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Awernica and IPVM.

Different jobs, same team.

IPVM is where many integrators research the video surveillance industry. Awernica is where they keep track of what is installed on their sites. They answer different questions.

Two different questions

IPVM: what should we buy?

  • Independent research, news and product testing for the video surveillance industry.
  • Design tools, such as a camera calculator, for planning what to buy.
  • A subscription service, published at ipvm.com.

Awernica: what do we have, and is it current?

  • Your installed devices, documented per site.
  • Lifecycle status, firmware and specifications for 13,532 products from 13 manufacturers.
  • Site Review: what is end-of-life, which firmware to run and what to follow up.
  • Replacement suggestions across manufacturers when support ends.

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Questions

Is Awernica a replacement for IPVM?

No. IPVM is research and news for deciding what to buy. Awernica keeps track of what you have already installed: lifecycle, firmware, site review and replacement.

Is Awernica affiliated with IPVM?

No. Awernica is independent and has no affiliation with IPVM. This page describes IPVM only as its own public pages do.

Can I use both?

Yes. Many teams research products in one place and maintain their installed base in another. Awernica covers the second part, across manufacturers.

Does Awernica test products?

No. Awernica collects lifecycle status, firmware and specifications from manufacturers' published information and keeps it per product. It does not run its own product tests.