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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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 - about 12 years ago

Pelco vs Integrators

Once an integrator favorite, Pelco is increasingly viewed with distrust and concern by many. As the former US leader becomes assimilated into a...

By Brian Rhodes - about 12 years ago

Pelco Sued by ObjectVideo

The lawsuits keep coming. Now ObjectVideo is suing former, long time partner Pelco. Done quietly after business hours on a Friday afternoon,...

By John Honovich - about 12 years ago

Axis One-Click Review

Connecting to remote cameras remains one of the most painful tasks in surveillance. Automatic setup features have proven unreliable in many cases,...

By Ethan Ace - about 12 years ago

Brivo Access Control Examined

Does hosted access offer advantages over traditional panel based door access control systems? Brivo Systems, a US provider of 'hosted access'...

By Brian Rhodes - about 12 years ago

Pan/Tilt Camera Selection Guide

Multiple styles of PTZ are available, though little clear-cut guidance on which is best for a given application is available, making camera...

By Ethan Ace - about 12 years ago

IMS Moves Up Their Tipping Point to IP

The most polarizing debate of the last few years is when the video surveillance market will 'tip' to IP video (i.e., be more than 50%). Last year,...

By John Honovich - about 12 years ago

Dealing with Low Light Problems

Getting high quality images in low light is a common challenge. With the problem being so widespread, we were curious to understand how integrators...

By Brian Rhodes - about 12 years ago

Ocularis 3.0 Reviewed

Hot on the heels of making a splash at this year's ISC West with an 'award' winning new product announcement, OnSSI surprised many this week by...

By Brian Rhodes - about 12 years ago

Avigilon Q1 2012 Financials

While many surveillance manufacturer's revenue growth has slowed significantly, Avigilon's Q1 2012 financials [link no longer available] show that...

By John Honovich - about 12 years ago


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