A years-long PRC China government hacking effort obtained access to systems at critical infrastructure sites, including some surveillance camera...
By Conor Healy - 2 months ago
Ajax Systems has emerged as one of the largest alarm / intrusion equipment companies. Now, they are expanding into video surveillance, but what...
By Jermaine Wilson - 4 months ago
Founded just six years ago, Anduril is now valued at almost $10 billion, becoming a controversial and powerful growing force as a defense...
By Mert Karakaya - 9 months ago
A US startup, AmberBox, claims to be the "most accurate" and "easily the largest provider" of gunshot detectors in terms of units deployed and...
By Nikita Ermolaev - 9 months ago
Databuoy, an acoustic gunshot detection startup comprised of engineering academics from the field, claims "pinpoint location accuracy" and "no...
By Brandon Niskala - 10 months ago
Shootings are increasing interest in conventional "blue light" emergency response systems but they are costly and fixed. IP Video Corp hopes to...
By Brandon Niskala - 12 months ago
With shootings a rising concern in the US, an Amish-run Pennsylvania company, Bullistic Barriers, believes its offerings could help stop bullets...
By Jermaine Wilson - 12 months ago
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By Katie Ferry - about 1 year ago
In the March 2023 Nashville school shooting, the perpetrator entered by shooting the glass window raising questions about using security windows...
By Nikita Ermolaev - about 1 year ago
El Salvadoran authorities are using Digifort and ZKTeco to run a high-profile new megaprison used to lock up thousands of alleged gang...
By Charles Rollet - about 1 year ago
While the risk of Verkada's "Hostage as a Service" business model has become well-known due to IPVM, the details of how Verkada locks device owners...
By Jermaine Wilson - about 1 year ago
DMP, one of North America's largest alarm manufacturing companies, has been family-owned since its founding more than 45 years ago. But what is...
By Brian Rhodes - almost 2 years ago
Ubiety is a US-based sensor and data analytics startup that uses WiFi, Bluetooth, and cellular for security and awareness monitoring...
By Nikita Ermolaev - about 2 years ago
Ukrainian manufacturer Ajax Systems is repurposing its "we stand against evil" slogan as the Russian invasion continues, cancelling its Russian...
By Charles Rollet - about 2 years ago
Placing surveillance cameras in hazardous, highly flammable environments calls for specially-rated equipment which is certified not to spark or...
By Brian Rhodes - over 2 years ago
This 28-page guide provides an in-depth explanation of live video and event monitoring in VMS/VSaaSes. In this guide, we cover: Video...
By Benros Emata - over 2 years ago
Access control normally keeps people safe, but recent tragedies have revealed a significant issue: If users are forced to unlock doors for...
By Brian Rhodes - over 2 years ago
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
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
'Passback' -- the practice of using someone else's credentials to gain entry, is a troubling access control vulnerability. In this report,...
By Brian Rhodes - over 2 years ago
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
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
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By Derek Ward - almost 3 years ago
In our largest favorability survey ever, we ranked 55 companies based on feedback from 200+ integrators. The companies included were (with...
By IPVM Team - almost 3 years ago
Verkada is adding alarm systems and alarm monitoring, combining it with its existing video surveillance, sensors, and access control. In this...
By Sean Patton - almost 3 years ago
