What Federal Contractors Should Know About NDAA Section 889 Camera Requirements
If you’re a federal contractor and you haven’t yet audited your facilities for Hikvision, Dahua, Huawei, ZTE, or Hytera surveillance equipment, the December 2026 compliance deadline is approaching faster than most large organizations can execute a full camera replacement across all facilities. This post explains what NDAA Section 889 Part B actually requires, why the […]
Should You Replace Your NVR Before Replacing Every Camera?
When a business starts researching what to do about aging Hikvision or Dahua surveillance infrastructure, the default assumption is usually “we need to replace everything.” That assumption is understandable — but it may be significantly more expensive than necessary for businesses not subject to NDAA compliance obligations. Before committing to a full camera rip-and-replace, it’s […]
Are Hikvision Cameras Banned in the U.S.? What Businesses Should Know
If you’ve seen headlines about Hikvision being “banned” in the United States and you’re trying to figure out what that means for your business, the honest answer is: it depends heavily on who you are. The restrictions affecting Hikvision equipment in the U.S. are real, significant, and continuing to tighten. But they don’t apply equally […]
Uniview Cameras With Cloud VMS: ONVIF Compatibility and Migration Guide | Ifovea
Uniview (UNV) has grown rapidly in the North American market as a cost-competitive alternative to established IP camera brands – offering solid image quality,
Hanwha Cameras With Cloud VMS: Wisenet to Ifovea Migration Guide | Ifovea
Hanwha Vision (formerly Samsung Techwin) has built a strong position in the North American IP camera market through a combination of competitive pricing, stro
Axis Cameras With Cloud VMS: Migration Guide and Compatibility | Ifovea
Axis Communications is the world’s market leader in network video – and for good reason. Axis cameras are consistently recognized for image quality, firmware
Why Proprietary Security Systems Are Risky: The Case for Open Surveillance Architecture
Proprietary security systems – cameras, VMS, and access control that only work within a single manufacturer’s ecosystem – have been the default model in physi
Why Businesses Are Leaving Verkada: 6 Reasons the Platform Falls Short at Scale
Verkada had a genuinely compelling story when it launched: subscription-based cloud surveillance without the complexity of traditional VMS systems. That story
Hybrid Cloud Surveillance Explained: Architecture, Advantages, and Deployment Guide
The phrase “cloud surveillance” gets used to mean many different things – some accurate, some misleading. Pure cloud-only architectures and traditional on-pre
Can You Reuse Your Existing Cameras With a Cloud VMS? What Works and What Doesn’t
One of the most persistent myths about moving to cloud surveillance is that it requires replacing all your cameras. In most cases, that’s simply not true. If