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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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Examining Embedding Briefcam inside Milestone's SmartClient

Briefcam, a specilalist developer of video analytics for searching/investigations has integrated their solution inside of Milestone's VMS...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Examining Geovision's Panoramic Cameras

Geovision has announced 2 panoramic camera models including a 1.3MP [link no longer available] and 4MP model. Both models use fisheye lens with...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Examining Pixim's New WDR Seawolf Chip

Pixim released a new chipset called Seawolf [link no longer available] for IP and analog cameras. The company claims that the Seawolf chip provides...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Examining Cisco's Two New SMB IP Cameras: VC220 and VC240

Cisco is adding two (2) new VGA resolution IP cameras to their SMB IP camera line up. The new VC220 (dome) and the VC240 (bullet) cameras use a...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Examining Axis New Thermal Camera Offering (Q1921/-E)

Axis announced the release of the Q1921/-E thermal cameras (where -E is the outdoor model). The new models will be an addition to their existing...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Examining Genetec's SV-16 'Compact' Network Security Appliance

Genetec is now offering the SV-16 small form factor NVR. The SV-16 NVR appliance is meant to provide a lower cost alternative to COTS server based...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

T24 IP Door Station Cameras Examined

Mobotix has recently launched two new megapixel panoramic IP cameras, designed to integrate with their various home/building automation modules to...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Examining the Pelco Spectra 1.3MP HD PTZs

Pelco released a line of megapixel IP PTZs called 'Spectra HD [link no longer available].' This marks Pelco's first offering to an already limited...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Examining IQinVision's Alliance-mx Series H.264 Megapixel Cameras

IQinVision will be offering SD, 720p, and 1080p resolution H.264 IP dome cameras in an all weather IP66 form factor. The Alliance-mx series will be...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Examining QNAP VioStor Pro Series NVR

QNAP now offers an alternative to their formerly all 'headless' NVR appliances. The VioStor Pro Series (firmware version 3.3.0) includes 12...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

VMS Support Search Released

You may find the perfect camera for your needs but you must make sure that the camera works with your VMS. This can be challenging as many cameras...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

ADT, Viral Videos and Scare Tactics

A recent ADT Chile ad campaign has become a viral video due to its controversial scare tactics. While some like it noting its 'clear message and...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Examining Avigilon's Financial Performance

In this update, we examine megapixel/HD speciliast Avigilon's revenue, growth rate, competitive positioning and future strategic challenges....

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Examining Avigilon's First H.264 Camera Offerings

Avigilon has announced an HD H.264 camera line. Previous Avigilon cameras only supported JPEG200.Another significant addition for this line is...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Testing: GBO InfinityLens Lenses

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By Benros Emata - over 13 years ago

Is the HDcctv Alliance Shooting Itself in the Foot?

We believe that the HDcctv Alliance's uniquely combative PR strategy is hurting their cause. The Alliance is the first industry group...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Training: Using Lens Calculators

In video surveillance applications, lenses generally take a 'back-seat' to their sexier camera counterparts. However, selecting a proper lens for...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Surveillance Camera Statistics - Megapixel

In this report, we analyze trends, features and pricing for megapixel cameras. We achieved this by using our Camera Finder to query 40 different...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Mobotix 2010 Financial Status and Growth Examined

In this update, we examine and summarize key points and claims made in Mobotix's 2010 financial report including growth rate, market position,...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Can PSIM move downmarket?

Significant speculation exists about the future and potential of PSIM. Widely criticized as being a niche product for the largest security...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Testing OzVision 4-HVR VSaaS / Video Verification

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By Benros Emata - over 13 years ago

Is Analytics Still in its Infancy?

The security industry has gotten to the point where direct criticisms of video analytics is commonplace. As we examined in March 2010, numerous...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

SIA Security Privacy: Weak US Guidelines

The largest US security trade association, SIA, has issued very weak security guidelines. Their so-called 12 point "Privacy Framework" is not only...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Should Re-sellers Give Away Milestone Essential?

With entry level VMS software now priced so low, it raises the question: Should re-sellers give away Milestone Essential for free to encourage more...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

Surveillance Manufacturer New Web Pages Roundup

The following is a collection of new webpages found by our spider over the first half of September 2010. The results are organized chronologically...

By John Honovich - over 13 years ago

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