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8 Considerations for Retailers Investing in AI-powered Video Surveillance

Pure Storage

8 Considerations for Retailers Investing in AI-powered Video Surveillance by Pure Storage Blog One might think retailers started the new year feeling festive after wrapping up a robust 2023 holiday shopping season. But a concurrent trend—rising retail shrink—is eroding retailers’ profitability and feelings of good cheer.

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Why Retail Needs as-a-Service Storage More than Ever

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It’s an important question for anyone managing IT infrastructure for the retail industry. While unexpected bursts in web traffic can strike any business, it’s becoming particularly common in retail. Retail has always been a bursty business, but it used to be more predictable. How do you prepare for unplanned events?

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Blazing-Fast SQL Backup and Restore for Retailers

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Retail is a transaction-centric industry. A retailer’s database environment is undoubtedly the company’s most important workload. Microsoft SQL Server is one of the retail industry’s most popular databases. Thousands of retailers rely on it. Data protection and recovery should be a priority for retail organizations.

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How Mass Gun Violence Trends Should Inform Physical Security Planning

Security Industry Association

Jim Richards is CEO of Total Security Solutions. These insights can be used to inform your physical security planning. Retail establishment: 16.9% These utilities workers are able to come into work and do their jobs because they know they’re secure. Workplace: 30.8% Bar or restaurant: 13.4% Residential location: 8.1%

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How AI Can Transform Integrated Security

Security Industry Association

The potential is great, though challenges remain James Segil is the vice president of marketing and inside sales, video security and access control at Motorola Solutions. The physical and cybersecurity world is dynamic and fast-paced, with security experts constantly looking for ways to automate, optimize and enhance their security efforts.

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From Seed to Sale: Securing a Cannabis Operation Poses Unique Challenges

Security Industry Association

Whether already operating a facility or planning to open a dispensary, processing or grow operation, there are many regulations to keep in mind – some of which prescribe electronic and physical security requirements. Licensing Requires a Security Plan. These security plans are heavily weighted in the licensing application process.

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Security Industry Association Announces Winners of the 2023 SIA Women in Biometrics Awards

Security Industry Association

Maxine Most and Bethany Retton will be honored for their leadership and contributions in biometrics and security at the 2023 SIA GovSummit. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Alicia Harrison has over 16 years of experience as a subject matter expert in the field of biometrics. Larisa Boyko, Alicia Harrison, Casey Mayfield, C.