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Testing IR Illuminator Performance : General Review

Low light can cause problems for surveillance cameras. IR illuminators may improve this situation. However, questions remain about the price and performance of IR illuminators.

Over the last year, we have examined a variety of issues and approaches for dealing with l... More

Stadium Surveillance by Attendees : Case Studies Update

Surveillance conducted by the public is an increasing and important trend. A September 2010 tennis match fight demonstrates this well. During the match, a fight breaks out among attendees. The fight is captured in sharp detail plus audio from multiple smartphones/personal c... More

Ultrawide SL183 Lens Examined : Theia Update

Theia has announced a new addition to their ultawide angle lens lineup - More

Discussing Network Switch Key Criteria : Convergence Update

This note summarizes key criteria in selecting network switches. From a 80+ comment thread on our LinkedIn group, we have aggregated the discussion into a More

The IP Video Financial Threat : Financials Update

Investors examining the video surveillance market must properly distinguish between secular and cyclical tren... More

Genetec CEO Interview and Our Analysis : Genetec Update

In this note, we summarize and provide analysis on Canada's SP&am... More

Testing Cisco-Linksys Switch for IP Video (SRW208P) : Cisco Review

Switch selection for IP video surveillance is a key consideration in overall design. Unfortunately, it is often less scrutinized than the 'stars' of the solution (i.e., VMS and cameras). Moreover, sufficient due diligence in evaluating switches may not be per... More

Video : Powerhouse :: Access : Arthouse : Convergence Update

Most industry people are well aware that video surveillance attracts far more interest than access control/PSIM. An August 2010 acknowledgment by a website focused on convergence provides further validation of that point.

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Smartphone Explosive Growth Impacting Video Surveillance : Statistics Update

Smartphone explosive growth will disrupt video surveillance user's expectations and interfaces used. In this note, we examine smartphone's current market share and projected growth rate, concluding with predictions on changes for the video surveillance industry.

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Testing Milestone GO VMS (Free 8 Ch) : Milestone Systems Review

Milestone's aggressive moves targeting the smaller video surveillance systems continue. This month's release of a free 8 channel VMS, called XProtect Go, adds to their June 20... More