Camera Labor Estimation Standard - 2014
IPVM is proud to release the first ever surveillance camera labor estimation standards. These standards help integrators improve the accuracy and...
By Brian Rhodes - over 7 years ago (Info+)
IPVM is proud to release the first ever surveillance camera labor estimation standards. These standards help integrators improve the accuracy and...
By Brian Rhodes - over 7 years ago (Info+)
Choosing the right spot to mount a camera is about more than Field of View. While some discount this as a trivial detail for installers to worry...
By Brian Rhodes - over 7 years ago (Info+)
Even 'low voltage' electrical work can be dangerous. Because of that, there are specific rules that apply to those who handle low voltage systems,...
By Brian Rhodes - about 8 years ago (Info+)
We have compiled this Network Guide that will be helpful for everyone in video surveillance, from novice to professional covering the basics,...
By John Honovich - almost 9 years ago (Info+)
This year, IPVM launched its own discussions, with over 10,000 comments so far. Now, we have improved it with 12 new features. Here are 10 Top...
By John Honovich - almost 9 years ago (Info+)
In a recent security magazine 'article', ICE claims a superior cable box that will "save integrators time and money". Is this marketing hype or is...
By John Grocke - almost 9 years ago (Info+)
A new detector claims to do twice the work of its competitors. In response to growing legislation requiring carbon monoxide (CO) detectors in new...
By Brian Rhodes - about 9 years ago (Info+)
In the past few years, one of the most interesting developments in access control has been the introduction and growing adoption of wireless access...
By Ethan Ace - over 9 years ago (Info+)
Anixter has been touting 5 Advantages of IP Video Surveillance [link no longer available]. Unfortunately, those benefits center around dubious...
By John Honovich - over 9 years ago (Info+)
ADI installers typically serve smaller cost conscious security customers. While Axis has become a major force in high end surveillance, it has...
By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago (Info+)
Given the variety of types available, specifying access control readers can be a daunting process. However, focusing on a few key elements will...
By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago (Info+)
Water destroys countless surveillance cameras each year. As big as the problem is, water remains a huge issue for surveillance systems year after...
By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago (Info+)
Getting into fiber optics can be costly. Many security integrators simply lack sufficient fiber runs to justify the special tools, training, and...
By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago (Info+)
Bad installations of box cameras are nearly everywhere. Not only does it make the site look bad, it increases risk of vandalism and service...
By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago (Info+)
Cabling over long distances can be very expensive. Cameras installed in distant locations such as parking lots may require expensive fiber optic...
By Ethan Ace - over 9 years ago (Info+)
The perfect spot for installing a camera may be infeasible or impossible to install. Lots of logistical challenges force cameras to be mounted in...
By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago (Info+)
The biggest risk to your surveillance systems can be from the smallest threats. Cabling that connects and powers cameras is quite vulnerable, but...
By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago (Info+)
A new cable testset delivers advanced features at a fractional cost of competitive offerings. However, while the set offers over 15 different...
By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago (Info+)
Not many think shooting a gun can reduce labor costs. However, that is exactly the claim made by LaserLine, a tool for shooting pull lines over...
By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago (Info+)
Just like IP cameras, IP intercoms are getting more sophisticated. In the olds days, it might have been little more than a microphone and speaker...
By Brian Rhodes - over 9 years ago (Info+)
Protecting perimeters is a key component of effective security yet can be difficult because they are often poorly lit. Bad lighting not only helps...
By Brian Rhodes - almost 10 years ago (Info+)
HID's VertX [link no longer available] door access control system is the more powerful but lesser known sibling of HID's Edge product line. Unlike...
By Brian Rhodes - almost 10 years ago (Info+)
Migrating existing systems from analog to IP is important to many retailers. At the recent NRF-LP show, a well attended breakout session titled...
By Brian Rhodes - almost 10 years ago (Info+)
Should you continue to use traditional centralized, panel-based access control or does it make sense to use IP readers? Let's overview the 2 key...
By Ethan Ace - about 10 years ago
A fundamental question often asked is: "How can I tell whether I am looking at an IP Video system or an Analog CCTV system?" Understanding which...
By Brian Rhodes - about 10 years ago
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