YourSix is a US VSaaS startup, most known for its ongoing partnership with Axis, that touts substantial growth and an anti-lock-in approach. With Axis ending its Guardian VSaaS offering, Axis has been recommending YourSix to US...
By Zach Segal - about 8 hours ago
Vivotek did poorly in 2019 favorability statistics but with the NDAA ban of China mega-manufacturers Dahua and Hikvision in full effect, integrators are seeking alternatives. What impact has this had on Taiwan's Vivotek? Inside, we examine...
By Ethan Ace - about 9 hours ago
DMP is a rare independent alarm/access provider competing against conglomerates such as Bosch, Honeywell, and Tyco. How do integrators feel about them? Inside this report, we examine statistics and commentary from ~200 security integrators on...
By Ethan Ace - 2 days ago
Motorola Solutions increased its projected video surveillance growth rate, claims they are taking market share and will reach over $1.1 billion in video surveillance revenue this year. Inside this report, we examine: Video surveillance...
By Isabella Cheng - 3 days ago
Visitor management systems are becoming more commonplace, driven by increased SaaS offerings and challenges of managing visitors amidst COVID-19. With so many options, what are the major differences and positioning of these suppliers? We...
By Brian Rhodes - 3 days ago
This directory provides a list of video surveillance startups to help you see and research what companies are new or not yet broadly known. 2021 State of Video Surveillance Startups In the past year, the number and funding of video...
By IPVM Team - 6 days ago
Verkada's integrator favorability was already negative in 2019, but how have two years of aggressive sales tactics, sexual misconduct, and the recent mass hack impacted it? Inside, we examine statistics and commentary from ~200 security...
By Ethan Ace and John Honovich - 7 days ago
Motorola Solutions expanded its video surveillance offerings in 2020, acquiring IndigoVision in March and Pelco in August, adding to Avigilon, Vigilant LPR, and WatchGuard bodyworn video. But have these moves changed integrator...
By Ethan Ace - 9 days ago
Vivint illegally opened "hundreds of thousands of accounts" by stealing identities so that customers who could not qualify for product financing were able to buy Vivint's offering, according to the US government's FTC. In this report, IPVM...
By Isabella Cheng - 10 days ago
Knightscope raised $21.9 million USD in its most recent Regulation A+ offering round, citing a $447 million valuation. However, Knightscope has struggled to grow, raising concerns about whether the company is a worthwhile investment. In this...
By Isabella Cheng - 15 days ago
Rhombus is the smallest of a trio of "Hostage as a Service" providers. What do integrators think of them? Inside, we examine statistics and commentary from ~200 security integrators on Rhombus' positioning, pros, and cons.
By Ethan Ace - 15 days ago
ACRE has acquired Ireland-based Time Data Security (TDS) aiming to significantly expand its cloud-based visitor management system offering. This is ACRE's first acquisition since it was acquired last month by a larger private equity firm. In...
By John Honovich and Brian Rhodes - 17 days ago
Motorola Solutions was awarded an open contract from the state of Georgia to provide security products to Georgia government entities. Motorola winning deals directly has been a point of contention with many integrators and an opportunity to...
By Isabella Cheng - 17 days ago
VisionLabs is a Russian-founded, Netherlands HQ computer vision developer most known for its facial recognition. IPVM spoke with VisionLabs to learn more about their business, their technology, and their expansion into hardware and other...
By Zach Segal - 17 days ago
Network Optix has grown to be one of the more widely used VMSes in the market, most notably by their DW and Hanwha OEM offerings. But have years of their atypical branded/OEM sales model impacted integrator opinion? Inside this report, we...
By Ethan Ace - 20 days ago
Genetec has reorganized the US sales organization in the Canadian company's largest region, including the elimination of Regional Sales Managers (RSMs) replaced by a trio of vertical (end-user) specialist salespeople. This has caused concern...
By John Honovich and Sean Patton - 21 days ago
While Avigilon is one of North America's most widely used manufacturer, they are relatively weak in Brazil, even compared to other Western brands. IPVM spent six months in Brazil meeting with local Brazilian professionals, gaining a better...
By Robert Wren Gordon - 21 days ago
Hikvision rebounded to nearly 50% growth in Q1 2021, a year after revenue declined last year at the start of the COVID-19 epidemic. In this report, IPVM examines: Q1 2021 revenue shows strong growth COVID rebound anomaly or permanent...
By Isabella Cheng - 21 days ago
China surveillance camera prices are starting to rise, as a result of increasing raw materials costs due to chip supply chain constraints, IPVM has confirmed across numerous China manufacturers. In this report, IPVM examines: Dahua...
By Isabella Cheng - 23 days ago
Milestone has been a widely used VMS for years but with the growth of cloud and Milestone's confusing positioning here, what do integrators think of Milestone now? Inside, we examine statistics and commentary from ~200 security integrators on...
By Ethan Ace - 24 days ago
Canon is aiming to double video surveillance sales between 2021 and 2025, which implies reaching more than $3 billion revenue by 2025. Can Canon reach it? Inside this note, we share feedback from Canon and Axis, analyzing historical trends...
By John Honovich - 24 days ago
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 - 28 days ago
Verkada's unethical culture is a result of Verkada's Executive Chairman Han Robertson's plan, or "recipe" as he calls it. While CEO Filip Kaliszan is the public face of the company, Verkada sources consistently tell IPVM that Hans Robertson has...
By John Honovich and Charles Rollet - about 1 month ago
Bloomberg has published an in-depth investigation into Verkada including "sexual misconduct and substance abuse" plus various false claims. Bloomberg's report is titled "‘Bro Culture’ at Camera Maker Verkada Pushed Profits, Parties": Sexual...
By John Honovich - about 1 month 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 - about 1 month ago
