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Favorite Wireless Manufacturers 2021

Ubiquiti dominated our Favorite Wireless Manufacturers 2019 statistics in 2019 with 50% of the vote, but can they repeat in 2021? 175...

By John Scanlan - over 2 years ago

VMS / VSaaS Investigation Guide

This 26-page guide provides an in-depth explanation of event investigation, searching, and exporting of video in VMS/VSaaSes. Inside we...

By Benros Emata - over 2 years ago

Access Control Card Printers Guide

Card printers are a core component of professional access control systems, as cards are often prominently displayed as photo ID. Modern...

By Brian Rhodes - over 2 years ago

Access Control Labor Estimation Standards - 2021

IPVM surveyed more than 150 integrators for estimates on five common access control installations. The standards focus on 5 scenarios where...

By Brian Rhodes - over 2 years ago

VMS/VSaaS POS Integration Guide

This guide explains the fundamentals and challenges of VMS/VSaaS integration with point-of-sale (POS) systems. In this report, we examine the...

By Benros Emata - over 2 years ago

Access Control Cabling / Wiring Tutorial

Cabling is a fundamental element of access control systems and ensuring one has the appropriate cabling is key. In this note, we...

By Brian Rhodes - over 2 years ago

Open Access Controller Guide (Axis, HID VertX & Aero, Isonas, Mercury)

There are dozens of software platforms in the access control market, but few companies make non-proprietary door controllers. We examine four of...

By Brian Rhodes - over 2 years ago

VMS/VSaaS Access and Intrusion Integration Guide

This 11-page guide explains the fundamentals and challenges of VMS/VSaaS integration with access and intrusion systems. In this report, we...

By IPVM - over 2 years ago

Hikvision Has "Highest Level of Critical Vulnerability," Impacting 100+ Million Devices

Hikvision has admitted a 9.8 vulnerability that is "the highest level of critical vulnerability—a zero-click unauthenticated remote code execution"...

By John Honovich - over 2 years ago

VMS/VSaaS Camera Integration Guide

This 16-page guide explains the fundamentals and challenges of integrating cameras with VMS/VSaaSes. In this report, we examine the factors...

By Benros Emata - over 2 years ago

SentryCard Embedded Fingerprint Reader Card Examined

Biometrics are growing in popularity for access control as a replacement for cards but one developer Sentry Enterprises has embedded biometrics...

By Brian Rhodes - over 2 years ago

Video Surveillance Resolution Tutorial

Understanding video surveillance resolution can be surprisingly difficult and complex. While the word 'resolution' seems self-explanatory, its use...

By IPVM Team - over 2 years ago

Access Strike Selection Guide

Despite being one of the most common access control components, specifying the right electric strike can be deceptively complex. Understanding...

By Brian Rhodes - over 2 years ago

Contactless Access Credentials Guide

Contactless credentials are the most commonly used for access control systems, but while they look alike externally, important differences...

By Brian Rhodes - over 2 years ago

VMS and VSaaS Architecture Guide

While VMS and NVRs are the most common choice for new surveillance projects, VSaaSes are growing. Understanding their architecture and related...

By IPVM Team - over 2 years ago

Glossary / Acronyms for Video Surveillance

This directory provides definitions and explanations for over 90 common video surveillance industry terms, including links to related IPVM...

By IPVM Team - over 2 years ago

Security Fence Guide

Fences, while low-tech, are often the first layer of defense to keep threats away from sensitive areas or people, playing a part in keeping...

By Brian Rhodes - over 2 years ago

HID: 91% Of Access Cards Potentially Insecure

HID, one of the world's largest access companies, said at the IPVM Access Control Show that more than 90% of the cards used are potentially...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 3 years ago

Access Control Turnstiles Guide

Turnstiles control pedestrian access to secured areas, essentially becoming moving portions of fences, walls, or barricades for physically stopping...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 3 years ago