In our largest favorability survey ever, we ranked 55 companies based on feedback from 200+ integrators. The companies included were (with links to individual reports): Alarm.com, AMAG, Amazon, Anyvision, Arcules, Arecont Vision Costar, Ava,...
By Ethan Ace - 26 days ago
This 23-page guide provides an in-depth explanation of VMS/VSaaS recording, including NVRs. Inside we cover: Recording Management Locations Managing Recording vs Recording Storage Physical Recording Mediums Network Storage 2 Methods...
By Sean Patton - about 2 months ago
CDW is one of the largest IT distributors in the world and a common choice for end users buying direct. How do security integrators feel about them? Inside this report, we examine statistics and commentary from 200+ security integrators on...
By Ethan Ace - 2 months ago
Integrators were strongly positive on Amazon, but how do they feel about their security subsidiary Ring? Inside this report, we examine statistics and commentary from ~200 security integrators on Ring's positioning, pros, and cons.
By Ethan Ace - 2 months ago
Eagle Eye Networks claims to be "#1 In Cloud Video Surveillance Worldwide", with a $40 million investment in 2020. But what do integrators think of them? Inside this report, we examine statistics and commentary from 200+ security integrators...
By Ethan Ace - 2 months ago
Briefcam, acquired by Canon in 2018, is one of the longest-tenured and most widely known video analytic companies. What do integrators think about them? Inside, we examine statistics and commentary from ~200 security integrators on Briefcam's...
By Ethan Ace - 2 months ago
Amazon is everywhere: cameras, access control, video analytics, and more. How do security integrators feel about them? Inside, we examine statistics and commentary from ~200 security integrators on Amazon's positioning, pros, and cons.
By Ethan Ace - 2 months 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 - 2 months ago
Wyze disrupted the consumer market with their $20 Wyze Cam, so what do professional security integrators think of them? Inside this report, we examine statistics and commentary from ~200 security integrators on Wyze's positioning in...
By Ethan Ace - 2 months 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 - 3 months ago
With the US NDAA ban impacting China's #1 Hikvision and #2 Dahua, has Uniview's integrator favorability improved? Inside, we examine statistics and commentary from ~200 security integrators on Uniview's positioning, pros, and cons.
By Ethan Ace - 3 months 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 - 3 months ago
Ubiquiti has been an integrator favorite in wireless and switches, but have recent data breaches and firmware issues affected opinion? Inside this report, we examine statistics and commentary from ~200 security integrators on Ubiquiti's...
By Ethan Ace - 3 months ago
Salient Systems totally overhauled their CompleteView VMS (20/20), but has it impacted integrator opinion? Inside this report, we examine statistics and commentary from ~200 security integrators on Salient's positioning, pros, and cons.
By Ethan Ace - 3 months ago
S&ST, a Bosch spinout, is spending tens of millions of dollars aiming to become the app store for video surveillance, but what do integrators think of it? In this report, we look at how ~200 integrators rated S&ST and explain the...
By Ethan Ace - 3 months 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 - 3 months ago
Cloud startup Qumulex, started by Exacq's founders, is aiming to provide an open and easy alternative to current cloud surveillance offerings. But what do integrators think of them? Inside, we examine statistics and commentary from ~200...
By Ethan Ace - 3 months 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 - 3 months ago
OpenEye was acquired by Alarm.com in 2019, aiming to expand their commercial presence. But how has it impacted integrator opinion? In this report, we look at how ~200 integrators rated OpenEye and explain the trends in their responses.
By Ethan Ace - 3 months 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 - 3 months 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 months 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 - 3 months 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 - 4 months 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 - 4 months ago
US Startup Fever Inspect has released a Made-in-the-USA device with atypical integrated blackbodies, eliminating the need for a separate blackbody unit. But how well does it work in real-world testing? We tested Fever Inspect FIP-S,...
By Derek Ward - 4 months ago
