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Network Cabling for Video Surveillance
In this guide, we explain the fundamentals of network cabling for video surveillance networks, how they should be installed, and the differences in...
By IPVM Team - over 4 years ago
Standards (230)
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Horizontal Cabling for Video Surveillance Guide
There are a few options when it comes to professionally installing horizontal cabling for video surveillance networks. The three options examined...
By IPVM Team - over 4 years ago
Directory of Access Reader Manufacturers
Credential Readers are one of the most visible and noticeable parts of access systems, but installers often stick with only the brand they always...
By Brian Rhodes - over 4 years ago
The Access Control Codes Guide: IBC, NFPA 72, 80 & 101
For access, there is one basic maxim: Life safety above all else. But how do you know if all applicable codes are being followed? While the...
By Brian Rhodes - over 4 years ago
Alarm Veteran "Demands A Criminal Investigation" Of UL
The Interceptor's Project pressure against UL continues to rise. Following Keith Jentoft's allegation that "UL Has Blood On Their Hands", Jentoft...
By John Honovich and Brian Rhodes - over 4 years ago
"UL Has Blood On Their Hands" Alleges The Interceptor / Keith Jentoft
"UL has blood on their hands" alleges Keith Jentoft of "The Interceptor Project". We examined The Interceptor in-depth last year, see: The...
By John Honovich and Brian Rhodes - over 4 years ago
Honeywell Speaks On NDAA Ban, New Non-Banned Cameras and Cybersecurity
For years, Honeywell has depended on Dahua, a company with a poor cybersecurity track record and now banned by the US NDAA, for the development and...
By John Honovich - almost 5 years ago
HD Analog vs IP Cameras Guide
For yeras, IP cameras had advantages in resolution and single cable signal/power, but HD analog cameras (AHD, CVI, and TVI) now offer similar...
By IPVM Team - almost 5 years ago
Poor OSDP Usage Statistics 2019
OSDP certainly offers advantages over decades-old Wiegand (see our OSDP Access Control Guide) but new IPVM statistics show that usage of OSDP, even...
By Brian Rhodes - almost 5 years ago
Maglocks Usage Statistics 2019
Maglocks divide access control specifiers perhaps more than any other component. Many are concerned about life safety codes, but others cite...
By IPVM Team - almost 5 years ago
OSDP Access Control Guide
Access control readers and controllers need to communicate. While Wiegand has been the de facto standard for decades, OSDP aims to solve major...
By Brian Rhodes - almost 5 years ago
China PRC Government New National Video Surveillance Standards
The People's Republic of China (PRC) government has released a new set of overarching standards for authorities to follow when they install video...
By Charles Rollet - almost 5 years ago
ADT's Top Dealer "The Defenders" Sued 20+ Times
ADT's largest authorized dealer, The Defenders, has been sued more than 20 times since 2012, IPVM has verified through analyzing legal...
By Dan Gelinas - about 5 years ago
Verkada Gets Half Billion Dollar Valuation
Last week, when we profiled Verkada (The Fastest Growing Video Surveillance Sales Organization Ever - Verkada), we predicted they would raise $40...
By John Honovich - about 5 years ago
ONVIF Favorability Results 2019
In the past decade, ONVIF has grown from a reaction to the outside Cisco-lead PSIA challenge, to being the de facto video surveillance standard...
By IPVM Team - about 5 years ago
Church Technology Director Security Interview
With 40+ years of experience in IT from a wide array of verticals, including US and foreign military, and large corporate and industrial settings,...
By Dan Gelinas - 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
Mobotix Move OEM Camera Line Tested
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By IPVM Team - about 5 years ago
ONVIF Video Surveillance Tutorial
ONVIF is well known within the surveillance industry as an interface to connect IP cameras and VMS systems. However, new users may find it...
By IPVM Team - over 5 years ago
The IP Camera Lock-In Trend: Meraki and Verkada
Open systems and interoperability have become core features of video surveillance systems, as virtually all professional IP cameras integrate with...
By IPVM Team - over 5 years ago
Managed Video Services UL 827B Examined
Historically, UL listings for central stations have been important, with UL 827 having widespread support. However, few central stations have...
By Dan Gelinas - over 5 years ago
Genetec UL Cybersecurity Certificate (2900-2-3) Examined
Proving a company is cybersecure has become a major concern for security companies. But how trustworthy are these certificates? Earlier in 2018, a...
By Dan Gelinas - over 5 years ago
Directory of Video Intercoms
Video Intercoms, also known as Video Door-Phones or Video Entry Systems, have been growing in the past decade as more and more IP camera...
By IPVM Team - over 5 years ago
Higher Power PoE 802.3bt Ratified, Impact on Security Products Examined
Power over Ethernet has become one of the most popular features of many video, access, and other security products. See our PoE for IP Video...
By Brian Rhodes - over 5 years ago
Central Stations Face Off Against NFPA On Fire Monitoring
Central stations are facing off against the NFPA over what they call anti-competitive language in NFPA 72, the standard [link no longer available]...
By Dan Gelinas - over 5 years ago
