Retail theft costs companies money and can drive prices through the roof, which affects consumers. Luckily, retailers are finding new and creative ways to use technology to prevent retail crimes. Effects of Retail Crime Organized retail crime costs businesses billions of dollars in losses, causing alarm for consumers and companies alike. The United States retail industry lost over $112 billion due to retail theft in 2022 alone. Employee theft, shoplifting and brazen robbery can lead to: Increased product prices. Store closures. Tax losses. Higher insurance claim rates. Public safety risks. Ex ..read more

Welcome to Episode S5E14 of the BSM Podcast that you definitely don’t want to miss! We’re thrilled to have had the privilege of hosting Bryan Grenon, Director of Critical Infrastructure for ADT Commercial’s Enterprise Security Risk Group, and Chris Fowler, Director of Emerging Technologies at ADT Commercial, on our show. This week, they delve into the fascinating and increasingly essential world of physical security standards, workplace safety policies, innovative security technologies, and the revolutionary role of AI and IoT in the security sphere.  Summary This episode presents a rivet ..read more

Welcome to the thrilling Episode S5E13 of the Brilliance Security Magazine Podcast, where we take a deep dive into the world of technological innovation in security. In this episode, our host Steven Bowcut sits down with a true pioneer in the field—Dr. Maria Bell, the visionary Founder and CEO of Digital Twin Imaging. This episode titled “Technical Innovations Designed to Reduce Active Shooter Response Times” explores the cutting-edge solutions that DTI provides to expedite emergency responses. Dr. Bell unveils some of the primary strategies and advanced technologies that are revolutionizing t ..read more

By Bryan Grenon, Director of Critical Infrastructure for ADT Commercial’s Enterprise Security Risk Group With June designated National Safety Month by America’s National Safety Council, there’s an increased focus on eliminating the leading causes of preventable injuries and deaths at home and in the workplace. Violent incidents on the job are a very real, chronic, and growing risk for workers across all industries and occupations. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, fatalities due to violence and intentional injuries inflicted by another person in the workplace increased by more ..read more

By Emily Newton, Editor-in-Chief at Revolutionized Magazine The need for thorough cybersecurity has never been more prominent. Thankfully, many businesses have recognized this need and are adopting new cybersecurity controls in response to rising digital threats. However, many also overlook physical security in that shift. Cybercrime is fast growing in the U.S., but that doesn’t mean physical defenses are irrelevant. In fact, physical protections play a key role in defending digital assets, so a reliable cybersecurity strategy must also cover these vulnerabilities. 1. Cyber Protections Ca ..read more

The powerful new Hailo-15 Vision Processor Units (VPUs) bring unprecedented AI performance directly to cameras deployed in smart cities, factories, buildings, retail locations, and more. TEL AVIV, Israel — Hailo, the pioneering chipmaker of edge artificial intelligence (AI) processors, has announced its groundbreaking new Hailo-15 family of high-performance vision processors, designed for integration directly into intelligent cameras to deliver unprecedented video processing and analytics at the edge. With the launch of Hailo-15, the company is redefining the smart camera category by setting a ..read more

By Emily Newton, Editor-in-Chief at Revolutionized Magazine What kinds of businesses is data center colocation a good fit for? There are many reasons why your organization might be considering this move. Before taking the leap, it is important to understand the pros and cons of sharing a data center facility with other companies. Pros of Data Center Colocation Data colocation has some unique advantages over on-premise and cloud data storage that can outweigh the drawbacks in many situations. These advantages include stronger physical security, utility savings and greater resilience.  ..read more

By Alan Rabinowitz, CEO at RABDOC Consultants End User Perspective The National Retail Security Survey for 2021 and well into 2022 finds shrinkage at an all-time high, with almost twice as many businesses reporting shrink rates of 4% or higher compared to previous years. Inventory lost through shrinkage cannot be recovered because there is nothing to sell or return, and thus the direct impact on the bottom line. The contributing factors to shrinkage include shoplifting, employee theft, consumer and vendor fraud, administrative errors, product damage, and more; the higher the shrinkage, the lo ..read more

By Alicia Tarrance The holidays are a season full of hope for profits for most retail companies. But one thing that always seems to keep that hope in check is retail theft. Shoplifters love to take advantage of the busy season and use this time as an opportunity for their sticky fingers to get a hold of what they may even wrap in paper and a bow as a gift for loved ones. This article will discuss why shrinkage is such a problem during the holidays and some ways to reduce it.  Shrink is a growing problem Retail shrinkage has skyrocketed over the past few years, especially during the holida ..read more

By Jonah Nathan, Vice President of Ranger Guard Sensible spending is always essential in business, but every dollar counts more than ever in this shaky economy. In a changing industry and at a time of unprecedented inflation, business leaders are always looking for new ways to save money without compromising on safety. Mobile patrol is an innovative way to keep your property safe at a lower cost. A quick sketch of the problem it solves and how Roving Patrol works. Most private security firms have minimal offerings. They stick to the classics of hiring a guard. A single or pair of guards posted ..read more