You’ve probably heard of ‘edge analytics’ (or ‘analytics on the edge’) in relation to video surveillance. Put in its simplest form, it relates to increasingly powerful video analytics taking place on the ‘edge’ of the network, i.e. in the camera itself. My colleague Andres Vigren’s recent post provides a great introduction. As with any new […]
While the foundation of autonomous retail has been built up over the past few years, it is only now that retailers are beginning to fully experiment with the technology. Indeed, a small number of businesses have already forged ahead, including Amazon with the expansion of its Amazon Go chain and related app now seeing a […]
In the quest for improved operations and sustainability metrics, smart buildings are starting to move front and center. Based on the same premise as smart cities, these connected structures both form and become part of a mini-ecosystem, interacting with the people, systems and external elements surrounding them. Smart buildings combine technology with data and the […]
The security threat landscape is in a constant state of flux, as cybercriminals work hard to develop tactics to overcome organizations’ defences. One popular route into a secured network is via the supply chain and history is not short of examples of successful cyberattacks which were achieved by this method. In fact, software company SolarWinds […]
Imagine you’re about to enter a supermarket. The doors open automatically after scanning your individual QR code, a pre-recorded voice message welcomes you to the store, background-music starts playing, and a voice informs you about the latest offers – tailored to your interests. This scenario of a digitalised store is no longer a far-off dream […]
Wearable technology has been prominently part of public safety for years, and its usage has only continued to grow within this market. Most recently, the usage of body worn, or wearable devices, have grown in the healthcare market as well, particularly in the traditional security sense with security officers who wear them while on duty. […]
An effective video surveillance solution is the sum of many parts. While it may be easy to focus on the most ‘visible’ elements – such as the cameras and the video recorders – an installation will only meet a customer’s needs if every aspect works effectively and in harmony. It might seem obvious that a […]
This is an updated version of a blog post I wrote nearly three years ago. That so much of it is still relevant today is evidence – if any were needed – that cybersecurity continues to be an ongoing journey rather than a destination. The number of blog posts my colleagues have drafted in the […]
