Axis Bad Marketing - Panoramic Commercial
Axis is bad at marketing. Recall last month - Axis: "No One Wants To Buy A Camera" and, more generally their 2018 production introductions. But...
By John Honovich - over 4 years ago
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French Government Threatens School with $1.7M Fine For “Excessive Video Surveillance”
The French government has notified a high-profile Paris coding academy that it risks a fine of up to 1.5 million euros (about $1.7m) if it...
By Charles Rollet - over 4 years ago (Info+)
HID: Stop Selling Cracked 125 kHz Credentials
HID should stop selling cracked 125 kHz access control credentials, that have been long cracked and can easily be copied by cheap cloners sold on...
By IPVM Team - over 4 years ago
Video Surveillance Hard Drive Failure Statistics 2018
Hard drive failures can be significant service problems but how common of an issue are they in video surveillance? How long do drives last when...
By IPVM Team - over 4 years ago (Info+)
Security Fence Guide
Fences, while a low tech barricade, are a cornerstone of good security. Few physical security elements are as effective at keeping threats away as...
By Brian Rhodes - over 4 years ago (Info+)
Video Quality / Compression Tutorial
While CODECs, like H.264, H.265, and MJPEG, get a lot of attention, a camera's 'quality' or compression setting has a big impact on overall...
By IPVM Team - over 4 years ago (Info+)
Integrator Laptop Guide
This 18-page guide provides guidance and statistics about integrator laptop use. 150 integrators explained to IPVM in detail about their laptops,...
By IPVM Team - over 4 years ago
Higher Power PoE 802.3bt Ratified, Impact on Security Products Examined
Power over Ethernet has become one of the most popular features of many video, access, and other security products. See our PoE for IP Video...
By Brian Rhodes - over 4 years ago (Info+)
Door Hinges Guide
Hinges often ensure that access locks properly function to keep doors locked and safely unlock when needed. In this guide, we examine: The...
By Brian Rhodes - over 4 years ago (Info+)
Ladders For Installers Guide
Ladders are one of the most important pieces of worksite equipment for the surveillance technician. Too often, however, even highly experienced...
By IPVM Team - over 4 years ago (Info+)
IP Camera Cable Labeling Guide
Labeling cables can save a lot of money and headaches. While it is easy to overlook, taking time to label runs during installation significantly...
By John Scanlan - over 4 years ago (Info+)
VMS Export Shootout - Avigilon, Dahua, Exacq, Genetec, Hikvision, Milestone
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By Sean Patton - over 4 years ago (Research)
IP Camera Cable Termination Guide
Terminating cables properly is critical to network performance, but it can be a tricky task with multiple steps. Fortunately, this task is easy to...
By John Scanlan - over 4 years ago (Info+)
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IP Camera Cabling Installation Guide
This guide teaches how to install network cabling for IP cameras, including: Estimating cable run length (with video tutorial) Accounting for...
By John Scanlan - over 4 years ago (Info+)
Inputs/Outputs For Video Surveillance Guide
While many cameras have Input/Output (I/O) ports, few are actually used and most designers do not even consider them. However, a good understanding...
By IPVM Team - almost 5 years ago (Info+)
France Political Scandal Reveals Video Surveillance Problems
In what French media describes as "the most damaging crisis yet for" French President Macron, a political scandal has revealed major gaps in the...
By Charles Rollet - almost 5 years ago (Info+)
SNMP / Network Monitoring For Surveillance
Surveillance systems typically rely on the the VMS to report issues, but this most often just means knowing a camera is "down" with no warning or...
By IPVM Team - almost 5 years ago (Info+)
Backboxes for Video Surveillance Tutorial
Backboxes are a necessity in surveillance, whether for managing cable whips, recessing cameras, adding wireless radios. But it can be confusing to...
By IPVM Team - almost 5 years ago (Info+)
Hikvision PanoVu Mini Tested (Multi-imager + PTZ For ~$500)
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By Ethan Ace - almost 5 years ago (Research)
$25 Million US COPS SVPP School Security Funding Examined
The US Congress has authorized the School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP) to fund various security measures and training to mitigate active...
By Dan Gelinas - almost 5 years ago (Info+)
Fail: Dahua "Didn't Check The Lux Levels but It Was Dark"
Dahua UK has been promoting their camera quality on LinkedIn: I, and others, asked what the lux level of the scene was. (background: Lux Rating...
By John Honovich - almost 5 years ago
Improved Security And Surveillance Bidding - 2018 MasterFormat Divisions Examined
Navigating the world of system specifications and bidding work can be complex and confusing, but a standard format exists, and understanding it...
By Brian Rhodes - almost 5 years ago (Info+)
Installing Dome Cameras Indoors Guide
IPVM is producing the definitive series on installing surveillance cameras. This entry covers one of the most common scenarios - installing dome...
By IPVM Team - almost 5 years ago (Info+)
GDPR For Access Control Guide
Electronic access control is common in businesses plus organizations are increasingly considering biometrics for access control. With GDPR coming...
By IPVM Team - almost 5 years ago (Info+)
2018 Mid-Year Surveillance Industry Guide
2018 has been an explosive year for the video surveillance industry, with the industry becoming a global political issue, with the expansion of...
By IPVM Team - almost 5 years ago (Info+)
