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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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IndigoVision's Market Challenges Deepen

IndigoVision's fiscal 2011 financial results do not look good. While the company remains profitable, growth is far below their key competitors. For...

By John Honovich - over 12 years ago

Brickcom IP Camera Overview

Camera manufacturer Brickcom, spun off from Taiwanese manufacturer Gemtek in 2009, is aiming to provide users an alternative to the major brands in...

By John Honovich - over 12 years ago

Buyer's Guide Discussion

On October 11th we had a live discussion with more than 50 members about our Buyer's Guide. The video is a full, unedited recording of the 1 hour...

By John Honovich - over 12 years ago

Ubiquiti Super Low Cost Surveillance

Wireless manufacturer Ubiquiti has been extremely successful at bringing low cost products to the wireless networking market. They are now...

By John Honovich - over 12 years ago

Top 4 Manufacturer Risks

When picking products, the obvious starting point is what is needed for the application. That will narrow down your options but many manufacturer's...

By John Honovich - over 12 years ago

Genetec's Verint Nextiva Support Examined

Generally, VMS competitors rarely support one another. As such, VMS systems typically lack support for third-party recorders. That noted, in a rare...

By John Honovich - over 12 years ago

BRS Labs AISight 3.0 Examined

BRS Labs' AISight is, without a doubt, one of the most hyped products in the industry led by one of the most aggressive marketing campaigns ever....

By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago

Audio for Surveillance Systems Tutorial

One topic on which we regularly receive questions is the use of audio in surveillance systems, and what products and installation standards should...

By John Honovich - over 12 years ago

IP Camera Buyer's Guide 2011

WARNING: This report is out of date and only left for historical purposes. See the 2014 IP Camera's Buyer Guide. Before picking a specific camera...

By John Honovich - over 12 years ago

Samsung's IP Camera Line Overview

The past few years have been strange for Samsung's security business. The long term partnership with GVI in the Americas was dissolved, with...

By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago

First Ever Video Surveillance Buyer's Guide

We are proud to announce the industry's first Video Surveillance Buyer's Guide, a 30 page report that provides clear recommendations on what to buy...

By John Honovich - over 12 years ago

VMS Buyer's Guide

VMS Key IssuesBefore selecting a manufacturer, buyers should recognize a number of key issues in select any VMS. We review the following...

By John Honovich - over 12 years ago

Hardware and Accessories Buyer's Guide

Hardware What type of hardware your surveillance server will require differs between manufacturers. The manufacturer's documentation or tech...

By John Honovich - over 12 years ago

Mobotix Partner Program Changes Examined

In September 2011, Mobotix announced a new partner program that shifts the company's channel approach in favor of stronger protection of...

By John Honovich - over 12 years ago

Genetec's Immersive Mapping Feature Examined

Integrating 3D mapping with security and surveillance systems has been one of the great hopes of the last decade. However, it is rarely used in...

By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago

DVTel's "Lifetime" Warranty Examined

DVTel has announced [link no longer available] their new Quasar HD line of cameras will carry a "lifetime" warranty. In this case, lifetime comes...

By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago

DRS Technologies WatchMaster Thermal Camera

In the past year, thermal IP surveillance has been a growing trend, with Axis, Bosch, and Pelco entering the IP thermal market, FLIR and VideoIQ...

By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago


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