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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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Milestone's New Support Take 2

Controversy swelled around our recent report about Milestone's 'unprecedented' support charges. Now, as the plan is implemented, Milestone has...

By Brian Rhodes - about 12 years ago

DIY Alarm Kits Surveyed

When protecting one's home with an alarm system, deciding between professionally installed and DIY offerings is a fundamental choice. DIY options...

By Brian Rhodes - about 12 years ago

Winners Losers Spring 2012

Now that the dust has settled from the product announcements of the last month, we can better understand the impact on the overall video...

By John Honovich - about 12 years ago

Designing Security Monitoring Stations

Our Security Monitoring Station Guide is an introduction to selecting the right surveillance monitoring console furniture. In it, a number of...

By John Grocke - about 12 years ago

'DIY' vs Professional Alarm Systems

A growing yet controversial trend in alarm systems is for people to do it themselves, installing their own alarm systems and monitoring it...

By Brian Rhodes - about 12 years ago

Outdoor Surveillance Camera Usage

How many cameras are deployed outdoors? We asked integrators in our Spring 2012 Survey to describe how commonly they deploy surveillance cameras...

By Brian Rhodes - about 12 years ago

Manufacturers - The Wisdom of Corruption

New research demonstrates that, while many manufacturers may be corrupt, they are smart to do so. A paper from the National Bureau of Economic...

By John Honovich - about 12 years ago

Camera Installation Guide

Camera installation is fundamental to the security industry, but in many cases, little thought is given to planning and installation, leading to...

By Ethan Ace - about 12 years ago

Proxicast With IP Cameras

4G wireless networks are on the rise, with cellular providers building out their networks and heavily marketing increases in speed and...

By Ethan Ace - about 12 years ago

The Failed Ingram Micro Pitch Examined

The biggest failure of ISC West 2012 was the Ingram Micro Pavilon. The massive, empty, confusing exhibition hall was widely disparaged. But why did...

By John Honovich - about 12 years ago

Axis's Weak Q1 2012 Financial Results

After strong expansion the past few years, Axis's sales growth continues to decelerate for the third consecutive quarter. At the end of 2011,...

By John Honovich - about 12 years ago

Markups / Margins Tutorial

How much an integrator marks up a product when they sell it to a customer has a big impact on both the total end user cost and the profitability of...

By John Honovich - about 12 years ago

World's Smallest IP Fixed Dome?

Camera size is a key selection consideration. Some prefer cameras be overt, so subjects know they are being watched, hopefully preventing problems....

By Ethan Ace - about 12 years ago

China to Block Out Western Manufacturers?

Fueled by massive Chinese government spending, Chinese video surveillance is one of the fastest growing markets in our industry. With its already...

By John Honovich - about 12 years ago

Success in the Security Industry

Unsuccessful people often wonder why they are so, developing silly theories about what is holding them back. The Women's Security Council is an...

By John Honovich - about 12 years ago

SIW Flip Flops on Analog

Days after a spirited defense of analog and a scathing critique by us, SecurityInfoWatch has reversed course on the future of analog. In its...

By John Honovich - about 12 years ago

Panasonic Full HD Domes

Panasonic has added two models of full HD fixed domes to its line, promising the highest resolutions and framerates of any Panasonic dome. In this...

By Ethan Ace - about 12 years ago

Panasonic New Integrated IR Camera Reviewed

Panasonic is the latest manufacturer to jump on the built-in IR bandwagon with the introduction of the WV-SW316L outdoor camera. This camera...

By Ethan Ace - about 12 years ago


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