by Ben Sparks
Shrinkage in the retail business is the amount of product that goes out the door without being paid for. Initially, CCTV services were intended to control shrinkage and identify and apprehend shoplifters. The utilization of CCTV services has accomplished that task. Unfortunately, many businesses who utilize CCTV services overlook the other assets of CCTV and only focus on shrinkage control.
With the advent of affordable CCTV, many businesses utilized CCTV to deter shoplifting. These cameras were positioned to monitor the cases and shelves where valuable items were located in the store. This utilization is what most business thinks of when CCTV is mentioned. The deterrent to shoplifting is still a major use of CCTV services and it in itself provides a ROI for the business.
The empty domes or the “dummy” cameras may serve as a deterrent to shrinkage, however a true CCTV system provides numerous other benefits to the…
August 8, 2009 – 10:59 am
by Paul Wilcox
There are plenty of things that you could own. Some may have been bought, others given to you, and still other passed along from generation to generation.
They may have a monetary value or they could be more sentimental. Things like pictures or other heirlooms are hard to put a price on, but they can be invaluable to people who know their history.
The down side of owning things of value is that they may be susceptible to theft. Sometimes theft can be broadly defined as items lost to a fire, flood, earthquake, etc. In addition, there is an element in society made up of individuals who steal from others and can rob law abiding individuals of their prized possessions.
One of the most critical things that can be stolen from you is something you can’t actually hold in your hand. It’s your identity. Identity theft has become a very serious…
by Ben Sparks
Ever since the advent of small affordable CCTV systems, protection of property has been a paramount use. Originally most of the CCTV systems were located indoors and utilized as a deterrent against shoplifters. As CCTV systems, particularly cameras have become smaller and more inexpensive, the CCTV cameras have moved outdoors and now provide property owners an added measure of security in protecting their property.
It is difficult today to enter any store and not see at least one CCTV camera that is part of a CCTV system present. What many people don’t realize is that CCTV cameras are also present outdoors also. These cameras provide 24 hour surveillance of gas pumps, store parking lots, entrances and perimeters to plants and warehouses and the lobbies of public buildings. These outdoor cameras provide physical property protection for the building owners.
Cameras that are mounted out in the natural environment can come in…
by William Shawn
A GPS tracking device or Global Positioning System tracking device has a multitude of uses from those benefitting the public to those for personal use. Discovering the various uses of the GPS tracking system and GPS tracking device can help you find the means to enable you to carry out errands so much more efficiently.
A tracking system requires GPS software to translate GPS data and information into a readable format. While each system has its own unique features and benefits, finding the best uses of GPS tracking system and GPS tracking device can help you select one that suits your lifestyle and specific needs. Some websites and retailers even offer free trials on their system and with that, you can test their functions, effectiveness and make your choice on the one you’re most impressed with.
GPS devices are commonly used for vehicle navigation. With this piece of technology fitted…
