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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Long Distance Biometric Recognition $12 Million Funding (PhD Interview)

Can you identify a person over 1,000 feet away just from a camera? Biometrics are typically done at very close range, but FarSight seeks to do...

By Mert Karakaya - 4 months ago

Indoor (Drone) Robotics CEO Presentation

One of few companies developing drones specifically for the security industry, Indoor Robotics, attended the Imperial Capital conference, saying...

By Angelique Chen - 4 months ago | 5 Comments

Why Integrators "Need To Do Better," Train More, Says Fortune 1000 Security End User

"Whiskey and cigar events" can be beautiful relaxations at physical security trade shows, but a Fortune 1000 end user is asking for more from...

By Angelique Chen - 4 months ago | 26 Comments

Favorite Wireless Manufacturers 2024

Many wireless options exist for video surveillance, but who are integrators' overall favorites in 2024, and why? In this report, based on the...

By IPVM Team - 4 months ago | 2 Comments

HID Discloses High Severity Vulnerabilities On Configuration Cards

Following the "Major, Mandatory Upgrade," HID now released two high-severity CVEs on malicious configuration cards, and unauthorized encoders. But...

By Mert Karakaya - 4 months ago | 4 Comments

Inside HID's $45 Million Legal Win Against Competitor Vector Flow

It is atypical for corporate litigation go to trial, but HID has won a very sizeable judgement against competitor Vector Flow, founded by former...

By William Howard-Waddingham and Jermaine Wilson - 4 months ago

JCI Sales Reps Sue Company Over Commissions Change

JCI is one of the largest security manufacturers and integrators worldwide. Now, it is facing multiple lawsuits and growing public complaints...

By Christie Smythe - 4 months ago | 9 Comments

City Sued Over Multiple Erroneous Flock LPR Camera-Based Stops

Three individuals — two whose license plate was allegedly misread by a Flock Safety LPR camera and a third whose vehicle was allegedly mistaken...

By Christie Smythe - 4 months ago | 3 Comments

Favorite VSaaS Providers 2024

VSaaS is an emerging market, and we project mega-cloud providers to dominate in the 2030s, but what are integrator's favorites now in...

By IPVM Team - 4 months ago | 3 Comments

Reconsider Classroom Lockdown Procedures Says DOJ

Classroom lockdowns have become a very popular yet controversial response to school shootings. Now, the DOJ is recommending schools reconsider...

By Jermaine Wilson - 4 months ago | 12 Comments

Evolv CEO Calls Metal Detectors "Dumb": The Problem Of "Alert Fatigue"

False "alert fatigue" is a real problem with weapons screening, something that Evolv's CEO called out metal detectors for in a recent investor...

By Nikita Ermolaev - 4 months ago

Arlo Sued by Delivery Drivers for Allegedly Violating Illinois Biometric Privacy Law

The Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA) presents major obstacles to physical security companies using facial recognition or other...

By William Howard-Waddingham - 4 months ago | 5 Comments

HID Competitor Implores "REPLACE THE READER"

Only three months after Wavelynx was acquired / invested in by a large private equity firm and days after HID released a "major, mandatory...

By Brian Rhodes - 4 months ago | 9 Comments

Milestone CTO and CEO Speak On Its Biggest Tech Transformation In Years

While Milestone was founded 25 years ago during the rise of on-premise servers, today, the shift is to the cloud. Milestone tells IPVM that this...

By John Honovich and Jermaine Wilson - 4 months ago | 4 Comments

SureView Speaks About PSIM As A SaaS

While PSIM did not come close to delivering on its hype in the 2000s, IPVM sees a positive future for PSIM. SureView is one of a few companies...

By Angelique Chen - 4 months ago | 4 Comments

Rhombus Claimed "Out Perform Other Providers Across All Metrics"

With Rhombus growing fast and partially opening up, the company has attempted to differentiate itself from VSaaS competitors in marketing, with...

By William Howard-Waddingham - 4 months ago

HID Confirms iClass SE Is Not Cracked

HID's "major, mandatory upgrade" added iClass SE to its list of "legacy credentials [that] can expose a security risk," prompting IPVM and PACS...

By Mert Karakaya - 4 months ago

NFC For Access Control Tutorial

High-frequency (13.56 MHz) and mobile credentials are gaining popularity for access control using NFC. But how does NFC work for access...

By Mert Karakaya - 4 months ago | 7 Comments

Acre Security Unifies Brands (CEO Interview)

For years, Acre acquired numerous companies, maintaining the various company names and brands. Now, Acre Security is officially unifying...

By Angelique Chen - 4 months ago | 4 Comments

Verkada Speaks About 24/7 And Embedded Live Chat Support

While IPVM is critical of many Verkada practices, one we have found significantly beneficial is its highly atypical (for physical security)...

By Jermaine Wilson - 4 months ago | 10 Comments

Evolv CEO: "Thank Goodness Nothing Tragic Has Happened Yet But It's Probably Just A Matter Of Time"

Despite currently being sued by a student stabbed by a weapon not detected by Evolv, Evolv told investors "nothing tragic has happened yet" and...

By Nikita Ermolaev - 4 months ago

HID Pushes "Major, Mandatory Upgrade" For "Legacy Downgrade Attacks"

IPVM has advocated HID deal with downgrade attacks it has known and allowed. Now, in what HID is describing as a "major, mandatory upgrade," HID...

By Mert Karakaya - 4 months ago | 13 Comments

Vaxtor CEO Speaks On LPR Business Post Mobotix Acquistion

While Spain based Vaxtor was acquired by Mobotix two years ago, the CEO says they remain an independent company. Now, they aim to expand their...

By Jermaine Wilson - 4 months ago

Smart Locks At CES 2024: Palm and Face Recognition, Wireless Power

Multiple companies presented smart locks at CES 2024 this year, but some locks stood out as they are based on atypical technologies, such as palm...

By Nikita Ermolaev - 4 months ago

Hikvision Treasury Sanctions "Can't Be Done", Says Congressional Chair

A year and a half after Hikvision started preparing for severe US Treasury sanctions, they are not coming, according to recent remarks by a...

By Conor Healy and William Howard-Waddingham - 4 months ago | 5 Comments

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