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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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Access: IP Readers vs. Control Panels

Should you continue to use traditional centralized, panel-based access control or does it make sense to use IP readers? Let's overview the 2 key...

By Ethan Ace - almost 12 years ago

BRS Labs Financial and Company Update 2012

BRS Labs remains one of the most controversial companies in the surveillance market. They burst on to the scene in 2008 claiming $100 Million worth...

By John Honovich - almost 12 years ago

Axis Low-Cost HD Minidomes M3004/M3005

Axis has released a new series of minidomes which may be a bit confusing at first. Doesn't Axis already have multiple minidome series? Yes. Then...

By Ethan Ace - almost 12 years ago

Powering IP Cameras When Using Fiber

Solving distance issues with fiber optic cable creates a new set of problems. Due to the lack of PoE, users must find a local power source and...

By Ethan Ace - almost 12 years ago

Distributors: What is their Value?

What do integrators really think about their product distributors? In some cases, relationships between integrators and distributors span decades....

By Brian Rhodes - almost 12 years ago

Avigilon H3 Series 1 and 2 Megapixel Cameras

Not too long ago, Avigilon introduced its first 1 and 2MP H.264 camera line. Now, Avigilon has released a new series of 1 and 2MP cameras, begging...

By Ethan Ace - almost 12 years ago

StopLift Retail Video Analytics Examined

Can video analytics be used to stop sweethearting and self check out theft, two of the biggest threats that retailers face? While analytics are...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 12 years ago

Top 3 End User VMS Complaints

What do end users most dislike about VMS systems? What are the real hot button that make or break customer satisfaction? We wanted to discover the...

By Ethan Ace - almost 12 years ago

Miracle Alarm Sensor? (Xandem)

If we told you a security system could see through walls, is invulernable to false alarms and works with yout existing intrusion system, would you...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 12 years ago

Don't Get Fooled by These Demo Tricks

The vendor comes to your office to show you the latest and greatest camera, analytics, VMS, etc. They set up the equipment to show you how it...

By John Honovich - almost 12 years ago

2012 Mid Year Surveillance Industry Guide

The 397 page, 2012 Mid Year Surveillance Industry Guide, covering the key events and the future of the video surveillance market, is now available....

By John Honovich - almost 12 years ago

Optex Redscan Reviewed

Perimeter detection products are notoriously prone to false positive alarms. Optex REDSCAN claims it minimizes this problem with technology not...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 12 years ago

Measuring Wheels Examined

Recording measurements of long distances can be difficult. Since video surveillance work often requires stepping of distances in the hundreds of...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 12 years ago

Dealing with PoE Only Cameras

Increasingly, IP camera manufacturers are dropping low voltage support in favor of PoE power only. This can cause problems and unexpected expense...

By Ethan Ace - almost 12 years ago

Verint Surveillance Revenue Down 5%

While Verint's overall revenue grew more than 10% in Q1 2012, their video surveillance division's revenue shrank by 5%. Verint explained the...

By John Honovich - almost 12 years ago

Thermal Camera Under $2,000?

While Axis and FLIR have loudly proclaimed steep drops in thermal network camera pricing, their cameras are still at least $3,000 and most are far...

By Ethan Ace - almost 12 years ago

Security Gates Tutorial

While gates are a critical component for many facilities, selecting them can be challenging. Numerous types of gates exist with various tradeoffs...

By Benros Emata - almost 12 years ago

IP Video 101 Training

This free, online course allows you to learn the basics of IP video in under 2 hours by watching a series of 6 videos and take a 14 question...

By John Honovich - almost 12 years ago

DIY Video Alarm Verfication

Video alarm verification may improve intrusion monitoring, but having alarms flow through a central station can be awkward. Those services are...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 12 years ago

Selecting a Quality Security Integrator

A number of end users and consultant members asked us the best way to select quality security integrator, following our manufacturer survey results...

By John Honovich - almost 12 years ago

Using Laser Distance Finders

Calculating correct distances can be a pain but are an essential part of properly estimated projects. For years, the tape measure has been a...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 12 years ago


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