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Seven Ways Access Control and Video Can Be Used Beyond Security in the Built Environment

Security Industry Association

Lower cost maintenance and reduced injury risk will improve life safety and lead to fewer incidents, better insurance terms, fewer lawsuits and reduced maintenance-related expenditures.” – Aaron Gutsu, partner, Architectural Security Hardware 5.

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CapEx vs. OpEx in IT & Business Operations

BMC

If you have a cyclical business where you have significantly busier months than others (think Christmas rush for retail), then you must size your machine to have the capability to always run at peak performance, even during the slow times of your year. Purchase additional capabilities as you need them.

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How retailers can embrace hybrid working to drive efficiencies

Citrix

When you think of hybrid working, retail probably isn’t the first industry that comes to mind. Related Stories How insurers can attract and retain the right talent Why cloud networking infrastructure underpins the omnipresent customer experience How carmakers can build a future-ready workforce.

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How Can Blockchain Improve Supply Chains?

Pure Storage

Increased sustainability: IDC predicts that by 2025, 75% of retailers will be implementing supply chain KPIs that tie carbon emissions to both product development and the suppliers they use, which is expected to boost customer loyalty by 45%.³ 3] IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Retail 2022 Predictions.

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6 reasons your business needs video surveillance

Online Computers

This can be especially helpful if you run a business like a retail store or daycare center where many people come and go, and your staff may have difficulty having total oversight at all times. These types of evidence can even help expedite bureaucratic processes, which can help you collect insurance faster.

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Using Audio for Alarm Verification: Hearing Plus Seeing Increases Situational Awareness and Reduces False Alarms

Security Industry Association

Around the same time, insurance companies began offering premium discounts to alarm subscribers, which drove popular demand. Audio deployed in retail environments, for example, aids security officers in preventing employee theft, shoplifting, and organized retail crime, as posted audio security serves as a major deterrent.

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How can AI increase your business’s bottom line?

Online Computers

In insurance, for instance, AI is already being used to automate claims processing and identify fraudulent claims. Insurance companies are also leveraging AI-powered chatbots to answer customer questions 24/7, freeing up customer service representatives to provide more in-depth support.