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Axis vs Hanwha Vision: Battle of the Titans in AI Video Surveillance

Axis vs Hanwha Vision: Battle of the Titans in ...

In the ever-evolving world of video surveillance, two names consistently rise above the noise: Axis Communications and Hanwha Vision (formerly Hanwha Techwin). Both are giants outside the Chinese sphere of influence,...

The Great Surveillance Deception: Why Most 'AI Cameras' Aren't Really AI — And What That Means for Security

The Great Surveillance Deception: Why Most 'AI ...

Introduction "AI-powered cameras." "Smart detection using artificial intelligence." If you’ve been anywhere near a modern security trade show, vendor pitch, or product spec sheet in the past five years, you’ve...

How AI Is Quietly Reshaping Our Everyday Lives—and What Comes Next

How AI Is Quietly Reshaping Our Everyday Lives—...

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a futuristic buzzword. It’s not a passing trend or a philosophical debate reserved for academics and sci-fi enthusiasts. It’s real, it’s here, and...

Why Businesses Are Replacing Security Guards with AI (And Saving Thousands)

Why Businesses Are Replacing Security Guards wi...

When you think of security, the first image that comes to mind might be a uniformed guard, patrolling a hallway or watching over CCTV screens. But the world has changed....

Why Your Security System is Helping Criminals – And How to Stop It

Why Your Security System is Helping Criminals –...

Your Cameras Are Watching — But Who's Watching Them? You installed security cameras to catch criminals, but what if they’re actually helping them instead? Sounds crazy, right? But the truth...

Genetec vs Milestone vs Avigilon vs ExacqVision

Ancient Warriors: Genetec vs Milestone vs Avigi...

Introduction Video Management Systems (VMS) are the backbone of modern surveillance, yet the industry is at a critical turning point. Traditional VMS providers like Genetec and Milestone have long dominated...

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Traditional vs. Modern Surveillance: Lessons fr...

Introduction: What Can We Learn from Disaster Footage? When natural disasters strike, surveillance systems play a pivotal role in documenting events, aiding rescue efforts, and providing critical evidence for recovery....

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Can AI-Powered Security Boost Sales? Here’s Wha...

Introduction: Connecting Security to Sales Growth When multi-location businesses think about security, the focus often revolves around preventing theft, vandalism, and fraud. However, modern AI-powered security systems go beyond just...

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How Does Security Influence Operational Efficie...

Introduction: Security as a Driver of Efficiency For multi-location businesses, ensuring operational efficiency while maintaining security can be a challenging balancing act. With assets, employees, and customers spread across various...

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When Nature Strikes: How Modern Security Camera...

Introduction: The Rising Threat of Natural Disasters Natural disasters are becoming increasingly frequent and severe, with climate change amplifying their impact. Events like the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, which destroyed...

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Cannabis Retailers Across Canada Are Hiring AI Employees for Their Safety

Yahoo Finance. April 11, 2025

Unlike traditional models reliant on costly guards or outdated camera setups, Ranger is purpose-built with artificial intelligence. It connects directly to existing CCTV infrastructure, detecting suspicious behavior in real time and preventing incidents before they escalate — all without expensive hardware upgrades.
Ranger also brings long-term memory and decision-making to security operations. It learns to differentiate between employees, customers, and unknown visitors, and can take critical actions such as calling 911, locking or unlocking doors, and escalating incidents based on context.
"Security has always been one of the biggest headaches in running a cannabis store. You worry about break-ins, staff safety — and hiring guards is expensive and unreliable. Bringing in an AI employee like Ranger was a no-brainer for us," said Zara Lah, a cannabis retail owner in Toronto.
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