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ArcadianAI Ranger dashboard outperforming Allied Universal, Securitas, and Verkada in adaptive security

The Best Physical Security Companies in 2025 — ...

From Allied Universal to Verkada, the “best physical security companies” are locked in outdated models that can’t keep up with today’s risks. Here’s the controversial truth: most of them are...

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Most Dangerous Blind Spots in Business Surveill...

From shadowy back hallways to poorly placed cameras, traditional surveillance leaves businesses vulnerable. It’s time to rethink how we watch.

Surveillance camera view inside a modern urban clothing store capturing three individuals flagged for organized retail crime while other shoppers browse nearby

Most Dangerous Cities for Retail Crime in North...

Retail crime is spiking across North America—from San Francisco to Toronto to Mexico City. Traditional security systems aren’t enough. It’s time to rethink surveillance.

Retail staff replacing outdated NVR with modern AI cloud surveillance box

The Complete Checklist for Switching from NVRs ...

Switching from NVRs to AI-powered cloud surveillance is not just a tech refresh—it’s a business evolution. In 2025, security isn’t about cameras alone—it’s about intelligence, accessibility, and resilience. And that’s...

A close-up of a customer handing a rolled-up $10 Canadian bill to a cannabis store employee, with cannabis products and glass jars visible in the background on wooden shelves.

How Ontario Cannabis Stores Can Slash Security ...

  Introduction: Security Doesn’t Have to Be a Money Pit Let’s bust a myth: Better security doesn’t mean higher cost. In fact, if you're running a cannabis dispensary in Ontario...

A security professional monitors multiple live camera feeds of a cannabis retail store on a desktop screen, highlighting advanced surveillance systems used in cannabis retail security.

The Ultimate Guide to Cannabis Retail Security:...

  Introduction: Why Security is Your Cannabis Store's Silent Partner If you think cannabis retail security is just about slapping a few cameras on the wall, think again. The real...

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Why AI Surveillance is the Future of Marina Sec...

Marinas face growing security threats. Learn how AI surveillance from Arcadian.ai and Ranger protects your assets with smart, scalable solutions.

A white dome-shaped security camera monitors activity in a brightly lit retail clothing store filled with shoppers and merchandise.

Why Retailers Are Upgrading to AI Security Syst...

Introduction: Retail Theft Is a $100 Billion Problem—And Growing Retailers across North America are getting hammered by theft, fraud, and rising operational costs. From shoplifting to organized crime rings, losses...

A digital photograph compares Network Video Recorder (NVR) hardware with a cloud-based surveillance setup on a laptop, illustrating the transition from on-site to cloud video storage.

Cloud vs. NVR: Why It’s Time to Ditch On-Site S...

Businesses are ditching their NVRs. Here's why you should too. Introduction: The Surveillance Shift No One Can Afford to Ignore Still clinging to those dusty NVR boxes in the back...

Surveillance guard monitoring multiple CCTV screens in a dimly lit control room, looking focused but fatigued

Through the Screens: A Surveillance Guard's Hon...

You ever try watching 20 screens at once for 8, 10, sometimes 12 hours straight?Let me save you the trouble—it’s like trying to catch lightning in a haystack. My name’s not...

No Days Off: What I Really Need From My Security System as a Small Business Owner

No Days Off: What I Really Need From My Securit...

They say owning a business means freedom. Let me tell you something: it means working weekends, answering emails during dinner, and checking your security camera feed on your kid’s birthday because...

How Preventive AI is Revolutionizing Security: A Look at Ranger’s Impact

How Preventive AI is Revolutionizing Security: ...

Security isn’t what it used to be—and that’s a good thing. In an era where threats, both digital and physical, evolve at breakneck speed, clinging to old-school, reactive measures is...

How AI is Revolutionizing Security: A Deep Dive into Preventive Measures

How AI is Revolutionizing Security: A Deep Dive...

In an era where digital and physical threats loom larger than ever, security has become a top priority for individuals, businesses, and governments alike. Traditional security measures—think firewalls, locked doors,...

Subscription vs. One-Time Purchase in Security Systems: What Businesses Must Know

Subscription vs. One-Time Purchase in Security ...

In the evolving world of business security, one debate keeps coming up: Should I pay once for a security system—or subscribe to an AI-powered monitoring service? At first glance, the...

Security Without the Hassle: Arcadian.ai’s Ultra-Fast Setup

Effortless Security: How Arcadian.ai Delivers a...

Security Without the Hassle: Arcadian.ai’s Ultra-Fast Setup Setting up security systems has traditionally been a nightmare—complex configurations, clunky hardware, and endless troubleshooting. Arcadian.ai changes the game, delivering a user-friendly, lightning-fast...

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...

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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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