IP Video Market Info News

Should You Buy IP Cameras Online? : IP Cameras Review

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 04:39:27 +0000

Buying video surveillance cameras on-line is a relatively new but growing trend. Traditionally, end users bought cameras from integrators while integrators bought directly from manufacturers or through their representatives.

In the last 5 years, significant change ha... More

June 2009 IP Video Monthly Summary Report : General Review

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:07:36 +0000

HDcctv and the Intransa NVR announcement were the two most discussed topics at IP Video Market for June 2009. Both represent attempting to simplify the challenges in deploying IP video.

HDcctv

HDcctv seeks to eliminate the need for IP ... More

Genetec Offers Universal IP Camera Driver : Genetec Article

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:18:23 +0000

Expamines challenges in supporting IP cameras and explains how their Generic extension makes adding support for new IP cameras simpler More

IP Video Industry Weekly - July 3rd : General Review

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Examines Axis, FLIR, Milestone, DM, Pelco and more.

Axis on SaaS / Managed Video
Details on Milestone's Universal Driver
Examining a Wearable Camera Kit
Upcoming 720p PTZ under $1,000 USD
Examining Video Analytics for F... More

Detecting Shrink at Self-Checkout Lanes : Retail Article

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:34:24 +0000

Shows video of supermarket theft and explains how integrated video surveillance and PoS information can detect such incidents More

Testing Cisco SMB Software and PTZ Camera (PVC300) : Cisco Review

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:00:00 +0000

This report examines and shows the abilities and performance of key products in Cisco's emerging Small Business Video Surveillance product line. Specially, we test their IP video surveillance software and their PTZ camera. For background information, see our recent More

Remote Outdoor Video Surveillance Examined : Video Surveillance Article

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:01:29 +0000

Survey Article interviews dozen manufacturers citing various approaches and technologies used to monitor outdoor environments remotely More

Evidence Shows Parking Lot Surveillance is Effective : General Article

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:25:29 +0000

Cites a variety of cases and studies that demonstrate video surveillance reduces crime in parking lots More

How Do You Solve the Problem of Bad Surveillance Video? : IP Cameras Review

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 03:05:04 +0000

One of the most frequent complaints by both industry outsiders and megapixel camera vendors is how bad surveillance video is. It's so bad, many would say that they would challenge the basic point of even having such cameras.

Cases demonstrating this problem come up a... More

BRS Labs Gets $12 Million More for Video Analytics : BRS Labs Review

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0000

BRS Labs, the most discussed recent entrant into the video analytics market, has received another $12 Million USD in funding, increasing their total capital raised to $47 Million USD. The investment is from private equity (not from VC firms).

Can Everfocus Make Megapixel Simple and Inexpensive? : EverFocus Review

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:34:27 +0000

Two key problems for megapixel cameras are (1) their substantially increased cost relative to analog cameras and (2) the complexity of using IP.

For the high end, this is not a problem. Indeed, the use of IP can be a benefit for larger corporations.

Howe... More

Video Surveillance Training Resources : Video Surveillance Review

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:21:26 +0000

This report recommends on-line resources that teach the basics on using, selecting and deploying video surveillance. The focus here is on introductory materials that help those new to the video surveillance industry.