Dahua has lost a controversial $20+ million USD deal for 1,000+ cameras in which it bid directly to the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo. Inside this note, we review the background of the deal as well as the controversy surrounding it.
By Robert Wren Gordon - 6 days ago
Hikvision launched a new commercial-focused VSaaS, Hik-ProConnect, but what does it add to the existing Hik-Connect? In this note, we examine Hik-ProConnect's positioning and how it relates to HikConnect.
By Sean Patton - 7 days ago
Cloudvue is touting "Never Buy Another New Camera", offering hardware along with their cloud VMS for one annual subscription. We tested Cloudvue VMS and cameras, and in this report, we examine Cloudvue SaaS strengths and weaknesses, including...
By Sean Patton and Derek Ward - 7 days ago
While numerous publications reported Capella Space satellites can see through walls, the company flatly denies this. IPVM investigates the controversy, Capella Space, and the technology they use.
By Zach Segal - 22 days ago
This report examines major industry factors and how they could impact video surveillance in the next 5 - 10 years. This is part of our Video Surveillance 101 course. In this report, we examine the following: How will AI impact the surveil...
By IPVM Team - 27 days ago
Noonlight is offering verified video response with a 5 Diamond Central Station for just $3 a month and an API that lets you plug into any application or service you want. Noonlight is the company behind Wyze's $4.99 monthly home security moni...
By Zach Segal - 29 days ago
Door position switches are frequently ignored or forgotten, yet can solve major access control problems. Access 'control' itself relies on these switches to make the right logical decisions about sending alarms and locking doors. In this note...
By Brian Rhodes - about 1 month ago
The alarm industry was shocked by Ring's $10 monthly price for monitoring, now 2 years later, Wyze is selling for half that price and throwing in the equipment for free. Inside this note, we examine Wyze's offering, comparing it to Ring, Simp...
By John Honovich and Brian Rhodes - about 1 month ago
IPVM testing has verified Dahua rigged their fever cameras, with the company generating massive profits and exposing the public to increased coronavirus risks. Dahua has not publicly acknowledged this and refused to answer questions. The two-minu...
By Ethan Ace and John Honovich - 2 months ago
This report has 12 hours of recorded videos featuring 24 ANPR/LPR providers plus key themes we found from the presentations. Key Themes 5 key themes were highlighted during the show: Regional Differences in LPR (US vs EU vs India vs Middl...
By Adam Tyson - 2 months ago
Binah.ai wants to turn your phone into a vital sign measuring device for heart rate, oxygen, and stress level plus more, using video of your face. Security companies are considering adding such offerings for 'back to work' solutions. IPVM tal...
By Zach Segal - 2 months ago
Coronavirus has increased interest in detecting symptoms such as fever and coughs. Can audio analytics help? IPVM speaks with CLB and Sound Intelligence to learn more about their bedside acoustic monitoring solution for care facilities.
By Zach Segal - 3 months ago
Ubiquiti has become one of the most widely used wireless and switch providers for physical security systems. Now it has entered electronic access control. While Cisco tried access control but failed, can Ubiquiti be a factor and disrupt? We ...
By Brian Rhodes and John Scanlan - 3 months ago
This directory provides a list of "Fever" scanning thermal camera providers to help you see and research what options are available. There are a growing number of providers around the world. The goal of this directory is to provide a single l...
By IPVM Team - 3 months ago
Remote monitoring by alarm companies since COVID-19 is bringing cost savings but threatening security and reliability. Will UL Standard updates make it safer? The UL Standard body recognizes at-home monitoring as a less preferred option, but ...
By Joey Walter - 3 months ago
RapidSOS has raised $100+ million providing dispatchers free software and caller locations from mobile apps, but is it competing with central monitoring and will they make money? In this report we examine the company's background and business...
By Joey Walter - 3 months ago
Alarm companies suing rivals for faking them are commonplace, an IPVM investigation into court records show. Inside this report, we examine cases including: ADT Sues Safe Home Security CPI Sues Vivint ADT Sues Vivint (2020) ADT Sues Nor...
By Joey Walter - 4 months ago
SimpliSafe has launched "SimpliSafe Business Security" that the company claims "meets the unique needs of both single and multi-unit business owners". But what is really unique about what SimpliSafe is doing here? We spoke with SimpliSafe and...
By Joey Walter - 4 months ago
Viisights presented its behavioral recognition video analytics at the 2020 IPVM Startups show. Inside this report: A 30-minute video from Viisights including IPVM Q&A Background on the company and the new product Key Positive factors...
By Joey Walter - 5 months ago
The original K3 model was lacking in features that the K7 model had and was the superior choice of the two. Now, there is a K3 "Pro" model from Testacy that looks to improve upon the K3, with a better UI and easier configuration. But how well did ...
By Derek Ward - 5 months ago
Monitoreal presented its on-premise only object detection AI at the 2020 IPVM Startups show. We examine the pros and cons of this offering, at a time when many companies are going fully cloud. Inside this report: A 30-minute video from Mon...
By Joey Walter - 5 months ago
Dahua is effectively taunting the Australian government by continuing to sell fever cameras on its website and to its distributors despite not having the required government medical device approval. Now, the government tells IPVM it is "inves...
By Charles Rollet - 5 months ago
While ADT had an incredible start to the week, driven by the Google investment, ADT has since slid back, now disappointing investors plus poor commercial performance. In this note, we examine why ADT's stock price has slid, including their re...
By Joey Walter - 6 months ago
This global directory tracks 400+ articles about thermal cameras used to detect fevers in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Articles are grouped into nine categories. Global USA Canada Africa Asia Europe Latin America Middle Eas...
By Robert Wren Gordon - 6 months ago
Calipsa presented its AI false alarm filtering platform at the 2020 IPVM Startups show. Inside this report: A 30-minute video from Calipsa including IPVM Q&A Background on the company and the new product Key Positive factors to consi...
By Joey Walter - 6 months ago
