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Access Control Job Walk Guide

A pre-bid access control job walk can save substantial money and help avoid serious issues with the bidding process if you know what to look and...

By Brian Rhodes - about 2 years ago

87-Point Surveillance Install Checklist

This 87-point checklist helps end users, integrators, and consultants verify that video surveillance installation is complete. Inside we cover...

By IPVM Team - about 2 years ago

The IPVM Research Service Announced

IPVM has launched its Research Service, that includes 4 research reports per week, as an upgrade to the Info+ subscription. Apply now to...

By IPVM Team - about 2 years ago

Getting Started With Your IPVM Info+ Subscription

Here's how to get started and get the most out of your IPVM subscription. Books for Subscribers All subscribers can download the 7 books below -...

By IPVM Team - about 2 years ago

Appearance Search Guide

Appearance Search has become an increasing trend in the past year, with more developers adding these features, but how does it actually work and...

By Ethan Ace - about 2 years ago

Access Control Commissioning / Install Checklist

This 87-point checklist helps end users, integrators, and consultants verify that access control installation is complete. This checklist...

By Brian Rhodes - over 2 years ago

Cybersecurity for IP Video Surveillance Guide

Keeping surveillance networks secure can be a formidable task, but there are several methods that can greatly reduce risk, especially when used...

By IPVM Team - over 2 years ago

Fisheye Panoramic Camera Guide

Fisheye panoramic cameras are common but, because their lenses are fundamentally different than conventional cameras, their capabilities and...

By IPVM Team - over 2 years ago

Surveillance Codec Guide

Codecs are core to surveillance, with names like H.264, H.265, and MJPEG commonly cited. How do they work? Why should you use them? What issues may...

By IPVM Team - over 2 years ago

Network Addressing for Video Surveillance Guide

The purpose of this guide is to explain addressing devices on IP networks, focusing on how IP cameras and recorders are used in those...

By IPVM Team - over 2 years ago

Surveillance Camera Imager Tutorial

Imagers are fundamental to video surveillance quality, but can be daunting for those new to the industry. In this tutorial, we explain the...

By IPVM Team - over 2 years ago

PoE For Video Surveillance Guide

This guide provides comprehensive explanations of the elements in selecting and using Power Over Ethernet (PoE) with IP cameras. Inside this...

By IPVM Team - over 2 years ago

How Millimeter Wave Airport Body Scanners Work

Millimeter wave body scanners have become common in the US and some European countries, replacing conventional metal detectors and X-ray security...

By Nikita Ermolaev - over 2 years ago

IP Network Hardware for Surveillance Guide

IP networking equipment is critical to an effective video surveillance system. But what are the key pieces of equipment, important features, and...

By John Scanlan - over 2 years ago

Cable Trenching For Surveillance Guide

Trenching cable for surveillance is surprisingly complex. Using shovels, picks, and hoes may not be advanced technology, but precise planning,...

By Brian Rhodes - over 2 years ago

Cable Testing Guide (Certifiers, Qualifiers, Verifiers, Wiremappers)

Proper cable installation is critical to trouble-free surveillance systems, but testing is often an afterthought. Typically, problems are only...

By John Scanlan - over 2 years ago

UK Ministry of Defence "Guidance Is Not To Use / Install Hikvision"

The UK Ministry of Defence has quietly issued guidance "not to use/install Hikvision equipment", though other government departments are using...

By Charles Rollet - over 2 years ago

VMS / VSaaS Mobile Apps Guide

This 24-page guide provides an in-depth explanation of mobile apps in VMS/VSaaSes. In this guide, we cover: Mobile Monitoring Mobile App...

By Benros Emata - over 2 years ago

Multi-Factor Access Control Authentication Guide

Unauthorized users gaining access with someone else's credentials is one of the most fundamental risks of access. Multi-factor aims to mitigate...

By Brian Rhodes - over 2 years ago

Installation Course November 2022, Registration Closed

Learn the basics for installing video surveillance systems. We teach you, step by step, the right way to install, the right tools to use and how to...

By IPVM Team - over 2 years ago