3D Install App For Physical Security (BILT)
Installation of security hardware is a skill that has historically been complicated to train new installers, and just as complicated to quote...
By Sean Patton - about 6 years ago
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Favorite Camera Manufacturers 2018
A number of major moves in integrator's favorite camera rankings for 2018: Two manufacturers make major moves up One major manufacturer moves...
By IPVM Team - about 6 years ago
Project Plans for Security Integrators
How do security integrators typically plan projects? A detailed playbook with step by step execution? Just go out and do it? Somewhere in...
By Brian Rhodes - over 6 years ago
NVRs - Embedded vs Separate PoE Switch (Statistics)
Many NVRs now offer PoE switches embedded, allowing IP cameras to be connected directly to the recorder. On the plus side, these units can...
By IPVM Team - over 6 years ago
Startup Flock Declares Itself "The New Standard For Neighborhood Security"
Mega startup generator YCombinator has backed a startup targeting neighborhood video surveillance and security. Flock Safety is taking a...
By Brian Karas - over 6 years ago
Hikvision Door Station Tested
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By Ethan Ace - over 6 years ago
Amazon Key In-Home Package Delivery Examined
Interesting idea or invitation for criminals to rob you? Amazon's recent announcement of Key, a service that will help manage visitors, welcoming...
By Brian Karas - over 6 years ago
Milestone XProtect Essential+ Free VMS Tested
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By Ethan Ace - over 6 years ago
ZoneMinder Open Source Profile
The first, oldest and probably the best known open source VMS is ZoneMinder. But where has it gone and is it still relevant today in a world of...
By Brian Karas - over 6 years ago
ONVIF Wire Free Camera Tested (Netgear FlexPower)
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By John Scanlan - over 6 years ago
Avigilon H4 IR Mini Dome Camera Tested
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By John Scanlan - over 6 years ago
Geovision Doorstation Tested (CS1320)
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By John Scanlan - over 6 years ago
Low Cost, Low-End Competitors Challenge SMB Surveillance Market
SMB video surveillance systems are a tough market. From IPVM's new survey results of 135 integrator responses, we have identified the key...
By Brian Karas - over 6 years ago
IP Camera Cabling Testing Statistics
Test and certify, or crimp and pray? Some integrators certify every cable they run, while others only inspect cables that have video issues. 130...
By John Honovich - over 6 years ago
Competing Against Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric overall does ~$30 billion USD annual revenue. One of its many parts is a building / security systems integrator. Another is...
By IPVM Team - almost 7 years ago
Dahua 4K Turret Tested Vs Hikvision (N84BG44 )
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By John Scanlan - almost 7 years ago
Wireless Burglar Alarm Sensors Guide
Wireless sensors for burglar alarm sensors are an increasingly common option for the historical labor intensive wired alarm systems. However,...
By Ari Erenthal - almost 7 years ago
$8 Billion Utility Georgia Power Enters Surveillance Business Offering Avigilon And Genetec
Utilities are typically considered major customers of surveillance integrators but one utility, Georgia Power, with $8+ billion in annual revenue...
By Brian Karas - almost 7 years ago
Convergint Total Recall CrimeEye Product Profile
Deploying video surveillance in metropolitan areas often brings challenges, including lack of infrastructure or excessive costs to extend...
By Brian Karas - almost 7 years ago
US States Security Licensing Guide [OUT OF DATE]
[2022 Update: This guide is OUT OF DATE AND HAS NOT BEEN UPDATED IN YEARS] In the US, many states require integrators to be licensed to install...
By IPVM Team - almost 7 years ago
Alarm Supervision Guide
Burglar alarms can constantly monitor the health of attached circuits, sensors, and devices to ensure that they remain operational. This is known...
By Ari Erenthal - almost 7 years ago
Aura's 'Invisible Ripple' Next Gen Intrusion Detection Tested
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By Brian Rhodes - almost 7 years ago
Amazon Techs Installing IP Cameras Tested
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By IPVM Team - about 7 years ago
FLIR Is Giving Away $3,000 Demo Kits
Everybody likes free stuff, and FLIR is using that concept to attract dealers by giving them $3,000 worth of demo gear for attending a...
By Brian Karas - about 7 years ago
Alarm Circuits Guide
Alarm circuits are a fundamental element of wired burglar systems. Designing the alarm circuit greatly affects its performance. In particular, more...
By IPVM - about 7 years ago
