The consumer camera segment continues to grow, with new startups and models from existing players released seemingly every month. In this report we have collected most common / popular models for reference, including links to over 20 models tested...
By John Scanlan - over 1 year ago
Knowing which access credentials are insecure can be unclear, especially because most look and feel the same. Even the most insecure 125 kHz types are still widely supported, and using 13.56 MHz smartcards is no sure guarantee the format has not b...
By Brian Rhodes - over 1 year ago
Locating the IP address of a DHCP client or factory defaulted device on a network is often a difficult task. In another report, we discussed agnostic IP Scanners for Video Surveillance. In this directory report we list ~40 surveillance manufactu...
By John Scanlan - almost 2 years ago
This report contains data on the revenue of 32 security manufacturers, trend analysis of whether they are gaining or losing ground and commentary on each included. The following chart previews the data in this report: Revenue data can be used...
By IPVM Team - almost 2 years ago
Remote video monitoring can help integrators generate RMR plus end users lower their security costs and/or improve response to critical events. The four main types of video monitoring services commonly offered are: Video verification Video gu...
By John Honovich - almost 2 years ago
When you buy a Honeywell camera, you likely get a Hikvision, Dahua or some other company's product. The same goes for easily 100 different 'manufacturers' as we covered in our Dahua OEM directory and Hikvision OEM directory. Axis is taking aim a...
By Brian Karas - almost 2 years ago
Hikvision OEMs for dozens of companies around the world. The following directory includes 70+ companies that OEM some products from Hikvision, with a graphic and links to company websites below. It does not cover all Hikvision OEMs as most hide th...
By IPVM Team - almost 2 years ago
Dahua OEMs for dozens of companies, including some of the biggest names in security, including Tyco, Panasonic, and Honeywell. The following directory includes 50+ companies that OEM some products from Dahua, with a graphic and links to company we...
By Ethan Ace - almost 2 years ago
A developer has decrypted Hikvision's firmware, allowing examination of Hikvision's device source code and contents. In this report, we overview the tool, showing you how it works, sharing a Hikvision's camera decrypted firmware and overviewing s...
By Brian Karas - about 2 years ago
The fastest growing segment of the alarm market is Do It Yourself (DIY) systems. This directory covers DIY products for central station, push notification, and voice dialer alarms. It only covers products intended primarily for the DIY market and...
By Ari Erenthal - about 2 years ago
Alarm panels are the central controller of intrusion systems. The following is a list of manufacturers of alarm panels. This directory only covers commercial manufacturers and omits DIY systems. We also omitted fire-only panel manufacturers. ...
By Ari Erenthal - about 2 years ago
Wholesale central stations help smaller and local dealers providing monitoring to their customers. Dozens of options exist. Below is the first version of our directory of options in North America. We plan to expand it both in number of listings ...
By John Honovich - about 2 years ago
Selling an RMR based business, such as alarm company, can be highly profitable, with acquisition prices of 36 to 48x RMR (equivalent to 3 to 4x annual recurring revenue) commonplace. Most alarm companies hire a broker to help facilitate the deal....
By Ari Erenthal - about 2 years ago
Many Video Management Software (VMS) providers offer free versions, either open source, for a limited number of cameras or for a limited amount of time. These options may help users with limited needs or those looking to test out VMS before buyin...
By IPVM Team - about 2 years ago
It has been a busy few months in the industry, with new product announcements, many acquisitions and lots of moves. Here is a directory of them all in one place. Spring 2016 new product releases: AgentVi Cloud Analytics Launched Avigilon H4 H...
By Brian Karas - almost 3 years ago
IPVM's development team continuously releases new features and site improvements. This document lists those items so you can see what has changed and get a sense of the pace and scope of developments. Any questions or feedback, feel free to do so ...
By John Honovich - about 3 years ago
Now, you can calculate any camera model free using the IPVM Camera Calculator. Plus, easily share links to let your customers calculate specific models. We have added new convenience functions and opened up access to individual camera models. Hel...
By John Honovich - over 3 years ago
OSDP is a clear replacement for Wiegand, with increasing industry support and end user adoption. However, manufacturer acceptance of OSDP into access products is still fragmented, with many manufacturers still currently producing older 'wiegand o...
By Brian Rhodes - over 3 years ago
New products or major tech isssues that IPVM has reported on this summer / fall: Axis Releases Their Own Video Analytics Axis Non-IP Camera / DVR Kit Is Here BluB0X - The Most Ambitious Security Startup in Years The Hikvision Hacking Malwar...
By John Honovich - over 3 years ago
Below is a list of 120+ Security Manufacturer Representative Firms. These companies partner with manufacturers to represent them in specific regions. Typically, a 'rep firm' will represent one manufacturer for each product category (one camera lin...
By John Honovich - over 3 years ago
Initializing IP cameras can be tedious and frustrating, made worse because manufacturers have no standardization, with some supporting DHCP, some using default IP addresses, and some using both. In this post, we have compiled a list of 14 IP came...
By Derek Ward - about 4 years ago
IP cameras are famous / infamous for weak default passwords that can lead to major problems. See our IP Cameras Default Passwords Directory for examples. However, in the last few years that is starting to change. In this note, we look at passwor...
By Ethan Ace - over 4 years ago
New releases are weak this year, and unfortunately, the trend does not appear to be changing this fall. Here is a list of new products released since April, with links to IPVM's review or the manufacturer's webpage. Below are fall new releases a...
By IPVM Team - over 4 years ago
Firmware updates are more vital than ever, with numerous critical vulnerabilities and backdoors discovered in the past year alone. Keeping firmware updated can mitigate cameras' exposure to outside threats, closing unused ports, improving passwo...
By IPVM Team - over 4 years ago
Dozens of manufacturers abuse ONVIF conformance, as demonstrated by IPVM’s recent ONVIF faking directory. Campaign Launched Now, ONVIF has launched an “Education, Enforcement Campaign to Ensure Product Conformance” with ONVIF’s chairman pledging...
By John Honovich - over 4 years ago
