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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Trend: Sharing Surveillance Video Via YouTube

An important, growing trend is police departments sharing surveillance video via YouTube, vastly increasing the reach and probability that the...

By John Honovich - almost 12 years ago

Why VMS Annual Fees are Unfair

VMS annual fees are generally unfair and harmful to users. This is a growing problem as more surveillance users migrate to software only systems...

By John Honovich - almost 12 years ago

MP Intercom - Speco O2S1 Examined

"Innovative" is normally not a superlative associated with budget-line manufacturer Speco Technologies. However, Speco has recently announced the...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 12 years ago

IP Cameras as Door Intercoms

Are door intercom units really necessary? An often overlooked benefit of IP cameras are their flexibility to be used for more than...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 12 years ago

Genetec Transcoding (Wink Forge) Reviewed

Transcoding has gained more attention recently with OnSSI 'winning' the prestigious Best New Wireless Surviellance Award at ISC West 2012 for its...

By Ethan Ace - almost 12 years ago

Debating How to Sell RMR

RMR proponents claim it is a cure-all for cash-strapped integrators. One company, Integrator Support, is focused on helping security installers...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 12 years ago

Booster Bags Solution

A cheap, household supply item is used to defeat advanced theft prevention systems every day. Retailers attribute millions of dollars in stolen...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 12 years ago

Pissed! Why the UK is so Upset with Norbain

The pitchforks are out in the UK, with hordes of integrators and manufacturers angered at the UK's most prominent distributor, Norbain. If you are...

By John Honovich - almost 12 years ago

Axis Growth Rebounds Strongly (Q2 2012)

After the last half year of disappointing results, Axis revenue growth rebounded strongly in Q2 2012. However, growth across geographical regions...

By John Honovich - almost 12 years ago

Vunetrix v-Cloud Network Monitoring

Network monitoring systems have seen limited adoption in security, generally priced within reach of only large-scale enterprise deployments....

By Ethan Ace - almost 12 years ago

The Worst Security Marketing Ever

We are all witnesses to the worst security marketing campaign ever run. Over the last 4 years, the underfunded and outmanned HDcctv Alliance has...

By John Honovich - almost 12 years ago

Sony Hybrid Cameras: Game Changer or Disappointment?

For more than a year, Sony has been promoting its hybrid IP camera line as a novel way to reuse coax cable and ease the migration from analog to...

By Ethan Ace - almost 12 years ago

HID's EVO Series Examined

After years of rumors, door access control giant HID has formally announced its next generation of IP door access controller with 'EVO' [link no...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 12 years ago

Organized Retail Crime Counter Measures Reviewed

'Organized Retail Crime', or ORC, makes many retailers nervous. Unlike traditional shoplifting, ORC is earmarked by being organized and widespread....

By Brian Rhodes - almost 12 years ago

Pelco's Wrong! Cries HDcctv Alliance

Just days after being sued for stealing Object Video's invention of fire metadata, Pelco is again being attacked - this time for allegedly blowing...

By John Honovich - almost 12 years ago

Average Camera Models Used Per Project

Choosing the right camera model for the job can be challenging. In high camera count systems, numerous models may be required, each with their own...

By Ethan Ace - almost 12 years ago

Temporary Intrusion Alarm Kit Examined

How do you protect seasonal worksites or temporary storage areas? This is a frequent request of many end-users to their alarm providers, with no...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 12 years ago

Australian Security Corruption Scandal

A major scandal is rocking the Australian security industry. The government alleges corrupt awards [link no longer available] for multi-million...

By John Honovich - almost 12 years ago

Retail Webinar Recorded

Over 60 Members joined us live for a webinar on "What's New in Retail" where we discussed sweethering, ORC, public view monitors, new EAS tags,...

By John Honovich - almost 12 years ago

Ubiquiti ToughSwitch

Ubiquiti's lack of standard PoE compatibility has been one of few integrator complaints against them. Users have had to turn to lesser known lines...

By Ethan Ace - almost 12 years ago

Advertising Blows Up on SIW

Reading through today's hatchet job against Pelco, SecurityInfoWatch dumped two surprises. Not only is the article laughably and ignorantly a fluff...

By John Honovich - almost 12 years ago

Retailers on Migrating from Analog to IP

Migrating existing systems from analog to IP is important to many retailers. At the recent NRF-LP show, a well attended breakout session titled...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 12 years ago

Super EAS Tags? Wave WG Reviewed

Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) tags are big business. No other security measure is more widely used in retail than those ubiquitous...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 12 years ago

Average Number of Camera Lines Integrators Carry

You have hundreds of camera manufacturers to pick from. Which one should you use? This is a tough but critical question impacting both integrators...

By Ethan Ace - almost 12 years ago

Genetec & Milestone vs Avigilon & Exacq

Over the past few years, the two most frequently cited names cited for professional VMS systems have been Milestone and Genetec. As two of the...

By John Honovich - almost 12 years ago

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