. He acknowledged that it was wrong...

By John Honovich - about 11 years ago | 21 Comments

Raytec Vario IP Illuminators

Raytec may have the first ever networked surveillance illuminator [link no longer available]. The big question is what this means. What are the...

By Ethan Ace - about 11 years ago | 10 Comments

Avigilon Admits Ad Not Actual / Now Replaced

Avigilon has responded to IPVM's "Avigilon's Dirty Tricks" post, justifying their home page advertisement comparing analog to Avigilon's quality....

By John Honovich - about 11 years ago | 10 Comments

Kudos to Arecont!

Over the last few years, IPVM has repeatedly criticized Arecont Vision; Most recently was Arecont's FoV switcheroo in a 2012 trade magazine...

By John Honovich - about 11 years ago


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