Dumber Techs, Bad Box Movers, Says Australian Distributor
Techs today are "dumber" than they used to be, despite better education and training and that makes a typical day "frustrating" for one...
By Dan Gelinas - almost 5 years ago
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"New" Arecont Fixes Failures "Without A Fight"
The "old" Arecont was infamous not only for its camera failures but for making their "partners" fight to get them fixed. IPVM drew the ire of...
By IPVM Team - almost 5 years ago
IndigoVision Control Center VMS Tested
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By Sean Patton - almost 5 years ago
Maglock Selection Guide
One of the most misunderstood yet valuable pieces of electrified hardware is the maglock. Few locks are stronger, but myths and confusion surround...
By Brian Rhodes - almost 5 years ago
Bank Security Manager Interview
Bank security contends with many significant threats - from fraudsters to robbers and more. In this interview, IPVM spoke with bank security...
By Dan Gelinas - almost 5 years ago
LenelS2 Launches VRx Video Platform
For years, S2's video management platform, the NetVR, was based on Exacq. Now, after years of internal development, S2 has launched its own...
By Sean Patton - about 5 years ago
Amazon Marketing Pro Installs of Amazon Security Systems
Is Amazon a threat to conventional providers like ADT, Vivint and Brinks Home Security? Many say no. Now, Amazon is advertising free in-home...
By Dan Gelinas - about 5 years ago
Locking Down Network Connections Guide
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By John Scanlan - about 5 years ago
Arecont Favorability Results 2019
Arecont's net negativity remained the same in IPVM's 2019 integrator study, though integrator's feeling became relatively more neutral compared to...
By IPVM Team - about 5 years ago
Riser vs Plenum Cabling Explained
You could be spending twice as much for cable as you need. The difference between 'plenum' rated cable and 'riser' rated cable is subtle, but the...
By Brian Rhodes - about 5 years ago
Pole Mount Camera Installation Guide
Poles are a popular but challenging choice for deploying surveillance cameras outdoors. Poles are indispensable for putting cameras at the right...
By John Scanlan - about 5 years ago
UK Installer CCTV Aware - Flat Pricing, No Salespeople
This is a different kind of company. They do flat pricing, they do not have any salespeople and 50% of their sales are sold and booked...
By Dan Gelinas - about 5 years ago
Bezos-Funded Deep Sentinel Tested
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By Ethan Ace, John Honovich, and Rob Kilpatrick - about 5 years ago
Outdoor Camera Installation Guide
Outdoor camera installation can be fraught with problems. Creating a sturdy and weather tight mount is key for camera performance and longevity,...
By John Scanlan - about 5 years ago
Covert IP Camera Shootout - Axis, Hanwha, Hikvision, March, Vivotek
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By Ethan Ace - about 5 years ago
Top Metrics For Ensuring Integrator Profitability - Statistics
How do integrators ensure the profitability of their projects? As part of our profitability study, 100+ integrators answered the following...
By IPVM Team - about 5 years ago
Genetec Security Center 5.8 Tested
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By Sean Patton - about 5 years ago
Camera Pendant Mounting Guide
It is often necessary to suspend a camera from a high open ceiling. This is commonplace in retail, warehouse, industrial sites, hangars, and other...
By IPVM Team - about 5 years ago
Cable Firestopping Installation Guide
Installing cables through firewalls is a critical installation issue. Failing to properly seal a penetration can cause smoke and fire to spread,...
By IPVM Team - about 5 years ago
Outdoor Camera Mounting Hardware Guide
Mounting cameras outdoors can be challenging, requiring understanding different types of equipment and methods. In this guide, we teach this...
By IPVM Team - about 5 years ago
BluB0x Company Profile
BluB0x has doubled in revenue every year since its founding in 2013, according to CEO Patrick Barry [link no longer available]. We originally...
By IPVM Team - about 5 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 - over 5 years ago
Startup Sunflower Labs' Autonomous Drone Security System
Startup Sunflower Labs is claiming a unique design on a home security system, combining autonomous drones and 'Sunflower' sensors. Imagine an...
By Dan Gelinas - over 5 years ago
Ubiquiti $79 Flex IP Camera Tested
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By Rob Kilpatrick - over 5 years ago
ADT Promotes DIFY - "Do It For You"
"Do It Yourself" (DIY) is a popular expression and has become such a common word that it has even made the Cambridge English dictionary. But why...
By Dan Gelinas - over 5 years ago
