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Winners and Losers Fall 2012

Recently, surveillance innovation has been underwhelming. Indeed, this Spring, it hit a low point, with incremental advances in video quality and a...

By John Honovich - over 11 years ago

AutoCAD for Surveillance

While the construction industry made the transition to computer aided design software years ago, many in security have yet to do so. Perhaps...

By Brian Rhodes - over 11 years ago

360 Thermal Camera (HGH IR Revolution)

Everyone seems to be going 360, even thermal cameras now. While panoramic cameras provide sweeping coverage area, traditional approaches could not...

By Ethan Ace - over 11 years ago

Multifunction Maglock (Securitron M680)

A new maglock claims to be 'smarter' and more 'stylish' than the rest. Is it useful, or is it a complex gimmick? In this note, we examine this...

By Brian Rhodes - over 11 years ago

Cisco Reboots Video Surveillance

Cisco has unquestionably become the best company in video surveillance ... for people to laugh at. What started out in 2006 with great hopes for...

By John Honovich - over 11 years ago

Using PIRs + Cameras Guide

Combining PIR motion detectors and surveillance cameras is a common way of improving how well cameras can 'see' in low light and alert against...

By Brian Rhodes - over 11 years ago

How Far Can a PTZ See?

Knowing how far a PTZ can see is a critical but tricky question for PTZ use. On the one hand, seeing very far away is a common reason for choosing...

By John Honovich - over 11 years ago

Sentry360 FullSight 180 Cameras Examined

180 and 360 degree cameras continue to increase in popularity, with a number of manufacturers releasing new product in the past year. Sentry360,...

By Ethan Ace - over 11 years ago

The Best PR Person in the Biz?

Most trade magazine 'articles' simply cut and paste press releases. Few are generic survey pieces. But every once in a while, an article is so...

By John Honovich - over 11 years ago

A Successful PTZ Auto Tracking Case

Auto Tracking functions in PTZs are oversold, but in certain cases can have real value. In this note, we examine a successful case study using Auto...

By Brian Rhodes - over 11 years ago

PTZ Thermal - DRS Watchmaster IP Ultra

Despite marketing claims, thermal cameras remain too expensive for most of the commercial market. Only one company is really pushing hard to change...

By Ethan Ace - over 11 years ago

Lowest-Cost EoC Yet? (EnConn Mini-Power)

Reusing coaxial cable for new IP cameras can simplify and save on upgrades. However, the devices that enable this, Ethernet over Coax adapters,...

By Ethan Ace - over 11 years ago

Vivint & 2GIG Acquired for Over $2 Billion

Legendary door to door alarm sales company Vivint is being acquired for over $2 Billion by the Blackstone Group - a huge amount. Here is the...

By John Honovich - over 11 years ago

A Revolutionary Reader? Nedap uPass Access

Is a revolution [link no longer available] in access control readers upon us? That's the claim of one manufacturer, who has introduced a line of...

By Brian Rhodes - over 11 years ago

Advanced Video Surveillance Training Course

[See current IPVM video surveillance courses.] Want expert video surveillance training? The goal of our new course is for you to become a world...

By John Honovich - over 11 years ago

Best and Worst of ASIS 2012

Definitely the most eventful and colorful ASIS show in a long long time; While it certainly was not particularly successful in a conventional sense...

By John Honovich - over 11 years ago

Microsoft / IDV PSIM Reviewed

Another IT giant is attempting to enter the physical security marketplace, this time with a PSIM. At ASIS 2012, one of the most continuously packed...

By Brian Rhodes - over 11 years ago

Panoramic MP Cop Cams (Panasonic)

Cop cams seen on TV are usually grainy and shaky with a narrow field of view. While they are helpful in providing evidence and assisting in...

By Ethan Ace - over 11 years ago

Milestone VMS Lawsuit

The biggest brand in Video Management Software, Milestone Systems, has been sued by rival VMS developer JDS for patent infringement. The patents...

By John Honovich - over 11 years ago

At ASIS, Sponsors Get Top Billing

At ASIS, sponsors get top billing. Literally. The organization that makes $10+ million each year from manufacturer sponsors now readily admits this...

By John Honovich - over 11 years ago

Heartbeat Biometrics (Bionym)

It is impossible to spoof a heartbeat: That's the claim of a new biometrics company that wants to use the signature of your heart pumping as...

By Brian Rhodes - over 11 years ago

IR Sells Off Bright Blue

Once the hottest new access control product, Bright Blue has sunk into relative obscurity in a market teeming with competitive offerings. Despite...

By Brian Rhodes - over 11 years ago

What's New in PSIM?

Here's the latest, gathered straight from the ASIS 2012 show floor: Lots of marketing and buzzwords but as for significant product development,...

By Brian Rhodes - over 11 years ago

Sony Acquires Pixim

Sony, one of the world's largest manufacturers of image sensors and cameras, including surveillance, has acquired Pixim [link no longer available],...

By John Honovich - over 11 years ago

iDentify Facial Search Tool

A facial recognition tool was selected by ASIS as one of the 10 best new products at their 2012 show. While facial recognition has been around for...

By John Honovich - over 11 years ago


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