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Indoor Camera Mounting Hardware Guide

A key part of installing security hardware is ensuring the right hardware is used to provide a long-lasting, solid mount. But there are almost...

By IPVM Team - almost 5 years ago (Info+)

VMS Server Sizing

Specifying the right sized PC/server for VMS software is one of the most important yet difficult decisions in IP video surveillance. In the past...

By Sean Patton - about 5 years ago (Info+)

Installing Box Cameras Indoors Guide

This guide starts our physical installation for video surveillance series, starting with Box Cameras, one of the oldest and most basic types....

By IPVM Team - about 5 years ago (Info+)

Installing Cameras in Plenums Tutorial

There is often confusion about plenum ceilings, with misinformation about what is required when running cables through them and mounting cameras...

By IPVM Team - about 5 years ago (Info+)

GDPR For Video Surveillance Guide

The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force on May 25, but there is much confusion and no clear guidelines on...

By Charles Rollet - about 5 years ago

ISC West 2018 Access Control Rundown

For ISC West 2018, what is new and interesting in access control?  This rundown will bring you up to speed on the exhibitors, what they are...

By Brian Rhodes - about 5 years ago (Info+)

Network Racks For Surveillance Guide

In this guide, we look at network rack infrastructure, one of the fundamentals of IP video surveillance. Inside, we cover: What is a rack unit...

By Sean Patton - about 5 years ago (Info+)

Camera Form Factor Guide

When selecting surveillance cameras, users may choose from a number of different form factors, each with its own unique strengths and weaknesses,...

By IPVM Team - about 5 years ago (Info+)

Smart Codec Guide

"Smart Codec" was once seemingly a marketing buzzword, but in 2023, almost all new camera models include this technology. These marketing...

By IPVM Team - over 5 years ago (Info+)

Top ISC West 2018 Booth Moves

ISC West spending frequently signals market expansion and trend shifts. In 2016, the surge of Chinese exhibitors underscored the race to the...

By IPVM Team - over 5 years ago (Info+)

The 2018 Surveillance Industry Guide

The 300 page, 2018 Video Surveillance Industry Guide, covering the key events and the future of the video surveillance market, is now available,...

By IPVM Team - over 5 years ago (Info+)

Multicasting Surveillance Tutorial

Network bandwidth can be a concern for some surveillance systems. While improvements in video codecs, such as smart codecs for H.264 and H.265,...

By IPVM Team - over 5 years ago (Info+)

Multi-Imager Camera Guide

Multi-imager cameras are an attractive option for covering wide areas compared to multiple fixed cameras traditionally used: In this guide, we...

By IPVM Team - over 5 years ago (Info+)

QoS for Video Surveillance

Along with VLANs, QoS is one of the most misunderstood topics in IP surveillance networks. Many purported "experts" claim it is required in any and...

By IPVM Team - over 5 years ago (Info+)

Access Controller Software Guide

Properly configuring access controllers software is key to a professional access system. These devices have fundamental settings that must be...

By Brian Rhodes - over 5 years ago (Info+)

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