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  • As retailers push back against violence and aggression, they are turning to better video tech
    2023-08-27

    It’s a sign of the times that one of the UK’s best-known supermarkets is trying to attract police patrols to its stores with the offer of free hot drinks.

  • How To Start Winning the U.S. Shoplifting Battle
    2023-08-22

    Retail theft is a significant problem in the United States that has a substantial impact on retailers, consumers, and society as a whole. Shoplifting is the most common cause of retail shrinkage in the U.S., accounting for 37% of total losses in 2021. Retailers cited external theft, including organized retail crime, followed by employee internal theft and inventory process failures.

  • The risks and big opportunities of NDAA in the UK and Europe
    2023-06-28

    For systems integrators that don’t yet have NDAA-compliant video manufacturer partners, now is the time to make that connection. There are growing opportunities for integrators who do work with compliant vendors, and growing risks for those who don’t.

  • Four Top Tips to Help Our K-12 Schools Get the Best Value From Surveillance Upgrades
    2023-06-16

    K-12 schools in recent years have experienced a disturbing uptick in violence and other serious security threats. They’re also feeling the press from stakeholders to find new and better ways to improve security.

  • Why hotels no longer compromise on video surveillance
    2023-04-25

    We are seeing hotel operators putting video surveillance to increasingly good use – finding ways to deliver better guest experiences, improve security, protect themselves from spurious insurance claims, and reduce costs by driving efficiency.

  • Video applications beyond security have exciting potential
    2023-04-04

    As deep learning video analytics become more powerful, we are seeing many new applications beyond security.

  • AI GEARS UP FOR THE BIG SHOW
    2023-02-24

    We at IDIS are super excited to be returning to the show floor once again post-pandemic. We look forward to meeting old friends and new, and bringing you all up to speed on our latest end-to-end solutions with deep learning innovations.

  • In security control rooms under pressure, the true value of video analytics is becoming clear
    2023-01-27

    AI video is not just getting smarter and more accurate, the list of applications and benefits is also growing. And, as economic pressures bite, those benefits are needed now more than ever.

  • Middle East vertical market trends driving growth
    2022-12-20

    While the global economic outlook remains uncertain, as advanced economies grapple with inflation, labour shortages and financial market disruption, prospects across the Middle East are much more encouraging.
    GCC countries in particular remain insulated by increased oil revenues, protecting many from the inflationary pressures challenging the West and parts of Asia. According to the IMF inflation in the Gulf will reach just 3.1% this year – compared to the price increases closer to double digits seen elsewhere.

  • HAPPY NEW YEAR TECH PREDICTIONS
    2022-12-16

    After a year of rebounding from the pandemic and despite the economic headwinds swirling around us, the outlook decidedly does remain optimistic for 2023.

  • Advanced AI video monitoring harvests operational efficiency for cannabis operators
    2022-10-19

    The cannabis sector across North America is going through a period of significant transformation. Powered by a huge spike in sales at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and a swell of public support for the legalization of the drug, cannabis operators are currently enjoying impressive levels of growth.

  • Expensive goldfish bowls – the unexpected CCTV mistakes that catch customers by surprise
    2022-09-15

    This month Pete Dowsett shares his thoughts about CCTV pitfalls to avoid – Pete, who has many years of experience in the industry, is the Installation Manager for Bristol-based KIS Fire & Security in the UK

  • In Tough Economic Times NVRs Continue to Be a Sure Bet for Video Recording
    2022-09-07

    US small- to mid-businesses are feeling the effects of labor shortages according to the National Federation of Independent Businesses.

  • Five-star video in hotels: the power of positive reviews
    2022-08-08

    For hotels, positive customer reviews online have become crucial. Where business travel is concerned, most organizations now operate without travel departments, leaving staff to choose and book hotels themselves. Leisure travelers continue to shift away from package holidays with many preferring to design their perfect trip by searching out hotels and flights separately.

  • Cameras that are smart share their intelligence
    2022-06-27

    End users everywhere are catching on to the many benefits to be had from AI Boxes. Accurate deep-learning technology comes complete with a host of new capabilities that extend well beyond the traditional security applications of surveillance cameras. Sure, cameras are still relied upon for safety, risk management and loss prevention, but their intelligent deep-learning abilities allow for even wider uses, and AI Boxes are now enabling those same cameras to deliver a whole lot more value.