Communication plays an important role in the day-to-day operations in education. Whether used for activity announcements, classroom change tones, modified school schedules, calls to the office, or emergency notifications, audio is critical to a school’s ecosystem. However, many education providers still rely on traditional analog audio systems. These older “intercom” systems typically operate in a … Continued
Public safety authorities, law enforcement and emergency services are tasked with protecting residents and visitors. This means implementing technology and processes which not only tackle crime and keep citizens safe, but also enable a fast response to emergency situations. Given public sector budget constraints, innovative and scalable technology solutions have proven vital to improving citizen … Continued
Discussions around safety and security in smart cities often focus heavily on the visual. This is not unreasonable; cameras are crucially important to any effective security system and with advances in camera technology, they are better than ever. But the value of audio should not be overlooked, and can be used as a valuable complement and even … Continued
What is the best way to stand out in a highly regulated market where largely the same product offerings are available to every consumer? And most important, how do you maintain customer loyalty in such a commoditized market? This is the challenge for the world’s retail banks. Many would argue that exceptional customer service is … Continued
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 … Continued
School security standards are ever-changing, with an increasing number of schools across the globe now practicing “lockdown” measures to safeguard against potential threats. These range from medical emergencies, irate parents, and gangs in the community, to more acute, active assailant threats. While there are a wide variety of “lockdown solutions” available on the market to … Continued
