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IP Camera PC Training

Over and over, we are told that this is the most common and fundamental problem techs have getting started with IP cameras. They come to a job...

By John Honovich - over 12 years ago

IPVM New Features May 2012

We have added in 4 new features to IPVM and have another half-dozen lined up for the second half of the year. In this post, we explain the new...

By John Honovich - over 12 years ago

Free Tool to Capture Surveillance Problems

Getting a good image can help solve surveillance problems and quickly show people what video really looks like. While print screen is built in,...

By John Honovich - over 12 years ago

Honeywell MAXPRO Cloud Reviewed

Until now, the surveillance cloud has been the province of IP upstarts and small companies pushing a new approach. The old guard incumbents have...

By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago

Pan/Tilt Camera Selection Guide

Multiple styles of PTZ are available, though little clear-cut guidance on which is best for a given application is available, making camera...

By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago

Dealing with Low Light Problems

Getting high quality images in low light is a common challenge. With the problem being so widespread, we were curious to understand how integrators...

By Brian Rhodes - over 12 years ago

Quiet Door Hardware Examined

The incessant buzzing of electrified door hardware can drive people crazy. Is noisy door hardware the norm? In this note, we examine the causes of...

By Brian Rhodes - over 12 years ago

Video Surveillance Buyer's Guide 2012

With so many manufacturers and so many new products, deciding what products to buy can be overwhelming. Last year, to make this easier, we released...

By John Honovich - over 12 years ago

Aspect Ratio 16:9 vs 4:3 Shootout

In the past few years, as HD swept into living rooms, people have moved from watching video on 4:3 aspect ratios to the wider 16:9 format. This...

By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago

How Nighttime Video May Crash Your Network

Nighttime video may crash your network. During the day, under ideal conditions, bandwidth remains relatively stable. However, when the lights go...

By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago

Outdoor Camera Temperature Impact Examined

How often do integrators fight temperature extremes to keep cameras operating? In our latest Integrator Insights Survey, we asked a group of...

By Brian Rhodes - over 12 years ago

Closing Out Surveillance Projects

Closing out projects can be surprisingly difficult. For what seems to be simple process, gracefully concluding work and leaving a jobsite can prove...

By Brian Rhodes - over 12 years ago

Aiphone Overview

Aiphone is one of the biggest names in the intercom industry, used often by integrators on projects of all sizes. However, due to the breadth of...

By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago

IP Camera Networking Basics

Getting started with IP cameras can be daunting for those without experience in computer networks. Fortunately, it is not that hard. In this...

By John Honovich - over 12 years ago

Neat Tool To Document Surveillance Problems

Surveillance problems are often difficult to explain. Fuzzy language like 'grainy, nosiy, blurry' are common but those subjective terms are hard...

By John Honovich - over 12 years ago

Encoder Tutorial

As more users look to upgrade aging analog camera systems, encoders play an increasingly vital role. Though not as frequently discussed as IP...

By Ethan Ace - over 12 years ago

HD Barcode Examined

Is storing data within an ID image a leap forward for picture ID badges? A unique new barcode technology combines the data encryption of barcodes...

By Brian Rhodes - over 12 years ago

Camera Repositioning

Reworking camera position is one of the most frustrating aspects of the install job. Not only is it inefficent and frustrating for both the...

By Brian Rhodes - over 12 years ago

Effective End User Training

Properly coordinating end user training is a key consideration of successful projects. It is important to recognize that a world class system...

By Brian Rhodes - over 12 years ago

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