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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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FIPS-201 Failure

The security market is hungry for money. With security budgets shrinking worldwide, any glimmer of untapped sales sends manufacturers and...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 12 years ago

Can Integrators Replace Electricians?

PoE is not just for cameras, and a new trend may turn the tables by making lights just another networked service. While electricians often poach...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 12 years ago

IP Camera Bandwidth Training

Understanding bandwidth is critical to using IP cameras. In this new training, we show how to measure bandwidth and how significantly bandwidth can...

By John Honovich - almost 12 years ago

Pelco's 3D Design Tool Reviewed

Despite living in the age of computer aided design, many designers and engineers take to 'paper and pencil' during video system design because the...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 12 years ago

ADI: Porn for Security Dealers

For every step forward, sometimes you take three or four steps back. That thought may come to mind of those championing gender equity in the...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 12 years ago

Useful Online CPTED Tool

While CPTED is often ignored in designing security systems, it offers significant value. CPTED, that is, Crime Prevention through Environmental...

By Ethan Ace - almost 12 years ago

PoE Power Problems

One of the nastiest and most difficult to identify problems is insufficient PoE power. One minutes, things may be working fine. The next, the...

By Ethan Ace - almost 12 years ago

Lowe's Selling Alarms Direct

Should RMR junkies start worrying? Home improvement giant Lowe's is entering the home automation and security market, selling equipment directly to...

By Ethan Ace - almost 12 years ago

Milestone as a VSaaS

While Milestone seeks global VMS domination, many view the VSaaS market as a potential new rival that could undercut the growth and future of...

By Ethan Ace - almost 12 years ago

Should Integrators Go to PSA-Tec?

Trade shows typically are run by manufacturers, for manufacturers (except for ASIS which is simply controlled by manufacturers). By contrast, PSA,...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 12 years ago

IP Camera PC Training

Over and over, we are told that this is the most common and fundamental problem techs have getting started with IP cameras. They come to a job...

By John Honovich - almost 12 years ago

Vivotek's 5 MP Camera Line Reviewed

Vivotek is the latest 'big name' to jump into the 5MP product market. While the true value of multi-megapixel cameras are debatable, the market...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 12 years ago

Worst Parent Ever Caught on Surveillance?

Some things are almost beyond comprehension - like this surveillance video. Take a look: What possessed this father to put his child in a...

By John Honovich - almost 12 years ago

Top 5 Integrator Concerns

What concerns keep integrators awake at night? During our recent visit to PSA-TEC, we informally surveyed integrator attendees and asked them 'What...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 12 years ago

NUUO Titan NVR Examined

While the VMS software market is dominated by aggressive European and American providers, NUUO is the best known Asian alternative. In the past few...

By Ethan Ace - almost 12 years ago

Axis Ad: Throw Away Your Analog Equipment

In a surprising and, sure to be controversial ad campaign, Axis advocates throwing analog equipment away. If the reader is in any way confused...

By John Honovich - almost 12 years ago

IP Camera Standards Use Revealed

Just four years ago, IP camera standards were no more than a dream. All IP cameras were integrated with proprietary interfaces or using the...

By Ethan Ace - almost 12 years ago

IPVM New Features May 2012

We have added in 4 new features to IPVM and have another half-dozen lined up for the second half of the year. In this post, we explain the new...

By John Honovich - almost 12 years ago

Netgear Surveillance Reviewed

Netgear is one of the biggest IT brands in the world, with over a billion in annual revenue. Now, they are finally moving into the surveillance...

By Ethan Ace - almost 12 years ago

Free Tool to Capture Surveillance Problems

Getting a good image can help solve surveillance problems and quickly show people what video really looks like. While print screen is built in,...

By John Honovich - almost 12 years ago

Honeywell MAXPRO Cloud Reviewed

Until now, the surveillance cloud has been the province of IP upstarts and small companies pushing a new approach. The old guard incumbents have...

By Ethan Ace - almost 12 years ago


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