Video Surveillance Bandwidth Guide
Bandwidth is one of the most fundamental, complex and overlooked aspects of video surveillance. Many simply assume it is a linear function of...
By IPVM Team - over 7 years ago
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Power Drill Selection Guide
Boring holes is a basic part of running cables for most security system projects. To do so, you will need to choose the right drills for various...
By Ari Erenthal - over 7 years ago
Selecting Wood Drill Bits For Installers
Running cables through studs is common for roughing in residential and some older commercial installs. To do this, you will need to drill holes in...
By Ari Erenthal - over 7 years ago
Bosch First Starlight 1080p Camera Tested
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By Ethan Ace - over 7 years ago
Intrusion Motion Sensors Tutorial
Motion sensors are one of the most common, and most useful alarm sensors, but they also often cause problems. Many motion sensors types exist and...
By Brian Rhodes - over 7 years ago
PTZ Camera Guide 2016
Pan/Tilt/Zoom cameras remain critical parts of many surveillance systems, especially in large security operations. Because of this it is important...
By Ethan Ace - over 7 years ago
Camera Roof Mounting / Parapet Mount Installation Guide
One of the most common camera mounts are parapet mounts, and they can be found on the roofs of all types of buildings; old and new, used to hold...
By Brian Rhodes - over 7 years ago
Service / Maintenance Contracts Guide And Downloadable Sample Agreement
This guide provides in-depth recommendations for service / maintenance and a sample service agreement that integrators can edit and customize for...
By IPVM Team - almost 8 years ago
Arecont and SIA Failing Cybersecurity Efforts
Do as we say, not as we do. The effective motto of the Security Industry Association and their cyber board member Arecont Vision. Today, the two...
By John Honovich - almost 8 years ago
Intrusion Sensor Selection guide
When designing intrusion systems, a number of sensor types can be selected, including: Magnetic Acceleromteter Glass Break PE/PIR/Laser...
By Brian Rhodes - almost 8 years ago
Please IFSEC Take Down This Embarrassing IP Video 'Training' [DONE]
A new IFSEC video claims you are limited to about 7 HD cameras on an IP system because of a 'lack of bandwidth.' This is wrong, badly and sadly...
By John Honovich - almost 8 years ago
Security Planning For Bars And Nightclubs
The shooting at Orlando's Pulse nightclub is raising questions among entertainment venue owners, and security professionals, about how to balance...
By Brian Karas - almost 8 years ago
Hikvision Bets Against H.265
H.265 is a "solution in search of a problem", according to Hikvision. In this report we analyze Hikvision's commentary explaining the tradeoffs...
By Brian Karas - almost 8 years ago
Access Control Specification Guide
This 15 page report provides the most in-depth guidance on specifying Access Control systems you will find. Specifying Access Control correctly...
By Brian Rhodes - about 8 years ago
Cyber Security For Video Surveillance Study 2016
This study provides the foundations for video surveillance professionals to understand the importance of cybersecurity, what is being done to...
By IPVM Team - about 8 years ago
Genetec and Milestone 500 Camera Recorders Announced
The megaserver era has arrived? VMS manufacturers Genetec and Milestone have both announced new hardware claiming support for 500 cameras or more,...
By Ethan Ace - about 8 years ago
New Products Directory - ISC West 2016
It has been a busy few months in the industry, with new product announcements, many acquisitions and lots of moves. Here is a directory of them all...
By Brian Karas - about 8 years ago
VSaaS Usage Statistics 2016 - Still A Long Way From "The Next Big Thing"
VSaaS ranked #2 in the Next Big Thing 2020, but new integrator survey results show current usage is far from its promise. 150 integrators...
By Brian Karas - about 8 years ago
ADI More Bad Advice: Network Switches
Run with scissors? Play in traffic? Trust ADI for networking advice? The last we checked with ADI, they were promoting bogus numbers from a...
By Brian Karas - about 8 years ago
Average Frame Rate Video Surveillance 2016
What is the average frame rated used in video surveillance systems? Historically, 30fps has been considered 'full' frame rate and, in the past few...
By John Honovich - over 8 years ago
Security Cameras 2016 Review
In 10 minutes, this note explains the current state of security / surveillance cameras in 2016, reflecting new technology changes and market...
By John Honovich - over 8 years ago
2016 Video Surveillance Industry Guide
The 250 page, 2016 Video Surveillance Industry Guide, covering the key events and the future of the video surveillance market, is now...
By John Honovich - over 8 years ago
Axis Cybersecurity Hardening Guide Examined
In most IT areas, 'hardening' guides are commonplace, providing best practices for improving the cybersecurity of network products (e.g., see this...
By Ethan Ace - over 8 years ago
Large Video Surveillance Systems Guide
This 14 page guide explains the key uses, design factors, and players in the large system surveillance market. A global group of 80...
By Brian Rhodes - over 8 years ago
SMB Market Video Surveillance Guide
This 13-page guide explains the key uses, design factors, and players in the small-medium business surveillance market. A global group of 90...
By Brian Rhodes - over 8 years ago
