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Inside Walmart’s War on Retail Crime: How the W...

Walmart’s 2025 retail crime crackdown is redefining loss prevention—blending AI, compliance, and powerful partnerships to protect the world’s largest retail empire.

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Why End-to-End Encrypted Video Surveillance Is ...

In an age of rising cyber threats and data breaches, unsecured surveillance is a liability. End-to-end encryption isn’t a luxury — it’s your frontline defense.

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You Can’t Breathe What You Can’t See: The Invis...

Wildfire smoke doesn’t burn homes — it infiltrates lungs, blinds cities, and rewrites the rules of safety. The Canadian wildfire smoke map isn’t just data. It’s a warning.

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High Risk, Low Protection: The 10 Most Dangerou...

From armed robberies to blind spots in surveillance, cannabis businesses face serious threats. Here are the 10 security failures putting your operation at risk.

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When Weather Defeats Surveillance: Why Most Sec...

Rain, fog, heat, or snow—weather kills fixed surveillance logic. From outdoor retail to indoor warehouses, static security platforms fail silently while threats go undetected.  

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Why Most Enterprise Security Teams Are Set Up t...

What if the biggest threat to your security operation isn’t criminals—but your own outdated system? Let’s talk about reclaiming control before it’s too late.

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Why Static Security Systems Are Dangerous: Surv...

A static security system doesn't just miss threats—it becomes one. Weather doesn't wait. Neither should your surveillance strategy.

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Why Most Businesses Only Think About Security A...

You don’t think about security until you need it — and by then, it’s too late. This post breaks down why most businesses get caught off guard and how AI...

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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Unlike traditional models reliant on costly guards or outdated camera setups, Ranger is purpose-built with artificial intelligence.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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