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ACRE Acquires SISCO Visitor Management Solutions

While investment and acquisitions have generally gone cold, ACRE tells IPVM they remain focused on their expansion plan, now acquiring...

By Brian Rhodes - 6 months ago (Info+)

UPS Backup Power for Surveillance Guide

Backup power for surveillance systems generally relies on batteries, especially since UPSes for computers are common and easily...

By Brian Rhodes - 7 months ago (Info+)

Technician Personal Protective Equipment Guide

Technicians encounter multiple hazards when running wires and installing security devices. Wearing personal protective equipment, or PPE, helps...

By IPVM Team - 7 months ago (Info+)

Security Installer 60 Tools Guide

In this 60 page guide, we cover 60 tools that security installers frequently use. This is one part of our Video Surveillance Installation Course...

By IPVM Team - 7 months ago (Info+)

Access Control Records Maintenance Guide

Sorting out old entries, turning off unused credentials, and updating who carries which credentials is as important to security as keeping physical...

By Brian Rhodes - 8 months ago (Info+)

Tracing and Locating Network Cabling Guide

Tracing and locating network cabling for video surveillance can be a time-consuming and expensive task, especially when compounded by unlabeled,...

By John Scanlan - 8 months ago (Info+)

TAA / Not Made In PRC China Compliance Guide

Increasingly, sellers are marketing products as "TAA Compliant". While this term may not widely be known, in practice, it indicates that the...

By Conor Healy - 9 months ago (Info+)

Stapled Network Cables Tested

Many installers use cable staples and staplers for support but do they cause similar performance issues as we saw with our zip tie test? In...

By John Scanlan - 9 months ago (Info+)

Installing Surveillance Cameras into Synthetic Stucco (EIFS) Tutorial

Mounting cameras into synthetic stucco, commonly known as EIFS finishes, can be problematic. In this report, we examine the four major methods...

By Brian Rhodes - 10 months ago (Info+)

Access Control Mustering Guide

Determining where people are located during emergencies is critical, and access can play an important role in the 'mustering' process. In this...

By Brian Rhodes - 10 months ago (Info+)

i-Pro Releases A Deck of Cards Size AI IP Camera

IP camera form factors have been fairly set for years but now i-Pro (formerly Panasonic) has released the i-Pro Mini, which it markets as the...

By Ethan Ace - 10 months ago (Info+)

Measuring for Security Installation Guide

Accurate measurement is a fundamental skill when performing an installation, yet many installers remain novices. In this report, we cover the...

By Brian Rhodes - 11 months ago (Info+)

IP Networking Course October 2023, Register Now

Learn to set up an IP video surveillance system: configuring a managed switch, connecting IP cameras, VLANs, QoS, bandwidth management, and network...

By IPVM Team - 11 months ago

Favorite Access Control Credentials 2022

Choices for credentials are expanding, with more marketing for mobile, biometrics, QR codes, and more. But what are the favorite ones and which are...

By IPVM Team - 11 months ago (Info+)

Service Loops Tested

Many installers leave significant service loops, but some are concerned that this will create performance issues. We tested various service loops...

By John Scanlan - 11 months ago (Info+)

Belgium Fines 300,000 Euros For Privacy Violating Fever Screening

The Belgian government has fined two airports 300,000 euros (~$327,000) for violating the GDPR by using fever cameras, marking the first such fine...

By Charles Rollet - 11 months ago (Info+)

Access Control Job Walk Guide

A pre-bid access control job walk can save substantial money and help avoid serious issues with the bidding process if you know what to look and...

By Brian Rhodes - 11 months ago (Info+)

2-Hour Video Surveillance Installation Video

IPVM has released a two-hour video surveillance installation video that allows tech and managers to watch and learn at their convenience. The...

By Gurami Jamaspishvili and John Scanlan - 12 months ago (Info+)

87-Point Surveillance Install Checklist

This 87-point checklist helps end users, integrators, and consultants verify that video surveillance installation is complete. Inside we cover...

By IPVM Team - 12 months ago (Info+)

Axis NDAA Warning: Any Dahua and Hikvision Device Should Be Immediately Marked For Replacement

Axis published an article in a security end-user magazine warning that NDAA banned devices, such as from competitors Dahua and Hikvision "should be...

By Conor Healy - 12 months ago (Info+)