Top Video Surveillance Service Call Problems (Statistics)
In our most recent statistics series, over 150 integrators told IPVM the most common problem their customers have with their video systems....
In our most recent statistics series, over 150 integrators told IPVM the most common problem their customers have with their video systems....
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Privacy has historically been hotly debated in the surveillance industry, especially in public surveillance systems where cameras may be located in...
Many integrators have standardized on AutoCAD for camera layouts but new users may be overwhelmed by its learning curve. Microsoft's Visio...
What aspect ratio do security integrators prefer? The 'standard' 4:3 or the 'wide' 16:9 one? 100+ integrators told us what they preferred, with...
Security projects routinely encounter issues that jeopardize deadlines, create confusion, and shrink profits. Unfortunately, there are common...
Below is a directory of 50+ manufacturer's default passwords. Note: Change Default Passwords Leaving default passwords is dangerous and makes it...
By Ethan Ace - over 6 years ago
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Being able to remotely support video surveillance systems is important both to reduce costs (eliminating truck rolls) and for...
"Smart Codec" was once seemingly a marketing buzzword, but in 2023, almost all new camera models include this technology. These marketing...
What do integrators use to manage their projects? Nothing? Spreadsheet? MS Project? Online software? This continues IPVM's series on project...
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How do security integrators typically plan projects? A detailed playbook with step by step execution? Just go out and do it? Somewhere in...
The 300 page, 2018 Video Surveillance Industry Guide, covering the key events and the future of the video surveillance market, is now available,...
Certifications are a common option for technology professionals looking to improve skills and gain validation. But how about for project...
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Network bandwidth can be a concern for some surveillance systems. While improvements in video codecs, such as smart codecs for H.264 and H.265,...
For years, 3MP and 5MP cameras used the traditional 4:3 aspect ratio. Now, in an emerging trend, newer generation 3MP and 5MP cameras use 16:9...
Multi-imager cameras are an attractive option for covering wide areas compared to multiple fixed cameras traditionally used: In this guide, we...
Along with VLANs, QoS is one of the most misunderstood topics in IP surveillance networks. Many purported "experts" claim it is required in any and...
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We are working on making the Camera Calculator even better and hoping you can help us find the right person to join our team. IPVM is hiring a...
By John Honovich - almost 7 years ago
Properly configuring access controllers software is key to a professional access system. These devices have fundamental settings that must be...
This report concisely explains the developments for surveillance cameras offered in 2017 and the state of offerings going into 2018, including...
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