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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7 New Retail Security / Surveillance Products

A number of promising new retail security and surveillance products are available. In this note, we summarize those products and provide references...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 12 years ago

Assa Abloy Aperio Wireless Examined

Cabling and installation are the two biggest expenses in access control. With many locations difficult to wire, and multiple devices required at...

By Ethan Ace - almost 12 years ago

Most Fooled by Resolution Myth

A common and important mistake confirmed: After years of manufacturer marketing that resolution equals quality, recent IPVM poll results of nearly...

By John Honovich - almost 12 years ago

Samsung Beats ObjectVideo

After a year of international litigation, ObjectVideo has withdrawn its complaint against Samsung - great news not only for Samsung but for the...

By John Honovich - almost 12 years ago

Turning an IP Camera Into an Intercom

Several integrators have recently sent help requests looking for guidelines on using IP cameras as part of a single station intercom system. In...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 12 years ago

FIPS-201 Improvements Reviewed

A new version of FIPS-201 is being introduced, but does the update make it more relevant to the physical security industry? To a large extent,...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 12 years ago

US Security Mag: China Destroying America

"Guerilla warfare on American trade secrets rages on" says a US security trade magazine, blasting China, and "turncoat Western CEOs" that "figures...

By John Honovich - almost 12 years ago

New Trend: IP Public View Monitors

While Public View Monitors have been a fundamental surveillance tool for many years, they have been analog-only, and therefore fit awkawardly into...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 12 years ago

End User IP and MP Adoption Rates

How are end users adopting IP and MP cameras? In a recent survey of 60 end users, we asked them if they were using these types of cameras and, if...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 12 years ago

HID VertX Examined

HID's VertX [link no longer available] door access control system is the more powerful but lesser known sibling of HID's Edge product line. Unlike...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 12 years ago

The World's Easiest to Install Camera?

8 cameras installed in 5 minutes. That's the claim of loss-prevention niche surveillance provider USS [link no longer available]. The company...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 12 years ago

ORC Overblown?

While Organized retail crime captures big headlines and claims of billion dollar losses, is it really the problem it is made to be or is it wildly...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 12 years ago

Extreme Temperatures Tutorial

Surveillance cameras are expected to work outdoors, ranging from deserts to monsoons to blizards. Ensuring that cameras works reliably in these...

By Ethan Ace - almost 12 years ago

Dropcam 2012 Funding

Not even a year after getting the biggest funding ever for the VSaaS market, Dropcam has now received a funding round that is twice the size of its...

By John Honovich - almost 12 years ago

Locksmiths Hot for Next Gen Keychains

Q: What type of product excites the door hardware industry? A: Next generation keychains! Despite sounding like a joke, a product capturing buzz...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 12 years ago

PSIM to be Worth $2.79 Billion In 2021

A new report projects the Physical Security Information (PSIM) market to be worth $2.79 Billion USD - a shockingly high number for a market that...

By John Honovich - almost 12 years ago Info plus reports label

Why Integrators Get Fired

While many integrators like to think of themselves as irreplaceable to their customers, new IPVM end user survey results show this is not the case....

By Brian Rhodes - almost 12 years ago

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


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