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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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IT vs CCTV Techs - Competitive Shift Examined

Many incumbent CCTV/security dealers do not want to deal with IP's complexity. It is frequently argued that these dealers, perhaps the core of the...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

ACLU Fooled by Vendor Propaganda

The ACLU's surveillance concerns [link no longer available] are based on technology that does not work in the real world. Ironically, the ACLU is...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Bosch's New HD Camera Line Examined

In this note, we examine Bosch's new HD camera lineup [link no longer available]. One of the last major vendors to release their own H.264 HD...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Vicon Achieves Best Quarter in Years

After a long stretch of sharp revenue declines, in Q4 2010, Vicon recorded its best financial results in years. Compared to Q4 2009, revenue was up...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Axis Q4 2010 Results Examined

Axis's financial results continue to improve, finishing a strong 2010 with its best quarter [link no longer available] in a few years. In local...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

VSaaS Market Size and State 2011

VSaaS has high hopes, small adoption so far and important questions to consider. In this report, we project, analyze and examine the key issues...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Arktan 21MP Camera Upcoming Release Examined

A new entrant to the megapixel video surveillance market  plans to offer a 21MP, 180 degree camera. This update reviews key features, pricing and...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Why Does CSST Want to Go Private?

CSST [link no longer available], listed on the NY Stock Exchange and one of the largest providers in the Chinese market is trying to go private. On...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

City Mesh Wireless Surveillance RFP Examined

In this update, we examine a US city's RFP for a city-wide video surveillance system including a public safety mesh network. The RFP includes a...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Bosch's SMB IR IP Cameras Examined

Well known for their Extreme CCTV Professional IR products, Bosch is expanding its IR offerings with new Small Business/Retail integrated IR camera...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

IP Video Application: Funerals

Streaming funerals is an interesting and controversial application of the growing IP video market. In this note, we examine its use, potential...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Exacq's Financial Position and Growth Examined

Exacq is a US based provider of VMS software and hDVR/NVR appliances. The following note overviews Exacq's financial position and growth based on a...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

PTZ Usage Statistics 2011

How many PTZs are actually used? What's normal? These are especially interesting questions as multi megapixel adoption continues to grow. Inside...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Alarm Dealer's Expansion to Surveillance

We examine the challenges faced by a medium sized alarm company that exapnded their core alarm business by offering video surveillance.  This can...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

ICOP Bankrupt

US mobile DVR manufacturer ICOP has suspended operations [link no longer available] and is seeking investments or perhaps an acquisition. At the...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

What Duties Do Guards Have Watching CCTV?

A woman fell into a mall fountain while security guards sat and laughed. Not only did they fail to respond, they posted a video online showing the...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago


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