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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Axis and Milestone on the Recession's Impact

As the largest manufacturers of IP cameras and open VMS software, Axis and Milestone are key forces in the video surveillance market. Recently,...

By John Honovich - about 15 years ago

Not Exhibiting at ISC West

Cisco is not exhibiting at ISC West due to "limited marketing dollars". It is another symptom that, despite their self-promotion, Cisco is not yet...

By John Honovich - about 15 years ago

Panel on IP Camera Standards

TechSec featured a debate on IP camera standards - ONVIF, PSIA, etc. Sam has a long writeup and the discussion on standards is at the very end of...

By John Honovich - about 15 years ago

Axis on Video Analytics

Axis is advocating using analytics on IP cameras. This is not news but I was surprised to hear their questionable rationale (see the 3 minute video...

By John Honovich - about 15 years ago

Why Cisco Video Surveillance has Struggled

Despite the great hype for Cisco's entrance into video surveillance, Cisco has not demonstrated significant success in the market. They have won...

By John Honovich - about 15 years ago

Obama Budget To Shrink Security Industry

With massive deficits building, Obama needs to cut long term spending. Obama's budget blueprint shows that cutting security/defense spending will...

By John Honovich - about 15 years ago

Watch Video Surveillance Product Demos

Online demo videos are a powerful but underutilized tool in video surveillance. This report helps to: Showcase some of the best online demo...

By John Honovich - about 15 years ago

Extended Storage for DVRs Examined

Intransa and Pivot3 continue to market aggressively their storage solutions. One major positioning difference is that Intransa is focusing more...

By John Honovich - about 15 years ago

Why 2010 will be Worse than 2009

While admitting a slowdown, video surveillance professionals generally claim that (1) the market will rebound in the second half of this year and...

By John Honovich - about 15 years ago

How to Win Deals with Megapixel Cameras

Megapixel cameras are the key to fast growth and high profits in the face of the recession. If you are in the video surveillance business, it is...

By John Honovich - about 15 years ago

The Importance of Megapixel Lenses

Selecting the right megapixel lens is as confusing as it is important. The wrong choice of lens can make an expensive megapixel camera no better...

By John Honovich - about 15 years ago

Company Overview

Immervision makes a 360 degree lens for using with existing SD and 1.3 MP lens cameras (demo on their home page). Immervision does not claim they...

By John Honovich - about 15 years ago

IP Video Close to Standards???

Once a new technology gets media coverage, it's common to presume that it's immediately ready for prime time.  This week, a new article declares...

By John Honovich - about 15 years ago

How the US Stimulus Impacts Video Surveillance

With a deepening recession, many hope that the newly passed US stimulus will bolster the weakening video surveillance market. Given the sheer size...

By John Honovich - about 15 years ago

Vue Wireless Overview

This product, from Vue [link no longer available], is a kit for consumers to easily and inexpensively set up video monitoring. What's different is...

By John Honovich - about 15 years ago

Axis on Network Camera Trends

This report summarizes a presentation made by Axis GM Fredrik Nilsson on the progress and future of IP cameras (presented at the Milestone Partners...

By John Honovich - about 15 years ago

Does Video Surveillance Threaten Privacy?

The most pervasive criticism of video surveillance is the risk of destroying privacy -- that video surveillance will become Big Brother, enabling...

By John Honovich - about 15 years ago

Recession Impacting Security Projects

If you are selling a disruptive technology that greatly reduces cost, then this market is just right for you. However, if you are selling a heavily...

By Severin Sorensen - about 15 years ago

New CEO

3VR hired a new CEO who was previously the VP of Enterprise Sales at Apple. Given Apple's phenomenal reputation, it is certainly a good story. Will...

By John Honovich - about 15 years ago

Red Herring Award

Video analytics vendor Vidient announced that it received a Red Herring award. Vidient has been struggling for a long time (and to be fair so have...

By John Honovich - about 15 years ago

Economic Meltdown Rocks Security Industry

This is no ordinary recession. Dramatic and permanent changes have already begun. In conversations with over 30 end users, integrators and...

By John Honovich - about 15 years ago

IT Tutorial for Physical Security Managers

Much of the fear in IT convergence comes from new technology and operational issues of using IT for physical security systems. The goal of this...

By John Honovich - about 15 years ago

Why DVR Appliances Are Making a Comeback

Hated for the last few years, DVR appliances will make a strong comeback in the next 12 - 18 months. It is clear that many providers are learning...

By John Honovich - about 15 years ago

Axis Hammered by Recession

Axis video growth dropped from 32% to 9% and, in Europe, revenue actually declined. This is bad news not only for Axis but for the industry. The IP...

By John Honovich - over 15 years ago


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