AxxonSoft tells IPVM that they plan to IPO in the US within 3–5 years; however, today, AxxonSoft is not widely known in the Americas. IPVM spoke with AxxonSoft CEO Alan Ataev, who moved to the US three years ago to lead business development...
By Robert Wren Gordon - 3 days ago
ONVIF now supports over 20,000 products, but how well do integrators think of the organization? Inside, we examine statistics and commentary from ~200 security integrators on ONVIF's positioning, pros, and cons.
By Ethan Ace - 3 days ago
Mobotix is attempting a turn-around in the past few years, releasing their first ONVIF conformant models, a new 7th generation line, and working with third-party partners like Genetec and Milestone. But has it impacted integrator...
By Ethan Ace - 4 days ago
Panasonic was once a major video surveillance provider, spun out in 2019. But now how do integrators feel about them? Inside, we examine statistics and commentary from ~200 security integrators on Panasonic's positioning, pros, and cons.
By Ethan Ace - 5 days ago
Meraki has become a significant networking supplier and a growing video surveillance one. What do integrators think of them? Inside, we examine statistics and commentary from ~200 security integrators on Meraki's positioning, pros, and...
By Ethan Ace - 10 days ago
March Networks is being sold, after nearly a decade of being owned by Infinova. What do integrators think about them now? Inside, we examine statistics and commentary from ~200 security integrators on March Networks' positioning, pros, and...
By Ethan Ace - 11 days ago
This year, Motorola has ramped up Avigilon 'Channel Sales Executives' that focus on calling on end users. How does this impact Avigilon's long-standing channel business model and will this help or hurt Avigilon partners in the...
By Isabella Cheng - 11 days ago
Convergint has acquired Brazil-based Seal Telecom, further expanding the system integrator's international business. Inside this note, IPVM examines the combination and, in particular, what this means for the future of Seal Telecom. This...
By Robert Wren Gordon - 12 days ago
Huawei has become China's largest technology company and the maker of the most widely used SoC in video surveillance (Hisilicon). But what do integrators think of them? Inside, we examine statistics and commentary from ~200 security...
By Ethan Ace - 12 days ago
Honeywell is one of the biggest brand names in security, but how do integrators feel about them? Inside, we examine statistics and commentary from ~200 security integrators on Honeywell's positioning, pros, and cons.
By Ethan Ace - 13 days ago
Knightscope is the most well-known and most funded security robot company but had declining customers in their most recent financials for Q2 2020. What do integrators think of them? In this report, we look at how ~200 integrators rated...
By Ethan Ace - 17 days ago
In China, Dahua and Hikvision routinely sell direct but outside, it is less common. However, this is a growing trend in Brazil. IPVM investigated a Dahua direct bid in Southeast Brazil earlier this month and in January. Inside this note, IPVM...
By Isabella Cheng and Robert Wren Gordon - 18 days ago
LPR startup Flock Safety raised $47M in 2020, but what do integrators think of them? In this report, we look at how ~200 integrators rated Flock and explain the trends in their responses. Readers should also see our test of Flock: Flock...
By Ethan Ace - 19 days ago
In the past decade, Hikvision has risen from obscurity to global controversy. What do integrators think of them? Inside this report, we examine statistics and commentary from ~200 security integrators on Hikvision's positioning, pros, and...
By IPVM Team - 25 days ago
Digital Watchdog (DW) has been around for many years but how has the American / Korean company done facing much larger China competitors? Inside this report, we examine statistics and commentary from 200+ security integrators on Digital...
By Ethan Ace - 26 days ago
Dahua has become one of the biggest and most controversial video surveillance manufacturers. What do integrators think of them now? Inside this report, we examine statistics and commentary from ~200 security integrators on Dahua's...
By Ethan Ace - 27 days ago
Exacq was once an integrator-favorite VMS, but their positioning has declined since Tyco's acquisition in 2013. Can they turn this trend around in 2021? Inside this report, we examine statistics and commentary from 200+ security integrators...
By Ethan Ace - about 1 month ago
FLIR has been criticized for its struggling conventional surveillance business and praised for its restrained approach to fever screening. But which one would more impact integrator's views on the company? Inside this report, we examine...
By Ethan Ace - about 1 month ago
While Axis has been helped in the United States due to bans and sanctions against Hikvision and Dahua, how is Axis competing with them in Brazil? IPVM spoke with Axis competitors, partners, and Axis itself to find out more. IPVM has been in...
By Robert Wren Gordon - about 1 month ago
Hanwha's favorability surged in IPVM's 2019 study, emerging as a strong competitor to low-cost competitors like Dahua and Hikvision. But can Hanwha continue or will they fall back? Inside this report, we examine statistics and commentary from...
By Ethan Ace - about 1 month ago
Dell is one of the largest manufacturers in computing, but how do security integrators view the brand? Inside this note, we examine the responses from ~200 integrators, including key themes and detailed feedback.
By Sean Patton - about 2 months ago
Now 3 years since Motorola acquired Avigilon, how do integrators view the company? Inside this report, we examine statistics and commentary from 200 security integrators on Avigilon's positioning, pros, and cons.
By Ethan Ace - about 2 months ago
Genetec is strong in its home North American market but how well can Genetec do in Brazil? In particular, Genetec has dropped support for Dahua/Intelbras and Hikvision, the two most widely used cameras in Brazil. IPVM has been in Brazil for...
By Robert Wren Gordon - about 2 months ago
Ava (formerly Vaion) is a well-funded startup. IPVM has tested Ava's cameras and VMS + video analytics. But what do integrators think of them? We explore how ~200 integrators rated Ava and explain the trends in their responses.s
By Zach Segal - about 2 months ago
Brazil's oldest VMS, Digifort, says they have grown over 50% in the last 3 years and says they are Brazil's largest VMS, by far. IPVM has been in Brazil for the past few months meeting with local Brazilian professionals, gaining a better...
By Robert Wren Gordon - about 2 months ago
