One of the biggest access control challenges is securing glass doors. Unlike wood or steel doors that can be modified to work with electrified locking hardware, glass doors present significant hardware challenges. In this tutorial, we...
By Brian Rhodes - 3 days ago
As bans against Dahua and Hikvision rise (from Taiwan's ban to the US NDAA ban to an impending FCC ban and a recommended UK ban), people around the world are looking for alternatives and to understand if and how global manufacturers can fill the...
By Ethan Ace - about 1 month ago
RaySharp has gone public driven by its manufacturing for partners such as Hanwha, Huawei, Lorex, and Swann. However, its financials were mixed as one of these customers declined sharply and another ramped up. In this report, IPVM examines...
By Isabella Cheng - about 1 month ago
This directory provides a list of VSaaS / cloud video surveillance providers to help you see and research what options are available. State of VSaaS Market While most of the 2010s saw significant opposition to VSaaS, now VSaaS offerings and...
By IPVM Team - 4 months ago
Given the variety of types available, specifying access control readers can be a daunting process. However, focusing on a few key elements will help you arrive at the right product no matter which system you are using. These factors...
By Brian Rhodes - 4 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 - 4 months 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 - 4 months ago
Learn to set up an IP video surveillance system: configuring a managed switch, connecting IP cameras, VLANs, QoS, bandwidth management, and network security. Aimed at people with limited experience managing IT networks. This is the only...
By IPVM Team - 5 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 - 5 months ago
Locks are used everywhere, but they are not all the same, sometimes for no other reason than geography. The variation complicates the most basic access control designs. Inside, we compare the 5 common types used worldwide and address their...
By Brian Rhodes - 7 months ago
RaySharp, whose top OEM customers include Swann, Hanwha, and Lorex, has been approved by regulators to IPO after being rejected on its first 3 tries. In this report, IPVM examines the newest prospectus and reports on: RaySharp...
By Isabella Cheng - 7 months ago
The cloud access control market is hot. Now, intrusion incumbent DMP has entered launching the X1 stand-alone cloud access platform, targeting Brivo, Prodatakey, OpenPath, and Feenics. Inside, we examine the offering: DMP X1 Product...
By Brian Rhodes - 8 months 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...
By IPVM Team - 9 months ago
Access lock brands Allegion, Assa, and Dormakaba have captured huge sections of the door locks market, but which one do integrators most prefer? We asked integrators, with 200+ respondents answering: What is your favorite brand of...
By Brian Rhodes - 10 months ago
The name "IP Edge" may be unfamiliar to most but they are one of the world's top 'patent trolls; having sued a who's who of surveillance industry manufacturers, and over 1,300 software, networking, and communications manufacturers. In this...
By Sean Patton - 11 months ago
Access control can cause integrators big headaches. What practical issues do they face selling and installing them? ~200 integrators told us the biggest problem they face when selling electronic access control and why those particular...
By Brian Rhodes - 11 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 - 11 months ago
Learn how to use the IPVM Camera Calculator (updated for Version 3.1). The guide below includes instructions, images, gifs, and videos demonstrating and explaining the Calculator's features. It will be updated periodically and you can ask...
By IPVM Team - 12 months ago
Security integrators periodically report on their favorite and worst products to IPVM. These are known integrators who IPVM pays to answer surveys. Integrators respond with detailed comments on their selections. IPVM incorporates this integrator...
By John Honovich - about 1 year ago
VergeSense presented its people tracking sensor and social distancing insights at the May 2020 IPVM Startups show. A 30-minute video from VergeSense including IPVM Q&A Background on the company Key Positive factors to consider Key...
By Joey Walter - over 1 year ago
Indoor Robotics presented Tando indoor autonomous drones at the May 2020 IPVM Startups show. Inside this report: A 30-minute video from Tando including IPVM Q&A Background on the company Key Positive factors to consider Key Negative...
By Brian Rhodes - over 1 year ago
Moca Sytems presented its Airfob Mobile Access Reader at the May 2020 IPVM Startups show. Inside this report: A 30-minute video from Moca including IPVM Q&A Background on the company Key Positive factors to consider Key Negative...
By Brian Rhodes - over 1 year ago
Cambium presented its cnVision wireless for surveillance at the April 2020 IPVM New Products show. Inside this report: A 30-minute video from Cambium including IPVM Q&A Background on the company and the new product Key Positive...
By Sean Patton - over 1 year ago
WatchNet IoT presented its commercial, long-range automation sensor monitoring platform at the April 2020 IPVM New Products show. Inside this report: A 30-minute video from WatchNET including IPVM Q&A Background on the company and the...
By Brian Rhodes - over 1 year ago
PDQ presented its mobile, wireless access system 'pdqSmart' at the April 2020 IPVM New Products show. Inside this report: A 30-minute video from PDQ including IPVM Q&A Background on the company and the new product Key Positive...
By Brian Rhodes - over 1 year ago
