In recent years, the hospitality industry has faced a daunting headwind: an alarming rise in crimes targeting restaurants. This surge in criminal activities has not only threatened the safety of employees and customers but has also led to numerous restaurant closures. As restaurateurs grapple with these challenges, the duty to protect their premises, staff, and […]

In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving world, security has become a priority for everyone, but even more so for businesses that welcome countless patrons each day. Restaurants, in particular, have become targets for various crimes as a result of their growing popularity and late operating hours. As restaurants continuously face increasing threats, current security solutions fall […]

Security professionals, manufacturers and integrators faced unprecedented challenges in 2020 due to a year of violent crime, workplace violence, and theft coupled with disruption around the world’s supply chain. Despite these setbacks, they triumphed by leveraging innovative solutions that ensured safety for continued operations. After a year of reprieve from the COVID-19 pandemic, 2022 saw […]

Security Knowledge versus Security experience. For years, people have argued about which is better. Some say that experience is everything and that knowledge can only take you so far. Others claim that knowledge is the key to success, and that experience is irrelevant. So, which is it? This hotly contested debate is far from being […]

As a restaurant operator, you know that exceeding your customers’ expectations is key to success. But did you know that one small factor can make a big difference in their overall satisfaction? Believe it or not – satisfaction doesn’t always begin and end in the dining room. A recent survey revealed that 79 percent of […]

It was great connecting with attendees at the Restaurant Loss Prevention and Security Association (RLPSA) Annual conference in Denver, CO. To keep up with the evolution of the restaurant industry, it is imperative that we talk in-person with loss prevention and security leaders, make meaningful investments in our development, and attend conferences – Like RLPSA. […]

If you asked a retail or restaurant leader how they selected their current lock and key system, they will likely tell you the decision was based exclusively on price. Until recently, that reasoning might have made good business sense as locks and keys were merely commodities that solved a singular problem – to secure a […]

Like many industries, physical security providers are facing paralyzing delays in getting critical equipment and parts to their customers. From port delays and skyrocketing shipping costs to a worsening labor crisis, manufacturers are warning their customers about long delays and indefinite backorders of much needed parts. This does not bode well for businesses, such as […]

Companies today spend millions of dollars on video surveillance systems, often with little to show for it. Research has found that only a fraction of recorded video is ever used before it’s overwritten with new video. Cloud-managed video surveillance systems unlock additional value with the power of connectivity by leveraging the video with integrated solutions before […]

  Last year the global surveillance market grew to $45.5 billion. It is expected to exceed $75 billion by the year 2025. Clearly, businesses understand the need to provide safety and security for their most valuable assets as they continue to make meaningful investments in this technology. But why would businesses continue to dedicate significant […]